Thank You to Our 2026 Summer Reading Sponsors!

From all of us at the Huntley Area Public Library, thank you to the wonderful businesses and organizations that supported our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading is one of our biggest programs of the year, bringing readers of all ages together for a summer filled with reading, activities, prizes, and fun. The support of our community partners helps us make the experience even more special for everyone who participates. This … Read more

2026 Annual Halloween Costume Contest

Participate in the Huntley Area Public Library’s 2026 Costume Contest! It’s back! The Huntley Area Public Library’s annual Costume Contest returns this October. Get dressed in your best Halloween costume, snap a photo, and submit your entry using the form below. Please submit one photo per participant. Entries must be received by October 31, 2026. This contest is open exclusively to Huntley Area Public Library cardholders. Kids, teens, adults, and even pets can join in … Read more

Budget and Appropriations Ordinance Hearing Minutes – August 19, 2026

Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance Hearing August 19, 2026 Call to Order: A Budget and Appropriations Ordinance Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on August 19, 2026. President Threadgill-Smith called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m. … Read more

Regular Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2026

Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting August 19, 2026 Call to Order: A Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on August 19, 2026. President Threadgill-Smith called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Linda Benigno, … Read more

A Salute to Huntley’s Veterans

In honor of Huntley’s 175th Anniversary, the local history department of the Huntley Area Public Library with the collaboration of the American Legion Post #673, has filled Village Hall’s display case honoring Veterans, the American Legion and their Huntley Connection for the entire month of September. There are four important dates in September that connect to the display: September 2: Formal end of World War II September 16: American Legion Day September 18: National POW/MIA … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – September 16, 2026

Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 September 16, 2026—5:30 p.m. Agenda    Call to Order  Attendance  Pledge of Allegiance   Public Comment and Visitors  Presentation of Independent Audit by Paul Inserra, CPA  Regular Business  Secretary’s Report  Approval of minutes for the following:  Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Public Hearing, August 19, 2026  Regular Board Meeting, August 19, 2026  Financial Reports and Checks  Monthly Income-Expense Report  Library … Read more

Online Resources

Access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, research tools, learning resources and more with your Huntley Area Public Library card. Many resources are available from home. Looking for something specific? [Digital Newsstand]  [Online Resources for Kids]   Library Tools Huntley Area Public Library AppManage your account, search the catalog, place holds and connect with the library. App Only     Beanstack TrackerTrack your reading and participate in HAPL reading challenges. Available from Home App Available   Browse Online … Read more

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and we’re celebrating all month long at Huntley Area Public Library. Whether you’re signing up for your very first library card or renewing your current one, September is a great time to make sure your card is ready to use. Anyone who signs up for a new library card or renews their current card during September will be entered into one of four prize drawings: Youth New Cards* … Read more

Special Meeting Minutes – June 8, 2026

Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Special Meeting June 08, 2026     Call to Order: A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in the Huntley Conference Room at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on June 8, 202. President Threadgill-Smith called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.   President Threadgil-Smith led the … Read more

Special Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026

Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Special Meeting July 7, 2026     Call to Order: A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 2 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on July 7, 2026. President Threadgill-Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.  President Threadgil-Smith led the Pledge … Read more