Get ready to grow with your library this summer! This year’s Summer Reading Challenge invites you to Plant a Seed, Read with us. Whether you’re just starting your reading journey or branching out into new genres, every book you read helps your mind bloom and grow. No matter your age, we invite you to join us this summer and see how far your love for reading can grow. Summer Reading begins June 1st and runs … Read more
Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 May 20, 2026—5:30 p.m. Agenda Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Attendance Public Comment and Visitors Appointment of Secretary pro tempore Regular Business Secretary’s Report Approval of minutes for the following: Policy and Personnel Committee Meeting, April 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, April 15, 2026 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, April 15, 2026 Special Board Meeting, April 21, … Read more
Job Advertisement: Director of the Huntley Area Public Library Location: Huntley, Illinois Salary: $125,000 – 127,000.00, based on qualifications and experiences Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library (HAPL) is looking for a new Executive Director who will be a role model for the staff, trustees, and community members. The chosen leader will have a strong sense of self-discipline and be a shrewd … Read more
Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 Policy and Personnel Committee Meeting Huntley Conference Room Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Agenda Call to Order Attendance Public Comments and Visitors Remote Work, Overtime, Emergency Closings, and Front-Loaded Vacation Policies Programming Waivers Personnel Updates Set Next Committee Meeting Date (If Needed) Adjournment Open session discussion is not limited to matters listed above. Agendas are prepared in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. All matters on … Read more
The Huntley Area Public Library District, a busy, mid-sized suburban library serving a population of approximately 44,000 citizens in and around the Village of Huntley, Illinois (a far northwest suburb of Chicago), is seeking a Head of Marketing to help us fulfill our mission to the community we serve. What we offer: · Competitive salary (Range: $52,000-$64,000 to start, depending on qualifications) · Health, dental, and vision insurance · Paid time off · Retirement plan … Read more
Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting March 18, 2026 Call to Order: A regular 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 March 18, 2026. President Threadgill-Smith called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Linda Benigno, Sandy Domagalski, Katie Kunde, John Schmelzer, Jerry Reedy Leslie Threadgill-Smith, and Stephanie Weil … Read more
Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District Minutes of the Regular Meeting February 18, 2026 Call to Order: A regular 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 February 18, 2026. President Threadgill-Smith called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Trustees Present: Linda Benigno, John Schmelzer, Leslie Threadgill-Smith, Jerry Reedy and Stephanie Weil Trustees Absent: Sandy Domagalski, Katie Kunde Library … Read more
Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 Special Meeting Program Room 1 April 21, 2026—5:30 p.m. Agenda Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Attendance Public Comments and Visitors Dieter’s and Todd Presentation Old Business a. Review Policies Overtime Telecommuting Emergency Closing Front Loaded Vacation Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(I)- the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body Action on Executive Session (if needed) 10.Upcoming Meeting Dates Board Meeting May 20, 2026 Budget/Finance Committee Meeting June 1, … Read more
Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Program Room 3 April 15, 2026—6:30 p.m. Agenda Call to Order Attendance Public Comments and Visitors Finance Updates Budget Process and Timeline for FY2026-2027 Staff Wage Increase for FY2026-2027 Set next committee meeting date Adjournment Open session discussion is not limited to matters listed above. Agendas are prepared in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. All matters … Read more
Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 Policy and Personnel Committee Meeting Program Room 3 April 15, 2026—5:00 p.m. Agenda Call to Order Attendance Public Comments and Visitors Public Services Grade Levels Program Room Policy Revisions Remote Work, Overtime, Emergency Closings, and Front-Loaded Vacation Policies Set Next Committee Meeting Date (If Needed) Adjournment Open session discussion is not limited to matters listed above. Agendas are prepared in compliance with … Read more