Creative Studio Appointments
Gain access to a variety of tools working along side an expert to help you with many of your projects or explore all-new opportunities. Make an appointment online, call or email to set one up today!
In a heartwarming gesture, a youngster from our community, that loves his local library, decided to make a difference. Saving up $150.00 of his hard-earned allowance over several months, this compassionate library fan chose to donate to the Huntley Area Public Library. His selfless act not only showcased an understanding of the importance of libraries as hubs of learning and community engagement but also demonstrated the power of individual initiative, proving that age is no … Read more
Introducing Kanopy! The Huntley Area Public Library now offers Kanopy, a streaming movie service. By introducing Kanopy to your devices, you can explore films that matter.
We are pleased to announce that a Sony PlayStation 5 has been added to the library’s Gaming Room. Interested in checking out the console or the Nintendo Switch that also resides in the Gaming Room? A Gaming Room reservation can be made online or at the library’s Information Desk. PlayStation 5 Games available to play: UNO® NBA 2K23 for PS5™ LEGO® Worlds LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition STARWHAL LEGO® Bricktales Sackboy: A … Read more
Gamers, are you ready for some Minecraft Survival Mode? Ages 10 and up can enjoy Minecraft Free Play in the library’s Tech Lab on Friday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Our instructor Matthew will be on hand to monitor play and help get you set up.
We’ve added a new feature to our online event registration system. Now you can get text message reminders about library events you register for!
Tickets for library event on 12.2.22 are now SOLD OUT! Explore the Open House schedule and other Very Merry Huntley Events taking place in Huntley.
Gain access to a variety of tools working along side an expert to help you with many of your projects or explore all-new opportunities. Make an appointment online, call or email to set one up today!
Show off your skills, and enter the Huntley Area Public Library’s 2022 Costume Contest.
Collaborating with community partners is a large part of what makes Huntley an exceptional place to live. When the library was getting ready to reopen, staff wanted to make an impact and work with our partners to make sure the community knew about all the changes the library made during the construction and renovation project, and to celebrate the occasion. One of those partners was Sew Hop’d Brewery and Taproom.
Huntley, IL – The Huntley Area Public Library was honored to receive a donation from the Huntley Area Lions Club in the amount of $1000.00. The donation was presented to the library by Jim Saletta and Jim Graves of the Lions Club in honor of American disability rights advocate Helen Keller. Keller influenced Lions Club members to join her and continue her crusade as Knights of the Blind. Helping the visually impaired has been a cause for the group since 1925.
Homeschool educator and sought-after speaker, Kathy Wentz, invites you to travel to McHenry County to participate in some, or all six, of her most popular sessions. This Monday evening series is for veteran, new, and prospective homeschool parents. Sessions will be followed up with a Q&A, so come prepared with questions. Enjoy sessions in-person or via Zoom. Register with each hosting library for session you wish to attend.
We are happy to announce that work will begin on the library’s drive-up book return on Monday, May 16, 2022. Removal of the drive-up book return will be the first step of a much-needed height adjustment to make it accessible for most vehicles. Following the removal of the book return, some minor construction will take place on the drive-up window and lane. During this time all drive-up window services and book return will be closed.
Find out what’s happening at the all-new Huntley Area Public Library during the months of May and June of 2022. Read the digital version of the Whole Story Newsletter, it’s available now.
The all-new Huntley Area Public Library opened its doors on Monday, February 7, 2022. Here are some photos of the new library, though we highly recommend stopping in to see it for yourself.
Libby offers many unique features like easy onboarding to welcome new users, a unified bookshelf for all loans and holds, tags to track wish lists and favorite reads, push notifications, audiobook compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, direct in-app support, and much more. Users can continue to access our OverDrive website: dlil.info
Good news, fencing around the library’s parking lot has been removed. What does that mean? Nothing, right now. The library’s temporary entrance will be in use until we close on December 31, 2021 for the final construction stage.
The feature most requested by patrons is coming soon: hoopla will be on Android Auto!
We’d like to thank Lieutenant Kelly and her Fireman friends for the amazing Family Story Time in the Park today. We had such a fun time. We got to listen to Lt Kelly’s favorite stories, dance around with Miss Charise, and Lt Kelly’s Fireman friends brought over the firetruck for us to enjoy.
We have walls! The renovation of the library building is on schedule. Here are some pictures of the progress.
Phase 2 of the library’s construction project begins in April. Projected closure dates are Monday, March 15 up to Monday, April 26, 2021.
Welcome to Huntley Area Public Library Wrapped 2024! Here are the most checked out books the HAPL saw this year. TOP ADULT FICTION BOOKS Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Women by Kristin Hannah Think Twice by Harlan Coben Mind Games by Nora Roberts TOP YA BOOKS One Piece Series by Eiichiro Oda Naruto Series by Masashi Kishimoto Jujutsu Kaisen Series by Gege Akutami and Ballad Kitaguni … Read more
For Little Steamers, Miss Melanie provided several items for each child to see which one was heavier. Was a bracelet or a piece of wood heavier? How many pennies weighed as much as a colored stone? So many questions we had to answer. The kids did great and went home with a colorful bracelet.
In Creative Kids, Miss Julie taught the kids about Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian abstract painter. He believed “everything starts with a dot.” Here is some of the art from the two sessions, along with the amazing artists. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Another Book Off the Shelf, the Huntley Area Public Library’s official podcast! In this episode, Pamela and Aris are doing a recap of the library’s October programs, talking about November programs, including an Author Talk with author Abbott Kahler, and sharing the theme for the HAPL’s 24-25 Winter Reading!
The Huntley Area Public Library’s “Get Cozy & Read” Winter Reading takes place from December 1st, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Embrace the chill of winter and Get Cozy! This winter, we invite you to cozy up with a good book and join our Get Cozy & Read Winter Reading. Whether you’re wrapped in a blanket, sipping a hot drink, sitting by the fire, or surrounded by loved ones, it’s the perfect time to … Read more
In November of 1989, the citizens of the then–small Huntley and surrounding areas passed a referendum to form a library district – the Huntley Area Public Library District. Since our doors first opened, we have been committed to being a place of learning, creativity, connection, and opportunity. And now, we are honored to celebrate 35 years of serving this incredible community. Over the years, we’ve accomplished so much together, including moving from our first location … Read more
Did you know people have seen cryptids (a creature that is said to exist but has not been proven to do so) in every state? Yikes! We learned about the comic-making process. Then, we heard excerpts from Lisa’s new book Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks. Next, we drew our own monsters! Kids rolled dice to tell what body parts to add to their scary friends. Thank you, Lisa for sharing your love of monsters with … Read more
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Huntley Area Public Library District—Head of Programming 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 Programming to help us fulfill our mission to the community we serve. What we offer: ● Competitive salary (Range: $53,000-$62,000 to start, depending on qualifications) ● Excellent working environment ● Health, … Read more
Nineteen kids showed up to welcome the 19th book of the popular series Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Hot Mess. We played Manny Cereal Toss, did a scavenger hunt, trivia, and posed for fun pictures with the characters. Two lucky winners took home the new book and two others won a stuffed Greg. We can’t wait for the next book to come out!