Sew Hop’d Makes Donation to Huntley Area Public Library

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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 Area Public Library Receives Donation From Huntley Area Lions Club

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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.

Homeschooling in McHenry County

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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.

Work to begin on Library’s Drive-Up Book Return on Monday, May 16, 2022

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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.

Circulation Specialist

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Huntley Area Public Library District   Job Description      Position:  Part-time Circulation Specialist  Status:  Non-exempt  Grade:  4 Schedule: Part-time, 15 to 18 hours per week including afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.  Reports to:  Circulation Supervisor  Description:  Provides customer service to patrons in the Circulation Department, checks library materials in and out, shelves library materials, and performs a variety of other tasks related to patron use of library materials.  Essential Job Functions:   Consistently provides courteous and … Read more

Sounds Like Summer – June 1 – July 31

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Sounds Like Summer, the Huntley Area Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge is now underway. The Summer Reading registration event on June 1 will be filled with music, fun and more. If you can’t make it in on June 1, you may stop in any day the library is open to pick up a reading log through July 31. Below is the schedule of events for June 1 followed by information and links to get … Read more

Marketing Assistant – Content Developer

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Position: Marketing Assistant – Content Developer  Salary: $15.69 – $24.00/hr. Status: Non-exempt  Grade: 6  Number of hours per week: Part-Time 24 hours per week  Reports to: Head of Marketing and Public Relations  Description: Assist the Marketing Department by helping with various tasks and projects, which may vary depending on seasonal needs.  Essential Job Functions:   Organizes, designs, and distributes library staff newsletter.   Works with staff and Head of Marketing to provide content for, or posting appropriate … Read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode – book review

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17 By Jeff Kinney Humorous Illustrated Fiction Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Greg Heffley narrates the saga of his older brother’s trials and tribulations as he and his band Loded Diper attempt to rocket themselves into stardom. Trying to follow in the footsteps of their idols, Metallichihuahua, they’re supposed to perform in a battle of the bands competition, but before … Read more

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor – Read It and Rate It

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Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor Winterborne Home, bk #1 by Ally Carter Adventure Mystery Supernatural Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Through numerous foster homes, and most o fthem terrible, April is waiting for one thing: the return of her mother. She was dropped off on the front doorstep of the fire station with a note stating her name, and a promise from her mother (who said she was returning). … Read more

Venom Dark and Sweet – book review

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A Venom Dark and Sweet sequel to A Magic Steeped in Poison Judy I. Lin Fantasy * * * Stars (Pretty good) In the previous installment, the Emperor had just passed and his daughter was poised to take the throne and select a new shennong-shi (brewer of teas infused with magic). Ning was in the running for that position. Then everything fell apart when the Emperor’s brother (the General) staged a coup to retake the … Read more

One True Way – book review

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One True Way Shannon Hitchcock Historical Fiction (1977) LGBTQ Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) When Allie Drake and her mom move from New Jersey to North Carolina, Allie makes a friend – Sam – at her new middle school almost immediately. Sam introduces her to all the other kids, facilitates her getting onto the newspaper staff (Allie Drake, Staff Reporter!), and promises to teach her how to ride her horse. They quickly … Read more