Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book was great, it held a ton of description making the reader feel like part of the story. You could tell the author put a lot of effort towards the book by the words used along with her figurative language. Why I gave it a four star rating was that the beginning was quite slow and boring … Read more
How to Be a Bawse by Lilly Singh Autobiography Biography Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Lilly gave very inspirational stories about success and become a great person. I liked it because she helped people with anxiety and depression. She is also very relatable.
Tweens explored their artistic side by completing this seascape sunset with sailboat paint-along project. Many masterpieces were created! Find this and other crafty pins we’ve tried at the Huntley Library: https://www.pinterest.com/huntleylibrary/crafty-pins-weve-tried-the-huntley-library/
Our summer reading theme was superheroes, so this session of Animal Crackers Book Club focused on Teddy Roosevelt: Champion of parks and conservation. Clubbers, ages 7-10, received a copy of “Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?” and read some of the book together. Then they made an animal tracks quick guide and ate some yummy animal crackers! For more details, dates and times for children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the … Read more
Over 150 people enjoyed Chicago’s largest steelpan band at the Cosman Theater on August 2nd. Some kids joined the band onstage and got to try out the equipment. Check out the fun photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Enjoy photos of kids showing off their incredible imaginations and super building skills at Lego Club this month! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Books-into-Movies Realistic Fiction Romance * * * Stars (Pretty good) Japanese-African American teen Madeline Whittier has been confined to her house in a controlled, sterile environment for as long as she can remember due to SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency). “Basically,” she writes, “I’m allergic to the world.” She’s surprisingly well-adjusted, however, and has good relationships with her nurse, Carla, and her mom, and loves her online/homeschool classes. When new neighbors … Read more
Enjoy photos of Dakotah Henn introducing families to a variety of lizards. Oh, my!! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Minecraft Mania has come to the Huntley library! Kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade enjoyed building themed in-game objects in this exciting program. Check out all the fun! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Enjoy photos of this month’s Read to a Dog! Read to a Dog is a monthly program for families at the Huntley Area Public Library. The volunteer animals are licensed therapy dogs and are accompanied by their owners for the program. Families sign up for a fifteen minute time slot. Readers can bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Visit the library to meet one of our volunteer licensed therapy dogs! For more … Read more