Batman: The Court of Owls Scott Snyder Comics Superheroes Supernatural Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Court of Owls” is one of the most famous Batman storylines about a mythical group of an underground government called the Court of Owls that watches Gotham’s every move. Bruce Wayne’s father used to tell him that story when he was a child, but he soon realizes that the Court of Owls is no story … Read more
A Study in Scarlet Sherlock Holmes series Arthur Conan Doyle Classic Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “A Study in Scarlett” is where the Sherlock Holmes stories all started. It is quite enjoyable witnessing the first interactions between Dr. Watson and Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221 B. Baker Street. This story is definitely one of the most treasured of the Sherlock Holmes canon. And a must-read for fans.
The Huntley Area Public Library Board of Trustees presented the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation with an Honorary Resolution recognizing the Friends Read More
Enjoy pictures of Project Tween Tiny Tin Robots as tweens created robots from tins and assorted materials. Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Enjoy photos of our Young Artists’ ice cream creations! Young Artists is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month. It is geared toward children in kindergarten through second grade. Visit the library for Young Artists with Miss Anne. For more details, dates and times for Young Artists, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
This month’s Pajamarama was on February 14th, so we HAD to celebrate Valentine’s Day! We read stories about hearts and making valentine’s, like “Hugs and Hearts” by Toni Trent Parker. Also, we counted heart valentines, made a valentine puzzle wreath and had a snack. Pajamarama is a monthly story time program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. It is geared towards families of 2-6 year olds. … Read more
Enjoy photos of children working with play dough, decorating with paint and having fun at Little Hands Art this month. Little Hands Art is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month. It is geared toward 12-36 month old children. For more details, dates and times for Little Hands Art and other children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s … Read more
Check out the cool scribble watercolor paintings kids created at Art Discovery this month. Some very serious artists and some BIG smiles! Art Discovery is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month. It is geared toward 3rd through 5th graders. Visit the library for Art Discovery with Miss Anne. For more details, dates and times for Art Discovery, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy … Read more
On December 22, 2016, teens flocked to the library wearing their finest holiday sweaters and participated in a variety of fun games and activities culminating with a white elephant gift exchange!
Children of the Mind Ender’s Saga #4 by Orson Scott Card Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Children of the Mind continues Ender’s journey and that of the people on Path. I enjoyed the book immensely because it shows psychologically how a defenseless planet stopped a deadly invasion.