Voter registration requirements state that applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day, and have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. Two forms of identification are required, one of which must include your current address. Qualifying forms of ID include, but are not limited to: IL Driver’s License or State ID Social Security Card Library Card, Credit Card or Insurance … Read more
This month in Art Discovery, kids created fall trees with colorful dot art. 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 of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Huntley Area Public Library cardholders now have access to thousands of self-paced, online courses with the addition of lynda.com. From animation to web and interactive programming and design lynda.com lets you Turn on, Log in and Get Smart! While lynda.com is perfect for users at any skill level looking to learn, it can also be a valuable tool for local businesses that have Huntley Area Public Library cards. Many courses will help your staff improve … Read more
Smoke by Dan Vyleta Fantasy Historical Fiction * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Set in an alternate Victorian England, Smoke is both a read-alike for Harry Potter and a study of class structure within society. It can be enjoyed just for the impressive story-telling or studied by a book club with plenty of meaty subjects to explore. In the story, wicked thoughts or deeds are exposed for all to see when smoke and soot … Read more
Stiletto by Daniel O’Malley Mystery Supernatural * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The people of Britain are guarded from supernatural threats by a group called the Checquy and Rook Myfanwy Thomas is one of their greatest assets. Introduced in The Rook, O’Malley’s first book in the Checquy Files series, Myfanwy (pronounced like Tiffany with an “M”) must use great diplomacy to get the Checquy to join forces with the Grafters, their bitterest rival. Full … Read more
Because I’m Watching Virtue Falls #4 by Christina Dodd Romance Thriller * * * * Stars (Great!) The fourth book in Dodd’s Virtue Falls series, Because I’m Watching is a romantic thriller which hit’s all the right notes. The two main characters, Madeline Hewitson and Jacob Denisov, are neighbors who have both experienced traumatic events in their lives. Maddie survived a college dorm massacre and Jacob is a military veteran suffering from PTSD. They meet … Read more
What is Early Literacy? Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Why is Early Literacy Important For My Child? Studies show that children are ready to read years before they start school. Helping your baby or toddler learn literacy skills now will help ensure success in school.Parents who engage their children in language activities such as reading, finger plays, nursery rhymes, singing songs and library … Read more
Apps are applications, or programs, that are used on mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones and other devices. Specific brands have specific "app stores" or websites from which apps can be downloaded onto your device. Some apps are free, and some are offered by communities and organizations (like the Huntley Library) which help you access services and/or databases via your mobile device. Your Huntley Library apps can be accessed on our Library Apps page. … Read more
Huntley Area families donated nearly $1000 dollars to the library for new children’s materials by participating in the annual Lemonade for the Library fundraiser. They all made a splash in their neighborhoods with ” Lemonade for the Library” stands, letting everyone know that they love their library! Thank you to the following families: Billard Castaneda Cavanaugh Gomez Hassels Laughlin Jacobs Johnson Jones Kruse McReynolds Meucci Morano Passarelli Peavey Raistrick Roberts Rudak Schulten Sloan Tillema Valentine … Read more
Tween participants created decorative photo albums/holders using clothespins, cardstock, and cardboard.