Bunnybirds by Natalie Lim Fantasy Graphic Novel Mystery * * * * Stars (Great!) The Bunnybirds exist in a joyful state where nothing really seems to bother them. This isn’t really true, but that’s the facade they are supposed to project – especially their Princess. But when other members of the flock start disappearing and the Princess Aster starts having prophetic dreams about what’s happened to them, it’s hard to be joyful. When the King … Read more
Through the Elder Woods Nothing Special, v. 1 by Katie Cook Adventure Fantasy Funny Graphic Novel * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Callie’s dad has a magical items shop, and he regularly goes through the gate (she’s not allowed) into another world where he retrieves these objects. The reason of WHY she’s not allowed beyond the gate is a discussion they’ve tabled until she’s older, but before they can have that talk, he disappears. … Read more
After careful consideration, the Huntley Area Public Library has decided to lower monthly borrows for hoopla services from 10 items per month to 5 items per month. Our limited budget cannot accommodate hoopla’s pay-per-borrow lending model at current levels . The change will take effect on July 31st. Hoopla’s pay-per-borrow funding model is different than Libby by Overdrive or eRead Illinois Boundless. In Hoopla, patrons determine where the library budget gets spent directly with … Read more
Kids gathered on a rainy day and had a great time making their own fidget snake out of beads and cord.
LOTE4Kids LOTE4Kids offers over 7,000 audio picture books in more than 95 world languages, narrated by native speakers. English translations, quizzes, and learning activities are also available. Scholastic Teachables Teacher-created printable worksheets, mini-books, activities, and lesson plans. Tumblebook Library Children’s eBooks, graphic novels, interactive stories, and animated adventures. Get Started (in English): www.tumblebooklibrary.com Empezar (en Española): www.bibliotecatumble.com World Book Online World Book Kids (ages 6-10) is full of fun learning activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles … Read more
Online Resources Product Testing & Rating Consumer Reports Product reviews, ratings, recommendations, and general buying advice From the library: Access the expansive product reviews and ratings at www.consumerreports.org From home: Use this link and enter the barcode from the back of your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt.
Online Resources Local History & Genealogy Huntley Area Public Library Local History Website Explore local history stories, photos and information about Huntley provided by the library’s local historians. Find lists of local history information available in the library’s collection. Stop by the library’s Information Desk to gain access to these items. Use this link to explore Huntley History. Family Search (some content only available in-library) Large genealogy database maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day … Read more
Online Resources Find a Good Book NoveList Plus Reading recommendations, reviews, and book discussion guides for adult and teen fiction and nonfiction. From home: Use this link and enter the barcode from the back of your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt. NoveList K-8 Plus Reading recommendations for kids’ fiction and nonfiction searchable by favorite authors, titles, subjects, genres, grade level, and Lexile. From home: Use this link and enter the barcode from the back of your Huntley … Read more
Online Resources Encyclopedias Gale eBooks Digital reference books and encyclopedias. From home: Use this link and enter the barcode from the back of your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt. WorldBook Online World Book Kids (ages 6-10) is full of fun learning activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles about all kinds of topics. Image based navigation is an option to help young learners find information quickly. World Book Student (ages 10-14) is an encyclopedia tailored specifically for students. … Read more
Online Resources Career, Language, & School Mango Languages Self-paced language courses for more than 70 world languages, ESL (English as a Second Language) courses, and American Sign Language (ASL). Use this link to get started. Scholastic Teachables Teacher-created printable worksheets, mini-books, activities, and lesson plans. Use this link to get started. LearningExpress Library Online tutorials in math, writing, computer, and workplace skills and exam prep for education and professional exams. Includes learning, career, and citizenship tools in Spanish.