The Wrong Way Home By Kate O’Shaughnessy Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Frankie (Fern) and her mom (Jamie) live in an “off-the-grid, self-sustaining community” run by Dr. Ben. On the “Ranch” they eschew technology and practices that are harmful to the Earth, and chemicals that are bad for the environment. They grow their own food and make their own clothes – all under Dr. Ben’s guidance. Fern worships Dr. Ben and when … Read more
Seagarden Plotting the Stars #2 by Michelle A. Barry Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) Myra and her friends saw their secret moon garden destroyed when it was discovered. They’ve started another one, but it’s not ideal. What’s worse is that Myra’s Botan magic seems to be going wrong when she tries to use it (something to do with the trauma of what she experienced with the previous garden). They’re still … Read more
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