Encyclopedias

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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

Career, Language, & School Resources

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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.

Business & Residential Resources

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Online Resources Business & Residential Resources CheckIllinois Illinois public record database for conducting basic background checks on individuals and businesses From home: Use this link for home access. Public Records Electronic Database Illinois public record data for real estate transactions, home foreclosures, bankruptcies, and new business licenses. Value Line Research Library Stocks and mutual funds news and analysis, financial planning tools, investment strategies, and industry reports.  

Books & Other Library Materials

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Online Resources Books & Other Library Materials Huntley Area Public Library Catalog Browse the items we own. This includes books, magazines, movies, software, and sound recordings. To find items at other libraries, select “all member libraries” from the drop down box. Place holds, renew items, and much more online!     WorldCat Discovery Services Expand your search to the holdings of libraries throughout the country. Huntley Area Public Library cardholders may contact the library’s Information … Read more

Kids’ Collection Display Case

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Sign up for a chance to have your child’s collection featured in our Kids’ Collection Display Case! We will contact you when it is available to arrange your two-week showing. Click here to sign up.

Parenting, Education, & Homeschool Resources

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Our parenting collection is located in the Children’s Library near the play area. This collection contains books and materials useful to caregivers, educators, and homeschoolers. Topics in the area include pregnancy and birth, stages of development, feeding, sleep, potty training, behavior management, special needs, homeschool and more.  In addition, we have many picture books and informational books located within our general children’s collection that can be read with children about the topics above as well … Read more

Illinois Reliable Information Sources (IRIS)

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Find thousands of journals, magazines, e-books, and online databases on various topics, from education and health to business and personal growth. You can search or browse databases alphabetically, by subject, or in a special collection just for K-12 students. Check out IRIS here.

CLOSURE NOTICE: On Sunday, April 5th, the Huntley Area Public Library will be closed in observation of the Easter holiday. The exterior book drop will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 4th. The library and exterior book drop will reopen Monday, April 6th, at 9:00 a.m. Thank you.