Dungeon Crawler Carl – book review

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Dungeon Crawler Carl Dungeon Crawler Carl #1 by Matt Dinniman Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Earth has been repossessed by aliens for its minerals, and anyone who was inside some kind of structure when the aliens showed up is immediately crushed out of existence. Any remaining humans have been invited to participate in a dungeon crawling game for their survival and the rest of the universe’s entertainment, as their progress … Read more

National Library Week 2025 – I’m with the Library

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (APRIL 6-APRIL 12, 2025)  This National Library Week (April 6-April 12, 2025), we’re turning up the volume with our theme ‘I’m With The Library.’ Inspired by the legendary phrase ‘I’m with the band,’ this year’s theme is all about embracing the rebellious spirit of rock & roll – because libraries, much like music, have the power to change lives and build connections. Libraries are where creativity thrives, where outsiders find their … Read more

Huntley High School students host period product drive at the Huntley Area Public Library

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HUNTLEY, IL – Three local high school students are hosting a period product drive at the Huntley Area Public Library to help raise awareness on menstrual inequality and period poverty.
Neha Gopal, Sruthi Guda, and Krisha Sivakumar, students at Huntley High School, launched a local health campaign focused on raising awareness of period poverty and improving access to menstrual education and products.

More Than Just Books – How the HAPL is amplifying local voices

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    More Than Just Books – How the HAPL is amplifying local voices By Aris Sherwood, Head of Marketing Cheerful music plays as you press ‘play’ on a video posted by the Huntley Area Public Library on September 4, 2024. The library’s logo appears, and then the words “Introducing the Recording Studio.” Various scenes flash across the screen of library staff members speaking into microphones, playing a guitar, and standing behind a computer screen … Read more

McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition 2025

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  Welcome Library Lovers! What is the Library Lovers Expedition? ⁠ ⁠ Library Lovers is a shared program that encourages patrons to visit the 15 participating libraries to spread the love and connection of libraries for a chance to win a prize!⁠ ⁠ If the HAPL is your home library: stop by the Children’s Desk to register and pick up your HAPL brag tag. You can also participate in one of our many activities. ⁠ … Read more

Color Shift Potions Gallery (January 2025)

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Teens made the most amazing color-shifting potions using food coloring and mica powder in a water-rubbing alcohol solution, then decorated their bottles with various labels and sealing wax. These make great props for parties, or D&D, or cosplay! Lots of ideas and recipes and designs can be found here. Check out some of the potions we made!

“Inch by Inch, Life’s a Cinch”: Beloved Head of Programming & Outreach set to retire in 2025 after years of dedication – HAPL Feature Story

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  “Inch by Inch, Life’s a Cinch”: Beloved Head of Programming & Outreach set to retire in 2025 after years of dedication By Aris Sherwood, Head of Marketing When Pamela Kampwerth first started at the Huntley Area Public Library, she worked part-time in the Youth-Services Department, mostly working at the reference desk and helping with programs and Storytime’s. Now, 21 years later, she currently serves as the Head of Programming and Outreach, overseeing programming and … Read more