Groundbreaking 2-19-2020 – Updated 2-21-20

February 19, 2020 marks the next chapter in the Huntley Area Public Library’s expansion project. On this day, several local officials, including representatives from the Village, Park District, School District and Police Department were joined by architects, builders, volunteers, Friends Foundation members and library staff to commemorate the official groundbreaking

Alex Award

The “Alex” Award is given annually by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) to 10 outstanding books written for adults that have teen (ages 12 – 18) appeal.  Created in 1998, The Alex Award is sponsored by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust.  The award is named after Margaret Alexander “Alex” Edwards, who was a young adult librarian at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore. Use the links below to view the titles in the library’s … Read more

Evolution – Library Renderings Round 2

This has been an incredible week. Staff and crews have worked feverishly to bring nearly 2,900 sq. ft. of materials, equipment and offices back into the main library. When our doors reopen on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 you will immediately notice the difference in the library you knew and the library as it is today. We know it will be different, and we know it will feel cramped. It is only temporary as we begin the next stage of the building program.