Children’s Programs

If you have been wondering what Toddler Story Time is all about, here’s a sneak peek.  Miss Charise reads books, sings songs (sometimes to sign language), and uses music and fingerplays to get the audience involved.  The last ten minutes, kids can visit stations to try new things or make a craft.  We hope to see you soon! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s … Read more

Over 400 people welcomed Jim Gill for his Sing-A-Long of Celebrated Songs Concert!  Families filled Chesak Elementary’s gymnasium to hear Gill who has been entertaining children of all ages since the early 90’s. Everyone enjoyed the evening as he led them to sing and play together through his fun songs and music. For more details about dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or … Read more

Minecraft Mania has come to the Huntley library!  Kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade stretched their design skills with group challenges in Creative Mode.  Check out all the fun! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.

Enjoy photos of this month’s Read to a Dog. This was Cooper’s (and his owner Gary’s) first time volunteering for this program.  He listened to all the books, even one about a cat! Read to a Dog is a monthly program for families at the Huntley Area Public Library.  The volunteer animals are licensed therapy dogs and are accompanied by their owners for the program.  Families sign up for a fifteen minute time slot.  Readers can … Read more

Valentine’s Day was extra special because Megan Bargiel, Teen Miss McHenry County, joined us for crafts, photo fun and a yummy snack.  Kids ages 4-8 were invited to try the different stations and spend some time with Megan during the 45-minute program.  McHenry County Princesses Hayzlie and Vyolette Roseman also joined us for the event. For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the … Read more

This month, Pajamarama was all about Valentine’s Day!  We read several books, including “Mr. Goat’s Valentine,” by Eve Bunting.  Then we sewed a beautiful Valentine’s Day heart craft.  Enjoy the photos!   For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.

Enjoy photos from January’s Lego Club! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Lego Club programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.