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Our first Read & Eat of 2024!
Thank you to all the families who came out to Culver’s on Thursday, April 18, 2024 for our Read & Eat: Cone with a Cop with the Pingree Grove Police Department! We colored, ate delicious Culver’s custard, and read stories with Officer Santana! We even got a special visit from Scoopie!
On Friday, March 29, members of the Huntley Area Lions Club presented Huntley Area Public Library Director Frank Novak and Head of Marketing Doug Cataldo with a check for $500.00 to assist in the future purchase of large print books for library patrons.
WOW! Kids practiced with a 3D plastic melting pen and created a small object to keep. Looks like fun!
READ, RENEW, REPEAT Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with the 2024 Huntley Area Public Library Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat! Set your sights on adventure as you dive into captivating stories, programs, and activities from June 1 to July 31, 2024. Bookmark this page, watch our social media channels, check the May/June issue of the Whole Story newsletter, and stay tuned for upcoming details about this storied annual event!
Thank you to all who attended our Very Icy Tea Party with one one special snow queen and her snowman friend!
Photos with your little ones and our special guests are available here to download.
Did you know that you may request usage of vintage photos from the library’s local history collection? If you are looking to spruce up your office, waiting area, or wall space, we are happy to assist you. Simply contact our local history department at 847.669.5386 ext. 228. Visit our online digital archives to view images in our collection at http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/huntleypl/search/ Here are some examples as seen in some Huntley Area businesses:
In a heartwarming gesture, a youngster from our community, that loves his local library, decided to make a difference. Saving up $150.00 of his hard-earned allowance over several months, this compassionate library fan chose to donate to the Huntley Area Public Library. His selfless act not only showcased an understanding of the importance of libraries as hubs of learning and community engagement but also demonstrated the power of individual initiative, proving that age is no … Read more
The Wall Street Journal is now available as one of the valuable online resources available with a valid Huntley Area Public Library card. This follows the recent addition of the New York Times and USA Today to our digital newspaper options. Click this link to visit our Online Resources, click on Magazine and Newspapers Articles to expand the menu, then click on the Wall Street Journal logo, or title to create an account and login. … Read more
Our last Read & Eat of the year featured Scoopie, three elves, and Santa and Mrs. Clause!
Our friends at Culver’s of Huntley and the Huntley Police Department joined us for a fun-filled evening at the latest Read and Eat event. We thank all the families who attended the evening. Officer Jerry and Scoopie wholeheartedly enjoyed taking photos and reading stories with you. Mark your calendar for the upcoming event, Read and Eat: Scoop with Scoopie and an Elf, scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023. This free program promises coloring books, Culver’s … Read more