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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Movie in the Park on Friday, July 19! We had the best time hanging out in the beautiful weather, eating delicious treats from Hawaiian Food Truck and Kona Ice, meeting Moana herself, and watching a fantastic movie! We already can’t wait for next year!
On July 10, 2024, the Huntley Area Lions Club, District 1-J, generously donated $1,000 to the Huntley Area Public Library. This donation will be used to purchase items for sight and hearing-impaired patrons, including large print books. The check was presented to Director Frank Novak, Head of Marketing Aris Sherwood, and Head of Programming & Outreach Pamela Kampwerth. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Huntley Area Lions Club for their ongoing … Read more
The Huntley Area Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge ‘Read, Renew, Repeat’ takes place from June 1st through July 31st.
As summer approaches, the Huntley Area Public Library is gearing up for an exciting kickoff to our Summer Reading Challenge ‘Read, Renew, Repeat’ with a Registration Day event on
Monday, June 3rd. The library invites families and community members to join in on the festivities and sign up for a summer of reading and repeating!
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!
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