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Online Catalog Assistance

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Polaris Video Tutorials During the week of April 16, the Huntley Area Public Library along with its partner libraries will be transitioning to a new library catalog — Polaris. You’ll see a new look as you search for library materials, and will be introduced to new features as we work to improve your library experience. Learn about the library’s Polaris catalog system and how to use it with these instructional videos. Logging In Searching & … Read more

Library Online Catalog Migration News: Patron Lists & Reading History

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During the week of April 16, the Huntley Area Public Library and our partner libraries will be transitioning to a new library catalog. You will see a new look as you search for library materials, and will be introduced to new features as we work to improve your library experience. ​​​New Features Seamlessly use the new catalog on your phone, tablet, or computer. Create an easy to remember username to log into the new library … Read more

Friends Foundation Create GoFundMe For New Library Mini-Van

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The HAPLD Friends Foundation have created a way for you to help the library continue to provide some important services through a GoFundMe campaign. We hope you will support their GoFundMe by making a donation and then sharing it with your friends. The current library van is a 1998 Pontiac with over 110,000 miles. As it has aged, parts have become more difficult to find and it is getting more costly for repairs. Bottom line, … Read more

Local Authors Collection Guidelines

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This donation-based collection is intended to support and promote the creative expression of local authors in our community. Donation Guidelines Local authors are those who reside in the Village of Huntley and or the Huntley Area Public Library District. Items must have been published in the last three years and they must be in new or like-new condition. The Library will accept only one copy of any title. Author donations are limited to three titles … Read more

Register to Vote at Your Library

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Voter registration requirements state that applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day, and have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. Two forms of identification are required, one of which must include your current address. Qualifying forms of ID include, but are not limited to: IL Driver’s License or State ID Social Security Card Library Card, Credit Card or Insurance … Read more

Library Adds Lynda.com Online Software Training

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Huntley Area Public Library cardholders now have access to thousands of self-paced, online courses with the addition of lynda.com. From animation to web and interactive programming and design lynda.com lets you Turn on, Log in and Get Smart! While lynda.com is perfect for users at any skill level looking to learn, it can also be a valuable tool for local businesses that have Huntley Area Public Library cards. Many courses will help your staff improve … Read more