Huntley Library News

Top news stories from the Huntley Area Public Library. Find out about events and programs, new releases, closures, announcements, new services, and stay in the loop with your neighborhood library. Want to have this information delivered to your inbox? Visit huntleylibrary.org/enews. We we encourage you to use your library card to Explore the Endless Opportunities that await you. Stop in today! The Huntley Area Public Library is located at 11000 Ruth Rd. in Huntley, IL. Use this link for directions and operating hours.

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

Access ABCmouse.com at the Library

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The library is now offering free access to ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy. This high-quality online early learning resource is free to families with young children. ABCmouse.com is a comprehensive early learning site for children ages 2 – 7, covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. It is completely child-safe, with no advertising or links to other websites. ABCmouse.com has won numerous awards and features 3,500+ online learning activities, including books, … Read more

Huntley Area Public Library Adds Roku Devices For Checkout

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Streaming movies, original programming and popular television shows available to Huntley Area Public Library patrons at no cost. Huntley, IL – April 13, 2016 – Get instant streaming services including Netflix, YouTube, Vudu, Crackle, PBS Kids, Smithsonian and more by connecting one of the library’s Roku 1 Streaming Players to your television or projector. Four Roku 1 devices have been added to the library’s collection and are available now for checkout. A Roku 1 device gets … Read more

Time for Romance!

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Romance Novels come in all shapes and sizes.  The commonality of all romance is a focus on the romantic love and the relationship between the two main characters with an ending that is happy.  Below are some new titles which are examples of the different kinds of romance novels available to today’s reader.