Eye Spy 2020 – Summer Reading Challenge – June 3 through August 1
Summer is upon us and that means it is time for the Huntley Area Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge — Eye Spy 2020.
Kids’ Corner
May The Fourth Be With You
May 4, 2020 is Star Wars Day and the Huntley Area Public Library staff has prepared activities, quizzes and links to explore a Galaxy Far, Far Away long beyond today. First off, test your Star Wars knowledge with these trivia quizzes: Try one (or all three) of our Star Wars quizzes and see how much you know about the Star Wars universe. For all Star Wars fans (especially those who know the original trilogy – … Read more
Enjoy Online Story Times for Children & Families
Hey Huntley Area, we know you are missing story time at the library, and we miss you too. But, thanks to Scholastic & Miss Michelle, we are happy to present online story times for you.
Feeling Creative? Enjoy Crafts at Home on Your Time
Explore these craft & DIY videos featuring HAPL Librarians that utilize simple materials you can usually find in your home.
Project Tween: Captured Dragons (November 2019) Gallery
Participants created fantastical capture jars containing dragons and fairies, and tiny fairy lights in this fun class.
Project Tween: Pop Art Portraits (September 2019) Gallery
Tweens turned black and white photos into amazing pop art portraits, making a set of 4 mini paintings (which can be sealed and used as coasters).
Project Tween: Sketch a Turtle (August 2019) Gallery
Tweens met a live Blanding’s turtle and learned about this species as they sketched their subject. Check out their sketches and how much the turtle liked hanging at the library! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Project Tween: Mixed Media Feathered Friends (March 2019) Gallery
Tweens joined created their own feathered friends using paint, paper and their imaginations. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library. For more details, dates and times for Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Play the Spring Family Reading Game — Would You Rather?
Enjoy family reading activities and library programs, download the log and get started today!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pajamarama January 2019 Gallery
We had a Stuffed Animal Sleepover this month at Pajamarama! Twenty animals were dropped off ahead of time and we took pictures of their adventures all over the library. Families joined us on Tuesday for fun stories about sleeping, like “The Stuffed Animals Get Ready for Bed” by Alison Inches, then we sang and danced with our friends. Everyone enjoyed seeing what their stuffed friends did at the library. Hope you enjoy the pictures too! For more details, dates and times … Read more