Jim Gill Returns to the Huntley Area in February
For years, the library has partnered with District 158 Parent-Tot to present award-winning musician Jim Gill in concert. We are happy to have him back in 2020!
Kids’ Corner
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…
Pajamarama November 2018 Gallery
At this month’s Pajamarama, we read books about hibernation, including, “Go Home, Little One,” by Cate James. Then we created a nice place for our craft bear to rest. Enjoy the photos! Pajamarama is a monthly story time program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. It is geared toward families of 2-6 year olds. Visit the library in your…
Project Tween: Felted Fish (August 2018) Gallery
This month, Tweens learned how to work with a felting needle to create a colorful felted fish to take home. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Lego Club July 2018 Gallery
Enjoy photos of kids showing off their incredible imaginations and super building skills at Lego Club this month! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.