Our Eye Spy 2020 Summer Reading Program finished with some lucky kids walking away with a Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart or Game Stop gift card or even a Nintendo Switch! Here are some of our winners. Congratulations! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website.
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.
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Enjoy photos of children having fun decorating with paint, stickers and foam playdoh at Little Hands Art this month. Little Hands Art is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month. It is geared toward 12-36 month old children. For more details, dates and times for Little Hands Art and other children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s … Read more
Come and bring a friend to Lego Club this Monday at 6:30pm. You can register online or call us at 847-669-5386, then press 4 for the Children’s area. We supply the Lego’s, you supply the imagination!
What is Early Literacy? Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Why is Early Literacy Important For My Child? Studies show that children are ready to read years before they start school. Helping your baby or toddler learn literacy skills now will help ensure success in school.Parents who engage their children in language activities such as reading, finger plays, nursery rhymes, singing songs and library … Read more
Apps are applications, or programs, that are used on mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones and other devices. Specific brands have specific "app stores" or websites from which apps can be downloaded onto your device. Some apps are free, and some are offered by communities and organizations (like the Huntley Library) which help you access services and/or databases via your mobile device. Your Huntley Library apps can be accessed on our Library Apps page. … Read more
You’ve come to the right place! Our special services for teachers include assignment alert notification. With advance notice about assignments, we are able to prepare lists and suggestions that will help your students complete their assignments. In Your Classroom We are available to visit your classroom to talk to students about the library, to give book talks or lead group book discussions. We are happy to serve as guest readers for special events. We also … Read more
“Children are Like Kites” By: Erma Bombeck “I see children as kites. You spend years trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you are both breathless. They crash…you add a longer tail…they hit the rooftop…you patch, comfort, adjust and teach. You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they will fly. Being a parent is tough! We understand and applaud all the hard work you do! … Read more
A library is a great place to find information for your homework assignments and research needs. The Youth Services department is ready to help you find the right non-fiction book for your research project, the right biography for your report, or the right novel for your reading assignment. 4 Easy Ways to Get Help: Stop by the Children’s Desk when the library is open. Call the Children’s Desk – 847-669-5386 and press 4 Send an … Read more