Kids’ Corner

Over sixty people stayed for our first Forts and Flashlights program last Friday night.  We had fun building forts, enjoying trail mix snacks, and reading while the library was closed!  Then we got glow-in-the-dark bracelets and played hide-and-seek throughout the library.  Enjoy photos from this event. For more details, dates and times for 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 … Read more

This month in Pajamarama, we read books about snow, including “If it’s snowy and you know it, clap your paws!” by Kim Norman.  Then we sang songs and created our own snowman craft to take home. 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 PJs for bedtime stories with … Read more

Bbbrrrrrr!  This month in Pajamarama, we read several books about winter clothes.  We read books about hats and mittens, including “The Hat” by Jan Brett and shook bells while we sang “Jingle Bells”.  Then we created our own mitten craft to take home and enjoyed a snack. 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. … Read more

Enjoy photos of this month’s Read to a Dog! Read to a Dog is a monthly program for families at the Huntley Area Public Library.  The volunteer animals are licensed therapy dogs and are accompanied by their owners for the program.  Families sign up for a fifteen minute time slot.  Readers can bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Visit the library to meet one of our volunteer licensed therapy dogs!  For more … Read more

Whoo, whoo!  This month in Pajamarama, we read several books about owls, including “Night Owl” by Toni Yuly and “Little Owl’s Orange Scarf” by Tatyana Feeney.  We sang songs and counted owls, then we created our own owl craft to take home. 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 … Read more

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.

This month for Art Discovery, kids turned pumpkins into art.  Check out their unique creations! Art Discovery is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month.  It is geared toward 3rd through 5th graders. Visit the library for Art Discovery with Miss Anne. For more details, dates and times for Art Discovery or other children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of … Read more

All little hands were on deck for coloring, creating and learning in this fun and messy program for children 1 to 3 years old! For more details, dates and times for 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.

Superheroes, animals and other characters joined us for the first of two annual Costume Parades.  After singing fall songs with Miss Jodi and Miss Nora, we traveled through the library to trick-or-treat with different departments.  Enjoy the adorable costumes! For more details, dates and times for 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.