Cozy Up with a Good Book – Winter Reading
Register online for 2018-19 Winter Reading — Cozy Up with a Good Book. All ages can participate! Click to find links to the registration forms
Library News
Top news stories from the library that will be featured in the main slider on the library’s front page.
New Huntley Area Public Library App
One of the goals of the Huntley Area Public Library is to provide the community with the tools, including the very best materials, events and technology available to explore endless opportunities!
Library Lounge and Little Free Library Locations
Ever want to read something new, but don’t know what to choose? Now you can dash around town to one of four Little Free Libraries, bring a book of your own, and swap it
Online Catalog Assistance
Polaris Video Tutorials During the week of April 16, the Huntley Area Public Library along with its partner libraries will be transitioning to a new library catalog — Polaris. You’ll see a new look as you search for library materials, and will be introduced to new features as we work to improve your library experience. Learn about the library’s Polaris catalog system and how to use it with these instructional…
Library Online Catalog Migration News: Patron Lists & Reading History
During the week of April 16, the Huntley Area Public Library and our partner libraries will be transitioning to a new library catalog. You will see a new look as you search for library materials, and will be introduced to new features as we work to improve your library experience. New Features Seamlessly use the new catalog on your phone, tablet, or computer. Create an easy to remember username to…
Friends Foundation Create GoFundMe For New Library Mini-Van
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…
Introducing the RBDigital App
On June 27, the Zinio for Libraries app will be renamed to RBdigital and the new app will launch in your favorite app stores. You will receive notifications through the Zinio for Libraries app to download the new RBdigital app, as well as countdown timer and notification as to when the Zinio for Libraries app will no longer function. Enjoy a significantly enhanced user experience with easier and faster searching,…
Local Authors Collection Guidelines
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…
Friends Receive Honorary Resolution from Huntley Area Public Library, February 2017
The Huntley Area Public Library Board of Trustees presented the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation with an Honorary Resolution recognizing the Friends Read More
Register to Vote at Your Library
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…