Here We Grow! 2021 Huntley Area Public Library Summer Reading Challenge
Huntley Area, are you ready for the library’s 2021 Summer Reading Challenge? Well… get ready, because… HERE WE GROW!
Library News
Top news stories from the library that will be featured in the main slider on the library’s front page.
Pop-Up Art Events
Want to get some great drawing tips during the summer? Check back each week for step-by-step video tutorials to enhance your art skills!
Sneak Peek Of The Remodeling
Here are some sneak peek pictures of what’s going on in the old part of the building! We can’t wait to see the results and we definitely can’t wait for you to see!
Introducing Scholastic Online Resources
You asked we listened. We’ve recently added a series of Scholastic online resources that are available to Huntley Area Public Library cardholders. Explore these incredible resources for all ages. Scholastic Teachables Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands teacher-created, searchable, printable educational resources for all subjects in grades PreK–6. Use this link to get started. Scholastic Go Access to online encyclopedias with 115,000 expertly written articles sortable by reading level, hundreds of … Read more
Animal Adventures
We’re excited to be partnering with Page Turner Adventures to offer our library patrons an interactive learning experience for children grades K-3! This summer, kids can follow along to virtually participate in animal-themed comedy shows, field trips, create “paw-some” crafts, and mix up some cool recipes.
Saying Farewell To The Old Library
Say goodbye to the library as you have known it. We’ve emptied the existing building and moved into the addition. Phase two has begun. Here are some of the final photos of the old space that we’ll get to show you for a while as the space is now being renovated. The next time you see it, you probably won’t recognize it! We’ll see you on April 26.
Halfway There – Week of 4-11-2021
The last cart of books has been moved into the new part of the library. As you can see, what was once empty is now full and what was once full is now empty… Say goodbye to the old library, the next time you see it, you might not recognize it with its FRESH new appearance!
Phase 2 begins. Renovations and construction on the original library building has started. They are getting to work on the drive-up window and new entrance.
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.
Moving Photos – Week of 4-4-2021
The big move continues as shelving and materials are moved into the new Fiction/Nonfiction room, the YA (teen) collection is moved into its temporary area and staff move into offices. Have a look at some of the activity taking place at the library this week.