Find the animals hiding in the library. Pick up a species checklist (with clues!) at the Information Desk and return your completed list for a chance to win an animal-themed prize. Checklists must be received by July 31, 2015. One winner will be drawn from entries received. For grades 6-12.
Adrienne Martinez, PT, DPT, Adult & Child Therapy Services will present a program that covers risk factors and statistics regarding falls, screening your environment to decrease fall risk, as well as strategies to maintain and improve your balance. Registration is required and begins June 15.
Jim Ritt, Instructor, Brookfield Zoo will present a program that shows how the Zoo teaches animals to participate in their own care. Discover how ordinary items such as pumpkins become teaching tools and how you can also enrich the lives of your pets. Registration is required and begins May 27.
Sign up at the Children’s Desk to hold a lemonade stand fundraiser in your neighborhood during the month of July. Donate proceeds to the Huntley Area Public Library to purchase more new library materials! Bring in your proceeds by the end of the month and get your photo taken for display. If you’d like to get involved without hosting a stand, you can join the ranks of lemonheads for a $20 donation. Keep your eyes … Read more
Enjoy stories, songs & more with Miss Jodi. After Story Time, children will complete a craft. For ages 2-6. Registration required.
Stories and songs with Miss Nora! The last 10 minutes of BabyPalooza are reserved for social playtime. For ages birth-23 months. Registration required. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by telephone at 847-669-5386 or in writing five working days prior to the event.
Join us at the library for an afternoon of dueling. Test your deck, and meet new friends. Other games and gamers welcome – bring your friends! Drop-in. Ages 10 and up. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by telephone at 847-669-5386 or in writing five working days … Read more
Location: Library Program Room Join the Library Director for an evening of Standard format Magic: The Gathering in a relaxed, friendly and non-tournament environment. Get ready for Friday Night Magic by trying new deck ideas or sharpening up an existing deck. Try Magic again, if you haven’t played in a while. This is Standard format only. Drop-in, but please bring at least one Standard-legal deck to play. Ages 13 and older. Sponsored by Affinity for … Read more
Children are encouraged to practice reading with a volunteer at one of three 20 min. sessions (4:30, 4:50 & 5:10 p.m.) After four sessions, the child may choose a free book and small prize from the Friends Foundation. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities can contact a member of the library staff by telephone at … Read more
Chess players of any skill level meet in the Program Room to play & strategize. Beginners welcome. For ages 8 and up. Registration required.