Kids Gallery

Jungle Bus August 2015 (Gallery)

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Welcome to the jungle, The Jungle Bus that is.  The Jungle Bus, which is a bus transformed into a gymnastics playground for 2-7 year-olds, visited the library. Over 30 kids enjoyed jumping, swinging and playing together over the short time the bus was here. 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. … Read more

Pajamarama August 2015 (Gallery)

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Enjoy photos from this month’s Pajamarama!  We read stories about Arctic animals, including “Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow,” and then we made a polar bear fan. 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 towards families of 2-6 year olds. Visit the library in your PJs for bedtime stories with Miss Michelle. … Read more

Mane in Heaven: Mini Horses August 2015 (Gallery)

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Over 550 people came to see these thigh-high mini horses. They are therapy animals, trained to visit hospital patients. They put smiles on many faces at the Huntley Area Public Library! 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. Mane in Heaven: Mini Horses August 2015 [fsg_gallery id=”90″]    

Art Discovery August 2015 (Gallery)

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This month in Art Discovery, kids ages 8-10 created patterns on a printout of a zebra and used colored pencils to make each one unique. 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, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the … Read more

The Jungle Book Theater July 2015 (Gallery)

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Over 140 people came to the Cosman Center to see The Jungle Book brought to life by American Eagle Productions. Using simple  props and costumes, this story of the man cub raised by jungle animals was truly realistic both visually and audibly as we watched and heard the animals interact with one another. For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or … Read more

Lego Club July 2015 (Gallery)

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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. Lego Club July 2015 (Gallery) [fsg_gallery id=”87″]

NUBS: No Unwanted Bird Squad July 2015 (Gallery)

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Enjoy photos of kids meeting rescue birds and hearing their survival stories. 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. NUBS: No Unwanted Bird Squad July 2015 (Gallery) [fsg_gallery id=”86″]

Lil Critters July 2015 (Gallery)

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Families were introduced to twelve different small animals, including a turtle, a cockatoo and a bunny! After asking questions, they could pet and touch many of the animals. Enjoy! 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. Lil Critters July 2015 (Gallery) [fsg_gallery id=”85″]

Project Tween: Sketch a Bird of Prey (July 2015) Gallery

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Whoo-whoo? Project Tweens is who!  They practiced their drawing skills using a live Barred Owl model brought to us by the McHenry County Conservation District in the Sketch a Bird of Prey class.

Read to a Dog July 2015 (Gallery)

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Enjoy photos of this month’s Read to a Dog.  Everyone is smiling! 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 … Read more