Haunted Birdhouses Gallery (October 2023)
While we’re not sure if any actual birds will be attracted to these haunted houses that teens created at the library in October 2023, we did have a lot of fun creating them. Check out our creations below:
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Read and Eat: Cone with a Cop – November 16, 2023 – Photo Gallery
Our friends at Culver’s of Huntley and the Huntley Police Department joined us for a fun-filled evening at the latest Read and Eat event. We thank all the families who attended the evening. Officer Jerry and Scoopie wholeheartedly enjoyed taking photos and reading stories with you. Mark your calendar for the upcoming event, Read and Eat: Scoop with Scoopie and an Elf, scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023. This free program promises coloring books, Culver’s … Read more
Make a Dino Egg Gallery November 2023
Roar! We read Eggasaurus by Jennifer Wagh about a child who received dinosaur eggs in the mail. Then we made our own dinosaur egg to take home, let dry, and break open later. Some kids sent us photos of their egg opening at home. What kind of dinosaur is your favorite?
Make Spooky Snot Slime Gallery October 2023
Love slime? So do we! Children learned how to make their own spooky, gooey slime with kid-friendly ingredients. Check out the pictures if you dare!
Teen Try Its: Thriller Gallery (October 2023)
We had a blast learning the choreography to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller!” Who knew zombies could be so flexible?! Participants are now certified to participate in future zombie flash mobs… Enjoy some photos from the event:
Raptors Gallery October 2023
Over 100 people came to the library to see hawks, owls and falcons from Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education. We met the fastest flying animal (a falcon) and an owl that likes to eat skunks. We also learned many amazing facts about how to help keep our environment safe for animals. At one point, the audience had to act like birds of prey. Enjoy the cool photos!
Children’s Summer Reading Grand Prize Winners Gallery 2023
Here are some of the smiley winners of our grand prizes. Thank you again to our AMAZING HAPL Friends Foundation and business donors. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in our Sounds Like Summer reading program!
Craft Wars: Book Nooks Gallery (July 2023)
There was a good registration for the return of our Craft Wars series, but only one teen was actually able to make it, so it was more of a Craft Duel! We didn’t share what we were creating until the end, and it was surprising to learn that we both incorporated tree/forest elements into our book nooks. What IS a book nook? It’s like a diorama that shows a scene of some kind (your choice, … Read more
Teen Try Its: Collage Gallery (July 2023)
Teens got serious about collage in this class – and were so focused you could hear a pin drop! Collage is a fun, mixed-media art form that can combine all kinds of different art techniques to produce an end product that is truly unique. Several participants were inspired enough to collect some extra supplies to take home, so they could continue working on their projects. Things got messy! See some of their artwork below:
Teen Try Its: Crayon Cabochon Gallery (July 2023)
In our Teen Try Its: Crayon Cabochon class, we discovered that you can make some pretty amazing pendants and keychains with melted crayons! The hardest part was probably chopping up the crayons into tiny pieces. Check out the Beautiful Things we made below: