Summer Reading Makers (Summer 2020) Gallery
Check out this gallery of crafts, art, and other projects submitted as part of the Eye Spy Summer Reading Challenge!
YA Gallery
Quotes from the Heart (February 2020) Gallery
Adults and teens hand-lettered and framed meaningful quotes in this fun and artsy workshop led by Amanda Palczynski. They used collage techniques, watercolor pens, and a variety of other materials in their creations.
Project Tween: Love Your Library Projects (February 2020) Gallery
Tweens designed and decorated a book/tote bag and made buttons to show their love for the library. We provided all the supplies for kids ages 10-14 in this 90 minute class. Check out the photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Project Tween: Snowflake Art (January 2020) Gallery
Tweens used various materials to create unique snowflakes. Check out the photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Teen Crafternoon: Paint a Dala Horse (December 2019) Gallery
Teens painted their own versions of the traditional Swedish Dala horses in this fun class. The results were creative and beautiful!
Very Merry Huntley December 2019
Thank you for helping to make our Very Merry Huntley event last Friday a success! We offered four Very Merry sessions at the library this year. Along with pictures with Santa, we offered a separate snowy photo opportunity, as well as face painting and music entertainment. We hope you enjoy the photos. For more details, dates and times for upcoming programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy … Read more
Ugly Holiday Sweater Craft November 2019 Gallery
We put out the tinsel and bells, in hopes people would bring an old sweater that repels. It’s the season. Friends ages 10 and older joined us to decorate one of their sweaters for the upcoming holidays. For more details, dates and times for upcoming programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Project Tween: Captured Dragons (November 2019) Gallery
Participants created fantastical capture jars containing dragons and fairies, and tiny fairy lights in this fun class.
Bullet Journals (November 2019) Gallery
Amanda Palczynski, graphic designer and art journalist, shared tips and ideas (plus lots of fun art supplies and stickers) to inspire participants in the creation of their own bullet journals. Popular spreads included monthly calendars, mood trackers, and chores/to-do lists. Everyone went home with a journal and – hopefully – a desire to continue journaling.
Project Tween: Project Runway Skeletons (October 2019) Gallery
Tweens designed a fashionably spooky outfit for a miniature skeleton to wear on the runway. Check out the spook-tacular photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.