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.
Create a “blackout” poem by crossing out words on a book page and leaving behind only the ones that make up your poem. Photocopied book pages are available at the Information Desk, or you may use one of your own (make a photocopy – don’t tear it out!). Submit your poem using the entry form below (or pick up an entry form at the Information Desk) by April 30, 2019. If using the form below, … Read more
Colleges and Careers: Research colleges and careers. Learn more about different professions, classes and courses of study offered by different schools, and more. Appily (formerly Cappex) Career One Stop College Board College Scorecard Illinois High School 2 Career Illinois Postsecondary Profiles Illinois Worknet Occupational Outlook Handbook Scholarships: Cut college costs by researching and applying for scholarships. Some places to research include: employers (student or parent), local community organizations, scholarships from the schools you are interested … Read more
For the past few summers, SYNC (sponsored by AudioFile Magazine) has been offering free audiobooks for teens through Overdrive – these are titles you can download, listen to, and keep. This year, summer has come early – SYNC’s 2017 season runs from April 27 – August 16, 2017. Each week they offer 2 free titles. You can check out the schedule and download the books here: https://www.audiobooksync.com/. I’m looking forward to Feed, by M.T. Anderson and The … Read more
Enjoy a new activity on the following Tuesday afternoons at the library during the summer. Registration required for all Teen Tuesday programs, call (847-669-5386 ext. 21) For grades 6-12 Get Wild with Perler Beads Tuesday, July 7 • 2 – 3 p.m. Make creative creatures with Perler (fusable) beads. Add magnets to make ‘em stick to lockers, refrigerators, and other surfaces. Registration required. Frankentoys! Tuesday, July 21 • 2 – 3 p.m. Yes, disassemble! … Read more
Tell us what you’d like to accomplish before you head back to school in August – adventures you’d like to have, places you’d like to go, things you’d like to do. Submit your bucket list at the Information Desk (or online at ya.huntleylibrary.org/bucketlist for a chance to win a prize that will sweeten the end of the summer. One winner will be chosen and contacted the first week of August from lists received. For grades … Read more
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.
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