Access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, research tools, learning resources and more with your Huntley Area Public Library card. Many resources are available from home.
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[Digital Newsstand] [Online Resources for Kids]
Library Tools
Huntley Area Public Library App
Manage your account, search the catalog, place holds and connect with the library.
App Only
Beanstack Tracker
Track your reading and participate in HAPL reading challenges.
Available from Home App Available
Browse Online Resources
Read, Watch & Listen
BiblioBoard
Explore ebooks and digital collections from independent authors, local creators, and libraries.
Available from Home App Available
hoopla
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music with your library card.
Library Card Required Available from Home Account Required App Available
Kanopy
Stream movies, documentaries, educational videos, and children’s programming with your library card.
Library Card Required Available from Home Account Required App Available
Libby – Digital Library of Illinois
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines to enjoy on your computer or mobile device.
Library Card Required Available from Home Account Required App Available
NoveList Plus
Find your next great read with book recommendations, read-alikes, reviews, and reading lists.
Library Card Required Available from Home
The Palace Project
Discover and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from multiple library collections in one convenient app.
Available from Home App Available
TumbleBook Library
Enjoy animated and talking picture books, ebooks, games, and videos designed especially for children.
Library Card Required Available from Home App Available For Kids
WorldCat Discovery Series
Search library collections around the world to discover books and other materials beyond HAPL’s collection.
Access available through the Information Desk.
Available from Home No Library Card Required
Digital Newsstand
America’s News Collection
Search current and archived articles from newspapers and news sources across the United States.
[Library Access] [At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Chicago Sun-Times
Read current and archived issues of the Chicago Sun-Times online.
Enter the barcode number from your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Chicago Tribune – Digital Edition
Read the Chicago Tribune in a digital format that looks like the printed newspaper.
Uses HAPL card number + PIN; patrons return through HAPL when access expires.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Chicago Tribune – Online Edition
Access Chicago Tribune articles and news through the newspaper’s website.
Unlimited website article access while activated. Uses HAPL card number + PIN.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Daily Hearld
Read current and archived coverage from the Daily Herald, including local and regional news.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Northwest Herald Collection
Read current and archived local news from the Northwest Herald.
Enter the barcode number from your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
The New York Times Online
Enjoy online access to New York Times news, features, games, cooking, and more.
First you will need to set up a free account at nytime.com using your email address.
Current HAPL access is activated for 24 hours, then patrons reactivate.
[Library Access] [At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home Account Required
The Wall Street Journal Online
ERead business, financial, national, and international news from The Wall Street Journal.
Create an account and login. You will have 72 hours unlimited use before you will need to reactivate.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home Account Required
USA Today Collection
Access current and archived issues of USA Today online.
Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
[Library & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Learn & Research
WIP
Genealogy & Local History
Ancestry Library Edition
Research your family history using census records, vital records, directories, military records, and more.
[Library Access]
In-Library Use Only
FamilySearch
Explore family trees, historical records, and genealogy resources from around the world.
HAPL is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Some restricted affiliate records are available only while in the library.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Available from Home Free Account Required Some In-Library Content
Fold3 Library Edition
Discover military records, historical documents, photographs, and other resources for genealogy research.
Enter the barcode from your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Heritage Hub
Search obituaries and death notices from newspapers across the United States for genealogy and family history research.
Enter the barcode from your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
HeritageQuest Online
Research family history using census records, family and local history books, directories, and other genealogy resources.
Enter the barcode from your Huntley Area Public Library card at the login prompt.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
Huntley Area Public Library Local History Website
Explore local history stories, photos and information about Huntley provided by the library’s local historians.
Find lists of local history information available in the library’s collection.
Stop by the library’s Information Desk to gain access to these items.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Available from Home
Newspapers.com – World Collection
Search historical newspapers from across the United States and around the world.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Library Card Required Available from Home
The Huntley Farmside
Explore digitized historical issues of Huntley’s local newspaper and discover stories from the community’s past.
[Library Access & At Home Access]
Available from Home No Library Card Required
Youth & Teens
WIP
