Sounds Like Summer, the Huntley Area Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge begins on June 1, 2023. The Summer Reading registration event will be filled with music, fun and more. Bookmark this page to find out more as we get closer to June and check out these great events we have lined-up to celebrate the first day of this year’s reading challenge! If you are planning on downloading and printing your own logs for the challenge, return here beginning June 1, otherwise be sure to stop in to pick up a reading log, or visit huntleylibrary.beanstack.com to have your online account ready when the program begins.
Summer Reading Registration Event
Thursday, June 1
Location: Front Hallway Seating Area
Register for the summer reading challenge all day. Enjoy one or all of the music programs planned to celebrate this first day of summer reading.
Kona Ice of McHenry County
Thursday, June 1 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: East Parking Lot
The library’s Friends Foundation earns 20% of all sales!
Pan Chicago Steelband
Thursday, June 1 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For all ages
Location: East Parking Lot
Drop by the east parking lot and join us to kick off summer and our reading program with some lively sounds of the Caribbean! In the case of inclement weather, we will move to the program rooms.
Rockin’ and Reading with Leonardo Music – Summer Reading Kick-Off
Thursday, June 1 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
For families
Location: Program Room 1
Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves to a high energy program that inspires little rockers to become big readers.
Karaoke for All Ages – Sounds Like Summer
Thursday, June 1 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For all ages
Location: Program Rooms 1,2, & 3
Jill Cataldo will help us celebrate the first day of summer reading with a fun for all ages, summer themed karaoke sing-along. We can’t wait to hear your Sounds Like Summer singing voices. Don’t forget to register for the summer reading event!
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Sounds Like Summer Adult Challenge
June 1 to July 31
For Adults (18 and up)
Participate for chances to win one of our grand prizes.
Choose either:
- Online Reading: Sign up at https://huntleylibrary.beanstack.com
- Paper Log: Download your paper log beginning June 1 from the library’s website or pick one up at the Information Desk.
Sounds Like Summer Teen Challenge
June 1 to July 31
For ages 12-18
Location: Information Desk/Online
This summer complete reading and/or activity playlists for chances to win prizes! Registration begins June 1 in person or online at https://huntleylibrary.beanstack.com
Sounds Like Summer Children’s Challenge
June 1 to July 31
For ages Birth-12
Location: Youth Desk/Online
It’s summer, so it’s time for a reading challenge! Enjoy the sounds of summer in books and other activities for fun and prizes! Registration begins June 1 in person or online at https://huntleylibrary.beanstack.com.
