Creative Minds: Discover the Endless Opportunities of Creativity – National Library Card Sign Up Month 2024

  This September, join us in celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month with our special theme: Creative Minds. Your library card is more than just a gateway to books- it’s a key to endless creative opportunities! Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a budding musician, or someone who loves to explore new skills, the Huntley Area Public Library offers a world of resources to help you express yourself. Explore the Creative Studio Step into our Creative … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – August 21, 2024

Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 August 21, 2024—5:30 p.m. Agenda   1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Attendance 4. Public Comment and Visitors 5. Regular Business a. Secretary’s Report b. Approval of minutes for the following: i. Regular Board Meeting, July 17, 2024 c. Financial Reports and Checks i. Approval of Checks and Financial Reports ii. Approval of Semi-Annual Treasurer’s … Read more

Part-Time Youth Services Library Assistant

Job Title: Youth Services Library Assistant Job Type: Part-Time Department: Youth Services Schedule: 15-20 hours per week.  Must be able to work regular weekdays, evenings, and weekends, as well as school holidays. Salary: $15 – $20 per hour (DOQ)   Position Summary Provides a wide range of traditional and digital reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons of all ages and assists with programs and services for children and families. Essential Job Functions: ·         Provides reference, readers’ advisory, program registration, … Read more

Movie in the Park – July 19, 2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Movie in the Park on Friday, July 19! We had the best time hanging out in the beautiful weather, eating delicious treats from Hawaiian Food Truck and Kona Ice, meeting Moana herself, and watching a fantastic movie! We already can’t wait for next year!

Huntley Area Public Library Receives Donation from Huntley Area Lions Club

  On July 10, 2024, the Huntley Area Lions Club, District 1-J, generously donated $1,000 to the Huntley Area Public Library. This donation will be used to purchase items for sight and hearing-impaired patrons, including large print books. The check was presented to Director Frank Novak, Head of Marketing Aris Sherwood, and Head of Programming & Outreach Pamela Kampwerth. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Huntley Area Lions Club for their ongoing … Read more

Regular Meeting Minutes – June 19, 2024

Board of Trustees  of the  Huntley Area Public Library District  Minutes of the Regular Meeting  June 19, 2024    Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on June 19, 2024.  Secretary McKibben called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.    Attendance:  Trustees Present: Sandy … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – July 17, 2024

Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 July 17, 2024—5:30 p.m. Agenda   1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Attendance 4. Public Comment and Visitors 5. Regular Business a. Secretary’s Report b. Approval of minutes for the following: i. Finance Committee Meeting, June 19, 2024 ii. Regular Board Meeting, June 19, 2024 c. Financial Reports and Checks d. Monthly Income-Expense Report 6. … Read more

Youth Services Associate Librarian

Job Type: Full-Time Department: Youth Services Schedule: 40 hours per week (Weekdays, evenings, weekends, and school holidays on rotation.) Salary: $16 – $24 Hourly (Depending on education and qualifications) Description:  Provides library programs for children, a wide range of traditional and digital reference and readers’ advisory services, and assists with collection development. Essential Job Functions:  Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services for children and families, including story times, craft programs, STEM programs, and reading programs as … Read more

Marketing Assistant – Content Developer

Job Title: Marketing Assistant – Content Developer Job Type: Part-Time Department: Marketing Schedule: 24 hours per week (Nights & Weekends for Special Events) Salary: $15.69 – $24.00 Hourly Position Summary Assist the Marketing Department by helping with various tasks and projects, which may vary depending on seasonal needs. Essential Job Functions: ·        Organizes, designs, and distributes library staff newsletter. ·         Works with staff and Head of Marketing to provide content for, or posting appropriate content to, social … Read more

Regular Board Meeting Agenda – June 19, 2024

Huntley Area Public Library District 11000 Ruth Road; Huntley, IL 60142 Regular Monthly Meeting Program Room 3 June 19, 2024—5:30 p.m. Agenda   1) Call to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Attendance 4) Public Comment and Visitors 5) Regular Business a) Secretary’s Report b) Approval of minutes for the following: 1) Regular Board Meeting, May 15, 2024 c) Financial Reports and Checks d) Monthly Income-Expense Report 6) Library Director’s Report 7) Committee Reports a) … Read more

The Huntley Area Public Library will be closed on Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) and Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2024). The exterior book drop will close on Monday, December 23, at 8 p.m. The library and exterior book drop will reopen Thursday, December 26, at 9 a.m. All of our online resources will be available at this time. Have a Merry Christmas!