El Deafo by Cece Bell Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Recommended for readers 4th grade and up * * * * Stars (Great!) Have you walked around with your eyes closed to see how it would feel to be blind? Think about what it might be like to be deaf. What would you miss hearing? Music? Television shows? Voices of family, friends, teachers? Take a look at El Deafo by Cece Bell. In this graphic novel, the author/artist tells … Read more
February 13, 2015 From: Leigh Ann Porsch Phone: (847) 669-5386 ext. 35 Huntley Library Receives Digital Imaging Grant The Huntley Area Public Library has been awarded a Digital Imaging Grant in the amount of $5,521 from the Illinois State Library. Grant funds will be used to digitize materials related to Huntley’s rich dairy and agricultural history. Also included in the grant are funds to purchase a large format scanner capable of scanning oversized … Read more
Press Release February 11, 2015 From: Frank Novak Phone: (847) 669-5386 ext. 11 Total Pages: 1 Huntley Library Employee Recognized With Chamber of Commerce MVP Award Ms. Leigh Ann Porsch, Huntley Area Public Library District Communications and Development Coordinator and a Huntley native, was chosen to receive the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 MVP (Most Valuable Player) Award. This is the Huntley Chamber’s first-ever MVP award presentation. According to chamber representatives, … Read more
The Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation donated more than $42,000 to the library during 2014, including a cash donation of $30,000 in December. The Foundation organizes fundraising events for the library and pursues grant opportunities. “We provide funding for additional resources and materials for the residents of the district, so all the money raised at different events comes back to our community,” stated liaison, Pamela Kampwerth. “This past year the Friends Foundation paid for … Read more
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What is Zinio? Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand and bookstore. With its many digital products and services, Zinio creates better ways for people to discover published content, get more of it and do more with it. The library has partnered with Zinio to deliver a selection of digital magazines to Huntley Area Public Library cardholders. Watch this learn about Zinio’s features and how you can enjoy digital magazines on your digital devices. To get … Read more
Due to difficulties obtaining tax forms and the efforts to promote e-filing by the IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue, the Huntley Area Public Library will no longer have preprinted tax forms available for pick up at the library. However, individuals may call to have federal and state tax forms delivered to their homes for tax Year 2014. For Federal tax forms, call 1-800-829-3676. Delivery is within 7-15 days of receipt of request. For Illinois tax forms, … Read more
Show off your incredible imagination and super building skills by tackling a suggested challenge with the library’s LEGO bricks. Our programs are neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, the LEGO company. For ages 5-12. Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register. 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 … Read more
The community celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Huntley Area Public Library on Friday, November 7, 2014. Speakers Chuck Ruth, Rusty Ayers and Frank Novak provided brief remarks giving a look back, a view of today and a glimpse ahead. Local organizations were honored with Silver Recognition Awards and the library unveiled a new logo.
The library celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Friday, November 7, 2014. Speakers Chuck Ruth, Rusty Ayers and Frank Novak provided brief remarks giving a look back, a view of today and a glimpse ahead. Local organizations were honored with Silver Recognition Awards and the library unveiled a new logo.