M. Mattes

Over 100 costumed children paraded through our library over a two-day period. Trick or treat! [fsg_gallery id=”16″]

Kids got ooey and gooey with science fun at our library thanks to help from Rockford's Discovery Center. [fsg_gallery id=”17″]

Don't be scared! These are spooky poseable mummies that 3rd-5th graders made with wires and cloth. Then they added their mummy to a Halloween scene.  I want my mummy! [fsg_gallery id=”18″]

Library visitors got to decorate a cookie to take home during the library's Edible Books Contest. [fsg_gallery id=”20″]

The library held its first ever Edible Books Contest this month! Patrons and staff were encouraged to submit entries that were related to books (somehow) and made of food. We’re pleased to report that our community and library are full of creative food artists! Check out the entries here and vote on your favorites when you stop by the library (ballots are available at the Information Desk) through the end of October! [fsg_gallery id=”22″]

Photos from the Huntley Area Public Library and Huntley Fire Protection District’s Touch-A-Truck event. [fsg_gallery id=”23″]

In honor of national pizza month, we read books about pizza, including “Secret Pizza Party”, which is about a raccoon who just wants to enjoy some pizza like everyone else. After talking about our favorite pizzas, we made our own pizza craft that looked good enough to eat! Enjoy!! [fsg_gallery id=”24″]

Kids continue to gather for two sessions each month to show off their imagination and building skills with the library’s Legos. Check out their creations! [fsg_gallery id=”25″]

Kids from kindergarten to second grade practiced their artistic skills by tracing stencils of Fall objects, like leaves or apples, with oil pastels. [fsg_gallery id=”26″]