Cardboard Dinosaurs Challenge (July 2019) Gallery
Teens created a free-standing dinosaur out of cardboard and other materials. Templates were provided or they could create their own. Enjoy the photos!
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Teen Tuesdays: Henna Art (June and July 2019) Gallery
Our popular henna event/artist is back! Rebecca Huston from Heathen Ink Tattoo returned to decorate area teens with temporary, henna tattoos. Participants also learned how to use the henna applicators to create their own designs. Photos are from two sessions, one in June and one in July.
Spanish Story Time July 2019 Gallery
Families with children ages 2 through grade 2 are coming to the library for songs, stories and conversation in Spanish! This story time is brought to you by the teachers and parents of District 158 Dual Language program. Muy bien! For more details, dates and times for Spanish Story Times, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Project Tween: Cave Paintings (July 2019) Gallery
Tweens recreated a cave painting using acrylic paint and oil pastels. Enjoy the artistic photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Dinosaur Discoveries! July 2019 Gallery
T-Rexplorers joined us after hours at the Huntley library to discover clues that prove the existence of dinosaurs. We looked into the world of dinosaur science straight from the Cretaceous Period. Kids ages 5-12 held fossil types from numerous species and got a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a Paleontological dig. Enjoy the photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official … Read more
Animal Crackers Book Club Scrapes with Snakes July 2019 Gallery
This month for Animal Crackers Book Club, Tom Henn visited and brought Butter, an albino Burmese python. Kids aged 7-10 joined us for an hour of fun activites, a snack and interesting discussion about snakes. They also went home with a free book. Enjoy the slithering photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter … Read more
Pajamarama July 2019 Gallery
This month, Pajamarama was all about royalty! We had Miss Huntley Deepa Dhillon and Miss Lake in the Hills Victoria Vargas visit. We read books about knights and princesses, including, “Not All Princesses Dress in Pink,” by Jane Yolen. Then we created our own wand to take home. Enjoy the magical photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online … Read more
Nature Tales Rocks! July 2019 Gallery
Families joined Karen Ritter as she explored all things about rocks. Kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers enjoyed the fun! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Family Science Night: Mysteries Underground June 2019 Gallery
We dig science! Families came and explored plants, fossils, and rocks at hands-on stations for ages 4 and up. Enjoy the photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Lego Club June 2019 Gallery
Enjoy photos of kids showing off their incredible imaginations and super building skills at Lego Club this month! For more details, dates and times for upcoming children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.