Tweens explored their artistic side by cutting colorful paper, then turning it into a unique paper mosaic. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Surprise! Enjoy photos of some of the animal friends Dakotah Henn brought during his visit, including snakes, lizards and a tortoise. 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.
At Pajamarama, March came in like a lion…ROAR!! We read books about lions, including “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb” by Marion Dane Bauer. We also counted lambs and sang “Mary had a Little Lamb”, in hopes we would see more of Spring soon. Then we made our colorful lion to take home. Pajamarama is a monthly story time program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. … Read more
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.
Over 50 people came to see young author Aida Frey to hear about her adventures in over 300 of our country’s national parks. Families heard about her journey into caves, onto old battlefields, up mountains and through iconic buildings. Aida has traveled more than most of us and inspires others by sharing her love of America. Enjoy the fun event photos! For more details, dates and times for children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public … Read more
Enjoy photos of this month’s Read to a Dog! Read to a Dog is a monthly program for families at the Huntley Area Public Library. The volunteer animals are licensed therapy dogs and are accompanied by their owners for the program. Families sign up for a fifteen minute time slot. Readers can bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Visit the library to meet one of our volunteer licensed therapy dogs! For more … Read more
We love Mo! So we had a special event to celebrate everything Mo Willems. We watched a video of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late”, then had different stations of other favorites, like Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny. Then kids had a photo opportunity to be in a book with Elephant and Piggie. And no, we didn’t let the pigeon drive the bus! For more details, dates and times for children’s programs, please … Read more
Will you be mine? Valentine, that is. We read about Valentine’s Day at Pajamarama this month with stories like, “I need a Valentine!” by Harriett Ziefert. We also counted hearts and sang a friendship song. Then we made our own colorful heart valentine to take home. Pajamarama is a monthly story time program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place on the second Tuesday of the month. It is geared toward families … Read more
This month at Art Discovery, we created our minecraft self portraits. Enjoy the photos! Art Discovery is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month. It is geared toward 3rd through 5th graders. Visit the library for Art Discovery with Miss Anne. For more details, dates and times for Art Discovery or other children’s programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s … Read more
Project Tweeners made a variety of festive holiday crafts this past December!