Dakotah Henn July 2018 Gallery

Dakotah Henn returned this summer to tell us all about his visits to Costa Rica and Africa.  He also brought some of his animals that live in those regions.  The room was packed with people and animals! 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.

Young Artists July 2018 Gallery

This month Young Artist’s used dot painting to make a colorful fish picture. Enjoy the photos of these wonderful artists. Young Artists is a program at the Huntley Area Public Library that usually takes place every other month. It is geared toward children in kindergarten through second grade. Visit the library for Young Artists with Miss Anne. For more details, dates and times for Young Artists, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the … Read more

Project Tween: Koinobori (July 2018) Gallery

This month, Tweens painted a Koinobori (a windsock or colorful fish kite) to celebrate Children’s Day in Japan.  Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.

Pajamarama July 2018 Gallery

At this month’s Pajamarama, we read books about ocean animals, including “The Very Silly Shark,” by Jack Tickle.  We also sang “The waves in the sea” and created our own fish with baking liners for fins.  Enjoy the photos! 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 of 2-6 year olds. Visit the library in your … Read more

Teen Tuesday: Henna Art (June and July 2018) 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.

The Huntley Area Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Additionally, we will be closing early Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Our exterior book drop will be closing on Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 p.m. as well. All online resources will be available during this time. The library and exterior book drop will reopen Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.