Children's Programs & News

Parents and tots can enjoy this Friday morning story time at Chesak’s Parent-Tot Center.

Please note: a membership/registration fee is required. For details contact Carla Elam at CElam@district 158.org

Location: Chesak Elementary

Date:  Fri, 05/18/2012 - 9:30am

Kids Chess Chess players of any skill level meet in the Program Room to play & strategize. Beginners welcome. kids_chess2.jpg

Chess players of any skill level meet in the Program Room to play & strategize. Beginners welcome.

Registration begins Monday of the preceding week.

For ages 8-15.

Call 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register.

Date:  Thu, 05/17/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Page Turners If your child is reading independently, let them read with an adult volunteer. pageturners.jpg

We are reading, just for fun! Children can read to an adult volunteer or adult volunteers will read with pre-readers. Sessions will be 15 – 30 minutes, depending on the child.

Drop-in any time during the hour.

Date:  Tue, 05/01/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tue, 05/08/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tue, 05/15/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tue, 05/29/2012 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Friends Book Sale Visit the Program Room at the Huntley Area Public Library on May 5 and 6th and get great deals on new or slightly used books. book-sale-slider.jpg

Visit the Program Room at the Huntley Area Public Library on May 5 and 6th and get great deals on new or slightly used books at the Friends Foundation book sale.

May Book Sale Dates:
Saturday, May 5: 9:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 6: 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Sunday Only: $5/Bag

Date:  Sat, 05/05/2012 - 9:15am - 1:00pm Sun, 05/06/2012 - 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Language Stars Enjoy this Spanish/English bilingual story time and song experience. lang-stars-slider.jpg

Enjoy this Spanish/English bilingual story time and song experience.

Ages 2-6.

Call (847) 669-5386 (ext. 26) to register.

Date:  Wed, 05/09/2012 - 10:00am - 10:30am

Young Artists Join us at the library for an art session mixing creativity and fun! young-artists-slider.jpg

Join us at the library for an art session mixing creativity and fun!

Dress for a mess!

Class size is limited.

For grades K-2.

Call (847) 669-5386 (ext. 26) to register.

Date:  Mon, 05/14/2012 - 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Lego® Club Bring your building skills and imagination for Lego® Club. lego_club_slide.jpg

Come to Lego® Club! We’ll give you a suggested challenge; add imagination, the library’s Legos®, and your building skills and show off the results!

For grades K-5.

Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register.

Date:  Mon, 05/21/2012 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sign Language For Kids Enjoy stories, songs and counting to introduce sign language to your child. babysign.jpg

Enjoy stories, songs and counting to introduce sign language to your child.

For ages birth-2 years.

Call (847) 669-5386 (ext. 26) to register.

Date:  Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:15am - 10:45am Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:15am - 10:45am

Puppet Show & Game Don’t miss this special program brought to us by the McHenry County Conservation District. habitat-slider.jpg

Don't miss this special program brought to us by the McHenry County Conservation District.

For kids 6 and under.

Dial 847.669.5386 ext 26 to register.

Date:  Fri, 04/20/2012 - 1:00pm - 1:45pm

BabyPalooza Story Times Enjoy stories, songs and social playtime with Miss Nora with your child ages birth-23 months. babypalooza.jpg

Stories and songs with Miss Nora! The last 10 minutes of BabyPalooza are reserved for social playtime.

For ages birth-23 months.

Location: Huntley Area Public Library.

Register in person or call 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register.

Date:  Tue, 04/03/2012 - 10:15am - 10:45am Tue, 04/03/2012 - 11:15am - 11:45am Tue, 04/10/2012 - 10:15am - 10:45am Tue, 04/10/2012 - 11:15am - 11:45am Tue, 04/17/2012 - 10:15am - 10:45am Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:15am - 11:45am Tue, 04/24/2012 - 10:15am - 10:45am Tue, 04/24/2012 - 11:15am - 11:45am

April 2012 Newsletter Find out what's happening during the month of April at the Huntley Area Public Library. apr-ll-slider.jpg

The April 2012 edition of Library Links is now available online.

There is a lot happening at the Huntley Area Public Library in April.

• National Library Week is April, 8-14, stop in to find out why the library is the best value in town.
• The library honors our volunteers during National Volunteer Week from April 15-21.
  

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Family Reading Bingo Read together as a family from March 26 through April 30 to complete your Bingo card. spring-bingo-slider.jpg

Read together as a family from March 26 through April 30 and participate in programs at the Huntley Area Public Library to complete your bingo card and be eligible for prizes!

For all ages.

Stop at the Children’s Room Desk for more info.

Amazing Animals A duck, tortoise, snake, bearded dragon & hermit crabs from Randall Oaks will visit the library. amazing-animals-slider.jpg

A duck, tortoise, snake, bearded dragon & hermit crabs from Randall Oaks will be at the library to meet you.

Come visit with these Amazing Animals at one of two sessions.

Date:  Thu, 03/29/2012 - 10:00am Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:00am

Join us at the library for a fun session of learning and creating art. You will make your own special creation, so dress for a mess!

Class size is limited.

For K-Gr. 2.

Date:  Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Monarch Madness Did you read any Monarch nominees? Check our list in the Children's Room. monarch-madness.jpg

March 1-10

Did you read any Monarch nominees? Check our list.

For each Monarch book you’ve read, add one of our beads to the collection jar.

You’ll also have the opportunity to guess how many beads will be collected through March 10.

There will be prizes for the best guessers.

For grades K-3.

Library Closed March 2 The library will be closed on Friday, March 2 for building maintenance and staff training. closed-slider.jpg

The library will be closed on Friday, March 2 for building maintenance and staff training.

Regular hours will resume on Saturday, March 3 at 9 a.m.

Always open online at www.huntleylibrary.org

Date:  Fri, 03/02/2012 - 9:00am - 8:00pm

Pajamarama Story Time Come in your PJs for bedtime stories and a snack. pajamrama_slide.jpg

Come in your PJs for bedtime stories and a snack. For families. Location: Huntley Area Public Library

Date:  Sun, 03/13/2011 - 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Read With A Dog Samson, a Maltese therapy dog, will be in our program room to listen to your stories. therapy-dog-slider.jpg

Samson, a Maltese therapy dog, will be in our program room to listen to your stories.

Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register.

Date:  Sat, 02/18/2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Play Mario Kart Game It Up’s 28 foot, mobile video-gaming unit will bring the party to the library with a Mario Kart tournament. mario-kart-slider.jpg

Game It Up’s 28 foot, all-weather mobile video-gaming unit will bring the party to our parking lot.

Limited to 16 players.

Parental waivers required.

Parents of children under 10 may accompany them or remain on library premises. For kids through 6th grade.

Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 26 to register.

Date:  Fri, 02/17/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm