Program Photos & Videos
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Video- Readers' Theater Performance - December 2011
The Huntley LIbrary Readers' Theater Troupe performed ""Forgiveness, Seven Dwarves-Style" written by Dean Herring. For the second performance, the kids performed the original script of "The 12 Days of Winter Break" written especially for Readers' Theater by the Huntley Public LIbrary Teen Zine Writers Group.
Video- Puppet Stories! The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Video- Puppet Stories! The Gingerbread Man
Roxanne & her Traveling Animal Friends
A tortoise! A duck! Hermit crabs! All came with Roxanne for this visit to the Huntley Library. Kids had a chance to pet some of these while learning about the animals.
Art Discovery - April 2012
This month in Art Discovery, members discoverd the amazing works of glass-blower/artist Dale Chihuly. Using plastic glassware and paints, kids designed and created their own artwork, mimicking the colors and designs of Chihuly's art-glass. (One of the Chihuly's amazing hand-blown, art-glass chandeliers can be seen locally, at the Montarra restaurant in Algonquin.)
Young Artists- March 2012
Young artists discover a new way to use chalk! Chalk dust floated on water comes into contact with the paper, and sticks! Many colorful egg designs were completed in this fun art program.
Read to a dog! February 2012
Families came to visit our two special library friends, therapy dog Samson, who LOVES to hear stories being read to him! Watch the Library Links Newsletter for more opportunities to Read to a Dog!
Learn to Crochet at the Library
These kids had a great time learning to crochet! Some made awesome chain scarves, and others worked on more complicated projects. Everyone learned to crochet and had fun!
Lego Club - March 2012
Lego clubbers get together for a fun evening of building and creating! Members were challenged this month to build somehting that could dye or color Easter Eggs OR to build something that could get you to the bottom of the ocean.
Winter 2011-2012 Lego Club Pictures
Take a look through all the great creations our clubbers made in December, January AND February!
Have you tried Lego Club yet? Come and join the fun!
Check the current Library Links Newsletter for details on the next Lego Club!
Lego Club November 2011
Lego Club finished out the year with some fantastic creations! Have you come to Lego Club at the Huntley Library yet? Take a look at the Newsletter for our next date! See you there!
Journals for Wimps and Dorks!
Kids in grades 4-8 got together at the Huntley Area Public Library to create their own journals, diaries, and sketchbooks on November 3, 2011. Using a variety of materials, they made some really amazing creations (paint and duct tape were particularly popular). Once paint and glue dried, there was even time for some of them to get started writing and drawing!
Art Discovery October 2011
The Art Discovery group designed and painted their own Jack O'Lanterns for Halloween! What a great (and messy!) time we had!! Great job, kids!
Young Artists August 2011
Our youngest artists used pastels to create artwork in the style of Wayne Thiebaud (Tea-bow). Take a look at the great work they did!
Lego Club August 2011
For the August 2011 gathering of the Lego Club, those in attendance were challenged to create something that would get them to school! A good time was had by all!
Mr Freeze Pops In!!!
Mr. Freeze of Fermilab amazes the crowd at the Huntley Public Library on June 28. 2011. What a great show! This event was sponsored by Target and was part of the 2011 Reading is SWEET Summer Reading Adventure.
I Spy SWEET Candy Art
An art discovery program where the kids copperated to make several picture puzzles made out of candy and other fun objects... like the I Spy Books only more delicious!
SWEET Art Cupcake decorating!
Kids tried a completely different kind of art this time, using frosting and candies! YUM! Take a look at their SWEET Creations!
Midsummer SWEET Celebration Photos
Check out the fun that we had at the Midsummer SWEET Celebration on Wednesday July 20. Remember, there's still time to sign up for Summer Reading!
Character Visit- Froggy!
Character Visit- Winnie the Pooh!
Character Visit- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Story Times
Story Time
Story time at the Huntley Public Library is a fun time where children 2 -6 come to enjoy books! Join Miss Jodi as we enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs and more! Sessions last 20 minutes and take place in the library's program room. Register each week for the following week's session.
BabyPalooza!
Where can you learn all the lyrics to 3 Little Ducks or Tiny Turtle? At Baby Story Time!!!
- Bring our youngest, cutest patrons to the library on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 & 11:15 (after you register!). These story times are for babies up to 24 months. We'll sing songs, hear stories, learn fingerplays, and Mom gets to meet other moms. You don’t want to miss it!
Pajamarama!
- Bedtime stories for all ages, once a month. Come have a bedtime snack while you hear stories, rhymes and more!
Call the Children's Desk to register for any of these Story Times: 847-669-5386 Extension 26