Friends general meetings are held on the third Friday of the month in the Library Program Room EXCEPT for the June 21 meeting.  The June 21 meeting will be held at Tom's Farm Market, 10214 W. Algonquin Rd., Huntley.  Drinks and snacks will be served - donations appreciated.

General Meetings
Friday, May 17
11:00 a.m.
Library Program Room

Friday, June 21
11:00 a.m.
Tom's Farm Market
10214 W. Algonquin Rd., Huntley

  The Friends were honored to receive this  
  generous $2,500 donation courtesy of 
  America's Farmers Grow Communities.
  The donation was possible by local 
  winners for McHenry County, Darrell &
  Pamela Kampwerth from Hamilton Farms.

   Wednesday, May 1
   9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
   Boulder Ridge Country Club

   Tickets - $30
   Tickets available at the Huntley Library Information Desk
   through April 24

 Thank you to all the silent auction bidders!  The Friends raised $1,200.

  Culver's Fundraising Night
  Culver's of Huntley
  Tuesday, April 9, 4 - 8 p.m.

  Help the Friends raise money for the  
  Huntley Area Public Library. Friends earn  
  a percentage of all sales from 4 - 8 p.m. 
  
  No fundraising form needed. Enjoy dinner 
  with the Friends!

Enjoy photos from the 2012 Friends Foundation Back to School Ice Cream Social.

The event took place on Friday, August 17 at the Huntley Area Public Library and included crafts, story times, a visit from a Police Officer, a School Bus and more.

Kids could sign-up to win a back to school backpack or lunchbox with a special drawing, create a door sign, play mini-golf and vote on their favorite ice cream flavor.

Over 200 families visited the library and participated in the event as the community prepares for the upcoming school year.

Thank you to those that attended and volunteered to make this event a success.

The Friends Foundation hosted actor R.J. Lindsey for a breakfast fundraiser on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Lindsey portrayed Carr Van Anda, a New York Times Managing Editor during the era of the Titanic disaster.

Van Anda was on duty when the S.O.S. call was heard in the radio room.

The presentation detailed the ship's construction, luxurious accommodations, and events that unfolded on that fateful evening.

He provided accounts and stories of passengers from first, second and third classes, as well as details about their experiences after the sinking of the vessel.

Attendees enjoyed a hearty breakfast, and were treated to a Q & A after the presentation.

The Friends Foundation raised nearly $5000 from the event.

The HAPL Friends Foundation's 2nd Annual Art Exhibit raised $1,189! Thank you to the artists who created the boxes for our display and to everyone who bid on the boxes.

"Think outside the box. Read, explore and learn at the library."

The Friends raised $2,400 on the basket fundraiser. Thank you to anyone who donated items or bought tickets. We appreciate your support!