Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Founding Families of Huntley

Registration now closed

Founding Families of Huntley
2026-05-16 10:00:00 2026-05-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Founding Families of Huntley Celebrating 175 Years of History 1851-2026 Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Saturday, May 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 10:00:00 2026-05-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Founding Families of Huntley Celebrating 175 Years of History 1851-2026 Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Huntley Area Public Library

Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Celebrating 175 Years of History 1851-2026

As the Village of Huntley celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding, the Huntley Library Local History Department will highlight the earliest settlers in the area and the contributions they made to the future town. This PowerPoint program, presented by Nancy Bacheller, Local History Specialist,  discusses the interesting lives of the ground breaking pioneer families who left their former homes in search of greater opportunities. Registration required.   

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Lecture & Discussion | Community |

TAGS: | local history |

Huntley Area Public Library
Phone: (847) 669-5386
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
We're closed Monday May 25 due to Holiday
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Holiday)
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Americans With Disabilities Act

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to access library meetings, services, programs, or activities of should contact a member of the library staff by telephone at 847-669-5386 or in writing five working days prior to the meeting.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Closed Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Collaboration Room,Gaming Room,Huntley Conference Room,Program Room 1,Program Room 2,Program Room 3,Recording Studio,Tech Lab
Holiday Closure Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Sensory Shenanigans - Ages Birth to 23 Months
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2,Program Room 3
This event is full
The Fray - Stitchery Club
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Advanced 3D Modeling in Blender - Tech Classes
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Women In Space Exploration - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Introduction to Microsoft Word: - Create, Format, and Share Documents
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
This event is full
Crafty Kids: Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag - Ages 8-12
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Yoga Storytime - Ages 3-6 to attend on their own
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
This event is full
Creative Kids 1 - Ages 6-8
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Creative Kids 2 - Ages 9-12
Thu, May 28, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
This event is full
Advanced 3D Modeling in Blender - Tech Classes
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Art After Dark: Grid Trees - For teens/grades 6-12
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Christine Feliciano: Your Inner Poet
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Kraft Club- Abby & Lizzie
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Creative Studio
Little STEAMers - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
This event is full
Read to a Dog (Session 1: 9:30) - Early Readers
Sat, May 30, 9:30am - 9:45am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Read to a Dog (Session 2: 9:45) - Early Readers
Sat, May 30, 9:45am - 10:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Read to a Dog (Session 3: 10:00) - Early Readers
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:15am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Advanced 3D Modeling in Blender - Tech Classes
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Read to a Dog (Session 4: 10:15) - Early Readers
Sat, May 30, 10:15am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Read to a Dog (Session 5: 10:30) - Early Readers
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 10:45am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Read to a Dog (Session 6: 10:45) - Early Readers
Sat, May 30, 10:45am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Sat, May 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Happy Birthday Huntley! - All ages
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2,Program Room 3
Dungeons & Dragons - Monday Quest - Teens & Adults
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration opens Tuesday, May 26 2026 at 9:00am
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Tue, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Amazing Animals - Snakes - Ages 5-8
Tue, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Your Turn: Game Play for Adults
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Chess Club - Ages 8-14
Wed, Jun 03, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Journey from Farm to Table - Ages 6-10
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Bouquet Buffet - For ages 10+, teens, adults
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Preschool Art Explorers - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
The Puzzled Colorists Club - For Adults
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2,Program Room 3
Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
This event is full
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Junior Readers Book Club - Grades K-3 with Caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Kraft Club - Abby & Lizzie
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
This event is full
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Chalk It Up! - All ages
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Outside East Lawn Seating
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Saturday Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Sat, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
DAR - Daughters of the American Revolution
Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Teen Photo Challenge: Summer Fun - for teens/grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Read It and Rate It - for teens/grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
HAPL Teen BookMatch - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults who enjoy teen books
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Teen Take Home Kit: Avocado Stuffies - for teens/grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
CPR for Teens - for grades 6-12 ($25 class fee)
Mon, Jun 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Fire Station - Classroom
BabyPalooza - Ages Birth to 23 Months
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Raiders Read Together
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
The Fray - Stitchery Club
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
K-Pop Demon Hunters Quest - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
This event is full
Birds, Bees, & Butterflies: Plant Your Own Pollinator Garden
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Paint a Pot - for teens/grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Storytime in the Park - Families
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Outside East Lawn Seating
Your Turn: Game Play for Adults
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Page Masters Book Club - Grades 3-6
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Intro to Excel - Everyday Skills for Your Personal Life
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Pajamarama - Families with Children Ages 2-8
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Puzzle Exchange Drop Off
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 9:00am
PC Basics for Seniors - Customizing Comfort
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Makey Makey for Beginners - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
This event is full
Write Your Story, Huntley
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Puzzle Exchange Drop Off
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Book Sale Setup
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 1:45pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2,Program Room 3
Puzzle Exchange
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Book Sale: Members Only
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2,Program Room 3
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Puzzle Exchange
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Friends Foundation Book Sale
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2,Program Room 3
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Drop In
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Learn to Knit - Not a Knitter, but want to be one?
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Huntley Conference Room
This event is full
Learn to Knit - Not a Knitter, but want to be one?
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Huntley Conference Room
This event is full
Cricut Tote Bag - Huntley Card Required
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Creative Studio
This event is full
Learn to Knit - Not a Knitter, but want to be one?
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Huntley Conference Room
This event is full
Puzzle Exchange
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Friends Foundation Book Sale
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2,Program Room 3
BabyPalooza - Ages Birth to 23 Months
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
Raiders Read Together
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
Dungeons & Dragons - Monday Quest - Teens & Adults
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 9:00am
Stories & STEM Outside! - Ages 5-8
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Outside, east lawn
This event is full
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Weird (and Wonderful) Animals: Red Fox - for teens/grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Intro to Excel - Everyday Skills for Your Personal Life
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Podcast Interviewing - Recording Studio
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Recording Studio
Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory: A Wild Goose Chase! - Ages 4-12 with families
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2,Program Room 3
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Career Coaching by former CEO Chuck Passarelli
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Kraft Club- Abby & Lizzie
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Creative Studio
Chess Club - Ages 8-14
Wed, Jun 17, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
Floral Picture Frames - for teens/grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Bean Mosaic Art - Ages 7-12
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Intro to AI - Ted Hill
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Little STEAMers - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Friends Foundation General Meeting - Monthly General Meeting
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Raiders Read Together
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
AT&T - Helping Our Community with Technology
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Kool Kids' Graphic Novel Club - Ages 7-12
Mon, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Be Internet Awesome - Grades 2-5
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
Stories for School Kids - Ages 5-10 to attend on their own
Tue, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Intro to Excel - Everyday Skills for Your Personal Life
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Aldo Leopold and Our Relationship to the Land - Raue Center - Crystal Lake
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Raue Center for the Arts
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
See all events