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: Illinois Railway Museum

Register 25 Seats Remaining

Illinois Railway Museum

2026-07-29 13:00:00 2026-07-29 14:00:00 America/Chicago Illinois Railway Museum The Cultural Impact of the American Railroad Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3

Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-29 13:00:00 2026-07-29 14:00:00 America/Chicago Illinois Railway Museum The Cultural Impact of the American Railroad Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3

The Cultural Impact of the American Railroad

Since the introduction of the railroad in American society, it has captured the imagination of poets, artists, and authors.

In this program, we delve into some of the more famous works incorporating the railroad. We also highlight artifacts from IRM's collection that have been featured in movies and TV shows.

Registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Lecture & Discussion |

TAGS: | Railroad |

Huntley Area Public Library
Phone: (847) 669-5386
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 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
Paint a Pot - for teens/grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Registration is now closed
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
Registration is now closed
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
Registration is now closed
Page Masters Book Club - Grades 3-6
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Registration is now closed
Intro to Excel - Everyday Skills for Your Personal Life
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Registration is now closed
Pajamarama - Families with Children Ages 2-8
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration is now closed
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
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
Chalk It Up! - All ages
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
This event is full
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
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
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
Registration is now closed
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 with 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 - What's Popping in the Recording Studio?
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
Registration is now closed
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
PC Basics for Seniors - Customizing Comfort
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Yoga Storytime - Ages 3-6 to attend on their own
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
This event is full
Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Art After Dark: Party Cow Paintings - For teens/grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
A Sound Healing Experience - Connecting to the Ecstatic Now with Poetry of Walt Whitman
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Creative Kids 1 - Ages 6-8
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Creative Kids 2 - Ages 9-12
Sat, Jun 27, 10:45am - 11:45am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Cricut Tote Bag - Huntley Card Required
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Creative Studio
This event is full
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Sat, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
BabyPalooza - Ages Birth to 23 Months
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Paper Bag Sunflowers - for teens/grades 6-12 + adults
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Creative Studio
Raiders Read Together
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
The Fray - Stitchery Club
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Storytime in the Park - Families
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Leroy Guy Park, Lake in the Hills - Near the playground
Henna Art - for teens/grades 6 - 12
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Crochet for Beginners - Ages 8-12 (8 & 9 with caregiver)
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Dungeons & Dragons - First & Third Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Builders' Challenge: Snap Circuits - Ages 5-8
Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Chess Club - Ages 8-14
Wed, Jul 01, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Preschool Art Explorers - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Friends Foundation Board Meeting - Board Meeting
Fri, Jul 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Minecraft Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Fri, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Monthly Grab & Go Craft - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Huntley Area Public Library
Pet Cents - Ages 6-10
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1,Program Room 2
BabyPalooza - Ages Birth to 23 Months
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons - Monday Quest - Teens & Adults
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
This event is full
Everyday AI for Personal Life: Learn · Try · Refine - With Ted Hill
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Red Cross Babysitting - for ages 11-15
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Storytime in the Park - Families
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Weiss Park, Huntley - Near the playground
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free Play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Rescheduled
Page Masters Book Club - Grades 3-6
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
New date Thursday, July 16, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntley Area Public Library
Your Turn: Game Night for Adults
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Pajamarama - Families with Children Ages 2-8
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
PC Basics for Seniors - Customizing Comfort
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
Amazing Animals: Sharks - Ages 5-8
Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Builders' Challenge: 3Doodler - Ages 8-12
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
This event is full
Chuck's History Discussion - World War II
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Minecraft Java edition Summer Free play - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Tech Lab
Junior Readers Book Club - Grades K-3 with Caregiver
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
See all events