Huntley Library Gives Books Away for World Book Night Celebration

Huntley Area Public Library is giving away 20 copies of the New York Times bestseller “Blood Work,” by Michael Connelly, for World Book Night.

World Book Night is an international organization celebrating its first year in the U.S. by giving away books to encourage reading and library use.

Huntley Library received a grant to give away the copies. Staff will be at the following locations today, April 23, distributing books while supplies last:

• 4 p.m.   Huntley Park District Recreation Center Gymnasium, 12015 Mill St.

• 4:30 p.m.   Huntley Park District Health Center, 12015 Mill St.

• 5 p.m.   Culvers of Huntley, 13240 Route 47.

• 5:30 p.m.   Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar, 11012 N. Route 47

The World Book Night grant is one of several the library has received in recent months.

“The library is continuously pursuing grants to purchase library materials, supplement service offerings and to fund building maintenance and other projects.  Grants help the library maximize the services we can provide to the community,” Library Director Patrick McDonald said in a release.      

The Illinois School Library Media Association, in conjunction with Library Book Selection Service, established a grant opportunity open to both school and public libraries that serve children.  A grant for the 2012 collection of Monarch Award Winning books was received, adding 20 books to Huntley Library’s collection for checkout.  The grant is valued at about $250.

The library has also been awarded a “Business and Libraries: Working Together” Grant from the State of Illinois Small Business Association.  The grant includes a tablet computer and books to help businesses and entrepreneurs create community economic growth.  The materials are valued at approximately $1,000.