HUNTLEY – On Wednesday, February 19, the Huntley Area Public Library Board of Trustees held its official groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and renovation project, for which a $12.9 million bond was approved by voters on April 2, 2019. In attendance were about 60 members of the community, including representatives from the Village of Huntley, other taxing bodies, the project architects and construction management team, members of the Friends Foundation, and volunteers who helped with the referendum campaign.
Project milestones include the completion of the addition to the east side of the building by April 2021, whereupon all library materials and staff will be moved to that area. Phase two construction will include the renovation of the current library, which will conclude around December 2021. A grand opening celebration is estimated for January 2022.
