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=Physical Collections=
=Physical Collections=
Contains a small collection of print how-to books for genealogy and local history. Does not collect micro-form material and does not own a micro-form reader/printer/scanner.  
The collection contains a number of print how-to books for genealogy and local history. Search the [https://ccs.polarislibrary.com/polaris/default.aspx?ctx=35 library catalog]. 
 
The library does not collect micro-form material and does not own a micro-form reader/printer/scanner.  


=Huntley Library Genealogy Resource Links=
=Huntley Library Genealogy Resource Links=
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*Affiliate access to ''FamilySearch.org''
*Affiliate access to ''FamilySearch.org''
*In-library access to ''Ancestry Library Edition''
*In-library access to ''Ancestry Library Edition''
*In-library access to ''HeritageQuest'' ''Online''.
*''HeritageQuest'' ''Online (Use in-library or from home with your Huntley Library card--- contact the library for username and password. )''
*''America's Obituaries and Death Notices (''Use in-library or from home with your Huntley Library card)
*''America's Obituaries and Death Notices (''Use in-library or from home with your Huntley Library card)
*''Newspapers.com Illinois'' (clippings and articles from newspapers including the ''Algonquin Herald, the Daily Herald, The Daily Sentinel, The Crystal Lake Herald, The Marengo Beacon)''
*''Newspapers.com Illinois'' (clippings and articles from newspapers including the ''Algonquin Herald, the Daily Herald, The Daily Sentinel, The Crystal Lake Herald, The Marengo Beacon)''


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*Huntley Area Dairy and Agricultural History
*Huntley Area Dairy and Agricultural History
*Family Histories of Early Huntley settlers
*Family Histories of Early Huntley Settlers
*Obituary Files of Local Residents  
*Obituary Files of Local Residents
*Surname Guides to McHenry County and Kane County Cemeteries
*Surname Guides to McHenry County and Kane County Cemeteries
*100 Years of Huntley School Class Photos from 1880-1980
*100 Years of Huntley School Class Photos from 1880-1980
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=Services=
=Services=
'''One-on-one Assistance'''
'''One-on-one Assistance'''
Sessions are about an hour and offer basic research assistance for the online resources that we offer.  
By appointment only. Minimum one-week notice required. To set up an appointment, please call 847-669-5386 ext.3


'''Genealogy Programs and Workshops'''
'''Genealogy Programs and Workshops'''