WRP 2019
Adult programs

Read Up a Storm

A flurry of books, programs, and prizes await you at the library this winter!  Registration begins Saturday, January 5 for AAPLD’s 2019 Winter Reading Program, Read Up a Storm! Readers of all ages get a gift for signing up and […]

blood drive
Community Events

Helping You Help Others

DRIVE IS CANCELLED DUE TO DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS FORECASTED. On Wednesday, January 30, the Algonquin Area Public Library District will host a Heartland Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 pm in the Harnish Main Library lower level meeting […]

giving tree gifts
All Ages

Thank you!

Because of your generosity, more than 200 children and 50 seniors will have a brighter holiday season. We are so grateful for all the “elves” who saw the need and spread the word. Our Giving Trees story is a story […]

crafty
Adult Craft Classes

Explore creativebug.com

Grab your library card and enjoy unlimited access to inspiration galore! Nurture your creative soul by learning new skills and learn easy ways to practice your craft every day. Homemade gifts, crafting and DIY decorating are more popular than ever, […]

librarian honored
Library News

ALA Honors AAPLD Librarian

On December 4, the American Library Association announced the 10 winners of the 2018 I Love My Librarian Award–and named AAPLD’s own Lindsey Tomsu as a recipient. Teens from her previous library in Nebraska and teens at AAPLD completed the […]

giving tree
Community Events

Giving trees help community

This holiday season, pick up a tag or two from an AAPLD Community Giving Tree at the either library location. Purchase the gift(s) on the wish list and make the holidays brighter for less fortunate children, families, and seniors in […]

AAPLD boardroom
Library News

Run for the AAPLD Board

We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for the Algonquin Area Library District Board of Trustees, Three seats on the seven-member Algonquin Area Public Library District Board of […]

HD Jacobs Goldenaires
All Ages

Students to Sing at Harnish

On Monday, December 3 at 4:30pm, the HD Jacobs Goldenaires will bring their unique performance of holiday selections to the Harnish Main Library for a free concert open to the public. Students dressed in beautiful Renaissance-era costumes will perform traditional carols […]

Youth

Coding Comes to the Library

December 2 through 8 is Hour of Code™ Week, and AAPLD is celebrating with activities for kids in our Creation Center! Hour of Code Week began as a challenge to give students an enjoyable first look at computer science. Today it is […]