It’s no secret: community happens at the library and through library programs! Our many discussion groups, book clubs, and hobby gatherings provide opportunities for people to gather, discuss, explore, and learn together. We have new groups starting all the time! […]
Eric Litwin (aka Mr. Eric) is a song-singing, guitar-strumming, book-writing, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking, award-winning, folksy, fun type of guy–and he is coming to Algonquin on Thursday, November 8. Due to overwhelming response, TICKETS FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES ARE NOW “SOLD OUT”! This event […]
This month, stop by the library for some special programs and events to honor the men and women who served in our military. Together we can honor the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and justice. For All Veteran’s […]
Help people in our community who need a “fresh start” by donating to our toiletry drive October 21-27! AAPLD and other McHenry County libraries are partnering with the United Way of McHenry County for a special Week of Caring. Drop […]
Celebrate the power of reading and help support early literacy on Thursday, October 25 as we participate in Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record! From 10:30 to 11:15am, we’ll read a special book and then create a community mural for […]
In support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Harnish Main Library will host representatives from the Community Crisis Center (CCC) to educate our patrons and visitors about this issue. Stop by their information table in the lobby on October […]
According to nationalvoterregistrationday.org, more than 800,000 people registered to vote ahead of the mid-term elections. Many of those registered on September 25, which was National Voter Registration Day. On September 25, AAPLD patrons and visitors were able to pick up […]
Be a part of an exciting annual community event on Sunday, October 21 at 8 am: the Library Loop 5K! Run, walk, skip, volunteer, sponsor, or support an awesome morning that brings the community together for a healthy activity in […]
The new AAPLD mobile app is now available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store! The easiest way to find it is use the search term: “AAPLD.” You can also search using “Algonquin Library,” “Algonquin Area Library,” […]
AAPLD recently added a unique resource to its collection of research tools: Newspapers.com – World Collection. Newspapers provide a unique view of the past and can help us understand and connect with the people, events and attitudes of an earlier time. With […]
