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All Ages

Summer reading for all ages

More than 1800 kids, adults, and teens have signed up for “Reading Takes You Everywhere” our 2018 summer reading program! Our program runs through July 31 and an Algonquin Area Public Library card is required to participate. Everyone gets a […]

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Construction

The Last Stages

If you’ve been at the Harnish Main Library this week, you know a lot is going on! Movers have been here to relocate shelves, the Adult Services Desk has been relocated, walls have been painted, and much more!   You […]

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All Ages

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

Let your imagination soar as the library takes you to exciting places in June and July with our summer reading program! Registration begins June 1; an Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) card is required to participate in summer reading.  […]

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Construction

Youth Dept: Changing Every Day

We’re excited to show you the renovation activities in our Youth Services Department at the Harnish Main Library. There’s something new to see every day! From paint to carpet to the disappearance of the visqueen wall, it can be hard […]

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Community Events

Blood Drive May 23

Huddle up…give blood! Heartland Blood Centers, the Chicago Bears, and the Algonquin Area Public Library are teaming up for a mobile blood drive on Wednesday, May 23. The Heartland mobile coach will be in the Harnish Main Library parking lot […]

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Construction

Eastgate opens after upgrade

After being closed for nine days of demolition and construction, the Eastgate Branch Library reopened April 23. In addition to fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, we added a study room and a dedicated computer lab. What’s missing? […]

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Community Events

Celebrate National Nurses Week

Join Mercy Health System nurses in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6-12) by stopping by the Harnish Main Library on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 2pm. Mercy nurses will be on hand to provide free blood pressure screenings, wellness […]

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Library News

AAPLD’s Best-Kept Online Secrets

We want to make sure you know the amazing online resources available to you with your AAPLD library card. You have free access to local and national magazines and newspapers; you can learn everything from animation to automobile design with […]

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Construction

Renovation Begins at the Branch

Eastgate Branch Library patrons will soon have more to love about their little neighborhood library! Beginning April 14, work will begin on the construction of a separate computer lab and the renovation of the service desk and play area. Your […]

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Library News

Nominate a Library Star!

April 8-14 is National Library Week! With the theme “Libraries Lead,” we are leading the way by nominating the amazing library workers who are stars at their libraries and in their communities. Kids can stop by the Harnish Main Library […]