Community Events

Voting 2020

The Algonquin Area Public Library District is a voting site for both early voting and voting on Election Day, November 3. Please note that the Library is not a ballot drop location. For the November 3 election, the staff at Harnish […]

Library Events

Banned Books Week (Sep 27-Oct 3)

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, its goal is to spotlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Together, the entire book […]

Library News

Parking Lot Entrance Replacement

Construction being completed by the Village of Algonquin on Harnish Drive in front of our Harnish Main Library location will be affecting the Library. You may be wondering what’s happening. The wide, asphalt bike path adjacent to Harnish Drive is […]

Library News

Newly Renovated Restrooms

Back in March, the public restrooms at our main library located on Harnish began to be renovated. Luckily, construction was able to continue even during the time that the library was closed, and now, they are nearly completed!Both sets of […]

Youth

DIY A to Z Storytime

It’s summer. It’s hot out. And while you’re welcome to come back into the library, we understand that sometimes, it’s safer to stay home and do some activities there. And luckily, we’ve got you covered.Our Youth Librarian, Miss Jenni, has […]

Library News

Library Reopening

Beginning Monday, July 20 we will reopen our doors (at both locations) for quick visits for the community to browse materials, get reference and readers’ advisory assistance, and fax or make copies. You may also make appointments to register to […]

Community Events

We Stand Against Racism

Recent events have resulted in actions and conversations around the racial inequities in our country, and are causing many people to pause and give consideration to the broad and painful impacts of ongoing systemic racism and devaluing of Black lives. […]

Library News

Curbside Services – Suspended

We are now moving forward to restarting limited library services at the Main Library (2600 Harnish Drive). RETURNS We are accepting returns through our drive-thru window only. Returns will be accepted on the following schedule: M-F 12noon-6pm and Sa 12noon-2pm. […]

All Ages

Summer Reading 2020 – Dig Deeper

Click here to sign up for Summer Reading Are you having Summer Reading? Yes, we will have an online Summer Reading program through a product called Beanstack. This program will be similar to previous years, where you will read and […]

Adult programs

Database Deep Dive Scavenger Hunt

Where would you go to find out about recall notices on the car you want to buy? Where would you go to improve your grammar, study for the ACT, find magazine articles about the Mediterranean diet, or learn about Pocahontas? […]