This February, we’re celebrating African-American literature and history by encouraging more reading, writing, and critical thinking about American culture and society. To get our community involved, AAPLD is hosting two contests for high school students and adults: Black History Month Quiz […]
Mon, Jul. 15 | 12:30–1:30 pm
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? […]
Wednesday, June 05 at 6:30 pm at Eastgate Live Your Star Wars Adventure in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Jackie Kyriazes shares important information when planning your visit! Disney Gift basket drawing for attendees.
Give back to your community and give blood in July! AAPLD will host a Heartland Blood Center blood drive on Monday, July 25 from 3 to 7pm in the Harnish Main Library Meeting Room. Did you know that blood donations […]
Summer is not only a great time to read, it’s also a great time to write! If you’ve always wanted to write a novel, short story or memoir, join Algonquin Area Public Library, and the Algonquin Area Writers Group this […]
Ready to enjoy in-person programs again? So are we! AAPLD is happy to announce a selection of programs held outdoors for adults and kids. Check our June/July newsletter for programs designated with a sun symbol. Please note that masks will […]
Thursday, June 13 at 1:30pm at our Eastgate Branch. Play our Summer Reading theme trivia, featuring questions on movies, plays, musicals, musicians, and TV! Played on computers, in the computer lab using the app, Kahoot. Computer and mouse experience necessary. […]
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30pm at Harnish Main. Adults and teens are invited to share your talents! Singers, musicians, poets, comedians, magicians, dancers etc! Contact Virginia Donahue at 847-458-3144 to register for your spot in the talent show. Applications and […]
Saturday, August 24. All day event! In-person registration only. Fee of $35 per person (cash, check or credit card) includes ticket and coach bus transportation. LIMIT TWO (2) tickets per person (exception made for parents with minor children). Alexander Hamilton’s […]
