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Don’t Miss Our Maker Fair

Celebrate the latest in technology, crafting, and gadgets at our Maker Fair! Mark your calendar for a fantastic all-ages event on Saturday, September 24, from 10am to 4pm. If you get hungry, Trail Dawgs will be in our parking lot from 11:30am […]

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Don’t Miss Out: Register Now!

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 […]

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Experience Illinois In A More Affordable Way

The Algonquin Area Public Library now offers Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and other offerings from museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state of Illinois. The program is […]

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Family Game Day November 4

Bring the fams and enjoy an afternoon of “gaming” on Saturday, November 4 from 1 to 4pm at the Harnish Main Library. You’ll find classic, traditional, and newer tabletop games like Giant Jenga, Pictionary, sorry!, Zombie Dice and Mario Party. […]

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Festive Events

Get into the season with us at AAPLD and attend these creative, fun events for all ages. Youth • Halloween Storytime with Clarendale Residents (Ages 1-6 with caregiver | Oct. 23 at 10 am | Register) • Little Scientists – […]

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Find Felix in Our Scavenger Hunt

Explore the community while finding our golden friend, Felix! Go to the local businesses you see in the clues to collect tickets. When you complete your game board with your tickets, you are entered into a drawing to win a […]

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Find the AAPLD Rocket Ship!

Launch into the community with the library’s all-new scavenger hunt! Beginning June 1, look for the AAPLD rocket ship on display at Algonquin and Lake in the Hills businesses, organizations, and library locations. Get your game board at library locations […]

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Food for All – the Month of July

Come into the library and give back to your community the entire month of July! Food for All, our canned food drive, will be running from July 1-July 31, with a goal of collecting 5000 canned food items. Give your […]