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Library Presents Coffee & Cookies with a Cop

On June 21, Algonquin Deputy Chief Markham, Lake in the Hills Police Chief David Brey, and members of both police departments will meet residents in an informal, neutral space to discuss the visions for both police departments and their communities. It’s […]

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May 6 is Free Comic Book Day

Celebrate comics and graphic novels by picking up a free comic book at both Library locations! We’ll have a costume contest for kids and teens, superhero craft stations, a comic-themed photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and much more! Open to […]

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National Library Week April 10-16

Celebrate everything libraries and library staff do for their community! Your library provides access to books, DVDs, online resources, vocational training, study rooms, technology programs, crafting workshops and more. Libraries offer opportunity to all. Libraries transform. First sponsored in 1958, […]

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National Night Out 2017 Cancelled

Due to the unprecedented storms and flooding occurring in July, the Algonquin Police Department has been forced to cancel their National Night Out celebration at the Harnish Main Library on Tuesday, August 1. APD is currently focusing its efforts on helping […]

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National Night Out Returns

Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St. in Algonquin, for entertainment, food, and fun as they host National Night Out with the Algonquin Police Department! Bring the whole family to see emergency vehicles on display, enjoy “Cookies […]

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Now appearing in the gallery

During November, enjoy the works of Larry Bychowski hanging in the Harnish Main Library gallery. Bychowski’s acrylic on canvas creations capture his tour of duty experiences in Vietnam as well as his interactions with nature. Bychowski has worked professionally as […]

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Now appearing in the gallery

Stop by the Harnish Main Library to enjoy a photos from the 2015 The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) amateur photographers’ contest. These stunning works reveal the beauty and diversity of natural habitats throughout McHenry County — and the inspiring […]

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Online tutoring available

Introducing Brainfuse HelpNow, an online tutoring service available for free with your AAPLD card. Your free account allows students to interact with live tutors for homework help, test preparation, writing assistance, and much more! This service is available daily from […]

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PressReader

Unlimited access to over 6,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your smartphones, tablets and laptops.

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Read Up a Storm

A flurry of books, programs, and prizes await you at the library this winter!  Registration begins Saturday, January 5 for AAPLD’s 2019 Winter Reading Program, Read Up a Storm! Readers of all ages get a gift for signing up and […]