All Ages

The AAPLD Catalog is Growing

Online access to accounts and holds will not be available from Friday, Oct. 18 at 9pm through Monday, Oct. 21. Service is anticipated to be restored by Tuesday, Oct. 22. During this time, AAPLD and 24 other area libraries in […]

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The holidays are here

We’re officially knee deep into the holidays and with them comes the sights, sounds, foods, crafts, decorating, and reads of the season. From the perfect soundtrack for your holiday party to gift ideas for those distant cousins, AAPLD can help. […]

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Tie Dye

Wednesday, June 19 at 2:30pm. Bring a white T-shirt, socks, a pillowcase or whatever you can think to tie dye and we’ll provide the dye and rubber bands. Families are invited to drop-in anytime between 2:30-3:30 pm.

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To Boldly Go Where No Library Has Gone Before!

February 2022 marks the Algonquin Area Public Library District’s 101st anniversary and caps the year-long celebration of our centennial milestone and century of service to our community. The past year, our organization examined our changing world by highlighting decades from […]

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Winter Reading 2020

Winter Reading finishing prizes are available through February. The Winter Reading drawing prizes will be drawn on February 8. Please contact staff at the Adult Desk: 847-458-6060 ext. 143 or Youth Desk: 847-458-6060 ext. 135 to get your prizes. You […]

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Winter Wellness Event

On Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, meet Mercy Health System nurses and learn how to keep you and your family healthy this winter. Gather information about Mercy services, facilities, and staff. Nurses will offer free on-the-spot blood […]

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You’re invited!

Celebrate the completion of our construction/renovation project on Saturday, September 15 from 10am to 4pm! Enjoy activities for all ages, light refreshments, and live entertainment at the Harnish Main Library and the Eastgate Branch Library. Attendees will receive a free […]