Community Events

Read for the Record Oct. 25

Celebrate the power of reading and help support early literacy on Thursday, October 25 as we participate in Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record! From 10:30 to 11:15am, we’ll read a special book and then create a community mural for […]

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All Ages

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

Let your imagination soar as the library takes you to exciting places in June and July with our summer reading program! Registration begins June 1; an Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) card is required to participate in summer reading.  […]

Community Events

See you at Winterfest!

WinterFest: a Home and Business Expo will be held Saturday, February 18 from 9am to 4pm at H.D. Jacobs High School. Visit the Library’s booth to say hello, learn about new events and opportunities at AAPLD, and pick up some […]

Community Events

Send to Our Seniors

During this uncertain time of quarantine and self-isolation, we may feel like we are losing connection with our friends and family. Perhaps no other group feels the impact of this more than the seniors in our community. Isolation from their […]

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Community Events

Show How Much You Care

Help people in our community who need a “fresh start” by donating to our toiletry drive October 21-27! AAPLD and other McHenry County libraries are partnering with the United Way of McHenry County for a special Week of Caring. Drop […]

Community Events

Student Art Exhibit at Harnish

The Algonquin Area Public Library District will host the Village of Algonquin’s Student Art Exhibit at the Harnish Main Library from April 1 through April 20. The 6th Annual Student Art Exhibit is organized by the Village’s Public Arts Commission […]

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All Ages

Students to Sing at Harnish

On Monday, December 3 at 4:30pm, the HD Jacobs Goldenaires will bring their unique performance of holiday selections to the Harnish Main Library for a free concert open to the public. Students dressed in beautiful Renaissance-era costumes will perform traditional carols […]

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All Ages

Thank you!

Because of your generosity, more than 200 children and 50 seniors will have a brighter holiday season. We are so grateful for all the “elves” who saw the need and spread the word. Our Giving Trees story is a story […]