Family

“Captain Cranky” Visits the Library

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind pirate adventure presented at the Harnish Main Library on Monday, October 9! Kids ages 3 through 12 (with parent/caregiver) will Sail the Seven Seas with Captain Cranky and his Crew in this unique presentation by […]

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Community Events

A Community Celebration

Thank you for your patience during the library’s construction/renovation journey! We are delighted to serve our community in our new and improved spaces. Please join us Saturday, September 15, 10am to 4pm at the Harnish Main Library and Eastgate Branch […]

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Community Events

AAPLD Welcomes Eric Litwin

Eric Litwin (aka Mr. Eric) is a song-singing, guitar-strumming, book-writing, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking, award-winning, folksy, fun type of guy–and he is coming to Algonquin on Thursday, November 8. Due to overwhelming response, TICKETS FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES ARE NOW “SOLD OUT”! This event […]

Family

After Hours Family Movie Night

Friday, December 4, 6:30 – 8:15pm. Celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday a day early! Register today to bring the whole family to Disney/Pixa’s movie Inside Out (PG:102 mins). Pizza will be served. Rotten Tomatoes says “Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another […]

Family

Canines of McHenry County

Presented by the McHenry County Conservation District. Ages 10 years and up. Discover the different species of the canine family that call McHenry County home – including coyotes! Please register: https://aapld.libnet.info/event/1900373

All Ages

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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All Ages

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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All Ages

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 […]

Adult Classes

Get in the Spirit!

The best place to be during the holidays? The Library, of course. We’re your one-stop shop for holiday-themed movies, music, and books! And don’t miss our programs/events where you can enjoy holiday sights and sounds, create gifts, learn how to […]

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All Ages

Good Times Roll at Rockin’ Rollick, July 31!

You’re invited to our once-a-century blow-out birthday celebration! Rockin’ Rollick, Algonquin Area Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash, will be held Saturday, July 31, 11 am to 7 pm,  at the Main Library on Harnish Drive. This family-friendly, socially-distant event will […]