Library Events
Library Events
Community Events
Enjoy our latest collection
Jennifer Lilliebridge is happy to present this mixed-media collage collection at the Harnish Main Library. As a student of commercial art/advertising/graphic design Jennifer knows a lot of thought and planning goes into the design of what we throw away, whether it’s […]
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. […]
All Ages
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 – […]
Library Events
Finals Study Nights Return
High school students, it’s time to cram for exams! Our meeting room and study rooms will be reserved for high school student study groups to use Monday through Wednesday, May 22 through May 24, from 3 to 8pm. Stop by for […]
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 […]
All Ages
Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Celebration
Saturday, May 4 • 10 am–4 pm May the 4th be with YOU! Celebrate comics and Star Wars with free comic books, crafts, costume contests, and photo ops with Star Wars characters. All ages are welcome, drop in any time!
Adult programs
Get a Pint for a Pint
Give back to your community and give blood in July! AAPLD will host a Heartland Blood Center blood drive on Monday, July 25 from 3 to 7pm in the Harnish Main Library Meeting Room. Did you know that blood donations […]
Adult Classes
Get Inspired with AAPLD and CampNaNoWriMo!
Summer is not only a great time to read, it’s also a great time to write! If you’ve always wanted to write a novel, short story or memoir, join Algonquin Area Public Library, and the Algonquin Area Writers Group this […]
All Ages
Get Ready to Party!
On Monday, August 1, from 10am to 6pm, local storytellers and musicians will enchant audiences of all ages at our Storytelling Festival and End-of-Summer-Reading Party! Join us to celebrate our “Wild About Reading” summer experience and accomplishments. Prepare to laugh, […]