Library News

Read for the Record

Join us Thursday, October 22 for the 10th anniversary of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, a global campaign that generates public support for high-quality early learning and highlights the importance of building children’s vocabulary and love for reading. Children and […]

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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.  […]

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Construction

Renovation Begins at the Branch

Eastgate Branch Library patrons will soon have more to love about their little neighborhood library! Beginning April 14, work will begin on the construction of a separate computer lab and the renovation of the service desk and play area. Your […]

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Construction

Roofing, framing, and more

You may have heard shingles being delivered this week. There was certainly a lot of booming from above, but the stock has been placed so that the roof replacement can begin the week of October 30. Please be prepared for […]

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Library News

Run for the AAPLD Board

We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for the Algonquin Area Library District Board of Trustees, Three seats on the seven-member Algonquin Area Public Library District Board of […]

Library News

Saving America

Sunday, November 8, 2 to 3:30pm. No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman’s March to the Sea. It’s the reason that Southerners who were inclined to respect Grant and revere Lincoln were undivided in […]

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 […]

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Sights and Sounds of Construction

As those of you who visited Harnish the week of September 4 found out, construction can be LOUD! On September 5 and 6, the brick face of the exterior was removed. On September 7 and 8, the exterior framing and windows were […]

Library News

Staff #Fridayreads for May 13

The best thing about Friday (besides picking up some books for the weekend) is sharing what staff is reading and listening to (the good, the bad, and the okay). Visit our Facebook page and let us know what you’re reading!