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Community Events

Don’t miss the art gallery this month!

The Harnish Main Library art gallery currently features the photography of Algonquin resident Emily Duthorn, bringing you the mesmerizing geography in various locations of the United States and beyond. Involved in creative projects of various types her entire life–from painting to sculpting […]

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Eastgate opens after upgrade

After being closed for nine days of demolition and construction, the Eastgate Branch Library reopened April 23. In addition to fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, we added a study room and a dedicated computer lab. What’s missing? […]

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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 […]

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Adult Craft Classes

Explore creativebug.com

Grab your library card and enjoy unlimited access to inspiration galore! Nurture your creative soul by learning new skills and learn easy ways to practice your craft every day. Homemade gifts, crafting and DIY decorating are more popular than ever, […]

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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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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 […]

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Gallery features cross-stitch creations

Stop by the Harnish Main Library gallery in March to view the intricate creations of Jennifer and Peter Lilliebridge. This creative couple has experience in graphic design, illustration, advertising, and printing. AAPLD is pleased to display the cross-stitch patterns they’ve designed. […]

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Gallery Features Local Photographer

Now appearing at the Harnish Main Library gallery: the work of Frank Freimuth, a hobby photographer from Lake in the Hills. Freimuth has been taking photos since high school and nature photos are his favorites. His subject’s sites range from […]

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Gallery Features Medical and Wildlife Illustration

Caitlin Rausch is a local illustrator creating work depicting anatomy, biology, and wildlife. She illustrates for scientists, publishers and medical professionals, with her work appearing in textbooks, websites, and research journals. Caitlin graduated from Kendall College of Art & Design and […]

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Library Events

Get Your ACT Practice @ the Library

Saturday, January 30 at Harnish / Saturday, February 6 @ Eastgate. Student in grades 10-12 can practice taking the ACT with a Sylvan Learning testing proctor. Your $15 registration fee includes the test, study guide, and detailed score report. Doors […]