Stop by the Harnish Main Library to enjoy a photos from the 2015 The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) amateur photographers’ contest. These stunning works reveal the beauty and diversity of natural habitats throughout McHenry County — and the inspiring […]
During November, enjoy the works of Larry Bychowski hanging in the Harnish Main Library gallery. Bychowski’s acrylic on canvas creations capture his tour of duty experiences in Vietnam as well as his interactions with nature. Bychowski has worked professionally as […]
The library is pleased to present photographic works of Kristina Hlavac, resident of Algonquin. Please stop by and enjoy her collection of scenic and meditative photography. Kristina notes that she hopes people enjoy her photographs and that “they inspire you […]
When asked to describe the best picture he has taken, freelance photographer and multimedia specialist Rich Chapman doesn’t hesitate with his response: “I haven’t taken it yet!” His gorgeous photo exhibit titled “New Orleans: Beyond the Parades” is now featured […]
Introducing Brainfuse HelpNow, an online tutoring service available for free with your AAPLD card. Your free account allows students to interact with live tutors for homework help, test preparation, writing assistance, and much more! This service is available daily from […]
Construction being completed by the Village of Algonquin on Harnish Drive in front of our Harnish Main Library location will be affecting the Library. You may be wondering what’s happening. The wide, asphalt bike path adjacent to Harnish Drive is […]
As soon as Donna Lowe relocated to Lake in the Hills from Florida, she saw a need in the community and began dreaming about how to fill it. “I’ve always knew I would own a business,” Lowe says. “When we […]
In early August, the construction crew excavated and cleared the addition site. We all got a good look at the action until the week of August 7, when the partition walls along the big windows in both Adult Services and […]
The new AAPLD mobile app is now available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store! The easiest way to find it is use the search term: “AAPLD.” You can also search using “Algonquin Library,” “Algonquin Area Library,” […]
Beginning in January 2020, our catalog of magazine titles available on the RB Digital platform will expand to more than 3500 titles when RB Digital Unlimited Magazines becomes available. Unfortunately, this service is not available until January, and our digital […]
