This February, we’re celebrating African-American literature and history by encouraging more reading, writing, and critical thinking about American culture and society. To get our community involved, AAPLD is hosting two contests for high school students and adults: Black History Month Quiz […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whether a science project has taken over your weekend or it’s 9:45pm and there’s a paper due tomorrow, we can help! Our 24/7 online resources include the digital World Book Encyclopedia, the World Fact Book, and even a live tutor […]
Computer Science Education Week is December 4 through 10. The Hour of Code is an annual global learning, celebration and awareness event with the primary goal of solving the diversity gap in computer science. Since it was launched in 2013, […]
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30pm at Harnish Main. Adults and teens are invited to share your talents! Singers, musicians, poets, comedians, magicians, dancers etc! Contact Virginia Donahue at 847-458-3144 to register for your spot in the talent show. Applications and […]
Celebrate comics and graphic novels by picking up a free comic book at both Library locations! We’ll have a costume contest for kids and teens, superhero craft stations, a comic-themed photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and much more! Open to […]
Teens, do you enjoy mysteries? Want to put your detective skills to the test? Join us on Tuesday, June 18 at 6pm for “A Murderous Melodrama,” in which a murder occurs during a high school play. Working individually or in […]
