Get ready for a one-of-a-kind pirate adventure presented at the Harnish Main Library on Monday, October 9! Kids ages 3 through 12 (with parent/caregiver) will Sail the Seven Seas with Captain Cranky and his Crew in this unique presentation by […]
Progress continues on the Harnish addition, as wall studs continue to go up and roofing trusses are added. We’re grateful for the nice weather, which has allowed construction to stay on track and on schedule. Every day brings subtle but […]
On Tuesday, September 26, the 9th graduating class of the library’s 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program received their “diplomas” to recognize their wonderful accomplishment. Youth Services Department Manager Alicia Parmele noted at the ceremony the current class had read approximately […]
Over the last few weeks, library visitors and staff have watched as the main library’s 8,000-square-foot addition took shape. We’ve all enjoyed watching concrete forms go into place, the pouring of the foundation wall, steel floor forms being laid down, the […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join us on Thursday, November 2, at 6:30pm for an international film festival featuring short, entertaining videos about people who hunt for geocaches all over the world. These films feature real-life experiences participating in this outdoor treasure hunt with global […]
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 […]
October 15-21 is National Friends of Libraries Week, honoring the volunteers who contribute their time to help enhance library services, materials, and facilities. At its last meeting, the Board of Library Trustees proclaimed the week National Friends of Libraries Week […]
Sunday, October 22, marked the first “running” of the Library Loop 5K. We were delighted to welcome 139 runners and walkers of all ages, Stew Cohen of 103.9 The Fox and STAR 105.5, the student-led band The Last Resorts, H.D. […]
