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Community Rock Project

In late August/early September, cardholders and community members alike had an opportunity to be part of the foundation of the new addition. A display by the main entrance featured a supply of rocks that people could sign or write a […]

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Construction Continues at Harnish

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 […]

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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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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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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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All Ages

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. […]

All Ages

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 News

Harnish Gallery Highlights

This month’s gallery features a collection of mythical creatures drawn by high school student Abby Lilliebridge. Abby has been drawing dragons and other mystical figures since 2013. She typically sketches with a mechanical pencil on either gray or tan-toned paper […]

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Adult Computer Classes

Hour of Code comes to AAPLD

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, […]

Youth

Kids + Tech = Fun

Our two-part 3D Printing/Time Lapse Video Program in January was a great opportunity for kids in grades 4-8 to learn about 3D printing technology, video compilation, and teamwork. Algonquin resident Jeremy Simon led the program, but the kids worked as […]