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Community Events

Library Card Sign-Up Month is Here

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we are issuing a special invitation for all residents of AAPLD to sign up for a library card! While supplies last, eligible residents will receive a Chipotle buy one/get one coupon and a […]

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Library News

Library Cards for Students

We make it easier for high school students to access what they need to succeed! With our Limited Access and Digital Access cards, students ages 14-17 can sign up for their own card on their own time. Just complete an […]

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Construction

Materials Shifting: Youth Services

On Friday, September 22, Harnish closed so that staff could collect and box duplicate and low-circulating Youth Services books for storage during construction. It was a very productive day, with thousands of books placed carefully in storage boxes and labelled […]

All Ages

May 6 is Free Comic Book Day

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 […]

All Ages

National Night Out 2017 Cancelled

Due to the unprecedented storms and flooding occurring in July, the Algonquin Police Department has been forced to cancel their National Night Out celebration at the Harnish Main Library on Tuesday, August 1. APD is currently focusing its efforts on helping […]

All Ages

Now appearing in the gallery

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 […]

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Library News

Now appearing in the Harnish gallery

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 […]

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Library News

Now Showing at the Harnish Gallery

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 […]

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Construction

Prepping for Construction

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 […]

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Library Events

Register now for geocaching film festival

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 […]