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Construction

Roofing, framing, and more

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 […]

Community Events

See you at Winterfest!

WinterFest: a Home and Business Expo will be held Saturday, February 18 from 9am to 4pm at H.D. Jacobs High School. Visit the Library’s booth to say hello, learn about new events and opportunities at AAPLD, and pick up some […]

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Construction

Sights and Sounds of Construction

As those of you who visited Harnish the week of September 4 found out, construction can be LOUD! On September 5 and 6, the brick face of the exterior was removed. On September 7 and 8, the exterior framing and windows were […]

taxes
Adult Classes

Smart Tax Moves to Make Now

On Monday, December 4, learn strategies to help reduce your tax bill or increase your low/no tax income for 2017. Presented by Carla Merlek, President, Merlak Tax Advisory Group, you’ll learn how to claim proper exemptions and dependents, how to […]

Community Events

Student Art Exhibit at Harnish

The Algonquin Area Public Library District will host the Village of Algonquin’s Student Art Exhibit at the Harnish Main Library from April 1 through April 20. The 6th Annual Student Art Exhibit is organized by the Village’s Public Arts Commission […]

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Construction

Swinging Steel at the Library

AAPLD entered a new phase of construction upon the delivery of a huge crane and steel columns and i-beams in mid-September. The framing rose from the foundation to give real substance to the addition and add excitement for the finished […]

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Library News

Thank a Friend today

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 […]

2018 Library Loop 5K
Library Events

Thank You!

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. […]

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Construction

The Board makes their mark

Fall is upon us! The air is crisp and the leaves are falling and we have turned off the AC for the year. Time to remove the old compressors at the Harnish Main Library and replace them with new compressors […]

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All Ages

The holidays are here

We’re officially knee deep into the holidays and with them comes the sights, sounds, foods, crafts, decorating, and reads of the season. From the perfect soundtrack for your holiday party to gift ideas for those distant cousins, AAPLD can help. […]