Youth

1001 Books Before Kindergarten

1,001 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy initiative for children through age 5. Designed to inspire parents to read to their children from birth and support them in their efforts, this innovative program creates a foundation for early literacy […]

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Library News

A new way to sign up!

Next time you register for a library program or reserve a meeting room, you may notice that things look a little different! That’s because we’ve upgraded our online event and registration software to serve you better. This new, attractive interface […]

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Library News

Access Consumer Reports

Grab your AAPLD card and explore Consumer Reports Online for free! Get the facts and figures so you can make better purchasing decisions when shopping for on the products you are shopping for electronics, appliances, cars, food, home/garden products, and much […]

Library News

Adding resources for you!

Our library district belongs to a 24-member group of libraries known as Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) that shares resources, knowledge and an integrated automation system. AAPLD’s membership in this group allows us to expand our collection beyond our walls and […]

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Youth

After Hours Family Movie Night

Bring the whole family to see The Secret Life of Pets before the sequel comes out! Pizza will be served. Please register everyone who will attend. Doors open at 6:20; no admittance after 6:45pm. Please register here.

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Adult programs

Black History Month @AAPLD

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 […]

Community Events

Blood Drive

The Heartland mobile coach will be parked in the Harnish Main Library parking lot, and it’s the perfect time (and place) to help your community! While walk-ins are welcome, Heartland will preference donors with appointments and ensure that they are […]

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Community Events

Blood Drive @ AAPLD

We’ve rescheduled our January 30 blood drive to Monday, March 11 from 3 to 7pm. You’ll feel great doing something for our community–and you’ll receive a Culver’s coupon! The Heartland mobile coach will be parked in the Harnish Main Library […]

Community Events

Blood Drive Returns

On Wednesday, October 23, we’ll have the blood drive truck back in our parking lot at our Main Library. In partnership with Heartland Blood Donors, the library regularly has the blood drive in order to better the community. It couldn’t […]

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Book Clubs

Book Clubs

Have you heard the news? According to a recent article in Forbes magazine, book clubs are having a moment right now. Are you curious? Want to connect with others in the community over a shared love of reading? The Algonquin […]