Youth

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is a program that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does, and we’re excited to welcome the program into Algonquin Area Public Library […]

Book Clubs

Join a Book Club Virtually

Quarantine and staying at home during this time can be a time where you need to find new ways to socialize, and luckily, the library has a great to get you out of your house (virtually) and interacting with others […]

Library News

Library Reopening

Beginning Monday, July 20 we will reopen our doors (at both locations) for quick visits for the community to browse materials, get reference and readers’ advisory assistance, and fax or make copies. You may also make appointments to register to […]

Adult programs

Murder at the 2600 Club – 21+

Join us for a night of mayhem and murder at the 2600 Club to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition. This illustrious watering hole hosts all the big shots, from notorious mobsters to sensational starlets, and any one of them […]

Library News

Newly Renovated Restrooms

Back in March, the public restrooms at our main library located on Harnish began to be renovated. Luckily, construction was able to continue even during the time that the library was closed, and now, they are nearly completed!Both sets of […]

Library News

Parking Lot Entrance Replacement

Construction being completed by the Village of Algonquin on Harnish Drive in front of our Harnish Main Library location will be affecting the Library. You may be wondering what’s happening. The wide, asphalt bike path adjacent to Harnish Drive is […]

Library Events

Run for the Board of Trustees

We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for a seat on the AAPLD Board of Trustees.  Two seats on the seven-member AAPLD Board of Trustees will be […]

Community Events

Send to Our Seniors

During this uncertain time of quarantine and self-isolation, we may feel like we are losing connection with our friends and family. Perhaps no other group feels the impact of this more than the seniors in our community. Isolation from their […]

Library Events

Spring Challenge

From now until May 4, find your place with the library at home! We’re always open online, and now, you can take advantage of our digital resources and earn prizes along the way! Weekly drawings every Monday, starting April 13. […]

All Ages

Summer Reading 2020 – Dig Deeper

Click here to sign up for Summer Reading Are you having Summer Reading? Yes, we will have an online Summer Reading program through a product called Beanstack. This program will be similar to previous years, where you will read and […]