“It was a wonderful learning experience” – Dylka on her time with AAPLD In 1988, Sarah Dylka of DeKalb, IL was hired for a brand new position at Algonquin Area Public Library District, then located solely at 115 Eastgate Drive. […]
Looking for a new way to access digital magazines now that they’re no longer on Libby? PressReader offers AAPLD cardholders instant access to thousands of periodicals, including publications from other countries and written in other languages. Begin at the Library […]
ALGONQUIN, IL – The Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1921. In celebration of this milestone, AAPLD is hosting special programming, virtual and in-person events, and digital activities to earn prizes. […]
September 26-October 2 marks the 39th Annual Banned Books Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association, the Author’s Guild, numerous other organizations, and endorsed by the Library of Congress, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to […]
CHICAGOLAND, IL – Forty-one public libraries have partnered with nine museums and cultural institutions to share diverse collections and programming in a safe and unique way. Starting Saturday, April 3 and running for nine weeks, the “Your City @ Home” […]
Are you a high school student looking for a place to work on that group project for school, play board games or Nintendo Switch with friends, or just chill after a long day? Check out the Teen Room, at the […]
Become a part of AAPLD’s history! We are collecting recipes from as many residents as possible to commemorate our first 100 years as an organization. We invite you to contribute a favorite recipe to our Centennial Community Cookbook. Contributing is […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library now offers Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and other offerings from museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state of Illinois. The program is […]
Summer is not only a great time to read, it’s also a great time to write! If you’ve always wanted to write a novel, short story or memoir, join Algonquin Area Public Library, and the Algonquin Area Writers Group this […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library District kicks off Winter Reading with amazing incentives to bring thrills and joy into reading again. Read and log your progress to earn fun badges and tickets for prizes. Logging your progress can be done […]
