AAPLD–in partnership with area libraries–is thrilled to celebrate the success of local author Nick Medina. His debut thriller, Sisters of the Lost Nation, has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. There are two upcoming events this fall to mark […]
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate our most successful Summer Reading Program yet! There are still three weeks left to earn some fun prizes, including a T-shirt and a coupon for a free kiddie Kona Ice redeemable only at our […]
Summer is just around the corner and bubbling with possibilities! Looking for ideas for your next road trip or weekend getaway? Or maybe a fun trip to Chicago with the family? Kick off your summer and save money in the […]
Let’s be frank, traveling on a budget isn’t easy, but it’s certainly not impossible! Luckily, we live near a bustling city filled with things to do. Plus, we’re surrounded by neighborhoods with diverse offerings to entertain and inspire the mind. […]
Since 1987, the American Library Association (ALA) has observed Library Card Sign-Up Month every September to mark the beginning of the school year. Libraries, like AAPLD, work to remind our community members that signing up for a library card is […]
Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St. in Algonquin, for entertainment, food, and fun as they host National Night Out with the Algonquin Police Department! Bring the whole family to see emergency vehicles on display, enjoy “Cookies […]
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 […]
On Sunday, November 20, the Library held our 2nd Annual “Your Dog’s Picture with Santa” program at The Dog Waggin in Algonquin. Rich Chapman of Your Pet’s Tale took pictures of dogs with Santa and provided digital images for their […]
November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, which challenges participants (known as “Wrimos”) to write that book they’ve always meant to write. NaNoWriMo helps writers track their word counts and get to 50,000 words in a mere 30 days. As […]
Get on the bus with AAPLD for the opportunity of a lifetime: to explore one of the largest genealogy collections in the United States. Genealogy Librarians Kristen McCallum and Virginia Donahue will accompany you to the Wisconsin Historical Society Library […]
