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Exciting News: A New Library Joins Our Consortium – Limited Services During Update

Library News
We’re thrilled to welcome the Vernon Area Public Library to our library consortium. This means even more shared materials and resources will soon be available for you to enjoy! To make this possible, a network update is required. During the update, several services will be temporarily unavailable, including: Materials check-ins* Placing holds on materials Credit card payments (license plate renewals, passports, fees, [...]
Makerspace 3D Printing

3D Printing On Demand!

Library News
Don’t miss your chance to 3D print independently this August! Visit the Makerspace, choose a small design from our menu, and print it yourself. This drop-in project is for ages 14+ and can be completed anytime Tuesday through Sunday during Makerspace open hours in August. Current designs include: Mini Trellis Toothpaste Squeezer Pen Clip Each design will finish printing in [...]

Adult Services

Spice Club – October 2025 – Ground Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae), related to basil, rosemary, oregano, and lavender. Native to the Mediterranean, it is now grown worldwide. The plant [...]

AAPLD Hosts Terrifying Trio of Authors

  AAPLD is delighted to welcome three talented area authors, who are so good, it's scary!  Don't miss this chance to hear them discuss their work, answer questions, and sign [...]

It’s Friday Night Out, at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake

Join us for a Friday night out on October 24, from 6:00- 9:00 pm, at the historic Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake! Enjoy an evening of local art, live music [...]

Teen Services

2026 IL High School Booklist: Read for a Lifetime

Read for a Lifetime is a statewide reading program that targets high school students. This initiative promotes the enjoyment of reading by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary [...]

2026 IL High School Booklist: Lincoln Award

Each year Illinois students in grades 9-12 can vote for their favorite book from the Lincoln Award Master list of 20 titles. The Lincoln Award is given to the book [...]

Teen Summer Programs

LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY WITH THESE SUMMER PROGRAMS! Teen Tabletop Games – RO Tuesday, June 10th 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Harnish Main Teen Center Level up your tabletop [...]

Youth Services

Halloween events at AAPLD!

Are you ready for Halloween fun? We’ve got you covered! Join us for the following Halloween-themed programs. Storytime parents, your little ones can feel free to wear their costumes to [...]

Pokemon Day: Catch ’Em All at the Library!

Calling all Pokémon trainers (and their caregivers)! Join us at the Harnish Main Library on Monday, October 13 for a day of Pokémon fun. From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., [...]

Hispanic Heritage Month Events and Recommended Reads

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th, and AAPLD has books and programming to celebrate! Every Wednesday evening, adults and high school students can drop in to [...]