Cilantro is a fragrant leafy herb from the parsley family, scientifically known as Coriandrum sativum. While the leaves are commonly called cilantro in North America, the seeds are known as [...]
Just in time for summer travel season, and America's 250th birthday, AAPLD's Artist of the Month display features stunning photos from a great American road trip. Seen through the eyes [...]
Give your creativity free reign this summer with the popular Summer Writing Workshop Series, 2026! A partnership between Algonquin Area Public Library and the Algonquin Area Writers Group, these fun, [...]
CHECK OUT THESE SUMMER PROGRAMS! Teen Crochet Club – RO Wednesday, June 3rd 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Wednesay, July 1st 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Harnish Main Teen Center [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We are ten days into Summer Reading here at the Library, and it has been so much fun seeing all of the families coming in to register! We currently have [...]
Every year the Youth Services Librarians play a little game: when will the first question about Summer Reading come in? This year? JANUARY! A new record! We know you are [...]
Do you like the Pigeon or the Pout Pout Fish? Bad Kitty or Mr. Wolf from the Bad Guys? In this year’s special Character Edition of the 2026 Book Battle, [...]
