Reminder: Both library locations will open at 1 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025, for a staff in-service day.

What are you thankful for this season? Family and friends, community, and simple things that bring joy-- including reading! Here at AAPLD, we love being able to help you find [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]
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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]
