Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, its goal is to spotlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Together, the entire book […]
Construction being completed by the Village of Algonquin on Harnish Drive in front of our Harnish Main Library location will be affecting the Library. You may be wondering what’s happening. The wide, asphalt bike path adjacent to Harnish Drive is […]
Back in March, the public restrooms at our main library located on Harnish began to be renovated. Luckily, construction was able to continue even during the time that the library was closed, and now, they are nearly completed!Both sets of […]
It’s summer. It’s hot out. And while you’re welcome to come back into the library, we understand that sometimes, it’s safer to stay home and do some activities there. And luckily, we’ve got you covered.Our Youth Librarian, Miss Jenni, has […]
Beginning Monday, July 20 we will reopen our doors (at both locations) for quick visits for the community to browse materials, get reference and readers’ advisory assistance, and fax or make copies. You may also make appointments to register to […]
Recent events have resulted in actions and conversations around the racial inequities in our country, and are causing many people to pause and give consideration to the broad and painful impacts of ongoing systemic racism and devaluing of Black lives. […]
We are now moving forward to restarting limited library services at the Main Library (2600 Harnish Drive). RETURNS We are accepting returns through our drive-thru window only. Returns will be accepted on the following schedule: M-F 12noon-6pm and Sa 12noon-2pm. […]
Click here to sign up for Summer Reading Are you having Summer Reading? Yes, we will have an online Summer Reading program through a product called Beanstack. This program will be similar to previous years, where you will read and […]
Where would you go to find out about recall notices on the car you want to buy? Where would you go to improve your grammar, study for the ACT, find magazine articles about the Mediterranean diet, or learn about Pocahontas? […]
Quarantine and staying at home during this time can be a time where you need to find new ways to socialize, and luckily, the library has a great to get you out of your house (virtually) and interacting with others […]
