Get ready to Level Up at the Library with our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Power up your skills, complete epic quests, and unlock fantastic prizes as you advance through reading challenges. Level up in gaming, health, knowledge, retirement, self-improvement, and […]
Keep an eye on your mailbox, the June–July edition of our newsletter is on its way! It’s packed with everything you need to know about Level Up at Your Library and all the exciting summer programs happening at AAPLD. This […]
What does it mean to be Drawn to the Library? That’s the question we’re asking during National Library Week, and every day! Understanding what draws you to the library helps us shape the spaces and services you need. Whether you’re […]
Explore the rich history of plant-based living with the Vegan Museum exhibit, now on display at the library through April 3, 2025. This nonprofit traveling exhibit features 12 seven by three foot panels, showcasing key moments in vegetarian and vegan […]
April 1, 2025 is Election Day! Illinois will be holding a Consolidated Election for township, municipal, park district, library district, school district, and fire district officials. The Harnish Main Library is an early voting location for all McHenry County residents. […]
Did you know that when searching for library items in our online catalog, you can use StackMap to easily locate them in the building? This feature helps you wayfind on your own, but of course, our incredible staff is always […]
We took our first journey to visit our friends around McHenry County at the urging of Phineas, he was eager to participate in the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition! We kicked off our road trip at our Eastgate Branch. Phineas hadn’t […]
Explore, Discover, Win! The Algonquin Area Public Library is pleased to be part of the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition. This year is extra special because we have just opened our newly renovated Eastgate Branch, giving you a brand new space […]
This one is for our long-distance readers! Join our 10-month-long Reading Marathon and test your endurance! Challenge yourself to reach the finish line by Sunday, November 30, 2025! AAPLD cardholders only. Must be 18 or older to participate. Register in […]
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Eastgate Branch of the Algonquin Area Public Library District! After months of transformation, the branch is officially open and ready to serve the community with its stunning new features and enhancements. […]
