Starting June 1, the Library will be expanding our daily hours and bringing back more of our popular services. Our drive-thru and curbside services will continue to be available. Masks are required for all visitors to the Library. Harnish Main […]
The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that your Library extends far beyond the four walls of our buildings – and that everyone is welcome to use our services. During the […]
“It was a wonderful learning experience” – Dylka on her time with AAPLD In 1988, Sarah Dylka of DeKalb, IL was hired for a brand new position at Algonquin Area Public Library District, then located solely at 115 Eastgate Drive. […]
CHICAGOLAND, IL – Forty-one public libraries have partnered with nine museums and cultural institutions to share diverse collections and programming in a safe and unique way. Starting Saturday, April 3 and running for nine weeks, the “Your City @ Home” […]
ALGONQUIN, IL – The Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1921. In celebration of this milestone, AAPLD is hosting special programming, virtual and in-person events, and digital activities to earn prizes. […]
Stretch your reading habits with this fun, monthly challenge. Sign up with Beanstack, then read a book that fits each month’s theme. You’ll be eligible for a monthly drawing and entered to win a $100 or $50 gift card at […]
Winter Reading finishing prizes are available through February. The Winter Reading drawing prizes will be drawn on February 8. Please contact staff at the Adult Desk: 847-458-6060 ext. 143 or Youth Desk: 847-458-6060 ext. 135 to get your prizes. You […]
We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for a seat on the AAPLD Board of Trustees. Two seats on the seven-member AAPLD Board of Trustees will be […]
Due to the continued and rapid rise in numbers of COVID-19 cases in our community, and in the interest of public health and safety, the Library has returned to curbside and drive-thru services only. The patron limit will be reduced […]
