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. […]
Starting February 8, the Library building doors will be opening once more! While our drive-thru and curbside services will continue for those who prefer them, we will also offer more services inside the buildings. Masks are required for all visitors […]
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 […]
With us shifting to drive thru and curbside services only, unfortunately, the Giving Tree has ended early this year. But rest assured: the leftover mittens are being taken care of! If you have gifts to return, you may enter the […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library District is a voting site for both early voting and voting on Election Day, November 3. Please note that the Library is not a ballot drop location. For the November 3 election, the staff at Harnish […]
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 […]
