On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Algonquin Area Public Library proudly hosted its first-ever Firefighter Fun event. Families from across the community gathered for a few hours dedicated to safety, education, and fostering a deeper understanding of the critical role […]
So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it!—Willy Wonka may have said it best, and it perfectly captures the whirlwind of activity happening at the Eastgate Branch. September was a busy month, and […]
The renovation at the Algonquin Area Public Library’s Eastgate Branch is moving right along. In the meantime, our dedicated Eastgate Branch staff have been keeping busy at the Harnish Main Library, where they’ve been continuing to run programs, stepping in […]
August has been a transformative month at the library’s Eastgate Branch. It’s fitting as we head into September’s National Library Card Sign-up Month which so happens to feature the Transformers Optimus Prime. With staff relocated to the Main Library, the […]
Be a Part of Eastgate’s Transformation! Construction is progressing steadily at the Eastgate Branch, and our construction team has been working tirelessly. One of their upcoming projects is pouring the walkout patio, which will flood the library with natural light […]
Help Save Lives—Donate Blood More than ever, people are in need of blood donations. We are excited to welcome our friends from Versiti back to the library for a blood drive on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 3- 7 pm. […]
With the official closure of our Eastgate Branch from Monday, July 29 to December 2024, we understand that many of you will miss your library. We are grateful to the Village of Algonquin for allowing us to serve you at […]
As August approaches, the library has an amazing lineup of family programs for all ages to close out the summer. Hop into a hot air balloon, experiment with exciting aviation activities, watch professional kite flyers, fly your kite, and enjoy […]
Dear Patrons, Dust has been flying as the Eastgate Branch of the Algonquin Area Public Library undergoes a major renovation to better serve our community. This project and investment in the community has been a long time coming. We know […]
We will be offering lobby service at the Eastgate Branch between 10 am-3 pm from Wednesday, June 26 to Friday, June 28. We anticipate being able to provide full service between 3-8 pm Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27, […]
