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 […]
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like […]
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 […]
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. […]
