Crafters have a reason to celebrate, as the Makerspace at the Main Library on Harnish Drive reopens to the public, Sunday, August 1. The Makerspace will be open: Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 […]
You’re invited to our once-a-century blow-out birthday celebration! Rockin’ Rollick, Algonquin Area Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash, will be held Saturday, July 31, 11 am to 7 pm, at the Main Library on Harnish Drive. This family-friendly, socially-distant event will […]
Summer is not only a great time to read, it’s also a great time to write! If you’ve always wanted to write a novel, short story or memoir, join Algonquin Area Public Library, and the Algonquin Area Writers Group this […]
Did you know that Algonquin Area Public Library District offers our cardholders a way to download FREE music- and keep it in a personal collection? We do, and it’s called freegal, a database which offers access to about 15 million […]
It wouldn’t be summer without a summer reading program. This year, our birthday party keeps going as we celebrate the century with “Happy 100th”. Read, complete activities, and log your progress, either through Beanstack or on a paper log, and […]
Ready to enjoy in-person programs again? So are we! AAPLD is happy to announce a selection of programs held outdoors for adults and kids. Check our June/July newsletter for programs designated with a sun symbol. Please note that masks will […]
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. By state mandate, masks are REQUIRED for all people 2 years […]
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” […]
