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Adult Programs

Murder at the 2600 Club – 21+

January 22, 2020
Join us for a night of mayhem and murder at the 2600 Club to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition. This illustrious watering hole hosts all the big shots, from notorious mobsters to sensational starlets, and any one of them […]
Library Events

Census 2020

January 13, 2020
What is the census? The census is a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau every 10 years. Not only is the census required by the Constitution, but it’s critically important to communities because census data is used to determine […]
Youth

Girls Who Code

January 9, 2020
Girls Who Code is a program that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does, and we’re excited to welcome the program into Algonquin Area Public Library […]
Library News

Winter Reading is Here!

December 5, 2019
Feed Your Need to Read this winter with our delicious reading program, no matter what age you are. It runs from December 16 through February 7. Get instantly rewarded for signing up with new prizes the more you read. Keep […]
Library News

Changes Coming to Overdrive

December 4, 2019
Some changes to how Overdrive’s Holds function are on the horizon, and they will be user focused in one of the most efficient ways! These new updates will prevent situations where multiple holds are coming in at the same time, […]
Community Events

Giving Trees Give Back

November 19, 2019
Beginning November 20, pick up a tag from our AAPLD Community Giving Tree at either library location. Purchase the gift(s) on the wish list, and make the holidays brighter for the children, families, and seniors who need it in our […]
Youth

Storytimes

November 7, 2019
Our storytimes are always booming with songs, dances, crafts, and so much more! No matter the age of your child, we’ve got something for you. Join us at the library for mental stimulation, caregiver/child bonding, and child socialization to encourage […]
Library News

Fleece Blankets for Soldiers

November 7, 2019
Visit our Makerspace during its open hours during the month of November, and you can tie a fleece blanket for a solider during the month of November. A blanket may seem like a simple gift–but think how much warmth and […]
All Ages

Dinovember

November 7, 2019
It’s Dinovember aka using the month of November to celebrate dinosaurs! At its most basic level, Dinovember is a whimsical photo series that encourages children (of all ages) to retain their sense of wonder and imagination, which are also characteristics […]
Adult Programs

NaNoWriMo

October 28, 2019
November is National Novel Writing Month, a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days of November. It also has a huge impact, having grown into a nonprofit that runs year-round programs across […]