Archived Library News – Page 24 – Algonquin Area Public Library

Construction FAQs

June 13, 2018

This summer, AAPLD will wrap up its construction/renovation project that began in August 2017. A lot is going on behind the scenes and we are just as excited as you are to finish. In the meantime, we thought we’d answer […]

Learn what your library has for you

June 6, 2018

Grab your library card to stream music and movies, download e-books (with no waiting!), learn new skills and much, much more! Get the most from your library with our upcoming classes about online resources available at no cost to you. […]

Summer reading for all ages

June 4, 2018

More than 1800 kids, adults, and teens have signed up for “Reading Takes You Everywhere” our 2018 summer reading program! Our program runs through July 31 and an Algonquin Area Public Library card is required to participate. Everyone gets a […]

The Last Stages

May 22, 2018

If you’ve been at the Harnish Main Library this week, you know a lot is going on! Movers have been here to relocate shelves, the Adult Services Desk has been relocated, walls have been painted, and much more! You […]

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

May 11, 2018

Let your imagination soar as the library takes you to exciting places in June and July with our summer reading program! Registration begins June 1; an Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) card is required to participate in summer reading. […]

Youth Dept: Changing Every Day

May 9, 2018

We’re excited to show you the renovation activities in our Youth Services Department at the Harnish Main Library. There’s something new to see every day! From paint to carpet to the disappearance of the visqueen wall, it can be hard […]

Blood Drive May 23

April 30, 2018

Huddle up…give blood! Heartland Blood Centers, the Chicago Bears, and the Algonquin Area Public Library are teaming up for a mobile blood drive on Wednesday, May 23. The Heartland mobile coach will be in the Harnish Main Library parking lot […]

Eastgate opens after upgrade

April 30, 2018

After being closed for nine days of demolition and construction, the Eastgate Branch Library reopened April 23. In addition to fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, we added a study room and a dedicated computer lab. What’s missing? […]

Celebrate National Nurses Week

April 30, 2018

Join Mercy Health System nurses in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6-12) by stopping by the Harnish Main Library on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 2pm. Mercy nurses will be on hand to provide free blood pressure screenings, wellness […]

AAPLD’s Best-Kept Online Secrets

April 11, 2018

We want to make sure you know the amazing online resources available to you with your AAPLD library card. You have free access to local and national magazines and newspapers; you can learn everything from animation to automobile design with […]