🚧 Construction continues at the Eastgate Branch, and while the rumbling and roaring of machines and progress takes place, we will need to adjust our hours a bit while the removal of some plumbing fixtures and the installation of steel […]
We’re movin’ on up—literally! While the project isn’t nearly finished yet, we’re thrilled to share that the Eastgate Branch now has the first phase of a new elevator shaft in the lower level in place. The next step is to […]
An Eastgate Space Odyssey? Close, but not quite. While those upright blocks might resemble monoliths, rest assured, it’s simply the groundwork for an epic renovation as we get into the spirit of reading among the stars this summer.
The exciting times continue at our Eastgate Branch. Our team is having a blast, possibly more than our beloved patrons, as they utilize the construction toys freshly installed in the Children’s Area at Eastgate. But hey, who can blame them? […]
Feel the excitement when you step into the Eastgate Branch of the Algonquin Area Public Library! Do you hear that rumbling? It’s not dinosaurs, though it sure sounds like it! It’s the pulse of the Eastgate Renovation Project in full […]
Two weeks of demolition have yielded so much progress! The lower level is wide open, and it’s easier to envision what the future will hold. An 8’ opening in the foundation lets natural light in and allows for debris removal […]
The Eastgate renovation is officially underway and going strong! Tomorrow, Eastgate will be closed all day for electrical prep work, but Harnish Main will open at 1:00 PM after a morning of staff safety training. Monday will be the first […]
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at AAPLD on May 4! Stop by the Eastgate Branch and pick up some free comics; or stop by Harnish Main to pick up free comics, do some crafts, try our selfie station, and more. […]
Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Agricultural Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Master Gardeners of McHenry County, is excited to offer the Seed Library, that […]
Join us for an evening with bestselling thriller author Charlie Donlea in a special multi-library event. This in-person live presentation will be held at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium on Wednesday, April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is […]
