Archived Library News – Page 6 – Algonquin Area Public Library

Get to Know our Trustee Candidates

March 8, 2023 Library News

April 4 is Election Day! Illinois will be holding a Consolidated Election for township, municipal, park district, library district, school district, and fire district officials. The Harnish Main Library is an early voting location for all McHenry County residents. Check […]

Explore More Libraries

February 3, 2023 Community Events

The start of Library Lovers Expedition 2023 has begun! We challenge you to explore 13 McHenry County libraries during our Library Lovers Expedition through March 31st. Make it a more fun experience by inviting a grandparent along or grab your […]

A Retrospective Look at the Most Checked-out Titles of 2022

January 11, 2023 Library News

The numbers are in! We have compiled a list of the most checked-out titles in our collection and are highlighting some of the most viewed materials from great resources like Libby and Kanopy from 2022. Which ones have you read? […]

National Blood Donor Month

January 6, 2023 Community Events, Library Events

January is National Blood Donor Month! AAPLD will be hosting our own community blood drive on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 from 3-7 PM at the Harnish Main Library in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. While you may not […]

It’s cold and the kids need something to do

December 21, 2022 Youth

You’ve pulled out your snow boots. You’ve fueled the snow blower. You even stocked up on firewood for the indoor fireplace. Sounds like you’re prepared for a cold and snowy winter! But, how prepared are you for kids stuck inside […]

Too many distractions at home? Study for the big exam here.

December 14, 2022 Library Events, Teens

School District 300’s three final exam days are December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. AAPLD is ready for you to study here! The downstairs large meeting room at the Harnish Main Library is reserved each evening for high school students in […]

Winter Reading is SWEET, quite literally!

December 13, 2022 All Ages, Featured, Library Events

Registration opens on December 19th, 2022 for all ages and ends on January 31st, 2023. Enroll at any time after December 19th.

Your Holiday To-Do’s

November 28, 2022 All Ages, Library Events

There is nothing quite like a cup of warm hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Studies have shown that you’ll more thoroughly enjoy drinking hot chocolate from an orange-colored mug. Research tells us that consumers find the beverage has […]

Have the travel bug, but are on a budget? No problem!

November 10, 2022 Featured, Off-site Events

Let’s be frank, traveling on a budget isn’t easy, but it’s certainly not impossible! Luckily, we live near a bustling city filled with things to do. Plus, we’re surrounded by neighborhoods with diverse offerings to entertain and inspire the mind. […]

Has The Weather Got You Stuck Inside?

October 28, 2022 All Ages, Featured

With looming cold temperatures, we wanted to remind you all about some of the great resources we have to offer you from the comfort of your home. Whether you are looking for something to read or do, homework help for […]