Archived Library News – Page 7 – Algonquin Area Public Library

Eastgate Branch Renovation Update #3

May 6, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

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? […]

What’s going on at the Eastgate Branch?

April 30, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

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 […]

Eastgate Branch Renovation Update #2

April 25, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

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 […]

Eastgate Branch Renovation Update #1

April 18, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

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 […]

Free Comic Book Day!

April 17, 2024 All Ages, Library Events

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. […]

The Seed Library Is Open for 2024!

March 7, 2024 Community Events, Library Events, Library News

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 […]

AAPLD Welcomes Author Charlie Donlea

February 29, 2024 Library Events, Library News

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 […]

Join the Black History Month Challenge!

February 2, 2024 Library Events, Library News

Celebrate Black History Month with a fun, and educational challenge for adults and teens! The Challenge runs February 1- 29. Register in Beanstack, or in person at the Adult Services desk, at the Main Library. Everyone who signs up will […]

The Year in Review: AAPLD’s Top Checkouts of 2023

January 3, 2024 Featured, Library News

As we say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, we are excited to reveal the titles YOU checked out the most last year!

Winter Reading 2024: Get Yeti to Read!

December 7, 2023 All Ages, Featured, Library News

Yeti for some winter fun? Our 2024 Winter Reading program for all ages begins on Saturday, December 9! Join our bingo challenge to earn rewards for reading and completing library activities. Sign up online through Beanstack, download the app (iOS/Google […]

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