All Ages
Winter Reading is SWEET, quite literally!
Registration opens on December 19th, 2022 for all ages and ends on January 31st, 2023. Enroll at any time after December 19th.
Archived Library News
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Your Holiday To-Do’s
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 […]
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Have the travel bug, but are on a budget? No problem!
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. […]
All Ages
Has The Weather Got You Stuck Inside?
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 […]
All Ages
It’s Frightening How Much There Is To Do At The Library
It’s that time of the year again! Grab your pumpkin-spiced latte and friends because it’s time to party, play, and indulge in Halloween festivities. Your Library is far from short on creepily exciting programs and events to get everyone in […]
Library News
Join Our Board of Trustees
We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for a seat on the AAPLD Board of Trustees. 3 seats on the 7-member AAPLD Board of Trustees will be […]
All Ages
Celebrate The Freedom To Read During Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. […]
All Ages
IT’S LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH! ENTER A CONTEST & GRAB A YARD SIGN
Since 1987, the American Library Association (ALA) has observed Library Card Sign-Up Month every September to mark the beginning of the school year. Libraries, like AAPLD, work to remind our community members that signing up for a library card is […]
Construction
Designing a Greater Future for AAPLD’s Eastgate Branch
At the July 27 board meeting, the Algonquin Area Public Library District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to improve and expand library services at the Eastgate Branch by renovating the existing space instead of relocating library services on the east […]
Community Events
Summer Reading Perks: Free Concert Tickets at Ravinia
AAPLD is offering a limited number of lawn seat concert tickets for select Ravinia shows available exclusively to Summer Reading 2022 enrollees as part of their Words & Music partnership with area libraries like us. Adults and teens (14+) who […]