All Ages – Algonquin Area Public Library

Library Lovers Expedition Returns for 2025

January 30, 2025

Explore, Discover, Win! The Algonquin Area Public Library is pleased to be part of the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition. This year is extra special because we have just opened our newly renovated Eastgate Branch, giving you a brand new space […]

Winter Reading 2025: Slow Down and Read!

December 16, 2024

Our 2025 Winter Reading Program for all ages kicks off on Monday, December 16! Join our reading challenge to earn rewards as you slide into great books. New for this year, you may preregister. Just sign up online through Beanstack, […]

Free Comic Book Day!

April 17, 2024

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. […]

Winter Reading 2024: Get Yeti to Read!

December 7, 2023

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 […]

Let Freedom Read: Banned Books Week 2023

September 29, 2023

Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. For more than 40 years, the annual event has brought together the entire book community — librarians, teachers, booksellers, […]

Celebrate the End of Summer Reading!

July 10, 2023

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate our most successful Summer Reading Program yet! There are still three weeks left to earn some fun prizes, including a T-shirt and a coupon for a free kiddie Kona Ice redeemable only at our […]

Dive into Summer Reading 2023!

May 31, 2023

Set sail for an Ocean of Possibilities – Summer Reading 2023 is here! Oh buoy, are we excited about this year’s summer reading program! Read and log your progress to earn fun badges and milestone prizes. Little minnows can earn […]

Free Comic Book Day

April 13, 2023

Saturday, May 6 • 10 am–4 pm AAPLD is celebrating Free Comic Book Day and you’re invited! Visit either location to collect your free comic and try some fun crafts. Harnish Main Library will have superhero training, art classes, and […]

Winter Reading is SWEET, quite literally!

December 13, 2022

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

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 […]