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Good Times Roll at Rockin’ Rollick, July 31!

July 22, 2021
You’re invited to our once-a-century blow-out birthday celebration! Rockin’ Rollick, Algonquin Area Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash, will be held Saturday, July 31, 11 am to 7 pm,  at the Main Library on Harnish Drive. This family-friendly, socially-distant event will […]
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Summer Reading 2021 Starts June 1!

May 27, 2021
It wouldn’t be summer without a summer reading program. This year, our birthday party keeps going as we celebrate the century with “Happy 100th”. Read, complete activities, and log your progress, either through Beanstack or on a paper log, and […]
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Winter Reading 2020

December 11, 2020
Winter Reading finishing prizes are available through February. The Winter Reading drawing prizes will be drawn on February 8. Please contact staff at the Adult Desk: 847-458-6060 ext. 143 or Youth Desk: 847-458-6060 ext. 135 to get your prizes. You […]
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COVID-19

November 11, 2020
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like […]
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Summer Reading 2020 – Dig Deeper

May 21, 2020
Click here to sign up for Summer Reading Are you having Summer Reading? Yes, we will have an online Summer Reading program through a product called Beanstack. This program will be similar to previous years, where you will read and […]
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At-Home Learning

March 17, 2020
We have compiled a list of free resources for parents (and more) who need ideas for engaging activities while practicing social distancing. Select resources require an AAPLD library card. • Aquarium of Pacific Webcams – live images of sharks, sea jellies, […]
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Dinovember

November 7, 2019
It’s Dinovember aka using the month of November to celebrate dinosaurs! At its most basic level, Dinovember is a whimsical photo series that encourages children (of all ages) to retain their sense of wonder and imagination, which are also characteristics […]
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Festive Events

October 22, 2019
Get into the season with us at AAPLD and attend these creative, fun events for all ages. Youth • Halloween Storytime with Clarendale Residents (Ages 1-6 with caregiver | Oct. 23 at 10 am | Register) • Little Scientists – […]
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The AAPLD Catalog is Growing

October 16, 2019
Online access to accounts and holds will not be available from Friday, Oct. 18 at 9pm through Monday, Oct. 21. Service is anticipated to be restored by Tuesday, Oct. 22. During this time, AAPLD and 24 other area libraries in […]
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Hoopla

September 5, 2019
Hoopla is your one stop shop for all things digital media. A diverse library of e-Books is waiting for you to read through. Want to finally get that book off your reading list? Do it with Hoopla. Hoopla also offers […]