Community Events – 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 […]

The Seed Library Is Open for 2024!

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 […]

Contribute to Our Community Ofrenda

October 11, 2023

In celebration of Día de Muertos, AAPLD invites you to contribute to a community ofrenda to be housed in the display case on the main level of the Harnish Main Library. On Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, […]

Celebrate the End of Summer Reading!

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 […]

The Human Library: Breaking Down Barriers Through Dialogue

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who showed interest in the the Human Library. Unfortunately, we could not gather enough human “books” to make this happen in time so it has been canceled. We are exploring the possibility of rescheduling this event […]

Explore More Libraries

February 3, 2023

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 […]

National Blood Donor Month

January 6, 2023

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 […]

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 […]

Adventure Awaits: A Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt

What’s not to like about getting outside and exploring your community? When you register for Summer Reading at either Library location, your adventure begins! Pick up your first clue at AAPLD. In this scavenger hunt, you will visit nine local […]

Read Now! Meet The Authors Later.

Are you the type of movie watcher who enjoys the bonus content on your favorite flick? We get that feeling all the time about books so we set up some time for you to Meet the Authors. These virtual presentations […]