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Send to Our Seniors

May 5, 2020
During this uncertain time of quarantine and self-isolation, we may feel like we are losing connection with our friends and family. Perhaps no other group feels the impact of this more than the seniors in our community. Isolation from their […]
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COVID-19 and the Community

March 11, 2020
All library locations are CLOSED, but our VIRTUAL LIBRARY is open with programs, services, and chat available. Due dates for all materials have been extended to July 1. No materials can be returned at this time. Read our latest update […]
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Giving Trees Give Back

November 19, 2019
Beginning November 20, pick up a tag from our AAPLD Community Giving Tree at either library location. Purchase the gift(s) on the wish list, and make the holidays brighter for the children, families, and seniors who need it in our […]
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Blood Drive Returns

October 2, 2019
On Wednesday, October 23, we’ll have the blood drive truck back in our parking lot at our Main Library. In partnership with Heartland Blood Donors, the library regularly has the blood drive in order to better the community. It couldn’t […]
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Join us at National Night Out

July 30, 2019
See us out in the community this August at the National Night Out events in both Algonquin and Lake in the Hills! National Night Out is an annual, community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. We’ll be doing […]
All Ages

Find Felix in Our Scavenger Hunt

June 11, 2019
Explore the community while finding our golden friend, Felix! Go to the local businesses you see in the clues to collect tickets. When you complete your game board with your tickets, you are entered into a drawing to win a […]
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Blood Drive

May 4, 2019
The Heartland mobile coach will be parked in the Harnish Main Library parking lot, and it’s the perfect time (and place) to help your community! While walk-ins are welcome, Heartland will preference donors with appointments and ensure that they are […]
Heartland mobile coach
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Blood Drive @ AAPLD

February 11, 2019
We’ve rescheduled our January 30 blood drive to Monday, March 11 from 3 to 7pm. You’ll feel great doing something for our community–and you’ll receive a Culver’s coupon! The Heartland mobile coach will be parked in the Harnish Main Library […]
blood drive
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Helping You Help Others

January 2, 2019
DRIVE IS CANCELLED DUE TO DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS FORECASTED. On Wednesday, January 30, the Algonquin Area Public Library District will host a Heartland Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 pm in the Harnish Main Library lower level meeting […]
giving tree gifts
All Ages

Thank you!

December 13, 2018
Because of your generosity, more than 200 children and 50 seniors will have a brighter holiday season. We are so grateful for all the “elves” who saw the need and spread the word. Our Giving Trees story is a story […]