Construction – Algonquin Area Public Library

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 […]

Better Restrooms on the Way!

The public restrooms at our main library located on Harnish will be renovated this spring! Renovations include automatic faucets, quieter hand dryers, and automated door operators for easier access. The lower level restrooms will be CLOSED for renovation starting March 16. […]

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Construction FAQs

This summer, AAPLD will wrap up its construction/renovation project that began in August 2017. A lot is going on behind the scenes and we are just as excited as you are to finish. In the meantime, we thought we’d answer […]

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The Last Stages

If you’ve been at the Harnish Main Library this week, you know a lot is going on! Movers have been here to relocate shelves, the Adult Services Desk has been relocated, walls have been painted, and much more! You […]

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Youth Dept: Changing Every Day

We’re excited to show you the renovation activities in our Youth Services Department at the Harnish Main Library. There’s something new to see every day! From paint to carpet to the disappearance of the visqueen wall, it can be hard […]

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Eastgate opens after upgrade

After being closed for nine days of demolition and construction, the Eastgate Branch Library reopened April 23. In addition to fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, we added a study room and a dedicated computer lab. What’s missing? […]

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Renovation Begins at the Branch

Eastgate Branch Library patrons will soon have more to love about their little neighborhood library! Beginning April 14, work will begin on the construction of a separate computer lab and the renovation of the service desk and play area. Your […]

Big Changes Coming to Youth Services

If you’ve been at the library recently, you know there’s a lot happening on both levels — and even in between! Here’s what’s happening on our lower level in the Youth Services Department: The play area is getting a big […]

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Construction Continues at Harnish

With the completion of the Harnish Main Library addition, the construction project officially moved into Phase 2. We hope you’ve had an opportunity to explore both levels of the new addition and – from the Quiet Reading Room on the […]

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Harnish Study Rooms Open

On Monday, March 5, Harnish Main Library staff were happy to say “Yes, we have that” when asked about study rooms. Three out of four study rooms in the Adult Services are now in use; two out of three study […]