Family – Algonquin Area Public Library

Preschool Information Booths Return to Harnish

April 2, 2026

Looking for the right preschool for your child? We’re here to help. From April 7 through April 11, our Harnish location will once again host Preschool Information Booths, giving families an easy way to explore local options all in one […]

Fun Family Adventure at the Algonquin Area Public Library

July 20, 2024

As August approaches, the library has an amazing lineup of family programs for all ages to close out the summer. Hop into a hot air balloon, experiment with exciting aviation activities, watch professional kite flyers, fly your kite, and enjoy […]

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 […]

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 […]

In-person Outdoor Programming Begins!

May 19, 2021

Ready to enjoy in-person programs again? So are we! AAPLD is happy to announce a selection of programs held outdoors for adults and kids. Check our June/July newsletter for programs designated with a sun symbol. Please note that masks will […]

Canines of McHenry County

May 29, 2019

Presented by the McHenry County Conservation District. Ages 10 years and up. Discover the different species of the canine family that call McHenry County home – including coyotes! Please register: https://aapld.libnet.info/event/1900373

Read Up a Storm

January 3, 2019

A flurry of books, programs, and prizes await you at the library this winter! Registration begins Saturday, January 5 for AAPLD’s 2019 Winter Reading Program, Read Up a Storm! Readers of all ages get a gift for signing up and […]

AAPLD Welcomes Eric Litwin

November 5, 2018

Eric Litwin (aka Mr. Eric) is a song-singing, guitar-strumming, book-writing, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking, award-winning, folksy, fun type of guy–and he is coming to Algonquin on Thursday, November 8. Due to overwhelming response, TICKETS FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES ARE NOW “SOLD OUT”! This event […]

A Community Celebration

August 24, 2018

Thank you for your patience during the library’s construction/renovation journey! We are delighted to serve our community in our new and improved spaces. Please join us Saturday, September 15, 10am to 4pm at the Harnish Main Library and Eastgate Branch […]

National Night Out Returns

August 2, 2018

Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St. in Algonquin, for entertainment, food, and fun as they host National Night Out with the Algonquin Police Department! Bring the whole family to see emergency vehicles on display, enjoy “Cookies […]