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Find the AAPLD Rocket Ship!

July 1, 2018 All Ages, Family, Library Events, Library News

Launch into the community with the library’s all-new scavenger hunt! Beginning June 1, look for the AAPLD rocket ship on display at Algonquin and Lake in the Hills businesses, organizations, and library locations. Get your game board at library locations […]

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All Ages

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

May 11, 2018 All Ages, Community Events, Family, Library News

Let your imagination soar as the library takes you to exciting places in June and July with our summer reading program! Registration begins June 1; an Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) card is required to participate in summer reading.  […]

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Youth Dept: Changing Every Day

May 9, 2018 Construction, Family, Library News, Youth

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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All Ages

Family Game Day November 4

October 18, 2017 All Ages, Family, Library Events, Library News, Teens

Bring the fams and enjoy an afternoon of “gaming” on Saturday, November 4 from 1 to 4pm at the Harnish Main Library. You’ll find classic, traditional, and newer tabletop games like Giant Jenga, Pictionary, sorry!, Zombie Dice and Mario Party. […]

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“Captain Cranky” Visits the Library

October 4, 2017 Family, Youth

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind pirate adventure presented at the Harnish Main Library on Monday, October 9! Kids ages 3 through 12 (with parent/caregiver) will Sail the Seven Seas with Captain Cranky and his Crew in this unique presentation by […]

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View the Eclipse @ Your Library

August 16, 2017 Community Events, Family, Library Events, Library News

Join us on Monday, August 21, to experience the first total solar eclipse visible in the continental United States in 38 years. To see the eclipse well, NASA recommends a clear spot with a good view of the sky, which […]

All Ages

May 6 is Free Comic Book Day

April 18, 2017 All Ages, Community Events, Family, Library Events, Library News, Teens

Celebrate comics and graphic novels by picking up a free comic book at both Library locations! We’ll have a costume contest for kids and teens, superhero craft stations, a comic-themed photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and much more! Open to […]

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Get in the Spirit!

November 25, 2016 Adult Classes, Adult Computer Classes, Community Events, Family, Youth

The best place to be during the holidays? The Library, of course. We’re your one-stop shop for holiday-themed movies, music, and books! And don’t miss our programs/events where you can enjoy holiday sights and sounds, create gifts, learn how to […]

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All Ages

Winter Wellness Event

November 25, 2016 All Ages, Community Events, Family

On Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, meet Mercy Health System nurses and learn how to keep you and your family healthy this winter. Gather information about Mercy services, facilities, and staff. Nurses will offer free on-the-spot blood […]

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Halloween is spooktacular at the Library

October 11, 2016 Family, Library Events, Library News, Storytimes, Youth

Kids can have a screaming good time at the Library’s many Halloween programs! Dress up in costume to dance, hear stories, and have a fiendishly fun time. Who knows? You might see a costumed character at one of the service desks! […]

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2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-6060

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Mon-Thu: 9am - 9pm
Fri-Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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115 Eastgate Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-4343

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