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Dive into Summer Reading 2023!

May 31, 2023 All Ages, Featured, Library Events

Set sail for an Ocean of Possibilities – Summer Reading 2023 is here! Oh buoy, are we excited about this year’s summer reading program! Read and log your progress to earn fun badges and milestone prizes. Little minnows can earn […]

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The Human Library: Breaking Down Barriers Through Dialogue

April 5, 2023 Community Events, Library Events

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 […]

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National Blood Donor Month

January 6, 2023 Community Events, Library Events

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 […]

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Too many distractions at home? Study for the big exam here.

December 14, 2022 Library Events, Teens

School District 300’s three final exam days are December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. AAPLD is ready for you to study here! The downstairs large meeting room at the Harnish Main Library is reserved each evening for high school students in […]

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Winter Reading is SWEET, quite literally!

December 13, 2022 All Ages, Featured, Library Events

Registration opens on December 19th, 2022 for all ages and ends on January 31st, 2023. Enroll at any time after December 19th. 

All Ages

Your Holiday To-Do’s

November 28, 2022 All Ages, Library Events

There is nothing quite like a cup of warm hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Studies have shown that you’ll more thoroughly enjoy drinking hot chocolate from an orange-colored mug. Research tells us that consumers find the beverage has […]

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It’s Frightening How Much There Is To Do At The Library

October 5, 2022 All Ages, Library Events

It’s that time of the year again! Grab your pumpkin-spiced latte and friends because it’s time to party, play, and indulge in Halloween festivities. Your Library is far from short on creepily exciting programs and events to get everyone in […]

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Celebrate The Freedom To Read During Banned Books Week

September 13, 2022 All Ages, Library Events

Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. […]

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IT’S LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH! ENTER A CONTEST & GRAB A YARD SIGN

September 1, 2022 All Ages, Library Events, Off-site Events

Since 1987, the American Library Association (ALA) has observed Library Card Sign-Up Month every September to mark the beginning of the school year. Libraries, like AAPLD, work to remind our community members that signing up for a library card is […]

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Summer Reading 2022 is going to be WILD!

May 27, 2022 All Ages, Featured, Library Events

Start Your Journey. Summer Reading 2022 is here! Read, learn a new skill, visit parks, witness magic, solve a mystery, see a movie, make awesome crafts, hear stories, and more as you explore the world around you. The Algonquin Area […]

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Main Library

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

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

Branch Library

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

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Mon-Thu: 10am - 8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm