Library Events

Free Comic Book Day
All Ages

Free Comic Book Day!

April 17, 2024
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at AAPLD on May 4! Stop by the Eastgate Branch and pick up some free comics; or stop by Harnish Main to pick up free comics, do some crafts, try our selfie station, and more. […]
Community Events

The Seed Library Is Open for 2024!

March 7, 2024
Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Agricultural Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Master Gardeners of McHenry County, is excited to offer the Seed Library,  that […]
Library Events

AAPLD Welcomes Author Charlie Donlea

February 29, 2024
Join us for an evening with bestselling thriller author Charlie Donlea in a special multi-library event. This in-person live presentation will be held at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium on Wednesday, April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is […]
Library Events

Join the Black History Month Challenge!

February 2, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month with a fun, and educational challenge for adults and teens! The Challenge runs February 1- 29. Register in Beanstack, or in person at the Adult Services desk, at the Main Library. Everyone who signs up will […]
All Ages

Let Freedom Read: Banned Books Week 2023

September 29, 2023
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. For more than 40 years, the annual event has brought together the entire book community — librarians, teachers, booksellers, […]
Adult Programs

Welcome Nick Medina to Lake in the Hills

September 8, 2023
AAPLD–in partnership with area libraries–is thrilled to celebrate the success of local author Nick Medina. His debut thriller, Sisters of the Lost Nation, has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. There are two upcoming events this fall to mark […]
All Ages

Dive into Summer Reading 2023!

May 31, 2023
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 […]
Library Events

AAPLD Welcomes Bob Shea

April 12, 2023
Author Bob Shea visits Algonquin! For All Ages Wednesday, May 3 Bob Shea, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of the Dinosaur vs. Library, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and Ballet Cat series, is coming to Algonquin! You’ll ROAR with laughter as Bob reads […]