Library Events – Page 5 – Algonquin Area Public Library

Giving trees help community

December 4, 2018

This holiday season, pick up a tag or two from an AAPLD Community Giving Tree at the either library location. Purchase the gift(s) on the wish list and make the holidays brighter for less fortunate children, families, and seniors in […]

Students to Sing at Harnish

November 29, 2018

On Monday, December 3 at 4:30pm, the HD Jacobs Goldenaires will bring their unique performance of holiday selections to the Harnish Main Library for a free concert open to the public. Students dressed in beautiful Renaissance-era costumes will perform traditional carols […]

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 […]

Honoring Our Veterans

November 2, 2018

This month, stop by the library for some special programs and events to honor the men and women who served in our military. Together we can honor the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and justice. For All Veteran’s […]

Read for the Record Oct. 25

October 10, 2018

Celebrate the power of reading and help support early literacy on Thursday, October 25 as we participate in Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record! From 10:30 to 11:15am, we’ll read a special book and then create a community mural for […]

Don’t Miss Out: Register Now!

October 3, 2018

Be a part of an exciting annual community event on Sunday, October 21 at 8 am: the Library Loop 5K! Run, walk, skip, volunteer, sponsor, or support an awesome morning that brings the community together for a healthy activity in […]

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September 5, 2018

Since 1987, the American Library Association (ALA) has observed Library Card Sign-Up Month each September to mark the beginning of the school year. Libraries work to remind parents and youth that signing up for a library card is the first […]

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 […]

You’re invited!

July 27, 2018

Celebrate the completion of our construction/renovation project on Saturday, September 15 from 10am to 4pm! Enjoy activities for all ages, light refreshments, and live entertainment at the Harnish Main Library and the Eastgate Branch Library. Attendees will receive a free […]

Find the AAPLD Rocket Ship!

July 1, 2018

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 […]