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Exciting News: A New Library Joins Our Consortium – Limited Services During Update

August 18, 2025 Library News

We’re thrilled to welcome the Vernon Area Public Library to our library consortium. This means even more shared materials and resources will soon be available for you to enjoy! To make this possible, a network update is required. During the update, several […]

2025 Strategic Planning Survey
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Let’s Write the Next Chapter Together

August 4, 2025 Library News

The Algonquin Area Public Library is preparing a new Strategic Plan, and your voice plays a vital role in guiding the direction of the library over the next several years. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete, but […]

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Level Up Your Summer: Newsletter Now Online, Registration Starts May 19

May 14, 2025 Library News

Keep an eye on your mailbox, the June–July edition of our newsletter is on its way! It’s packed with everything you need to know about Level Up at Your Library and all the exciting summer programs happening at AAPLD. This […]

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Drawn to the Library – National Library Week April 6-12, 2025

March 26, 2025 Library News

What does it mean to be Drawn to the Library? That’s the question we’re asking during National Library Week, and every day! Understanding what draws you to the library helps us shape the spaces and services you need. Whether you’re […]

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The Vegan Museum Exhibit: Now on Display at the Library

March 10, 2025 Library News

Explore the rich history of plant-based living with the Vegan Museum exhibit, now on display at the library through April 3, 2025. This nonprofit traveling exhibit features 12 seven by three foot panels, showcasing key moments in vegetarian and vegan […]

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Meet the Candidates for Library Trustee in 2025

March 3, 2025 Library News

April 1, 2025 is Election Day! Illinois will be holding a Consolidated Election for township, municipal, park district, library district, school district, and fire district officials. The Harnish Main Library is an early voting location for all McHenry County residents. […]

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What is StackMap?

February 14, 2025 Library News, Uncategorized

Did you know that when searching for library items in our online catalog, you can use StackMap to easily locate them in the building? This feature helps you wayfind on your own, but of course, our incredible staff is always […]

Library Lovers Expedition Road Trip #1
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2025 Library Lovers Expedition Visit #1

February 13, 2025 Library News

We took our first journey to visit our friends around McHenry County at the urging of Phineas, he was eager to participate in the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition! We kicked off our road trip at our Eastgate Branch. Phineas hadn’t […]

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Library Lovers Expedition Returns for 2025

January 30, 2025 All Ages, Community Events, Library News

Explore, Discover, Win! The Algonquin Area Public Library is pleased to be part of the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition. This year is extra special because we have just opened our newly renovated Eastgate Branch, giving you a brand new space […]

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Introducing Paperturn: The New Digital AAPLD Newsletter!

November 11, 2024 Library News

We’re excited to announce that our library newsletter is now available digitally using Paperturn! This convenient online format makes it easy to stay updated on upcoming events, new arrivals, reading recommendations, and so much more, directly from your browser or […]

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Main Library

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

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

Eastgate Branch

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

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Mon-Thu: 10am - 8pm
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