Library News – Algonquin Area Public Library

Finding Joy at AAPLD, One Packet of Seeds at a Time

April 22, 2026

As National Library Week continues, we wanted to share a story that truly captures the kind of impact a library can have, not just within its walls, but out in the community. At a recent Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber […]

Plant a Seed, Read!

April 13, 2026

We’re planting the seeds for a summer full of stories, activities, and garden inspired fun with our Plant a Seed, READ! Summer Reading Challenge, running June 1 through July 31, 2026. Grow your reading skills and your love of good […]

Find Your Joy at AAPLD, Celebrating National Library Week, April 19 to 25

April 6, 2026

National Library Week takes place Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, and this year’s theme is Find Your Joy. National Library Week takes place Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, and this year’s theme is Find Your Joy. […]

Preschool Information Booths Return to Harnish

April 2, 2026

Looking for the right preschool for your child? We’re here to help. From April 7 through April 11, our Harnish location will once again host Preschool Information Booths, giving families an easy way to explore local options all in one […]

AAPLD Drive-Up Café: One Day Only, April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Ever wish your library served more than books? The Algonquin Area Public Library District is serving up a menu full of literary flavor and library-themed fun for one day only. The AAPLD Drive-Up Café will be available at both locations […]

Second Chapter Book Sale Presents… The James Patterson Takeover!

March 31, 2026

On April 1, our Second Chapter Book Sale area will be packed wall-to-wall with James Patterson books. Mystery, thriller, romance, plot twists, and more mystery! Suggested donation: $1 per book – all funds go right back to the library. Thanks, […]

Library News

Read, White, and Blue: Voices of America

March 1, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a special reading challenge! Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about our people, our history, and our country with the Read, White, and Blue – Voices of America Challenge! Between March 1st and […]

2026 Library Lovers Expedition Approaches Midpoint, The Mystery Continues

February 25, 2026

2026 is flying by, and it is hard to believe we are already heading into March. It is also amazing that we are at the halfway point of the 2026 Library Lovers Expedition. Now in its fifth year, the expedition […]

Discover the Palace Project, A New Option for Library Ebooks and Audiobooks

February 25, 2026

We have exciting news for digital readers and listeners. Boundless has been replaced with the Palace Project, and the change has officially taken place. The Palace Project is now active and ready for AAPLD cardholders to use, offering an even […]

AAPLD and Fox River Valley, Stronger Together for Our Community

February 18, 2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing how AAPLD and our neighboring library, Fox River Valley, are working more closely together to make things easier and more convenient for our communities. Today, we’re excited to share what that partnership […]

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