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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 […]
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Library Loop 5K Registration Now Open

June 21, 2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 Library Loop 5K on Sunday, October 21, 2018! Runners of all ages and all abilities are invited to participate. Make it a family affair, a friends’ challenge, or an individual milestone. Celebrate our […]
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Construction FAQs

June 13, 2018
This summer, AAPLD will wrap up its construction/renovation project that began in August 2017. A lot is going on behind the scenes and we are just as excited as you are to finish. In the meantime, we thought we’d answer […]
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Summer reading for all ages

June 4, 2018
More than 1800 kids, adults, and teens have signed up for “Reading Takes You Everywhere” our 2018 summer reading program! Our program runs through July 31 and an Algonquin Area Public Library card is required to participate. Everyone gets a […]
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The Last Stages

May 22, 2018
If you’ve been at the Harnish Main Library this week, you know a lot is going on! Movers have been here to relocate shelves, the Adult Services Desk has been relocated, walls have been painted, and much more!   You […]
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All Ages

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

May 11, 2018
Let your imagination soar as the library takes you to exciting places in June and July with our summer reading program! Registration begins June 1; an Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) card is required to participate in summer reading.  […]
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Youth Dept: Changing Every Day

May 9, 2018
We’re excited to show you the renovation activities in our Youth Services Department at the Harnish Main Library. There’s something new to see every day! From paint to carpet to the disappearance of the visqueen wall, it can be hard […]
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Community Events

Blood Drive May 23

April 30, 2018
Huddle up…give blood! Heartland Blood Centers, the Chicago Bears, and the Algonquin Area Public Library are teaming up for a mobile blood drive on Wednesday, May 23. The Heartland mobile coach will be in the Harnish Main Library parking lot […]
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Eastgate opens after upgrade

April 30, 2018
After being closed for nine days of demolition and construction, the Eastgate Branch Library reopened April 23. In addition to fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, we added a study room and a dedicated computer lab. What’s missing? […]
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Community Events

Celebrate National Nurses Week

April 30, 2018
Join Mercy Health System nurses in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6-12) by stopping by the Harnish Main Library on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 2pm. Mercy nurses will be on hand to provide free blood pressure screenings, wellness […]