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Your Chance to Save a Life!

July 18, 2017 Community Events, Library News

This summer, do something amazing: donate blood! On Wednesday, July 26, 3 to 7pm, Heartland Blood Center will be at the Harnish Main Library with their mobile blood drive coach to help offset low inventory levels for the current blood supply. […]

Celebrate National Pollinator Week June 19-25

June 15, 2017 All Ages, Community Events, Library News

On Wednesday, June 14, the Board of Library Trustees issued a proclamation in conjunction with the Village of Algonquin: June 19-25 is Pollinator Week! In 2007, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the annual designation of National Pollinator Week in June. […]

Gallery Features Medical and Wildlife Illustration

June 6, 2017 All Ages, Community Events, Library News

Caitlin Rausch is a local illustrator creating work depicting anatomy, biology, and wildlife. She illustrates for scientists, publishers and medical professionals, with her work appearing in textbooks, websites, and research journals. Caitlin graduated from Kendall College of Art & Design and […]

Celebrate Summer Reading

May 29, 2017 All Ages, Library Events, Library News

On Monday, July 31, from 10am to 6pm, the Library will celebrate our fabulous finishers of our summer reading program with a party and storytelling festival! Participants are invited to celebrate their summer reading experience and enjoy a variety of […]

Enjoy our latest collection

May 15, 2017 Community Events, Library Events, Library News

Jennifer Lilliebridge is happy to present this mixed-media collage collection at the Harnish Main Library. As a student of commercial art/advertising/graphic design Jennifer knows a lot of thought and planning goes into the design of what we throw away, whether it’s […]

May 6 is Free Comic Book Day

April 18, 2017 All Ages, Community Events, Family, Library Events, Library News, Teens

Celebrate comics and graphic novels by picking up a free comic book at both Library locations! We’ll have a costume contest for kids and teens, superhero craft stations, a comic-themed photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and much more! Open to […]

Student Art Exhibit at Harnish

April 7, 2017 Community Events, Library News

The Algonquin Area Public Library District will host the Village of Algonquin’s Student Art Exhibit at the Harnish Main Library from April 1 through April 20. The 6th Annual Student Art Exhibit is organized by the Village’s Public Arts Commission […]

Gallery features cross-stitch creations

March 14, 2017 All Ages, Community Events, Library News

Stop by the Harnish Main Library gallery in March to view the intricate creations of Jennifer and Peter Lilliebridge. This creative couple has experience in graphic design, illustration, advertising, and printing. AAPLD is pleased to display the cross-stitch patterns they’ve designed. […]

Library Cards for Students

February 18, 2017 Library News, Teens, Youth

We make it easier for high school students to access what they need to succeed! With our Limited Access and Digital Access cards, students ages 14-17 can sign up for their own card on their own time. Just complete an […]

See you at Winterfest!

January 16, 2017 Community Events, Library Events, Library News, Off-site Events

WinterFest: a Home and Business Expo will be held Saturday, February 18 from 9am to 4pm at H.D. Jacobs High School. Visit the Library’s booth to say hello, learn about new events and opportunities at AAPLD, and pick up some […]