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Halloween is spooktacular at the Library

October 11, 2016

Kids can have a screaming good time at the Library’s many Halloween programs! Dress up in costume to dance, hear stories, and have a fiendishly fun time. Who knows? You might see a costumed character at one of the service desks! […]

Be an Informed (and Registered) Voter

October 2, 2016

As the November 2016 election looms large, the Library is here to help you separate fact from fiction. Want to register to vote? We’ll point you in the right direction. Want to know what the candidates really stand for? We’ll help you […]

Don’t Miss Our Maker Fair

August 26, 2016

Celebrate the latest in technology, crafting, and gadgets at our Maker Fair! Mark your calendar for a fantastic all-ages event on Saturday, September 24, from 10am to 4pm. If you get hungry, Trail Dawgs will be in our parking lot from 11:30am […]

Yes, We Have That!

August 8, 2016

Need help on a science project or assignment? Want information about homebrewing? Need to know the basics of starting a small business? Looking for printable legal forms? Yes, we have that! We’ve added several new information resources to aapld.org that can […]

“The Future is Now” Wins at Founders’ Days!

August 1, 2016

On Saturday, July 30, the Library won the Founders’ Days “Best Float Award 2016” for their “Future is Now” float. Volunteers worked diligently to represent this year’s parade theme “Turn of the Century” with a storytime scene imagined from 2501.An […]

Board Approves Facilities Improvement Project

July 15, 2016

At its June 22 meeting, the Board approved a Facilities Improvement Project to add the square footage necessary to enhance and expand services requested by patrons. The project includes the addition of a large two-story wing on the north side […]

Now appearing in the gallery

June 10, 2016

Stop by the Harnish Main Library to enjoy a photos from the 2015 The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) amateur photographers’ contest. These stunning works reveal the beauty and diversity of natural habitats throughout McHenry County — and the inspiring […]

In Memory of Lynn Hammerlund

May 23, 2016

The Algonquin Area Public Library District mourns the passing of Lynn Hammerlund, President of the Board of Trustees. Too soon we lost a passionate advocate for libraries, an avid supporter of AAPLD, and a strong champion of Library staff. Lynn’s 28 […]

Staff #Fridayreads for May 13

May 13, 2016

The best thing about Friday (besides picking up some books for the weekend) is sharing what staff is reading and listening to (the good, the bad, and the okay). Visit our Facebook page and let us know what you’re reading!

Money Smart Week is April 23-30

April 18, 2016

Get a grip on your personal finances with Money Smart Week programs at the library! From a tax-free saving and investing workshop to a College Illinois 529 Prepaid TuitionPlan seminar, we have the programs you need to improve your money […]