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Now Showing at the Harnish Gallery

January 7, 2017 Library News

When asked to describe the best picture he has taken, freelance photographer and multimedia specialist Rich Chapman doesn’t hesitate with his response: “I haven’t taken it yet!” His gorgeous photo exhibit titled “New Orleans: Beyond the Parades” is now featured […]

Now Appearing at Harnish

November 3, 2016 Library Events, Library News

We are delighted to share the partriotic artwork of Paul Turnbaugh at the Harnish Main Library gallery through the end of the year. Paul is a resident of Marengo and plans to open his own gallery in December.Paul in his […]

Halloween is spooktacular at the Library

October 11, 2016 Family, Library Events, Library News, Youth

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 Community Events, Library News

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 All Ages, Family, Library Events, Library News

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 Library News

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 Library News

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 Library News

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 All Ages, Library News

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 Library News

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 […]