Did you know that when searching for library items in our online catalog, you can use StackMap to easily locate them in the building? This feature helps you wayfind on your own, but of course, our incredible staff is always […]
We took our first journey to visit our friends around McHenry County at the urging of Phineas, he was eager to participate in the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition! We kicked off our road trip at our Eastgate Branch. Phineas hadn’t […]
Explore, Discover, Win! The Algonquin Area Public Library is pleased to be part of the 2025 Library Lovers Expedition. This year is extra special because we have just opened our newly renovated Eastgate Branch, giving you a brand new space […]
This one is for our long-distance readers! Join our 10-month-long Reading Marathon and test your endurance! Challenge yourself to reach the finish line by Sunday, November 30, 2025! AAPLD cardholders only. Must be 18 or older to participate. Register in […]
We’re excited to announce that our library newsletter is now available digitally using Paperturn! This convenient online format makes it easy to stay updated on upcoming events, new arrivals, reading recommendations, and so much more, directly from your browser or […]
We had so much fun reading all the entries in the 2024 Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest, and we’re excited to share them here for you to enjoy. Voting took place on Thursday evening, October 24, and the winners are Lucas […]
On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Algonquin Area Public Library proudly hosted its first-ever Firefighter Fun event. Families from across the community gathered for a few hours dedicated to safety, education, and fostering a deeper understanding of the critical role […]
National Library Card Sign-Up begins September 1, 2024. Your card is a gateway to adventure, much like the ones the Transformers have been a part of since the 1980s. It is fitting that Optimus Prime and the Transformers have teamed […]
Help Save Lives—Donate Blood More than ever, people are in need of blood donations. We are excited to welcome our friends from Versiti back to the library for a blood drive on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 3- 7 pm. […]
Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Agricultural Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Master Gardeners of McHenry County, is excited to offer the Seed Library, that […]
