Library News – Page 2 – Algonquin Area Public Library

Thank you for celebrating National Library Week with us!

April 29, 2026 Library News

What a week it was celebrating libraries across the country! We loved seeing our fellow libraries show why they are so important to their communities. Here in the Algonquin Area, we saw many of you put our new yard signs […]

Finding Joy at AAPLD, One Packet of Seeds at a Time

April 22, 2026 Library News

As National Library Week continues, we wanted to share a story that truly captures the kind of impact a library can have, not just within its walls, but out in the community. At a recent Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber […]

Find Your Joy at AAPLD, Celebrating National Library Week, April 19 to 25

April 6, 2026 Library News

National Library Week takes place Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, and this year’s theme is Find Your Joy. National Library Week takes place Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, and this year’s theme is Find Your Joy. […]

Preschool Information Booths Return to Harnish

April 2, 2026 Family, Library News

Looking for the right preschool for your child? We’re here to help. From April 7 through April 11, our Harnish location will once again host Preschool Information Booths, giving families an easy way to explore local options all in one […]

AAPLD Drive-Up Café: One Day Only, April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 Library News

Ever wish your library served more than books? The Algonquin Area Public Library District is serving up a menu full of literary flavor and library-themed fun for one day only. The AAPLD Drive-Up Café will be available at both locations […]

Second Chapter Book Sale Presents… The James Patterson Takeover!

March 31, 2026 Library News

On April 1, our Second Chapter Book Sale area will be packed wall-to-wall with James Patterson books. Mystery, thriller, romance, plot twists, and more mystery! Suggested donation: $1 per book – all funds go right back to the library. Thanks, […]

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Read, White, and Blue: Voices of America

March 1, 2026 Library News

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a special reading challenge! Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about our people, our history, and our country with the Read, White, and Blue – Voices of America Challenge! Between March 1st and […]

2026 Library Lovers Expedition Approaches Midpoint, The Mystery Continues

February 25, 2026 Library News

2026 is flying by, and it is hard to believe we are already heading into March. It is also amazing that we are at the halfway point of the 2026 Library Lovers Expedition. Now in its fifth year, the expedition […]

Discover the Palace Project, A New Option for Library Ebooks and Audiobooks

February 25, 2026 Library News

We have exciting news for digital readers and listeners. Boundless has been replaced with the Palace Project, and the change has officially taken place. The Palace Project is now active and ready for AAPLD cardholders to use, offering an even […]

AAPLD and Fox River Valley, Stronger Together for Our Community

February 18, 2026 Library News

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing how AAPLD and our neighboring library, Fox River Valley, are working more closely together to make things easier and more convenient for our communities. Today, we’re excited to share what that partnership […]

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