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Level Up Your Summer: Newsletter Now Online, Registration Starts May 19

May 14, 2025

Keep an eye on your mailbox, the June–July edition of our newsletter is on its way! It’s packed with everything you need to know about Level Up at Your Library and all the exciting summer programs happening at AAPLD. This […]

Drawn to the Library – National Library Week April 6-12, 2025

March 26, 2025

What does it mean to be Drawn to the Library? That’s the question we’re asking during National Library Week, and every day! Understanding what draws you to the library helps us shape the spaces and services you need. Whether you’re […]

The Vegan Museum Exhibit: Now on Display at the Library

March 10, 2025

Explore the rich history of plant-based living with the Vegan Museum exhibit, now on display at the library through April 3, 2025. This nonprofit traveling exhibit features 12 seven by three foot panels, showcasing key moments in vegetarian and vegan […]

Meet the Candidates for Library Trustee in 2025

March 3, 2025

April 1, 2025 is Election Day! Illinois will be holding a Consolidated Election for township, municipal, park district, library district, school district, and fire district officials. The Harnish Main Library is an early voting location for all McHenry County residents. […]

What is StackMap?

February 14, 2025

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 […]

2025 Library Lovers Expedition Visit #1

February 13, 2025

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 […]

Library Lovers Expedition Returns for 2025

January 30, 2025

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 […]

Reading Marathon

January 21, 2025

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 […]

Winter Reading 2025: Slow Down and Read!

December 16, 2024

Our 2025 Winter Reading Program for all ages kicks off on Monday, December 16! Join our reading challenge to earn rewards as you slide into great books. New for this year, you may preregister. Just sign up online through Beanstack, […]