Library News – Page 5 – Algonquin Area Public Library

Limited Services September 1–4

August 30, 2023

Our network is getting bigger! Algonquin Library cardholders will soon have access to an additional 300,000 items as Warren-Newport Public Library joins our consortium. However, during the upgrade process, some features in our catalog and select online resources will not […]

On The Move at AAPLD!

August 22, 2023

There’ve been some changes to the Adult Services area at the Main Library on Harnish Drive. Biographies and Memoirs have moved from the Fiction area to Non-Fiction. They now reside in the first section of shelves, facing the West Windows, across […]

Get to Know our Trustee Candidates

March 8, 2023

April 4 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. Check […]

A Retrospective Look at the Most Checked-out Titles of 2022

January 11, 2023

The numbers are in! We have compiled a list of the most checked-out titles in our collection and are highlighting some of the most viewed materials from great resources like Libby and Kanopy from 2022. Which ones have you read? […]

Join Our Board of Trustees

September 21, 2022

We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for a seat on the AAPLD Board of Trustees. 3 seats on the 7-member AAPLD Board of Trustees will be […]

Designing a Greater Future for AAPLD’s Eastgate Branch

August 4, 2022

At the July 27 board meeting, the Algonquin Area Public Library District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to improve and expand library services at the Eastgate Branch by renovating the existing space instead of relocating library services on the east […]

Access Your Favorite Magazines– Instantly!

October 21, 2021

Looking for a new way to access digital magazines now that they’re no longer on Libby? PressReader offers AAPLD cardholders instant access to thousands of periodicals, including publications from other countries and written in other languages. Begin at the Library […]

Celebrate Your Right To Read

September 23, 2021

September 26-October 2 marks the 39th Annual Banned Books Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association, the Author’s Guild, numerous other organizations, and endorsed by the Library of Congress, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to […]

Makerspace Reopens Aug. 1

July 29, 2021

Crafters have a reason to celebrate, as the Makerspace at the Main Library on Harnish Drive reopens to the public, Sunday, August 1. The Makerspace will be open: Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 […]

Hours and Services Expand June 1!

May 12, 2021

Starting June 1, the Library will be expanding our daily hours and bringing back more of our popular services. Our drive-thru and curbside services will continue to be available. By state mandate, masks are REQUIRED for all people 2 years […]