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The Seed Library Is Open for 2024!

March 7, 2024
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 […]
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AAPLD Welcomes Author Charlie Donlea

February 29, 2024
Join us for an evening with bestselling thriller author Charlie Donlea in a special multi-library event. This in-person live presentation will be held at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium on Wednesday, April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is […]
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Join the Black History Month Challenge!

February 2, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month with a fun, and educational challenge for adults and teens! The Challenge runs February 1- 29. Register in Beanstack, or in person at the Adult Services desk, at the Main Library. Everyone who signs up will […]
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Winter Reading 2024: Get Yeti to Read!

December 7, 2023
Yeti for some winter fun? Our 2024 Winter Reading program for all ages begins on Saturday, December 9! Join our bingo challenge to earn rewards for reading and completing library activities. Sign up online through Beanstack, download the app (iOS/Google […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]