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All Ages

National Night Out Returns

August 2, 2018 All Ages, Community Events, Family, Library News, Off-site Events

Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St. in Algonquin, for entertainment, food, and fun as they host National Night Out with the Algonquin Police Department! Bring the whole family to see emergency vehicles on display, enjoy “Cookies […]

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All Ages

You’re invited!

July 27, 2018 All Ages, Community Events, Family, Library Events, Library News

Celebrate the completion of our construction/renovation project on Saturday, September 15 from 10am to 4pm! Enjoy activities for all ages, light refreshments, and live entertainment at the Harnish Main Library and the Eastgate Branch Library. Attendees will receive a free […]

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All Ages

Find the AAPLD Rocket Ship!

July 1, 2018 All Ages, Family, Library Events, Library News

Launch into the community with the library’s all-new scavenger hunt! Beginning June 1, look for the AAPLD rocket ship on display at Algonquin and Lake in the Hills businesses, organizations, and library locations. Get your game board at library locations […]

2018 Library Loop 5K
All Ages

Library Loop 5K Registration Now Open

June 21, 2018 All Ages, Community Events, Library News

Registration is now open for the 2018 Library Loop 5K on Sunday, October 21, 2018! Runners of all ages and all abilities are invited to participate. Make it a family affair, a friends’ challenge, or an individual milestone. Celebrate our […]

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Construction FAQs

June 13, 2018 Construction, Library News

This summer, AAPLD will wrap up its construction/renovation project that began in August 2017. A lot is going on behind the scenes and we are just as excited as you are to finish. In the meantime, we thought we’d answer […]

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All Ages

Summer reading for all ages

June 4, 2018 All Ages, Library Events, Library News

More than 1800 kids, adults, and teens have signed up for “Reading Takes You Everywhere” our 2018 summer reading program! Our program runs through July 31 and an Algonquin Area Public Library card is required to participate. Everyone gets a […]

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Construction

The Last Stages

May 22, 2018 Construction, Library News

If you’ve been at the Harnish Main Library this week, you know a lot is going on! Movers have been here to relocate shelves, the Adult Services Desk has been relocated, walls have been painted, and much more!   You […]

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All Ages

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

May 11, 2018 All Ages, Community Events, Family, Library News

Let your imagination soar as the library takes you to exciting places in June and July with our summer reading program! Registration begins June 1; an Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) card is required to participate in summer reading.  […]

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Construction

Youth Dept: Changing Every Day

May 9, 2018 Construction, Family, Library News, Youth

We’re excited to show you the renovation activities in our Youth Services Department at the Harnish Main Library. There’s something new to see every day! From paint to carpet to the disappearance of the visqueen wall, it can be hard […]

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Community Events

Blood Drive May 23

April 30, 2018 Community Events, Library Events, Library News

Huddle up…give blood! Heartland Blood Centers, the Chicago Bears, and the Algonquin Area Public Library are teaming up for a mobile blood drive on Wednesday, May 23. The Heartland mobile coach will be in the Harnish Main Library parking lot […]

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Main Library

2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-6060

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Mon-Thu: 9am - 9pm
Fri-Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

Eastgate Branch

115 Eastgate Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-4343

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Mon-Thu: 10am - 8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm