Youth

Youth

Incredible Bats

May 23, 2019
At Eastgate Branch on Wednesday, June 5 at 2 pm. Ages 5-13. Enjoy an interactive presentation discussing current topics that will challenge perceptions on bats and the impact they have on the environment. Then, you can see these amazing creatures […]
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Youth

Miss Jamie’s Farm

May 16, 2019
Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00am. Miss Jame from the Farm is planting seeds through song to learn values like hard work, healthy eating, and being kind to animals and each other. Please register here.
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Youth

After Hours Family Movie Night

May 13, 2019
Bring the whole family to see The Secret Life of Pets before the sequel comes out! Pizza will be served. Please register everyone who will attend. Doors open at 6:20; no admittance after 6:45pm. Please register here.
Youth

Storytime at Panera

May 13, 2019
Friday, May 17 at 10:00am. Join us at Panera for a storytime filled with songs dancing, fun, activities, and a snack. Located at 451 S. Randall Road Algonquin (in front of Lifetime Fitness)
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Vinyl Cutter for Students

May 7, 2019
Grades 4-8 on Monday, May 13 at 4:30pm. Learn how to use our Silhouette Cameo to make vinyl stickers, decals, and more! Registration with an Algonquin Card is required. Please register here.
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Adult Programs

Book Clubs

March 1, 2019
Have you heard the news? According to a recent article in Forbes magazine, book clubs are having a moment right now. Are you curious? Want to connect with others in the community over a shared love of reading? The Algonquin […]
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Adult Programs

Read Up a Storm

January 3, 2019
A flurry of books, programs, and prizes await you at the library this winter!  Registration begins Saturday, January 5 for AAPLD’s 2019 Winter Reading Program, Read Up a Storm! Readers of all ages get a gift for signing up and […]
Youth

Coding Comes to the Library

November 13, 2018
December 2 through 8 is Hour of Code™ Week, and AAPLD is celebrating with activities for kids in our Creation Center! Hour of Code Week began as a challenge to give students an enjoyable first look at computer science. Today it is […]
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Community Events

AAPLD Welcomes Eric Litwin

November 5, 2018
Eric Litwin (aka Mr. Eric) is a song-singing, guitar-strumming, book-writing, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking, award-winning, folksy, fun type of guy–and he is coming to Algonquin on Thursday, November 8. Due to overwhelming response, TICKETS FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES ARE NOW “SOLD OUT”! This event […]
Community Events

Read for the Record Oct. 25

October 10, 2018
Celebrate the power of reading and help support early literacy on Thursday, October 25 as we participate in Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record! From 10:30 to 11:15am, we’ll read a special book and then create a community mural for […]