Year: 2017

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Construction

Your Library Under Construction

August 4, 2017
The long-awaited construction project at the Harnish Main Library is underway! In addition to the big double gate for construction traffic to pass through the fenced area, a separate construction traffic entrance drive has been constructed on Harnish Drive just east of […]
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Community Events

Your Chance to Save a Life!

July 18, 2017
This summer, do something amazing: donate blood! On Wednesday, July 26, 3 to 7pm, Heartland Blood Center will be at the Harnish Main Library with their mobile blood drive coach to help offset low inventory levels for the current blood supply. […]
All Ages

National Night Out 2017 Cancelled

July 18, 2017
Due to the unprecedented storms and flooding occurring in July, the Algonquin Police Department has been forced to cancel their National Night Out celebration at the Harnish Main Library on Tuesday, August 1. APD is currently focusing its efforts on helping […]
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All Ages

Celebrate National Pollinator Week June 19-25

June 15, 2017
On Wednesday, June 14, the Board of Library Trustees issued a proclamation in conjunction with the Village of Algonquin: June 19-25 is Pollinator Week! In 2007, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the annual designation of National Pollinator Week in June. […]
All Ages

Gallery Features Medical and Wildlife Illustration

June 6, 2017
Caitlin Rausch is a local illustrator creating work depicting anatomy, biology, and wildlife. She illustrates for scientists, publishers and medical professionals, with her work appearing in textbooks, websites, and research journals. Caitlin graduated from Kendall College of Art & Design and […]
All Ages

Celebrate Summer Reading

May 29, 2017
On Monday, July 31, from 10am to 6pm, the Library will celebrate our fabulous finishers of our summer reading program with a party and storytelling festival! Participants are invited to celebrate their summer reading experience and enjoy a variety of […]
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Community Events

Enjoy our latest collection

May 15, 2017
Jennifer Lilliebridge is happy to present this mixed-media collage collection at the Harnish Main Library. As a student of commercial art/advertising/graphic design Jennifer knows a lot of thought and planning goes into the design of what we throw away, whether it’s […]
All Ages

May 6 is Free Comic Book Day

April 18, 2017
Celebrate comics and graphic novels by picking up a free comic book at both Library locations! We’ll have a costume contest for kids and teens, superhero craft stations, a comic-themed photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and much more! Open to […]
Community Events

Student Art Exhibit at Harnish

April 7, 2017
The Algonquin Area Public Library District will host the Village of Algonquin’s Student Art Exhibit at the Harnish Main Library from April 1 through April 20. The 6th Annual Student Art Exhibit is organized by the Village’s Public Arts Commission […]
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All Ages

Gallery features cross-stitch creations

March 14, 2017
Stop by the Harnish Main Library gallery in March to view the intricate creations of Jennifer and Peter Lilliebridge. This creative couple has experience in graphic design, illustration, advertising, and printing. AAPLD is pleased to display the cross-stitch patterns they’ve designed. […]