All Ages
We’ve got an app for that!
Want to know an easy way to find a book, movie or music CD? Need a quick way to see what’s happening at the library today? Want to explore new items in our collection? It’s all in the app! The […]
Year: 2018
All Ages
Thank you!
Because of your generosity, more than 200 children and 50 seniors will have a brighter holiday season. We are so grateful for all the “elves” who saw the need and spread the word. Our Giving Trees story is a story […]
Library News
Explore creativebug.com
Grab your library card and enjoy unlimited access to inspiration galore! Nurture your creative soul by learning new skills and learn easy ways to practice your craft every day. Homemade gifts, crafting and DIY decorating are more popular than ever, […]
Library News
ALA Honors AAPLD Librarian
On December 4, the American Library Association announced the 10 winners of the 2018 I Love My Librarian Award–and named AAPLD’s own Lindsey Tomsu as a recipient. Teens from her previous library in Nebraska and teens at AAPLD completed the […]
Community Events
Giving trees help community
This holiday season, pick up a tag or two from an AAPLD Community Giving Tree at the either library location. Purchase the gift(s) on the wish list and make the holidays brighter for less fortunate children, families, and seniors in […]
Library News
Run for the AAPLD Board
We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for the Algonquin Area Library District Board of Trustees, Three seats on the seven-member Algonquin Area Public Library District Board of […]
All Ages
Students to Sing at Harnish
On Monday, December 3 at 4:30pm, the HD Jacobs Goldenaires will bring their unique performance of holiday selections to the Harnish Main Library for a free concert open to the public. Students dressed in beautiful Renaissance-era costumes will perform traditional carols […]
Youth
Coding Comes to the Library
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 […]
All Ages
Community Starts Here!
It’s no secret: community happens at the library and through library programs! Our many discussion groups, book clubs, and hobby gatherings provide opportunities for people to gather, discuss, explore, and learn together. We have new groups starting all the time! […]
Community Events
AAPLD Welcomes Eric Litwin
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 […]