Year: 2018

Library Events

Honoring Our Veterans

November 2, 2018
This month, stop by the library for some special programs and events to honor the men and women who served in our military. Together we can honor the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and justice. For All Veteran’s […]
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Community Events

Show How Much You Care

October 18, 2018
Help people in our community who need a “fresh start” by donating to our toiletry drive October 21-27! AAPLD and other McHenry County libraries are partnering with the United Way of McHenry County for a special Week of Caring. Drop […]
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 […]
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Community Events

Learn about CCC at AAPLD

October 5, 2018
In support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Harnish Main Library will host representatives from the Community Crisis Center (CCC) to educate our patrons and visitors about this issue. Stop by their information table in the lobby on October […]
Community Events

Exercise your right to vote

October 4, 2018
According to nationalvoterregistrationday.org, more than 800,000 people registered to vote ahead of the mid-term elections. Many of those registered on September 25, which was National Voter Registration Day. On September 25, AAPLD patrons and visitors were able to pick up […]
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All Ages

Don’t Miss Out: Register Now!

October 3, 2018
Be a part of an exciting annual community event on Sunday, October 21 at 8 am: the Library Loop 5K! Run, walk, skip, volunteer, sponsor, or support an awesome morning that brings the community together for a healthy activity in […]
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Library News

Presenting our new app

October 1, 2018
The new AAPLD mobile app is now available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store!  The easiest way to find it is use the search term: “AAPLD.” You can also search using “Algonquin Library,” “Algonquin Area Library,” […]
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Library News

New newspaper archive added

September 28, 2018
AAPLD recently added a unique resource to its collection of research tools: Newspapers.com – World Collection. Newspapers provide a unique view of the past and can help us understand and connect with the people, events and attitudes of an earlier time. With […]
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Community Events

A Community Celebration

August 24, 2018
Thank you for your patience during the library’s construction/renovation journey! We are delighted to serve our community in our new and improved spaces. Please join us Saturday, September 15, 10am to 4pm at the Harnish Main Library and Eastgate Branch […]