Year: 2018

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All Ages

Reading Takes You Everywhere!

May 11, 2018
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
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
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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Construction

Eastgate opens after upgrade

April 30, 2018
After being closed for nine days of demolition and construction, the Eastgate Branch Library reopened April 23. In addition to fresh paint on the walls and new carpeting, we added a study room and a dedicated computer lab. What’s missing? […]
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Community Events

Celebrate National Nurses Week

April 30, 2018
Join Mercy Health System nurses in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6-12) by stopping by the Harnish Main Library on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 2pm. Mercy nurses will be on hand to provide free blood pressure screenings, wellness […]
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Library News

AAPLD’s Best-Kept Online Secrets

April 11, 2018
We want to make sure you know the amazing online resources available to you with your AAPLD library card. You have free access to local and national magazines and newspapers; you can learn everything from animation to automobile design with […]
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Construction

Renovation Begins at the Branch

April 5, 2018
Eastgate Branch Library patrons will soon have more to love about their little neighborhood library! Beginning April 14, work will begin on the construction of a separate computer lab and the renovation of the service desk and play area. Your […]
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Library News

Nominate a Library Star!

April 3, 2018
April 8-14 is National Library Week! With the theme “Libraries Lead,” we are leading the way by nominating the amazing library workers who are stars at their libraries and in their communities. Kids can stop by the Harnish Main Library […]
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Library News

New catalog is here!

March 26, 2018
AAPLD is excited to announce changes to our catalog that will upgrade how you find materials and see your account information. You’ll now experience a better, faster browsing experience that works well on phones, tablets, and desktops. We thank you for […]
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Library News

It’s tax time

March 21, 2018
April 17 is Tax Day! Are your taxes done? Have you started? Do you have the forms you need? AAPLD is here to help! Like most public libraries, we do not stock paper tax forms, but staff can help you […]