Friends of the Library

The Friends are BACK!

Great news! The Friends of the Library now accept donations at the Harnish Main Library. Donate your books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and CDs to support this dedicated 501(c)(3) volunteer group. You can also become a member! Use the contact information below to find out how.

Book Sale at the Eastgate Branch
Thank you to everyone who shopped the Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Sale! Your support helped raise nearly $4,500 in just three days, all to benefit the Algonquin Area Public Library District.

Dine and Share events

August 20, 2025 - Red Robin (441 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL) - Event Info: English

September 18, 2025 - Culver's (251 N Randall Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL)

The Friends are also looking for volunteers. If you'd like to help at book sales, sorting, fundraising, or simply support the library as a member, now's the perfect time to get involved.

Friends of the Library standing in and in front of the back of an open box truck

About the Friends

The Friends of the Algonquin Area Public Library was founded May 6, 1991. The Friends are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the main and branch Library by providing materials, services, and educational opportunities that are not funded by the Library budget.

Membership is open to anyone high school age and older, so please join us! We all love books and enjoy our time together. Our customers love how easy it is to find what they want and we love creating an inviting environment to shop for bargains! Booksale Finder rates our book sales EXCEPTIONAL!

Information

For more information about the Friends of the Algonquin Library, please call 847-658-5310 or email them at aapldfriends@gmail.com.