The Algonquin Area Writers Group and Algonquin Area Public Library invite the community to a free Summer Writing Workshop Series for writers of all genres and experience levels, ages 14 and over. Hear from editors with Sourcebooks, and Albert J. Whitman Publishing; learn improv techniques to bring your characters to life, and get your creativity flowing. Discover the top 10 […]
This summer, Algonquin Area Public Library and the McHenry County Conservation District are teaming up for the Find Your Wild challenge! Explore MCCD sites to earn points that can be redeemed for prizes. The free all-ages challenge is a great way for families to spend time outside, in some of McHenry County’s beautiful natural areas. The fun starts Memorial Day […]
Here are the fabulous entries we received for the AAPLD Spring Photo Contest! Please take a look at the photos below (click to enlarge) with the May theme of “Flowers” and select your favorite. A couple things to keep in mind: One Vote Per Person! – You may not vote more than once! You are allowed to vote for only […]
Congratulations to the winners of the AAPLD Mother’s Day Poetry Contest. Winners each received a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card and a custom made medal created in the library’s makerspace. To celebrate Mother’s Day and to honor the winners, we’re sharing the winning poems with you. Mom By Miranda Bonneville, 14 years I love you mom, I truly do; […]
Families. Happy, sad, funny, inspiring or hopelessly dysfunctional, we all have them. That’s one reason family stories are an ever-popular source of literary inspiration. In this season of Mothers Day, graduations, weddings, and family reunions, we’re highlighting three family-themed novels from May’s Library Reads selection. Not familiar with Library Reads? They’re ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across […]
Congratulations to Paula Mitchell, winner of the AAPLD Spring Photo Contest for April. Her striking photo depicting April’s theme, “Showers” earned 119 votes. Thanks to all eleven photographers who entered and to the 247 voters. We’re now taking entries for our May contest! This month’s theme is “Flowers,” so please send us an original photo that you feel reflects the […]
Here are the fabulous entries we received for the AAPLD Spring Photo Contest! Please take a look at the photos below (click to enlarge) with the April theme of “Showers” and select your favorite. A couple things to keep in mind: One Vote Per Person! – You may not vote more than once! You are allowed to vote for only […]
Who doesn’t love a mystery? Whether its a warm-hearted cozy, a light romp into magical realism, or something on the dark side, readers love working through clues and twists to reach the end. April’s Library Reads selections offers something for every mystery lover, (along with romance, fantasy, horror, and memoir lovers, too!) Not familiar with Library Reads? They’re ten new […]
Show off your photography skills with AAPLD’s Spring Photo Contest! No photography experience is necessary, and you can use any type of camera. The contest is open to everyone, and all entries will be displayed on the AAPLD website. We’re offering two themes to spark your imagination. In April, our theme is “Showers,” and in May, our theme is “Flowers,” […]
Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Agricultural Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Master Gardeners of McHenry County, is excited to offer the Seed Library, that provides seeds to local gardeners free of charge! Stop by the Adult Services desk at the Main Library on Harnish […]
