Get the Spin on our Newest Collection!

close up of a vinyl record on a turntable

Music lovers, listen up! AAPLD has a brand new collection just for you. Vinyl records are now available for check-out at the Main Library on Harnish Drive.

In addition to timeless classics such as the Beatles' Abbey RoadCarole King's Tapestry, and Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, you'll also find plenty of hot newer releases, including these best sellers from 2021's Top 10 vinyl albums.Cover of Billie Eilish Happier Than Ever album

Browse the collection for rock, pop, R&B, country, hip-hop, soundtracks, and more.

Why Vinyl?

Though CDs and MP3 are the most common formats for music, many artists have continued to release vinyl albums as well. Why does this throw-back format still have so much appeal?

Sound Quality

Vinyl creates a warmer, richer sound. The music and vocals have depth that brings them closer to the quality of live performance.

Tactile Experience

close up of a stereo needle on a vinyl recordVinyl records engage more than just your ears. Cover art is larger, liner notes and lyric sheets are often more detailed. There's also the act of sliding the album from its cardboard cover, placing it on a turntable,  setting the needle into the groove. There's the pop, the crackle, and then...the opening chords. Bliss!

Nostalgia and Staying Power

smiling young woman surrounded by records and record playerBefore CDs came along in the mid-1980s, vinyl was the preferred way to listen to music. Digital music technology is constantly changing, and older technologies become obsolete (ask an Ipod fan), but you can still listen to a vinyl record manufactured 60 years ago.

You'll find the Vinyl collection near the Adult Services desk. Check-outs are for three weeks, and open to all library card holders. However, we cannot ship records to other libraries. If you borrow a record, you'll need to return it inside at the customer service desk to prevent accidental damage. Questions? Call the Adult Services department at 847.458.6060, or reach out on chat.

Need a turntable? Check one out from our Library of Things!