AAPLD welcomes photographer Paul McFadden to the Art Wall in the Adult Services Department. Paul’s work reflects his varied interests and experiences, including a love for wildlife, travel, and his career with American Airlines. Each year, Paul creates a wildlife calendar for family, friends, and “numerous doctors,” and has also gifted them with privately printed books of photography. Paul and […]
During November, you’ll find the work of artist Patti Stricker on the Art Wall in the Adult Services Department at AAPLD. Patti’s colorful paintings transform simple objects– from old watering cans, to vegetables– into dramatic and eye-catching art. Patti’s love for painting began in her teens, and has been nurtured through continuing education. Her art will be displayed through the […]
AAPLD’s popular Seed Library returns on Saturday, March 1, 2025! For our new season, we’ll offer the wide variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruit you’ve come to love, plus some new surprises! An updated catalog will be posted in the coming months, for a preview of what’s to come. One thing we’re changing: no more order forms! Just come […]
This month on the Art Wall, in the Adult Services Department at AAPLD, you’ll find the work of artist Kim Anderson. A bead artist and retired law enforcement professional, Kim has turned her talents to watercolors and acrylics. Her art will be displayed through the month of October. Learn a little more about the talented artist behind the work. The […]
New York Times best-selling author Abbott Kahler, (formerly writing as Karen Abbott) is coming to the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m. for a special presentation hosted by McHenry County Libraries – Let’s All Read Together Community Reading Program. Kahler will discuss her new book, Eden Undone, an incredible true story of murder, […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
