It’s National Library Week– time to think about all the things we love about the library. While some are obvious…B-O-O-K-S… there are plenty of other services, features and events that make the library the hub of our community. If you haven’t been by in a while, stop into the Main Library on Harnish Drive, or the Branch Library on Eastgate […]
The Seed Library is back! 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 […]
November marks National Native American Heritage Month– a time when we recognize the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and contributions of North America’s Indigenous people. Algonquin Area Public Library invites everyone to take part in these fun and informative activities, that run throughout the month. This challenge runs November 1 – 30 and includes both reading and activities that explore the […]
November is National Novel Writing Month, when writers of all experience levels craft a 50,000 word novel or non-fiction work in 30 days. It might sound like a daunting challenge, but many NaNoWriMo projects have gone on to become best-sellers, including The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes, The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory, […]
Registration is open for October and November Genealogy Programs! Click program names to register. Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club – A Genealogy Interest Group Join us each month at Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club to explore genealogy topics and resources, and to get help with your family research. Thursday, October 13: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Online or in-person at Harnish Main Beginning Polish Genealogy Explore […]
October is Polish American Heritage Month. Here at Algonquin Area Public Library, we’re planning some special events to celebrate the culture and contributions of Polish people, throughout our history. Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastgate Branch. Celebrate and learn about Polish heritage with stories, performances, food and fun, at this family-friendly event. For activities marked with an […]
Why wait for January to make a fresh start? September is National Self-Improvement Month, a time to reflect on yourself, set new goals, and try new things. Here at AAPLD, we’re all about helping you find what’s fresh, fun and yes, FREE! All you need is a library card! Don’t have one? Good news, September is also National Library Month. […]
Fall is a great time to get back to reading. Book clubs are a great way to discover new books, and connect with other book lovers! AAPLD offers clubs that cover a wide range of genres. Fiction, non-fiction, and the classics. Contemporary literary best-sellers. Romance, horror, thrillers, fantasy and sci-fi! If you love reading it, you’ll find a book club […]
Genealogy is a very rewarding hobby, and with the help of library resources, you can find and add ancestors to your tree. But, how do you begin? These 4 tips will get you off to a quick start on your family tree: Keep it simple Begin with a basic paper pedigree/tree form and fill in basic information. You can always […]
If you love taking photos, get acquainted with the Worth 1,000 Words Camera Club! The club meets the first Wednesday of each month, both in-person at AAPLD, and virtually. Photographers of all experience levels are welcome. Members use digital, film, and cellphone cameras. “We have very expert members and raw beginners. Any style of photography, equipment, and any subject matters […]
