A new month, a new selection of Library Reads! If you’re not familiar with Library Reads, they’re new releases that have been selected by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here, or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. We’ve highlighted a […]
Are you a genealogy newbie? There is help for you at the library! Look for these books for some tips on how to get started. Don’t forget to ask a librarian if you need more help, and join us for genealogy programs at AAPLD. View our events calendar, and search for “genealogy” to find upcoming programs. Organize Your Genealogy : […]
Summer concert season is about to kick off. Daisy Jones and The Six is rockin’ Prime Video. If you crave the stories behind the music, whether true life or imagined, check out the Band Books display at the Main Library. Novels, or memoirs, rock, pop, punk or country, discover a great read to put you back stage or on the […]
Library Reads announces it’s April picks of this month’s new releases, chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here , or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. Since April is often a mixed bag weather-wise, kind of spring, kind of […]
Are you researching ancestors who lived in the Algonquin area? The Algonquin Library has many local history publications in the genealogy section that may mention your family members. Here are just some of the titles available: Algonquin the beautiful : history of its pioneers and its settlement Algonquin illustrated Algonquin maps, 1800-2011 : Algonquin Township plat maps, historic maps : […]
In the mood for an engrossing read to fill the gray days of March? Look no further than the newest Library Reads list! Library Reads are ten new releases chosen by librarians each month as their favorites. Library Reads cover just about every genre, and include both up-and-coming authors and best-sellers. This month, check out the latest release from Jeannette […]
AAPLD’s digital collections include hundreds of authors, making it easy to discover a great new voice. In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting books by Black authors that you can find on our digital platforms, Libby, Hoopla, and Axis360. The platforms are easy to use; just download the free apps, enter your Algonquin Area Public Library District card number, […]
Look for these memoirs at the library. You will be fascinated by these personal stories of genealogy and family history. The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir by William C. Griffeth Not My Father’s Son: A Memoir by Alan Cumming Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, […]
Winter Reading might be over, but there’s still plenty of cold weather left, perfect for cozying up with a good book! As always, we at AAPLD have plenty of suggestions, including this month’s Library Reads. If you’re not familiar with Library Reads, they’re ten new releases chosen by librarians each month as their favorites. Library Reads cover just about every […]
Do you have any research goals for the upcoming year? My #1 goal is to become better organized with my genealogy files, so I have more time to focus on actual genealogy research. If you are like me, you know where everything is, but nobody else alive could find anything or even make sense out of your piles of genealogy […]
