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,” […]
There’ve been some changes to the Adult Services area at the Main Library on Harnish Drive. Biographies and Memoirs have moved from the Fiction area to Non-Fiction. They now reside in the first section of shelves, facing the West Windows, across from study tables and soft seating. Career books and World Language materials have moved from rolling shelves to the […]
What happens when you ask book lovers for recommendations? They deliver! The Adult Services Department and Eastgate Branch staff members share some of their recent favorites reads, covering a variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find ideas for your Summer Reading! Rules of Civility by Amor Towles “This author […]
Mid-term elections are just a few weeks away. Illinois voters will elect a new governor and lieutenant governor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, three Illinois Supreme Court justices, one U.S. Senator, new representatives to the U.S. House, plus numerous state senators and representatives, judges, county and local officials. Voters will also decide on an amendment to the Illinois State Constitution […]
Did you know you can access FREE job hunting, career, and exam prep resources, simply by using your AAPLD library card? If you’re entering (or re-entering) the workforce this fall, going back to school, or studying for a professional certification exam, make the library your go-to source for job listings, resume and interview coaching, practice tests, and much more! BrainFuse […]
It’s Pride Month, a time to recognize the history and contributions of lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and queer people (LGBTQ) in our community, and our nation. We celebrate Pride Month during June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which took place on June 28, 1969 in New York City. After police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in the city’s […]
The next time you visit the Adult Services Department at the Main Library on Harnish Drive, you might notice that things look a little bit different. Our librarians and materials staff have been busy rearranging our fiction collections to make browsing easier, and to create room for some exciting new items we can’t wait to share! Here’s where you’ll find…
Did you know that Algonquin Area Public Library has a collection of unique items for digital preservation, crafting, photography, and more? The Library of Things contains tools and equipment for special projects, such as transferring treasured home movies to digital formats, to save you money and storage. Considering a new hobby? Try some of our crafting tools before buying your […]
Did you know that AAPLD cardholders can check out and enjoy books, audiobooks, music, and video, anytime, anyplace? Using our digital library collections means that you never have to go without something to read or watch. While our digital collections have plenty of fans, there are still lots of myths and misconceptions that might have discouraged you from trying Libby, […]
February is Black History Month, and its a great time to enjoy a book by a Black author. Whether it’s a gripping mystery, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, or thought-provoking literary fiction, there are plenty of talented authors writing what you love. We’ve profiled a few authors and a recent release by each one, and you can find lots more in our […]
