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It’s the most frightening time of the year! Halloween is almost here and it’s the perfect time to load up on scary movies and books. AAPLD’s collection includes horror classics and soon-to-be classics. Our horror films are tagged with a special sticker and located on a special seasonal display for easy access. Whatever you’re in the mood for…terrifying tales of […]

Always dreamed of writing a book, but never found the time? This November could be your opportunity, and AAPLD is ready to help! November is National Novel Writing Month, an annual event that challenges writers of all experience levels, ages and genres to craft a 50,000 word novel or non-fiction work in 30 days. Since NaNoWriMo’s beginning in 1999, hundreds […]

We’re making some changes to the Adult Services DVD Collection to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. If you enjoy documentaries, be sure to browse our new Documentary section, located between feature films and our TV series sections. The collection includes films by top documentary filmmakers including Ken Burns, Michael Moore; programs from the History Channel, PBS […]

  Did you know that AAPLD’s Main Library on Harnish Drive is a McHenry County early voting site? Beginning Oct. 19, our downstairs program room will be an early voting polling place for voters registered in McHenry County, regardless of their home precinct. Early voting polling place hours are: Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23: 8:30 am – 5 […]

If your reading habits lean toward fiction with compelling protagonists, get ready to discover a new genre. Biographies! Biographies can satisfy your craving for larger-than-life characters who celebrate amazing triumphs, or suffer spectacular downfalls. They can deliver page-turning reads that are both entertaining and educational. At AAPLD, Biographies have a special section all their own. You’ll find it on the […]

  September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people. The mid-month date is significant because it’s the independence day of five Latin American countries, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Several other nations, including Mexico, mark their independence this month. The celebration runs through October 12, […]

Short on time to read? Stuck at home, and avoiding public places? Don’t want to lug around heavy hardcovers? Need an easy-on-the-eyes night reading background? Give ebooks a try! Today is Read An Ebook Day, and it’s a great opportunity to check out these tiny wonders for the first time, or get reacquainted with the joy of digital reading. User-friendly, […]

The American Library Association’s ongoing Libraries Transform program connects readers across the United States through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. Digital copies of the book are made available for immediate check-out through Overdrive and Libby for patrons of participating libraries, including AAPLD. The fall Libraries Transform Book Pick is Book of the Little Axe, by […]

Stuck in a reading rut?  Consider a Reading Challenge! While not a book club in the usual sense, a reading challenge can add a fresh twist to your reading life. Whether done alone or as part of a group, a reading challenge encourages participants to choose books that fit a specific prompt.  One month, readers might be asked to read […]

Love the idea of a book club, but don’t want the commitment of regular membership? A virtual book club can be a great option for people who want the flexibility to read and comment on their own schedule. It’s also a simple way to get your feet wet discussing books with other readers. While Oprah’s Book Club is the oldest […]