Month: October 2022

Family History Month at AAPLD

October 7, 2022 Genealogy, Library Programs, Local History
Family History Month at AAPLD

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 your Polish heritage with the help of Polish genealogy expert and author Jason Kruski. This in-person genealogy program is appropriate for beginners.

Saturday, October 15: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In-person at Eastgate Branch

Available October 14: Algonquin Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Participate online or pick up a paper entry form at the Adult Services Desk. Each correct answer will earn an entry into a prize drawing

 DNA Deep Dive Workshop - A Genealogy program

Have you already taken a DNA test and don't know how to use the results? Join this in-person DNA workshop and learn how to sort your DNA matches, chart relationships, and extend your family tree.

Thursday, October 20: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab Harnish

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, November 10: 10:00am - 11:30am
Online or in-person at Harnish Main

Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month with Us!

October 6, 2022 Genealogy, Library Programs
Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month with Us!

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.

Polish American Heritage Fest

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 asterisk, we request that you register in advance, due to limited space.

Drop in between 12-3 to enjoy savory and sweet pierogis available for purchase from the popular Pierogi Rig food truck. The first 100 Polish American Heritage Fest attendees will receive a free cupcake from Konrad's Bakery in Lake In the Hills.

Chicago's D&Z House of Books will be on hand, selling a selection of Polish-language books for adults, teens and kids.

We also welcome the Polish American Association, a century-old Chicago-based social service agency which provides a comprehensive range of bilingual and bicultural services to Polish and other diverse immigrant and refugee communities.

Polish Story Time and Craft* 10-11 a.m. Enjoy stories and songs in Polish (with a little bit of English!) We'll also complete a cute apple and caterpillar craft to take home. For ages 3 and up with a caregiver.

The Wici Song and Dance Theater 11 am- noon. Organized in 1972, Wici's mission is to promote Polish culture in both the Polish and American communities through song, dance and music. Wici honors the traditions of their ancestors through authentic costumes and original choreography.

Beginning Polish Genealogy* 1-2 p.m. Explore your Polish heritage with the help of expert and author Jason Kruski. This program is appropriate for beginners.

Documentary Screening and Conversation with Filmmaker Adrian Prawica 2:30- 4:00 p.m. Join us in welcoming award winning documentary filmmaker Adrian Prawica for a screening of The Fourth Partition, which examines the history of Polish immigrants in Chicago, and how they aided Poland's fight for independence. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Prawica.

Makerspace

Pajaki Chandelier- Create a colorful traditional chandelier and bring some health and happiness to your home. Register for an evening class, Wednesday, October 12, 6-8 pm, or morning, Thursday, October 13,10 am- noon. Classes will be held at the Main Library on Harnish Drive.

Books In Polish

For readers who prefer their native language, AAPLD has a collection of Polish-language fiction and non-fiction. Browse the collection and place a hold by entering your library card number. Don't see what you're looking for? Give the Adult Services department a call, we'll be happy to search for a title.