If you can’t get enough of crafting, be sure to check out one of Algonquin Area Public Library’s most exciting online resources, CreativeBug.com . The site contains a plethora of craft ideas, and projects, plus live and recorded classes covering everything from sewing, perfume-making, quilting, sketching, cooking, plant care, creating home decor, and so much more. Choose from thousands of […]
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 […]
