Month: March 2024

Enter AAPLDs Spring Photo Contest!

March 13, 2024 Library Programs, Uncategorized

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," so send us an original photo that you feel reflects the theme. One entry per theme, all photos must be taken by you, and be appropriate for public viewing.

How To Enter

Find the Spring Photo Contest listings in our Events Calendar. Select one date for the April "Showers" contest, and one date May "Flowers" contest. Deadlines are listed below. Register for each theme separately. Once you're registered, you'll receive an email with all of the details and photo submission links.

April "Showers" Contest dates:

Submissions: March 14-April 14

Voting: April 18- 27

Winner Announced: April 29

 

 

May "Flowers" Contest dates:

Submissions: March 14- May 20

Voting: May 24- 29

Winner Announced: May 31

How To Vote

We'll display the photos on our website during the voting period. Voting is open to the public, so share a link with friends and family, or on social media. One vote per person. The photo that receives the most votes for that month's theme will receive a prize that can be picked up at the library.

Questions?

Please reach out to us by email at info@aapld.org

Thanks and have a great time being creative and artistic. We can't wait to share your work with the community!

Get Planting! Seed Library Returns March 1!

March 6, 2024 Library Programs

Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library  is excited to offer the Seed Library.  This program provides free seeds to local gardeners free of charge!

How It Works

Take a look at the Seed Library Catalog. Each listing includes photos and descriptions of plant varieties, along with helpful information on when, where and how to plant. Seed packet quantities range from 2 to 20 seeds, depending on the plant type.

Visit the Adult Services desk at the Main Library on Harnish Drive to browse our Seed Library collection in person, and take up to 20 packets per household, one per variety.

 

What Can I Choose?

garden fresh vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, tomatoes, leeksChoose from over 130 varieties of vegetable, fruit, flower and herb seeds. You'll find heirloom vegetables, such as the Oxheart and Mortgage Lifter tomatoes, Dixie Queen watermelons and White Icicle radishes. Favorites like pumpkins, mixed color carrots, and various types of green beans can turn this summer's garden into a family project. Brighten your landscaping with colorful Painted Daisies, and the beautiful, exotic Passion Flower.  Add color to your home with classic cutting flowers like zinnia and sunflowers. Select annuals, which are planted each year, or perennials which return year after year.

If It's A Seed Library, Do I Have To Return My Seeds?

While we love the name "Seed Library," it's not a library in the traditional sense. You don't need a library card, nor do you have to return seeds from your personal harvest-- though if you want to send a photo of your garden, or your harvest, we'd love to post it! If you can't use all your seeds this year, no problem!  Store unused seeds in their packets in an airtight glass jar, and keep it in a cool dark place like your basement or garage, until you're ready to plant.