Year: 2025

AAPLD welcomes local artist Laura Ortoleva, whose work will be displayed on the Art Wall at the Main Library during May. A resident of Algonquin Township, Laura is an award winning political cartoonist, editorial illustrator and fine artist, whose work has been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, and at the Krannert Art Museum in Champaign. Laura’s art is […]

In April, AAPLD is delighted to display entries in The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Amateur Photo Contest. Each year amateur photographers are invited to participate in this annual contest highlighting the inspiring nature of The Land Conservancy’s preservation work. The goal is to share the beautiful and immense natural diversity found throughout McHenry County. The photos were taken at […]

Spend an evening with author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela, Wednesday, April 9, at 7:00 pm, at the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College, for a fun and fascinating talk about our favorite (and not-so-favorite!) birds. Challenge what you think you know about common birds such as the European Starling, and the American Crow, for a new perspective and […]

For March, AAPLD welcomes pastel artist Susan L. Chelminski to the Art Wall in the Adult Services Department. Learn a little more about this talented artist. The Artist: Susan L. Chelminski Background/Experience:  I began my interest in art at a very early age. My mother was a professional artist and she mentored me and stoked the fires. I studied under […]