Read, White, & Blue -Voices of America is AAPLD’s special reading challenge to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Open to AAPLD cardholders 18 and over, the challenge invites you to read books from 13 all-American categories between now and July 31, 2026. Visit Adult Services at the Main Library or Eastgate Branch to sign up. Did you know that many […]
This month’s exhibit on the Art Wall in the Adult Services Department at the Main Library features not just one artist, but many– all members of the 1,000 Words Photography Club of the Algonquin Area Public Library District.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a fragrant herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, aromatic leaves on woody stems and produces tiny purple or pink flowers. Thyme grows well in sunny, well-drained soil and is commonly grown in herb gardens. It has been used for thousands of years in cooking, traditional medicine, and cultural practices. […]
This year, our nation marks its 250th birthday! Celebrate America’s people, history, natural wonders, and more with “Read, White, & Blue- Voices of America,” a special reading challenge for AAPLD cardholders. Between March 1 and July 31, 2026, read one book from each of the thirteen categories listed below. Why thirteen? For the original thirteen colonies and the thirteen stripes […]
