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 […]
Do you have any research goals for the upcoming year? My #1 goal is to become better organized with my genealogy files, so I have more time to focus on actual genealogy research. If you are like me, you know where everything is, but nobody else alive could find anything or even make sense out of your piles of genealogy […]
Not every great read of 2022 was a best seller! With hundreds of new books released each month, it’s not surprising that some don’t get the attention they deserve. Our Overlooked Books display in the Adult Services department gives some of these titles a little extra love. Stop in and browse the selections, and make one part of your Winter […]
Every month, librarians and library staff throughout the country select their top ten favorite new releases. Library Reads celebrate both established authors and exciting newcomers writing in a variety of genres. We’ll highlight a few notable Library Reads picks for the month, which you can check out from AAPLD. Find the complete list of January’s Library Reads here. Exes & […]
Look for these genealogy reads at the library, and discover how DNA might be used to find connections to family. The Forever Witness : How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder by Edward Humes Npe*: A Story Guide for Unexpected DNA Discoveries (*a non-paternity event – when ‘dad’ is not… your biological father) by Leanne Hay Your DNA […]
Need some Winter Reading suggestions? Why not try an ebook or downloadable audiobook? Ebooks and downloadable audiobooks count toward Winter Reading the same as print books, and go where you go! Just download the free apps from Libby, Hoopla, or Axis360, enter your AAPLD card number, and you’re in! Cardholders from other libraries can access digital books through their home […]
Sweet Reads Winter Reading 2023 is here! What better way to earn prizes and celebrate this special season, than indulging in holiday reads! Whether you enjoy your books happy and heartwarming, delight in classics, cozies, or warm to novels that explore the inspiration for the season, we’re pleased to present some reading suggestions. Stop by the Main Library and browse […]
