Registration is open for October and November Genealogy Programs! Click program names to register. Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club – A Genealogy Interest Group Join us each month at Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club to explore genealogy topics and resources, and to get help with your family research. Thursday, October 13: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Online or in-person at Harnish Main Beginning Polish Genealogy Explore […]
October is Polish American Heritage Month. Here at Algonquin Area Public Library, we’re planning some special events to celebrate the culture and contributions of Polish people, throughout our history. Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastgate Branch. Celebrate and learn about Polish heritage with stories, performances, food and fun, at this family-friendly event. For activities marked with an […]
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Why wait for January to make a fresh start? September is National Self-Improvement Month, a time to reflect on yourself, set new goals, and try new things. Here at AAPLD, we’re all about helping you find what’s fresh, fun and yes, FREE! All you need is a library card! Don’t have one? Good news, September is also National Library Month. […]
Fall is a great time to get back to reading. Book clubs are a great way to discover new books, and connect with other book lovers! AAPLD offers clubs that cover a wide range of genres. Fiction, non-fiction, and the classics. Contemporary literary best-sellers. Romance, horror, thrillers, fantasy and sci-fi! If you love reading it, you’ll find a book club […]
Ready for a fun and thought-provoking way to stretch your reading? Join AAPLD’s Banned Book Reading Challenge, running through the month of September. Signing up is easy! Just log into Beanstack, select the Banned Books Challenge, and read one book from the Banned Books Reading List. We have selections for adults, kids and teens, so everyone in the family can […]
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Music lovers, listen up! AAPLD has a brand new collection just for you. Vinyl records are now available for check-out at the Main Library on Harnish Drive. In addition to timeless classics such as the Beatles’ Abbey Road, Carole King’s Tapestry, and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, you’ll also find plenty of hot newer releases, including these best sellers from 2021’s Top […]
Summer Reading is over, but there are still plenty of great books waiting to be discovered! If you’re not sure what to read next, we can help. AAPLD has some fun and easy-to-use tools to help you find your next great read. Whether it’s an online database that can suggest more titles like your favorite series or author, or a […]
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