Library Reads
February’s Library Reads Selections
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Library Programs
Get Growing with AAPLD’s Seed Library!
Algonquin Area Public Library, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Agricultural Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Master Gardeners of McHenry County, is excited to introduce the Seed Library– a community resource that provides seeds to local gardeners free of charge! Stop by the Adult Services desk at the Main Library on Harnish Drive to browse […]
Book Lists
Discover a Hidden Gem!
While releases by best-selling authors, and critically-acclaimed “buzz books” grabbed the spotlight in 2021, there are plenty of great releases still waiting to be discovered. Meet the Overlooked Books of 2021! These include books from nearly every fiction genre, plus non-fiction on a variety of topics, from exploring Mount Everest to a memoir by a professional gambler. We’ve created a […]
Book Lists
The Check-out Champs of 2021!
Happy New Year, and welcome to our annual In Case You Missed It list of AAPLD’s Top 50 most checked-out Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and DVD/Blu-Ray titles for 2021! Most of the items were released in 2021, but you’ll also find perennial favorites, and a few surprises on our lists. How many have you seen or read? We’ve profiled […]
Library Reads
January’s Library Reads Selections
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Digital Resources
Love Your Tech in 2022!
Did you receive a new device as a holiday gift, or upgrade with a great year-end deal? Maybe you’ve resolved to get more comfortable with technology in 2022. Your library is here to help! In January, we’re offering classes to help you get the most out of your technology, whether you’re a beginner who wants to master the basics, or […]
Library Programs
Home Delivery Service Brings the Library To You
Do you or a loved one enjoy reading, but aren’t able to come to the library because of illness, disability or lack of transportation? Let Algonquin Area Public Library District’s Home Delivery Service bring the library to you each month! Give us a list of specific book titles you’d like, or if you’re not sure, we are happy to do […]
Library Reads
December’s Library Reads Selections
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Book Lists
December Reading Resolutions…Short & Sweet!
Hectic holiday season? Reading Resolutions has you covered! Our tasty December challenge is to read a poem, short story, or novella. If you prefer non-fiction, choose an article, short how-to book, or essay. Our online catalog has lots of suggestions for short reads, including collections of poems and short stories. If you check out a collection, you don’t have to […]
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What’s New on the Shelf? Holiday Movies!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year– for movies! Happy, heartwarming and fresh from your favorite holiday movie channel, but without the commercials! Sweet as a sugar cookie, satisfying as Grandma’s pumpkin pie, we’ve got a holiday line-up to celebrate. Explore our online catalog. Then, grab a cozy blanket, your favorite holiday beverage, and settle in for a night […]