Covid-19 has changed many things, including the way we shop. Rather than go from store to store to look and compare, we now turn first to our computers. Sometimes, we complete the entire purchase without ever laying eyes on the item we’ve just bought. While online shopping is great for many items, when it comes to major purchases like computers, […]
Whether its an epic excursion on the high seas, a journey to the deep woods, mountain tops or the land down under, reading can take you on an unforgettable adventure! Though summer is winding down, you can still enjoy a wild reading getaway, with our August Reading Resolution challenge, The Great Outdoors. In addition to real-life stories of wilderness exploration […]
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Do you need to beat the heat and humidity? Check out one of these books today. Featuring winter snow and ice in all their chilling glory, these books are sure to cool you down this August. Click the link in the title to place a hold on an item today! Stop by the library beginning August 1st to view a […]
Taking to the road or sky this summer? Don’t forget to stock up on e-books, e-audiobooks, digital music, video and more from AAPLD! Digital resources are easy to use, easy to access, and won’t clutter up the car or load down your luggage. If you haven’t used our digital collections before, vacation time is the perfect opportunity to give them […]
Are you a fan of the hit Marvel TV show Loki? Are you dying to find out what happens in the next episode? Check out one of these interesting books to read while you wait. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde If you are enamored by Loki’s wit and humor, this book should be right up your alley. “In a world […]
July’s Reading Resolutions theme is more than a trending hashtag. #OWNVOICES is a broad description for stories of marginalized people, told by authors from those same groups. It’s not only about celebrating diversity in our communities, and our reading choices, it’s also a way to gain new perspectives and appreciation for those who have been traditionally under-represented. Our #OWNVOICES online […]
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Ready to kick back with a thriller that will keep you turning pages late into the night? Then grab a copy of The Quiet Girl, the latest selection for the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From June 28- July 12, AAPLD cardholders can borrow the ebook from our OverDrive/Libby digital collection with no holds or waiting. […]
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and Algonquin Area Public Library District is delighted to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community, by highlighting some the best in LGBTQ literature, including winners of the 2021 Lambda Literary “Lammy” Awards. The awards are given by Lambda Literary, which began in 1987 when the owner of the Lambda Rising Bookstore in […]
