Here are the fabulous entries we received for the AAPLD Spring Photo Contest! Please take a look at the photos below (click to enlarge) with the April theme of “Showers” and select your favorite. A couple things to keep in mind: One Vote Per Person! – You may not vote more than once! You are allowed to vote for only […]
Who doesn’t love a mystery? Whether its a warm-hearted cozy, a light romp into magical realism, or something on the dark side, readers love working through clues and twists to reach the end. April’s Library Reads selections offers something for every mystery lover, (along with romance, fantasy, horror, and memoir lovers, too!) Not familiar with Library Reads? They’re ten new […]
Show off your photography skills with AAPLD’s Spring Photo Contest! No photography experience is necessary, and you can use any type of camera. The contest is open to everyone, and all entries will be displayed on the AAPLD website. We’re offering two themes to spark your imagination. In April, our theme is “Showers,” and in May, our theme is “Flowers,” […]
Just in time for spring planting, 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 offer the Seed Library, that provides seeds to local gardeners free of charge! Stop by the Adult Services desk at the Main Library on Harnish […]
Join us for an evening with bestselling thriller author Charlie Donlea, in a special multi-library event. This in-person live presentation will be held at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium, on Wednesday, April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. Donlea will discuss his work, including his 2023 release, Those Empty Eyes, published by Kensington. The story of a […]
February offers lots to celebrate. There’s Valentine’s Day, which we all know and (mostly) love, Black History Month, and every four years, an extra day. Looking for a great book that combines one, two, or even all of these themes? Look no further than this month’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across the country as […]
Celebrate Black History Month with a fun, and educational challenge for adults and teens! The Challenge runs February 1- 29. Register in Beanstack, or in person at the Adult Services desk, at the Main Library. Everyone who signs up will receive a snack-size package of cookies from Partake Foods, a Black-owned company. Complete at least one of the four Activity […]
Great stories often spring from the question “What if?” What if a failed presidential candidate became an amateur sleuth? What if an exclusive rehab hospital held deadly secrets? What if a free-spirited young woman fell in love with her gloomy landlord? These are just a few of the great stories you’ll discover in January’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen […]
Want a book you can sink your fangs into? Score a Winter Reading YETI with a “WINTER THEMED” or “BEST OF 2023” selection. Whether it’s a heartwarming wintertime love story, a thrilling adventure through the frozen wilderness, thought provoking non-fiction, or something as mysterious as the YETI himself, you’ll find plenty to choose from, on display in the Adult Services […]
Celebrate the gift of reading! Whether you’re looking for a fun escapist read to savor during the rush of the holidays, or shopping suggestions for a book-lover on your list, December’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across the country as their favorites, are a great place to start. Browse the books here, or stop by […]
