Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library is excited to offer the Seed Library. This program provides free seeds to local gardeners free of charge! Take a look at the Seed Library Catalog. Each listing includes photos and descriptions of plant varieties, along with helpful information on when, where and how to plant. Seed packet quantities range […]
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 […]
November marks National Native American Heritage Month– a time to recognize the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and contributions of North America’s Indigenous people. A number of best-selling authors, and some rising literary stars– including one from our area– trace their heritage to our country’s Native nations. Whether you prefer literary fiction, thrillers, fantasy, or non-fiction, come browse the Native American […]
It’s the time of year when we pause to think about all we have to be thankful for, including great books. And this month is no exception, as we present November’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the books here, or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library […]
The Library of Things is our collection of clever gadgets, technology tools and ingenious items that AAPLD cardholders can check out to use at home. These include items you use once in a while, but don’t want to purchase and store. Have old audio and video recordings you want to store and share digitally? We have converters for a variety […]
