It’s Pride Month, a great time to discover new authors and voices. For thriller, mystery and horror fans, there are plenty of gripping reads featuring Queer characters, sure to keep you turning pages on a long summer night. Click on the titles to place a hold, and add them to your Oceans of Possibility Summer Reading list. Not signed up […]
Way to go! You’re all signed up for Oceans of Possibility, AAPLD’s Summer Reading program for 2023. Now, what to read? As you’ve probably guessed, your friendly library staff has plenty of suggestions, starting with the June Library Reads picks! If you’re not familiar with Library Reads, they’re new releases that have been selected by librarians across the country as […]
A new month, a new selection of Library Reads! If you’re not familiar with Library Reads, they’re new releases that have been selected by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here, or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. We’ve highlighted a […]
It’s National Library Week– time to think about all the things we love about the library. While some are obvious…B-O-O-K-S… there are plenty of other services, features and events that make the library the hub of our community. If you haven’t been by in a while, stop into the Main Library on Harnish Drive, or the Branch Library on Eastgate […]
Are you a genealogy newbie? There is help for you at the library! Look for these books for some tips on how to get started. Don’t forget to ask a librarian if you need more help, and join us for genealogy programs at AAPLD. View our events calendar, and search for “genealogy” to find upcoming programs. Organize Your Genealogy : […]
Summer concert season is about to kick off. Daisy Jones and The Six is rockin’ Prime Video. If you crave the stories behind the music, whether true life or imagined, check out the Band Books display at the Main Library. Novels, or memoirs, rock, pop, punk or country, discover a great read to put you back stage or on the […]
Library Reads announces it’s April picks of this month’s new releases, chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the selections here , or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. Since April is often a mixed bag weather-wise, kind of spring, kind of […]
Are you researching ancestors who lived in the Algonquin area? The Algonquin Library has many local history publications in the genealogy section that may mention your family members. Here are just some of the titles available: Algonquin the beautiful : history of its pioneers and its settlement Algonquin illustrated Algonquin maps, 1800-2011 : Algonquin Township plat maps, historic maps : […]
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 […]
In the mood for an engrossing read to fill the gray days of March? Look no further than the newest Library Reads list! Library Reads are ten new releases chosen by librarians each month as their favorites. Library Reads cover just about every genre, and include both up-and-coming authors and best-sellers. This month, check out the latest release from Jeannette […]
