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AAPLD and Fox River Valley, Stronger Together for Our Community

Library News
February 18, 2026
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing how AAPLD and our neighboring library, Fox River Valley, are working more closely together to make things easier and more convenient for our communities. Today, we’re excited to share what that partnership really means for you. This year, we are both celebrating milestone anniversaries. Our friends at the Fox River Valley Public [...]

Lights, Camera, Predictions, 2026 Oscar Contest

Library Events
February 3, 2026
Get in on the mid winter movie buzz and put your Oscar knowledge to the test. Our Oscar Predictions contest is back, and this is your chance to show off your film savvy while competing for a movie prize pack. Participating is easy. You can submit your predictions online or pick up a ballot at the Reference Desk at either [...]

Adult Services

Meet February’s Artist of the Month
Meet February’s Artist of the Month

February’s exhibit on the Art Wall at the Main Library on Harnish Drive, “Echoes of Hiroshima, A Survivor’s Story” depicts the experiences of Masakazu Saito, who survived the detonation of [...]

Spice Club – February 2026 – Allspice
Spice Club – February 2026 – Allspice

Allspice comes from the pepper plant Pimenta dioica, a member of the myrtle family that grows as a shrub or tree and produces aromatic berries. The berries are harvested unripe, [...]

Discover January’s Library Reads
Discover January’s Library Reads

Who doesn't love a page-turner? If you're ready to get lost in a book, consider one of the thrillers on the January Library Reads list-- new releases chosen by librarians [...]

Teen Services

2026 IL High School Booklist: Read for a Lifetime
2026 IL High School Booklist: Read for a Lifetime

Read for a Lifetime is a statewide reading program that targets high school students. This initiative promotes the enjoyment of reading by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary [...]

2026 IL High School Booklist: Lincoln Award
2026 IL High School Booklist: Lincoln Award

Each year Illinois students in grades 9-12 can vote for their favorite book from the Lincoln Award Master list of 20 titles. The Lincoln Award is given to the book [...]

Teen Summer Programs
Teen Summer Programs

LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY WITH THESE SUMMER PROGRAMS! Teen Tabletop Games – RO Tuesday, June 10th 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Harnish Main Teen Center Level up your tabletop [...]

Youth Services

Library Lovers 2026 is here!
Library Lovers 2026 is here!

It’s that time again! On February 1st, Library Lovers Expedition 2026 kicks off! Last year 3,105 people participated in this magical journey with us. Register at any participating library to [...]

2025 Youth Services Staff Favorites
2025 Youth Services Staff Favorites

We’re so excited here in Youth Services for another year of great books, but it’s always fun to look back on what sparked that reading joy the previous year. Take [...]

Shake Up Some Stories at AAPLD!
Shake Up Some Stories at AAPLD!

Winter Reading is here! Our 2026 Winter Reading Program for all ages kicks off on Monday, December 15! This winter, we’re encouraging you to shake things up — with a good [...]

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The Algonquin Area Public Library District strives to ensure that everyone has access to our full range of collections, programming, events, meetings, and services. The Library has selected the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), version 2.1, level AA, as its accessibility standard, and strives to conform to the WCAG standard to ensure our digital offers are accessible.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers when using the Library’s website or apps, or if you would like to report any accessibility concerns, whether digital, technological, or physical, or if you would like to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at accessibility@aapld.org. We will provide effective communications to provide you with accessible content and reasonable accommodations that address your needs.