Eastgate Branch Renovation Project – Algonquin Area Public Library

The Eastgate Branch renovation project is now underway. Look forward to a larger play area for children, updated programming spaces, a larger elevator for better accessibility, a walkout patio, and many more exciting features. We expect to complete the project by December 2024. Stay tuned for updates throughout the project. We will post updates here and on the library's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Follow us to keep up with all the latest developments on this thrilling project.

Eastgate Branch Reopens January 6, 2025!

October 23, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

On behalf of the Library’s Staff and Board of Trustees, we are thrilled to announce the reopening of the Eastgate Branch Library on Monday, January 6! After eight months of extensive renovations, we’re ready to [...]

Eastgate Renovation Project Update #9

October 2, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it!—Willy Wonka may have said it best, and it perfectly captures the whirlwind of activity happening at the Eastgate Branch. September [...]

Eastgate Renovation Project Update #8

September 11, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

The renovation at the Algonquin Area Public Library’s Eastgate Branch is moving right along. In the meantime, our dedicated Eastgate Branch staff have been keeping busy at the Harnish Main Library, where they’ve been continuing [...]

Progress at the Eastgate Branch: August Update

August 16, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

August has been a transformative month at the library’s Eastgate Branch. It’s fitting as we head into September’s National Library Card Sign-up Month which so happens to feature the Transformers Optimus Prime. With staff relocated [...]

Rock the Eastgate Renovation!

August 8, 2024 Eastgate Renovation

Be a Part of Eastgate’s Transformation! Construction is progressing steadily at the Eastgate Branch, and our construction team has been working tirelessly. One of their upcoming projects is pouring the walkout patio, which will flood [...]