Good Times Roll at Rockin’ Rollick, July 31!

July 22, 2021 All Ages, Family, Library Events

You're invited to our once-a-century blow-out birthday celebration! Rockin' Rollick, Algonquin Area Public Library's 100th Birthday Bash, will be held Saturday, July 31, 11 am to 7 pm,  at the Main Library on Harnish Drive.

This family-friendly, socially-distant event will offer something for everyone, and the Library will be open from 9 am to 5 pm, so you can stop in and browse throughout the day. Park in our lot or on Harnish Drive.

The party will be held weather permitting, and masks are strongly encouraged for all persons age 2 and older who are not fully vaccinated. Please check the library website for the latest updates.

Carnival Games, 11 am - 5 pm

Try your luck at our free carnival games, brought to you by Ed's Rental of Algonquin.

  •        Duck Pond
  •        Ring Toss
  •        Knock It Off
  •        Battle Axe Inflatable

Crafts for All Ages, 11 am - 5 pm

Stop into our newly reopened Makerspace, where adults can create a unique Vinyl-on-Vinyl project from a vintage vinyl record. No registration required.

Our Youth Services staff will have an outdoor craft table, with coloring pages, book marks, and take and make projects to do at home.

Kids Movie Tent, 11 am - 7 pm

\"\"Cool off in the shade of our tent, and enjoy entertaining and educational kids programs, including episodes of PBS kids shows, streaming from our Kanopy Kids collection.

Outdoor Roller Rink, noon - 4 pm

Open to everyone, ages 2 and up, our outdoor roller rink will fill the Spella Park parking lot for socially distanced fun. Bring your own quad skates, or borrow a pair from us. No rollerblades allowed, and socks are required. Pick up a free ticket at the Adult Services or Youth Services desk.  Skater capacity is limited and on a first-come/first served basis, but Summer Reading finishers can reserve rink time online, beginning July 26 at 9 am HERE.

Food

Kona Ice, 1 - 3 pm. Summer Reading Finishers can redeem their coupon for a FREE Kiddie Kona. Pick up your coupon at the Adult Services or Youth Services desk. Kona Ice treats will also be available for purchase.

 

Hubby's Hot Dogs, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Bite into a FREE Chicago-style hot dog with all the fixins!

Complimentary bottled water will be available throughout the event.

 

Live Music, 5 pm - 7 pm

Rock out to hits from the '50s and '60s, with The Throwbacks. This young Chicago-based band infuses AM radio classics with modern flair, for a high energy rock and roll show sure to please fans of all ages!

Shout Out To Our Sponsors!

A big thank you to our awesome partners and volunteers who are helping make Rockin' Rollick a success!

  • Ed's Rental
  • Record-A-Hit
  • Kona Ice
  • Hubby's Hot Dogs
  • The Throwbacks