To Boldly Go Where No Library Has Gone Before!

February 2022 marks the Algonquin Area Public Library District’s 101st anniversary and caps the year-long celebration of our centennial milestone and century of service to our community. The past year, our organization examined our changing world by highlighting decades from the past 100 years through events, displays, and programs. For February, we will explore nearly a full century in the future to the year 2121 A.D.

What will libraries look like then and how will they continue to serve communities? How will the average person find opportunities to connect to and engage with others? What other sources of information and entertainment will be available to us?

To celebrate our bright future, our library will transform into what we have dubbed “Library 2121.” Be sure to visit our main library located at 2600 Harnish Drive in Algonquin, IL. and Branch library at 115 Eastgate Drive in Algonquin, IL. to challenge yourself to a  Perplexus marble puzzle race, help assemble our futuristic community sticker artwork, play a catalog challenge at one of our computer stations, take a selfie with our otherworldly displays, check a science fiction novel from one of our many book displays, and join one of our many futuristic-themed events (mentioned below) throughout the month of February.

You just might find new ways to use your library card and make our resources and services a part of your future routine.