For several months in 2021, AAPLD was collecting favorite recipes from community members and businesses in the area. We are ecstatic to announce that nearly 200 recipes were submitted by community members like yourself. Throwing a party? Try whipping up […]
Do you agree with Rolling Stones Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time? Did they CLEARLY miss a few legendary tracks, were they WAY OFF or did they get it right on the nail? Either way, we want to hear […]
Become a part of AAPLD’s history! We are collecting recipes from as many residents as possible to commemorate our first 100 years as an organization. We invite you to contribute a favorite recipe to our Centennial Community Cookbook. Contributing is […]
Our 100th birthday celebration continues with the Centennial Passport! Every month, we offer “Centennial Happenings;” special activities, programs and events for adults, teens and kids, which celebrate a century of Algonquin Area Public Library. Each time you participate in one, […]
The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that your Library extends far beyond the four walls of our buildings – and that everyone is welcome to use our services. During the […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library District is a voting site for both early voting and voting on Election Day, November 3. Please note that the Library is not a ballot drop location. For the November 3 election, the staff at Harnish […]
Recent events have resulted in actions and conversations around the racial inequities in our country, and are causing many people to pause and give consideration to the broad and painful impacts of ongoing systemic racism and devaluing of Black lives. […]
During this uncertain time of quarantine and self-isolation, we may feel like we are losing connection with our friends and family. Perhaps no other group feels the impact of this more than the seniors in our community. Isolation from their […]
All library locations are CLOSED, but our VIRTUAL LIBRARY is open with programs, services, and chat available. Due dates for all materials have been extended to July 1. No materials can be returned at this time. Read our latest update […]
Beginning November 20, pick up a tag from our AAPLD Community Giving Tree at either library location. Purchase the gift(s) on the wish list, and make the holidays brighter for the children, families, and seniors who need it in our […]
