Library News
Parking Lot Entrance Replacement
Construction being completed by the Village of Algonquin on Harnish Drive in front of our Harnish Main Library location will be affecting the Library. You may be wondering what’s happening. The wide, asphalt bike path adjacent to Harnish Drive is […]
Newly Renovated Restrooms
Back in March, the public restrooms at our main library located on Harnish began to be renovated. Luckily, construction was able to continue even during the time that the library was closed, and now, they are nearly completed!Both sets of […]
Library Reopening
Beginning Monday, July 20 we will reopen our doors (at both locations) for quick visits for the community to browse materials, get reference and readers’ advisory assistance, and fax or make copies. You may also make appointments to register to […]
Curbside Services – Suspended
We are now moving forward to restarting limited library services at the Main Library (2600 Harnish Drive). RETURNS We are accepting returns through our drive-thru window only. Returns will be accepted on the following schedule: M-F 12noon-6pm and Sa 12noon-2pm. […]
Winter Reading is Here!
Feed Your Need to Read this winter with our delicious reading program, no matter what age you are. It runs from December 16 through February 7. Get instantly rewarded for signing up with new prizes the more you read. Keep […]
Changes Coming to Overdrive
Some changes to how Overdrive’s Holds function are on the horizon, and they will be user focused in one of the most efficient ways! These new updates will prevent situations where multiple holds are coming in at the same time, […]
Fleece Blankets for Soldiers
Visit our Makerspace during its open hours during the month of November, and you can tie a fleece blanket for a solider during the month of November. A blanket may seem like a simple gift–but think how much warmth and […]
The AAPLD Catalog is Growing
Online access to accounts and holds will not be available from Friday, Oct. 18 at 9pm through Monday, Oct. 21. Service is anticipated to be restored by Tuesday, Oct. 22. During this time, AAPLD and 24 other area libraries in […]
RB Digital Magazine Access
Beginning in January 2020, our catalog of magazine titles available on the RB Digital platform will expand to more than 3500 titles when RB Digital Unlimited Magazines becomes available. Unfortunately, this service is not available until January, and our digital […]