National Library Week (April 7 – 13) is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, illustrates how today’s libraries are […]
A “bookface photo” is when you replace your face or body with a book’s cover and then take a picture. Use any book and snap a photo…be creative! Submit entries to bookface@aapld.org from April 1–13. Then, vote by liking your […]
March is National Craft Month. It’s a great time to learn something new or dive into that project that you have been putting off. The library doesn’t only have books to help you get started. With the addition of the […]
Have you heard the news? According to a recent article in Forbes magazine, book clubs are having a moment right now. Are you curious? Want to connect with others in the community over a shared love of reading? The Algonquin […]
March is Women’s History Month. Join us in celebrating the great contributions women have made to the history of our nation and the world by attending one of these upcoming programs: Women Who Ran For President Sunday, March 3 • […]
We’ve rescheduled our January 30 blood drive to Monday, March 11 from 3 to 7pm. You’ll feel great doing something for our community–and you’ll receive a Culver’s coupon! The Heartland mobile coach will be parked in the Harnish Main Library […]
This February, we’re celebrating African-American literature and history by encouraging more reading, writing, and critical thinking about American culture and society. To get our community involved, AAPLD is hosting two contests for high school students and adults: Black History Month Quiz […]
Introducing Brainfuse HelpNow, an online tutoring service available for free with your AAPLD card. Your free account allows students to interact with live tutors for homework help, test preparation, writing assistance, and much more! This service is available daily from […]
Next time you register for a library program or reserve a meeting room, you may notice that things look a little different! That’s because we’ve upgraded our online event and registration software to serve you better. This new, attractive interface […]
Our library district belongs to a 24-member group of libraries known as Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) that shares resources, knowledge and an integrated automation system. AAPLD’s membership in this group allows us to expand our collection beyond our walls and […]
