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Local Scholarship Opportunities

This list of local scholarship opportunities is specific to the boundaries of the Algonquin Area Public Library District. This includes high schools in School Districts 155, 158, and 300 as well as the McHenry County College and Elgin Community College districts. Little known fact for these local funds: many of them can’t find enough student applicants to take their free […]

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And the Award goes to….

Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards (YMA) guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage […]

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My Sister’s Dress

The Algonquin Area Public Library District is accepting donations for the 2024 My Sister’s Dress sale program from January 2nd to February 26th, 2024. This includes gently used formalwear like prom dresses, school dance dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses, accessories, and formal shoes. We had the most donations in 2023 (270 dresses), so let’s keep that generous energy going into […]

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Early 2024 Volunteer Opportunities

My Sister’s Dress Drive DRESS DONATIONS ACCEPTED: January 2nd to February 26th, 2024 DRESS SALE: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 10am-1pm at McHenry County College If cleaning out your closet is on your New Year’s resolution list, dig out those formal dresses and give them new life! Drop off your gently used formalwear (school dance dresses, prom gowns, bridesmaid gowns, […]

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Winter Reading Program: Get YETI to Read!

Winter Reading Quick Links: Beanstack website to log your reading virtually Printable reading log as a PDF  Teen Storytime Youtube Playlist  Winter Reading 2024: Get Yeti To Read Saturday, December 9th, 2023 to Friday January 26th, 2024 Teens in Grades 9-12 Get Yeti to Read this winter with a library BINGO card….or should we say YETI card. Win a prize […]