Video Tutorial: (keep scrolling down for non-video step-by-step instructions) Non-Video Step-by-Step Instructions: 1.) Go to www.aapld.org. Hover over the Virtual Library toolbar and select Online Resources from the drop-down menu. 2.) Once the Online Resources page loads, scroll down to B for BrainFuse HelpNow. Click on it! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Throughout the year, there are many times where you can expect to just walk into the library and use one of our private study rooms. December is absolutely, 1000% NOT one of those times. Study rooms may be reserved up to one week in advance, so many adults are booking the rooms several days in advance. Keep in mind that […]
This Winter by Alice Oseman Set in the Heartstopper universe, this novella reunites Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie, and Charlie’s boyfriend Nick during a particularly difficult festive season. Blame It on the Mistletoe by Beth Garrod When Elle and Holly switch places, will they find all they want for Christmas? Elle is a social media […]
