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 […]
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 […]
Volunteer Opportunities August VolunTeens Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Parade September VolunTeens Upcoming Programs August International Snack Club September International Snack Club Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training Babysitter Training ($55 Fee) Read for a Lifetime Challenge on Beanstack Keep track of how many Read for a Lifetime books you read this school year. This is the list used […]
Sign-up remotely using Beanstack or stop on into either the Harnish (by Jacobs HS) or Eastgate (by St. Margaret Mary) libraries. Prefer an paper log? Find it here. Everyone who signs up for summer reading is eligible for a small prize. You will then earn your first reading prize after completing 8 hours of reading. The second prize is earned after reading 16 hours. […]
Need a private study room? Call (847)458-6060 extension 143 to book one of our smaller study spaces. You can reserve a room up to 7 days in advance. Each room is available for 2 hours per person, per day. Since May is a time in which everyone (college finals with ECC & MCC too) is studying at the library, it […]
The Randall Albers Young Writers Award is open to all Chicago-area students currently enrolled in grades 9–12 living in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will counties. Either fiction or nonfiction writing is eligible. The deadline is April 3rd, 2023. Click here for the official award website & entry form. A $500 prize will be awarded to the 2023 1st […]
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), including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees […]
In addition to the library’s originally scheduled closing for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we will also be emergency closing on December 22nd and December 23rd. This is based on the information the Library Director and Library Board President are getting from NOAA and the anticipated arrival of hazardous conditions.
School District 300’s three final exam days are December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. AAPLD is ready for you to study here! The Downstairs Meeting Room is reserved each evening for high school students in need of study space for their final exams. Note: This room is not guaranteed to be completely silent for the entire time but it will be […]
