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, […]
Who: We will be working with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, a local nonprofit committed to the county’s ecological well-being What: Environmental Restoration Workday Where: Sterne’s Woods, 5617 Hillside Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 When: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 from 9:00-11:00am Why: To earn service hours, help other nonprofits, & our local environment Not your cup of tea? Our […]
Calling all High Schoolers It’s baaaaack! Book Buddies is a special six week program in the summer in which a teen volunteer listens to a student in Grades 1-8 read aloud for one hour, assisting when necessary. Book Buddies will not meet the week of Independence Day (July 3–9). The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 31. Digital Application: Click […]
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? The Teens’ Top Ten group will be resuming in-person meetings and our first will be Monday, August 23rd from 3:30-4:30pm in the Teen Room. Be sure to signup here. We have not met in-person for a while, so it will be exciting! Stop in the Harnish library to grab an advanced reader copy […]
