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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, […]