The Lincoln Award is designed to encourage teens to read for personal satisfaction and become familiar with authors of young adult and adult books. The award is named for Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois’ most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author. The Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE) sponsors the award. For a book to […]
We want to provide materials, services, and put on programs YOU want! Providing your thoughts and feedback during this quick survey will help the Teen Outreach and Programming Librarian and other staff members provide the best services and programs possible. Help make THIS library YOUR library by taking the survey HERE. Upcoming Programs: Library Volunteens – RO Tuesday, May […]
Study smarter, not harder! Here are a few study tips so you can ace any exam that you have this spring. Reading is an important part of pre-studying, but learning information requires actively engaging in the material. After you read through the material, here are some ideas for active studying: Create a study guide by topic. Formulate questions and problems […]
WHEN IS SPRING BREAK? Come to the library for a place to hang out or participate in some fun activities during your Spring Break! Study Spaces: Private Study Rooms Please call us directly at 847-458-6060 extension 143 to reserve your study room. Study rooms are open to the public. Reserve a study room for up to 2 hours a day, […]
Finals Week Survival Kits If you are in the library studying for finals this week, be sure to grab a survival kit from us in the teen room! Available from 12/15-12/20, or while supplies last. Winter Reading: Slow Down and Read Signup starts December 16th! You can sign-up online using Beanstack either as a website or as a mobile app. The […]
Dundee Crown High School Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 during periods 4, 5, 6, and 7 School Library with Mrs. Murphy Crystal Lake South High School Thursday, November 21st, 2024 during periods 5, 6, and 7 School Library with Mrs. Hatfield Jacobs High School Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 during periods 4, 5, 6, and 7 School Library with Mrs. Lichtenheld […]
Find the full list along with lists of past years at the American Library Association’s website right here. You may notice a common trend among these books: a.) they are by or about LGBTQIA+ people, b.) they are by or about people of color, or c.) are informational guides to puberty for younger humans who are about to go through […]
Virtual Events Online: This list is a combination of events offered from two national library groups. The full schedule of events from EveryLibrary may be found here. The full schedule of events from the American Library Association may be found here. Book Banning in the 21st Century with Dr. Emily Knox Sunday, September 22nd at 11:00am central time Livestream Link: […]
How to register to vote The Algonquin Library is a voter registration location, so you absolutely may sign up to vote while checking out your books for the week. Click here for the Algonquin Library’s webpage about Voter Registration. Below is a screenshot of the documents you will need to show us in order to register to vote (from that […]
Each year Illinois students in grades 9-12 can vote for their favorite book from the Lincoln Award Master list of 20 titles. The Lincoln Award is given to the book that earns the highest number of student votes. For a book to reach the master list, adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction titles must be nominated by teachers or […]
Read for a Lifetime is a statewide reading program that targets high school students. This initiative promotes the enjoyment of reading by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary literature and rewards them for their efforts. By participating in the program, students develop a love of books and reading that will last a lifetime. Illinois high schools, including Jacobs […]
