The annual Jacobs High School Madrigals Performance will be Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 from 4-5pm in the downstairs meeting room. This shortened rendition of their Madrigal dinner experience is free to all members of the public. Don’t want to drive all the way across the Fox River? Completely understandable. Catch the Dundee Crown Varsity Choir for free at our Eastgate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This list is for all the spooky people whose favorite holiday is Halloween! Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons Four years ago, five kids started a game. Not all of them survived. Now, at the end of their senior year of high school, the survivors–Owen, Madeline, Emerson, and Dax–have reunited for one strange and terrible reason: […]
The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta [eAudiobook link] Indir is a Dreamer, descended from a long line of seers; able to see beyond reality, she carries the rare gift of Dreaming truth. But when the beloved King Anz dies, his son and heir has no respect for this time-honored tradition. Newly crowned Alcan wants an opportunity to bring the Dreamers […]
This year, Banned Books Week is October 1st – October 7th. The Algonquin Library has a couple special things planned in September & October to celebrate the 1st Amendment, which can be seen at the end of this post. If you have witnessed book challenges, removals, or general censorship, please report it to the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual […]
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 […]
