Algonquin Area Public Library
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Second Chapter Books
Looking for a place to donate those new and gently used books, DVDs, video games, and music CDs? Help us supply the community at our Second Chapter Books locations. You can help by dropping those types of items off in [...]
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Changes to the Libby Login
Are you a Libby user for eBooks and eAudiobooks? Or maybe you want to try it out? Libby is our digital library app, allowing you to enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Digital Magazines free with your valid AAPLD library card! Some [...]
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Calling All Algonquin Area Artists!
Do you have photos, watercolor, oil or acrylic paintings, drawings, prints, or other framed artwork featuring your original work that you’d love to share with the community? We’re looking for talented local artists to display their work on the art [...]
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Join Our Board of Trustees
We welcome residents of the Algonquin Area Public Library District (AAPLD) to complete and submit an election packet to run for a seat on the AAPLD Board of Trustees. 2 seats on the AAPLD Board of Trustees will be open [...]
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Get Your Groove On with 70s Local Trivia & Get a Library Card!
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and this year the celebration is groovy! 2026 marks 50 fabulous years at our Eastgate location, so grab your bell-bottoms and get ready to celebrate everything that makes your library and community DYN-O-MIIIIITE! [...]
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Double the Anniversaries, Double the Celebration!
In 2026, the Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch turns 50, and the Fox River Valley Public Library celebrates an incredible 150 years. We want to celebrate by giving back to our community! All through September, we’re collecting birthday party [...]
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Harvesting Big Milestones: Help Us Reach Our 2026 Summer Reading Goal!
As we transition into the final chapter of our 2026 Summer Reading adventure, we’re thrilled to share a “Plant a Seed, READ” update with you! Our community continues to amaze us every day with an incredible passion for reading. We [...]
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Getting Started with Bibliocommons
The AAPLD’s new online catalog has arrived! You can access BiblioCommons—featured in the image below—by clicking on it. Full of new features and a fresh look, BiblioCommons will take the place of the library’s current online catalog and be fully [...]
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AAPLD Receives the 2025 Village of Algonquin Rehabilitation / Improvement Award
AAPLD is honored to have received the 2025 Rehabilitation/Improvement Award from the Village of Algonquin! The award was presented for the Library’s role in improving the Eastgate Branch. The Village noted that libraries are more than just buildings; they are [...]
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July is your time to help those in need!
We’re partnering with a few of our local organizations to help them help others. The community drive runs from July 6th through July 25 for Kids in Need McHenry County and D300 Food Pantry and August 7th for D300 Community [...]