This past weekend the Library hosted its first ever Maker Fair. We had 425 people join us to learn, celebrate, and experience all the cool technologies from crafts to 3D printing to the Silhouette Cameo that the Library can offer. We hope that everyone that came learned something new and will be interested enough to to find out more and […]
The school year is HERE! You might have purchased the school supplies, but have you nailed down schedules and routines? Luckily, there are a number of apps that can help your family stay organized and successfully juggle it all. Check out this list of apps that can help your family master the school day routine with a little less stress. Artkive – […]
Did you know that on the Children’s website there is a page called, Games for Kids? This page is to help parents find free, child-friendly, and age appropriate games to play while inside or outside the library. Is your kid a fan of the Nickelodeon, Disney, or Cartoon Network channels? Have them find their favorite game based on their favorite […]
The first session of LEGO WeDo Buddies ended this week. The children built and coded LEGO robots like an alligator whose mouth opened and closed and a lion who sat up and laid back down. They learned about motors, pulleys, gears, and levers through simple robotics. Pairs of children worked with one of our amazing Summer VolunTeens for three weeks […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library offers free online tutoring and homework help through Brainfuse HelpNow, an online resource. This website is available for Algonquin Library cardholders Mondays – Sundays from 2 PM-11 PM (CST). Once registered, you can log on and gain immediate access to the following helpful services. Live Tutoring – Chat online with tutors that specialize in math, science, reading, writing, English, and […]
Are you looking for ways to make your child’s time on the computer fun AND educational? We are pleased to announce that an early literacy website, ABCmouse.com, is now available for free on our library’s computers! ABCmouse.com is an award-winning online program that provides young children (ages 2-7) with a multitude of activities and lessons designed to help build a strong foundation for […]
Oakton Community College will be hosting a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career conference for girls in 6th-9th grade. This educational and engaging conference was created to help foster girls’ interest in STEM education and open their eyes to STEM related careers. The conference offers a wide variety of hands-on workshops from learning how to create your own app to […]
Are you looking for ways to make learning fun and engaging? Make sure to check out our newest STEM kit addition, the LeapPad3. The LeapPad3 is a tablet that allows children to explore and learn a wide variety of educational skills. You can enjoy some content already pre-loaded on the tablet or check out some of our NEW LeapPad learning games. Leap […]
Sphero is the ball revolutionized. It is an app-enabled robotic ball that we can drive, race, code, change the LED colors for amazing light shows, and more. The Library just purchased a classroom set of these robots. We will get started playing with them on February 27 from 1:30 -2:30 pm OR 3:00 – 4 pm and the event will be […]
The Library recently started a STEM Kit collection. For three weeks you can check out a STEM Kit, bring it home, and introduce your child to a fun, educational STEM related project. Our kits range from constructing pulleys and levers with LEGO Education, building circuits with Snap Circuits, studying bugs or rocks, and building with Magna Tiles. The STEM Kits […]
