Algonquin Library Youth Services

Prevent Summer Slide with Education Databases!

June 16, 2026

You may have heard about the “summer slide”–kids forgetting or losing some academic skills over the summer break. While reading every day (and earning prizes to do so, through the Summer Reading Program!) is a great way to combat summer slide, AAPLD has other resources for our cardholders to take advantage of as well. The Library subscribes to multiple databases […]

Summer Reading

Plant a Seed and READ at AAPLD!

June 10, 2026

We are ten days into Summer Reading here at the Library, and it has been so much fun seeing all of the families coming in to register! We currently have almost 1900 children aged birth-8th grade signed up, and 14 kiddos have already completed the program. Our Summer Reading program is open to everyone, even cardholders from other libraries or […]

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Sneak Peek: Summer Reading 2026!

April 22, 2026

Every year the Youth Services Librarians play a little game: when will the first question about Summer Reading come in? This year? JANUARY! A new record! We know you are all so excited to get your reading done this summer, but we do have to wait until actual summer to kick things off. However, we want to give you a […]

Image depicts brackets on large windows with the title Book Battle, and character names and images displayed throughout, as well as voting boxes

Book Battle is back!

March 4, 2026

Do you like the Pigeon or the Pout Pout Fish? Bad Kitty or Mr. Wolf from the Bad Guys? In this year’s special Character Edition of the 2026 Book Battle, you can visit either the Harnish or the Eastgate library to vote for your favorites as they battle to be named the best. During week one, you will have 16 […]

Programs

Library Lovers 2026 is here!

February 3, 2026

It’s that time again! On February 1st, Library Lovers Expedition 2026 kicks off! Last year 3,105 people participated in this magical journey with us. Register at any participating library to receive your brochure and your very first brag tag. Each library will have a unique brag tag to pick up when you visit their location! Visit at least 12 libraries […]

2025 Youth Services Staff Favorites

January 9, 2026

We’re so excited here in Youth Services for another year of great books, but it’s always fun to look back on what sparked that reading joy the previous year. Take a look at some of our favorite books from 2025, which range from board books to non-fiction and everything in between. There’s something here for everyone and we hope you […]

Shake Up Some Stories at AAPLD!

December 17, 2025

Winter Reading is here! Our 2026 Winter Reading Program for all ages kicks off on Monday, December 15! This winter, we’re encouraging you to shake things up — with a good book, of course! Track the time you spend reading to your child, or the time they spend reading on their own, and earn prizes along the way! The program runs […]

Five books from our Junior Fiction section.

Great Transitional Reads

December 3, 2025

Do you have a reader ready to tackle chapter books? We have lots of options for kids who’d like to try something more challenging than what can be found in our Easy Reader section. Look for these “transitional” books in our Junior Fiction section– they’re marked with a blue and white striped spine label. Check out this list of some […]

Fall Break is Hopping

November 22, 2025

Head to the library during Fall Break for games, crafts, movies and frogs! Join us for some of our drop-in programs while out of school Nov. 24-28. These programs are open to everyone, are always free, and no registration is required. Note the location of each event, as programming is planned at both of our wonderful libraries. Lego Club meets […]

Great Reads for Native American Heritage Month

November 19, 2025

Native American Heritage Month is here! For the whole month of November, we celebrate the history of America’s Native peoples. Check out these great reads to brush up on your knowledge or learn something new! NAHM displays can be found in our picture book section and in Junior Nonfiction. Looking for something specific? One of our Youth Services librarians would […]