Programs

Programs

Plant a Seed, Read: We’re Halfway There!

July 3, 2026
It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through our 2026 Summer Reading Program! We currently have 2268 children aged birth-8th grade signed up, and 388 kiddos have already completed the program. WOW! Our staff gets so excited every time we get to hand out a prize. We love seeing your smiles and hearing all about the great books you’ve […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Halloween events at AAPLD!

October 26, 2025
Are you ready for Halloween fun? We’ve got you covered! Join us for the following Halloween-themed programs. Storytime parents, your little ones can feel free to wear their costumes to any of the events listed below. Halloween Music and Movement (TR) A fun half-hour of slightly spooky singing and dancing followed by a costume parade around the library. Ticket Registration. Tickets […]
A photo of Eevee from Pokemon Go standing in front of the fish tank at Algonquin Area Library.
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Pokemon Day: Catch ’Em All at the Library!

October 6, 2025
Calling all Pokémon trainers (and their caregivers)! Join us at the Harnish Main Library on Monday, October 13 for a day of Pokémon fun. From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., stop by the Creation Center for Pokémon-themed crafts and activities for fans of all ages. Are you looking to collect every evolution of Eevee or perhaps an elusive legendary Palkia? […]
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Are you a McHenry County Library Lover?

March 8, 2023
Have you and your family been participating in the McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition? If not, there’s still plenty of time! Register in the Youth Services department to receive your passport and bookmarks. Visit all 13 libraries in McHenry County by 3/31 and be entered to win one of thirteen prize baskets. You can find more information about this fun […]
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AAPLD Welcomes Bob Shea

March 8, 2023
Author Bob Shea visits Algonquin Area Public Library! For All Ages Wednesday, May 3 Bob Shea, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of the Dinosaur vs. Library, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and Ballet Cat series, is coming to Algonquin! You’ll ROAR with laughter as Bob reads some of his funny books and demonstrates how he brings his characters to life. Beginning Monday, April […]
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This Week at AAPLD: 2/5-2/11

February 5, 2023
Registration is now open for February Programs! This Week’s Kits & Activities Take and Make Weekly Kids’ Craft Take and Make Black History Month Activity Bags (FULL) Bluestem 2023 Reading Challenge Caudill 2023 Reading Challenge Monarch 2023 Reading Challenge Library Lovers Expedition 2023   This Week’s Programs Monday, 2/6 Music and Movement @ Eastgate, 10:15-10:45am. Ages 0-5. (FULL) Music and […]
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This Week at APPLD: 1/29-2/4

January 29, 2023
The Winter Reading Program ends on Tuesday, 1/31! Finish up your reading and get those logs turned in to claim your prizes! Registration is now open for February Programs! This Week’s Kits & Activities Winter Reading Program! Take and Make Weekly Kids’ Craft Bluestem 2023 Reading Challenge Caudill 2023 Reading Challenge Monarch 2023 Reading Challenge Library Lovers Expedition 2023   […]
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This Week at AAPLD: 7/3-7/9

July 3, 2022
Happy Independence Day! We hope you got some reading in during the long weekend. Remember, listening to audiobooks counts as reading! Audiobooks are a great way to get some reading done as a family during a road trip. Over 1200 children from birth to 8th grade have joined us this year in Reading Beyond the Beaten Path! So far 129 […]