In 1958 the American Library Association began National Library Week to encourage people to read more and support the library. Since then, libraries have been transforming to meet the needs of their communities, and transforming people’s lives. Quite appropriately, “Libraries Transform” is the theme of this year’s observation of National Library Week, April 9th-15th. This is the time to celebrate […]
Spring cleaning and finding books that you don’t want anymore? Bring them to our Book Swap and trade them in for something new! On Sunday, March 26th, from 2-4 p.m. you’ll have the chance to freshen up your book collection and help others do the same.The event will be held in the Harnish Meeting Room and we will accept up to 15 […]
Last week we hosted a two-part 3D Printing Time Lapse Video program for kids in 4th – 8th grade. We were fortunate to have an Algonquin resident and owner of 3D Universe, a local 3D printing company, to facilitate the program. The goal of the program was to teach kids about 3D printing and to create time lapse videos. A time […]
It’s the perfect time of year for snuggling up with a good book- or many good books! From January 7th through February 28th, the Library’s Winter Reading Program will be in session. For the Youth Department, it’s designed to be a fun little challenge for kids, babies though 8th grade, to complete a booklog to earn the reward of a […]
In November 4th-8th graders joined Ms. Alison for a Sphero Light Painting program. The kids learned about how to take pictures of Sphero robots in the dark. Light painting is a photography trick that requires a slow shutter speed lasting at least a second to allow time to capture a light trail made from a moving light source. Sphero is a […]
As cute as it sounds! What a great way for your favorite stuffed animal to make friends and have a special time. Bears, bunnies and more, oh my! So many kiddos brought their favorite stuffed animals for an evening story time, and let them stay at the library for a sleepover. The plush pals enjoyed sitting in their kid’s lap […]
It’s been a busy day! Or week. Now what? Relax and enjoy some evening or weekend family time with a storytime, complete with milk and cookies. Yes, you read that right! Milk and Cookies Storytime is a storytime at the Algonquin Area Public Library on select Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the main Harnish location! If you’re interested in some cozy story […]
Meet Dash and Dot! They are robots who are best friends and all about imaginative play. Dash can drive around, build, throw things, and lots more. Dot is a great introduction to coding. App-enabled, they easily connect with either an Android or iOS device. The Library just purchased a club pack and now have 3 Dashs and 3 Dots for our […]
Calling all readers! The Reading Patch Club begins next week! All Algonquin cardholders in grades K-8, plus preschoolers who have finished the 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program, are invited to stop by the Youth Services desk to sign up. In our Reading Patch Club, children earn patches for reading books. The more books they read, the more patches they can […]
Fall Book Buddies Registration is now open! School Year Book Buddies gives your child in grades 1-8 practice reading aloud to a teen volunteer for 35 minutes every other Tuesday at 4pm. Register online or stop by the Youth Services Desk to complete a paper registration form. The Fall session meets from September 6-November 29.
