The Algonquin Area Public Library was honored to have a special visitor stop by for a visit last week. Illinois State Senator, Karen McConnaughay, kindly spent her time meeting patrons, staff, and engaging our youngest patrons in a fun story, Grace for President, by Kelly DiPucchio. The children in attendance loved being able to participate in a mock election, just like the […]
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 […]
Stop by the Library on June 1 to help us kick off our Summer Reading Program! There is a little bit of something for everyone, so make sure to swing by to sign your family up for the program and take advantage of the fun activities planned! Psst….if you sign up for our Summer Reading Program on June 1, you will […]
During Summer Vacation your child going into in grades 1-8 can keep up their reading skills by reading aloud to a teen volunteer. Summer Book Buddies meets for 50 minutes once a week for 6 weeks from June 13-July 26 (no meetings July 4or 5). Choose from Mondays @ 11am or Tuesdays @ 2pm. Register online or complete a paper […]
National Library Week, April 10-16, is finally here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! In addition to our typical youth programs, we have a number of special youth activities planned to help us celebrate this fabulous week. Grab your little one and stop by to join in on the fun! Guess How Many!April 10-16, both Library locationsChildren can […]
Are you looking for a spring break adventure? You could spend the day climbing tanks and exploring American military history at Cantigny Park, or plan a morning at Brookfield Zoo observing your child’s favorite animals. As an Algonquin Library cardholder, you can enjoy these wonderful experiences for free or at a reduced admission price by using our Museum Adventure Pass! The […]
On February 19, the library will be hosting an interactive movie night. We can’t wait to introduce your family to the most adorable purple alien named Oh. Your child is sure to crack a smile watching Oh and his alien friends try to colonize and humorously navigate life on Earth in the movie, Home. Bring the whole family to sing, dance, and spend […]
Despite the frigid temperatures, our annual Winter Reading Program is heating up! Make sure to stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up for the program and receive your official winter reading log. After you have finished your log, bring it in for a prize and an entry into a drawing for other fun prizes. Feel free to complete additional […]
A special visitor stopped by to entertain and dazzle during the library’s Preschool Information Night. The one and only, Mary Macaroni, had us dancing, laughing, and singing the evening away. While the children were entertained, caregivers had the opportunity to peruse local preschools’ information booths. A fun night was had by all! If you didn’t have a chance to make […]
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 […]
