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AAPLD CLOSING @ 5:00 PM
First, it was just the Preschool Information Night program. Now, both Harnish and Eastgate libraries will close early at 5:00pm today (1/22/2019) due to the weather conditions. We are sorry! Stay safe!
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Yes, we are open!
Since our Winter Reading Program is called Read Up a Storm, the library is open from 9-5pm today! Come on in for all your library needs — we will be here. Or stay home and build a snowman…the Village of Algonquin is holding a photo contest for the best snowman in town. Final photos are due March 8, 2019 and […]
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NEW TECH ALERT: Kindle Fire Kids Edition
We are proud to announce a new inside-the-library gaming option for the little ones! Ever since the library renovation, we have been without the old children’s game computers. Using a computer mouse requires a lot of hand-eye coordination that young children may or may not have developed yet. Now, we have two Kindle Fire Kids Editions available for 2-hour checkout […]
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Parent & Child Painting with Behavior Bear
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 10-11 am, Behavior Bear will be coming to AAPLD! At the program, children and caregivers will listen to a story and then paint a picture. Kids will have an opportunity to meet Behavior Bear at the end of the program. Behavior Bear teaches children that good behavior is a characteristic to portray at school, […]
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Giving Trees
We have a Giving Tree at both the Harnish and Eastgate library locations. Be sure to pick-up a tag when you stop by the library this week! Perhaps even this evening for the Jacobs High School Goldenaires concert? You will directly help another family in our very own community have a better holiday season. Unwrapped gifts are due back at […]
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This Week at AAPLD
Tween Art will be Thursday, November 15 from 4-5 pm. This program is for kids in grades 4-8. Tweens do not need a library card but should sign up here, just so we know how many supplies we will need. This month we will be creating yarn orbs using balloons. Storytime at Panera will be Friday, November 16 […]
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Other Halloween Programs
Zombie Barbies – Monday, October 29 @ Harnish – 4:00-5:00pm Get ready for Halloween by transforming your childhood Barbie or Ken into a zombie. Dress them up with spooky LED-infused clothing. For grades 4-8, registration required. Harry Potter Trivia Night – Thursday, November 1 @ Harnish – 6:00-7:00pm The Chamber of Secrets has been opened! You will be sorted into a […]
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Halloween Storytimes
Children are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes for these storytimes! They will get the chance to parade through the Youth Department after the storytime. Family Halloween Storytime – Drop-in @ Harnish – 10:00-10:30 am Saturday, October 27 Tuesday, October 30 Wednesday, October 31 Ages 5 and under with parent/caregiver. Baby Halloween Storytime – Drop-in @ Harnish – 10:00-10:30 […]
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Banned Books Week: Roald Dahl
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. In previous posts this week we have focused on books or book series. Today the focus […]
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Banned Books Week: Anne Frank
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. One of the more surprising books to get frequently challenged throughout history is The Diary of […]