It’s beginning to look a lot like Thanksgiving time! The leaves are crunching beneath our feet, the chill is in the air, and everyone is gearing up for upcoming festivities. We have just the activities to help spice things up. Read on for some special games, activities and yummy recipes. From our library family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Madlibs If […]
Early Learning Kits are a collection of educational materials for the little learners in your life. From preschool into the early elementary grades, we have kits that cover common curriculum topics. This is a great way to make a home connection with what your child is learning at school, a great resource for homeschooling families, or simply an easy way […]
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 […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library has had Halloween-brain and is shaking things up with seasonally fun events for fellow Halloween-loving patrons. We are hosting a Halloween dance party and have added a Halloween theme to our story times and other regular programs for a paranormal twist. Aside from haunted happenings in our very own library, there are more in Algonquin […]
The school year is in full swing, and the children in our lives are ever growing and changing. It’s probably a good time to mention we have the Carlton Whitney Parent Teacher Collection. Named for former board member and local educator, Carlton Whitney, this collection consists of books, kits and videos especially for teachers, parents and caregivers. If you need […]
A great, albeit, messy activity for you and your little ones to do at home is to make slime. Last week we played outside with a group of kids and we made Oobleck and played with a glittery, stretchy slime called Galaxy Slime. It was a messy, good time! In case you would like to know how to make your […]
We are thrilled to announce that Oaklee’s Family Guide is back in print! Stop by the Algonquin Area Public Library to pick up your copy of the May/June issue. The Oaklee’s Family Guide is a bi-monthly publication that lists a multitude of family friendly events, activities, and places to visit in the Chicagoland area. This guide will keep your family busy all […]
What do you get when you combine a lot of milk jugs, countless glue sticks, and a few imaginative librarians? You end up with a very cool place to read! With temperatures dropping, ditch your coats and boots and bring your young explorer to the library for a chance to explore our milk jug igloo. It’s the perfect place to cuddle up and […]
Starting Monday, February 8 and running weekly until March 7 from 10:30 – 11:15 am will be the Library’s first drop-in Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup. This group will be led by Joan Beltran, Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, an occupational therapist, and librarian Mrs. Power. Each week will feature a thematic storytime with music and stories, and experiential learning through a visual gross […]
