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 […]
Congratulations to all of our 500 book finishers! These children are participating in our 1001 Books Before Kindergarten program and are well on their way to reaching their goal of 1,001 books.The 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program is an early literacy initiative for children through age 5. Designed to inspire parents to read to their children from birth and support […]
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 […]
Congratulations to all of our 500 book finishers! These children are participating in our 1001 Books Before Kindergarten program and are well on their way to reaching their goal of 1,001 books.The 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program is an early literacy initiative for children through age 5. Designed to inspire parents to read to their children from birth and support […]
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 […]
If you are stuck inside on a cold day, we have a simple winter craft that your little artist will love! Ms. Dana introduced us to this fun activity during a program last week, and it was quite a hit. The children had a fabulous time creating glittery snowmen using a simple, 3 ingredient snow paint recipe. What you need: 1/2 cup Elmer’s Glue 1/2 cup […]
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 […]
Ms. Dana had several requests for her festive peppermint play dough recipe from her program “Sweet Scent of the Holidays” back in December. Try whipping up a batch for a fun afternoon with your little one sometime soon. Here is the simple recipe she used: To make candy cane play dough you will first want to make a batch of white peppermint play dough. […]
