There’s not much better than getting a new book, even when it’s pre-loved. If the collection of books on your kids’ shelves could use refreshing, you should try out the library’s book swap for children on Saturday, October 14 from 10am to 12pm. Bring in up to 15 gently used children’s paperback books that your kids are done with and trade them […]
Ahoy, matey! Have we got some news for ye. Monday October 9th is Columbus Day, and if the kids have the day off of school, they may be looking for something to do.Well, yo-ho-ho! We planned ahead and asked Captain Cranky and His Crew to sail over to entertain all ye youngsters. If pirate marionettes sound like a good time, […]
Who’s our favorite furry book buddy? Rumer, the therapy dog in our Reading Dogs program! She’s a cute, happy dog that loves pets and snuggles and getting stories read to her. This lucky dog and some enthusiastic young readers got to relax and enjoy books on a quiet Saturday afternoon. The kids took turns reading aloud. We had great readers […]
Perhaps you have noticed that things are looking a bit different at the library? With the construction for the expansion, there are big machines, steel beams, dirt, and workers in hardhats all around outside! But things are different inside, too! Temporary walls were put up, it’s been a little bit noisier, and some of our shelves and materials have been […]
Hooray for Library Card Sign-Up Month! Did you know that kids can have their own library card at the Algonquin Area Public Library? That’s right! Even as young as babies! Did you also know that there are special perks through the month of September if you sign-up for a library card or show us the one you already have? It’s true! […]
It’s almost storytime! Register your child for Terrific Tales for Two’s and Three’s or Preschool Storytime today to reserve your spot for the upcoming 5 week session. For both storytimes you can choose Tuesday or Wednesday sessions to work around your busy schedule or your child’s preschool schedule! Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and making new friends at the […]
School is back in session and Reading Patch Club will be, too! Sign-up starts the day after Labor Day, on Tuesday September 5 and will run through May 25, 2018. Children in Kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to join!How does Patch Club work? Come to the Youth Services Desk and choose one patch to work towards.Younger readers in the “Read […]
Welcome to a brand new year of school!Got homework? Need help? The library is the place to go for books and other resources! And did you also know that we have online homework help resources? Yes, we have that!We have links to many educational websites that help sharpen your knowledge and skills in a variety of school subjects, including science, […]
Join Mrs. Power and Ms. Alison for Potty Power on Wednesday, August 30 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am. A drop-in program for 1-4-year-olds who are leaving diapers behind and learning to use the potty. We’ll sing songs and read stories about the dos and don’ts when going to the bathroom. Parents, come prepared to dance and sing about number 1 […]
In case you hadn’t heard, our Summer Reading Program,”Reading by Design”, was a blast! We had 1359 sign ups and 908 finishers who read their way to awesome prizes all summer. They also did cool things to fill out their reading logs, like build something at our STEM table, or construct something super cool with blocks! Throughout the summer, we […]
