Programs – Algonquin Library Youth Services

No plans? Try a drop-in program!

July 17, 2026

With our busy summer calendars, a lot of our youth programs have filled up quickly! But did you know we also offer programs that do not require registration and are open to everybody? Any program in our newsletter, on our calendar, or on our website that has NR next to it – noted in blue in our print publications – […]

Looking for a Reading Challenge? We’ve got you covered!

August 26, 2023

Now that the wildly successful Summer Reading Program is wrapped up, you may be wondering what else you can do to scratch your reading challenge itch. After all, Winter Reading doesn’t start until December. What is an intrepid reader to do? Have no fear! We have you covered. The following reading challenges are currently in progress or will be starting […]

AAPLD Welcomes Bob Shea

March 8, 2023

Author Bob Shea visits Algonquin Area Public Library! For All Ages Wednesday, May 3 Bob Shea, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of the Dinosaur vs. Library, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and Ballet Cat series, is coming to Algonquin! You’ll ROAR with laughter as Bob reads some of his funny books and demonstrates how he brings his characters to life. Beginning Monday, April […]

This Week at AAPLD: 1/8-1/14

January 8, 2023

Registration is now open for January Programs! This Week’s Kits & Activities Winter Reading Program! Take and Make Weekly Kids’ Craft Bluestem 2023 Reading Challenge Caudill 2023 Reading Challenge Monarch 2023 Reading Challenge This Week’s Programs Monday, 1/9 Music and Movement @ Eastgate, 10:15-10:45am. Ages 0-5. (FULL) Music and Movement @Eastgate, 11-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Tuesday, 1/10 Terrific Tales for […]

This Week at AAPLD: 7/3-7/9

July 3, 2022

Happy Independence Day! We hope you got some reading in during the long weekend. Remember, listening to audiobooks counts as reading! Audiobooks are a great way to get some reading done as a family during a road trip. Over 1200 children from birth to 8th grade have joined us this year in Reading Beyond the Beaten Path! So far 129 […]

This Week at AAPLD: 5/1-5/7

April 29, 2022

Happy May, everyone! Here’s hoping the new month brings us warmer weather and some sunshine. If you’re thinking ahead to summer–so are we! The Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 1st. This year’s theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Keep your eye on your mailbox this month for more information, arriving with the June/July newsletter. If your child […]

Calling All Bookworms: Submit a Book Review!

August 20, 2021

Hi there! Are you in grades 4-8? Do you love to give feedback on the books you read? Well, we would love to hear it! Fill out this Google Form to share your thoughts on a book you’ve read and enjoyed. We will publish your review right here on our website!

Escape Room at Eastgate

December 23, 2019

During your first week back in school, we will be hosting an Escape Room at the Eastgate Library building. The escape room will have a “Famous Failures” theme, featuring famous people that were not always so successful. The program will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:30-5:30pm downstairs in the big meeting room. Teams of four will have to […]

Starting from Scratch

October 16, 2015

Have your kids tried Scratch (http://scratch.mit.edu) yet? Scratch is a free programming language designed to help kids learn how to write computer programs by dragging and dropping scripts to create animations, games,interactive stories, music, presentations, and more. There are a lot of easy ways to get started with Scratch. Some of our favorite Scratch lessons include Scratch Jr. and creating […]