If you love the Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale, you’re in luck! On Friday, September 14 at 3pm children ages 4-7 who can attend on their own are invited to our Princess in Black Party! Join us for a sparkle-slamming princess-pouncing good time! Celebrate the books by creating crowns, secret identity masks, and tasting some very […]
What’s that? Can you hear that? It’s the sound of silence! That means our construction is over! Join us on Saturday, September 15 from 10am-4pm for our Renovation Celebration! Enjoy activities for all ages, light refreshments, and live music. The first 300 attendees will receive a free book bag to personalize at the event! Tour the new and improved spaces […]
Have you heard of yoga and want to know what it’s all about? Join us for a variety of yoga programs offered by our very own Miss Alexa, certified yoga instructor. Yoga can have many benefits to children. Parents Magazine says that “there are five key areas where kids benefit from the practice of yoga, and each of them improves […]
Have you stopped by the library to check our event calendars? September seems far away, but it’ll be here before you know it! Here’s a quick selection of events that are coming up next month: On Saturday, September 1, Lake in the Hills has their Summer Sunset Festival Parade from 10am-12pm. We will be handing out books to those who […]
Are you a first-time mom of a child under two? Come to the library to enjoy a hot beverage, a snack, and conversation with other new moms. Ask questions, swap parenting tips, and share stories in an open and supportive environment. Expectant mothers welcome as well. Toys will be available for the babies–join us August 13 at 10am and September […]
If you’re going into 6-8 grade and have an interest in photography, we have a new program for you! This month on Wednesday August 29, the first meeting of Photo Fabulous will happen at 6pm. Make sure to bring your camera or phone to learn some tips and trick on how to make your photos look fabulous! This hands on program will let […]
Have you turned in your road map for prizes yet? Don’t worry! You still have some time to turn in your log. We will reward any reader who still needs to turn in their summer reading until Monday 8/6. Overall, we had a fantastic blast off with 1,334 sign ups and an out-of-this world 845 finishers! That’s a lot of reading! […]
Tuesday, July 31, is the last day of Summer Reading! If you’re surprised by how fast this summer went, you’re not alone. We can’t believe it either. But the fun isn’t over yet (the fun is never over at the library). After an entire summer of reading taking you EvErYwHeRe, we are bringing it all home for a celebration- The […]
The Flick & Float: Moana event that was cancelled due to stormy weather back in June has been rescheduled for Friday, August 17th, 2018 at about 8:00pm (dusk). We have partnered with the Village of Algonquin to put on this show at the community pool. Admission is free for Algonquin pool pass and library cardholders. The daily pool admission of […]
It’s LOUD. It’s ENERGETIC. And it’s coming our way to get you….to DANCE! It’s ScribbleMonster, a Chicago-based band that is sure to get your family grooving and having a good time. This Saturday, July 14, from 1-2 pm, you can drop in for an energizing, interactive concert on the Harnish patio. No registration required! Just bring your family, your friends, […]
