We love reading and we love Algonquin! So we combined the two in the best possible way: Storytime at Historic Village Hall! This is a unique storytime with all the stories, songs and fingerplays that we offer in our regular storytimes at the library, but also gives you a little taste of Algonquin’s historic downtown area by the Fox River. […]
A big part of doing any craft is collecting all the supplies you need for it. This week, we’ve got you covered! At the Eastgate Branch Monday, February 12 through Friday, February 16, we will have the all the pieces you need to put together special crafts selected by our Youth Services staff (some may require your own glue). Just […]
We’ve reached the halfway checkpoint for our Winter Reading program, Game On! Many good sports have been earning BINGOs by reading, playing games, and participating in a variety of fun activities, and there’s still plenty of time for new players to jump in the game! The fun continues until February 28, and there are so many cool things to do […]
Step into our very own Life Size Candy Land game and be the first to make it to the Candy Castle! You won’t believe your eyes when you see the colorful path through Lollipop Woods and Peppermint Forest. In fact there is so much giant candy, you’ll wish it wasn’t just a game! There will be two dates and locations […]
Hey, parents of soon-to-be preschoolers! Join us for our Preschool Information Night on January 18th, from 6:30-8pm! If you have a little one that is ready to enter preschool, but you’re not sure which one to choose, we are hosting this event for parents just like you! You’ll have the chance to meet and greet school representatives, ask questions, and […]
If Winter Break has you feeling stir crazy, bring home something extra fun from the library. Our STEM Kits will save the day with something cool to build or play with! No need to feel antsy when you can tinker around with science, technology, engineering, and math. You’ll have something exciting to tell your friends about when you get back […]
Bring your A game and get ready to READ for our Winter Reading Program! “Game On!” is the name, and the game is..uh, well… you guessed it: games! The fun will begin January 2 and last until February 28. It’ll be a great way to start 2018 (especially if your New Year’s resolution is to read more or have more […]
This holiday season give the gift that truly keeps on giving- a favorite book that can be read and enjoyed over and over again! Does your little one have a favorite book that they want to check out every time they come to the library and are sad to have to bring it back? Maybe that’s a clue for a […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Gingerbread-Palooza time! Yes, ’tis the season to enjoy holiday festivities with family and friends, play in the sparkling snow, and get cozy under a warm blanket with a good book and hot chocolate. But the thing that makes the season even sweeter here at the library is our annual Gingerbread-Palooza. It’s coming up […]
Imagine how magical it would be to meet a princess! You can do just that when we host our Princess Party on December 15 with a special royal guest from Parties with Character. Leading up to that date, you can stop by the Youth Services Department to vote on which lovely princess will enchant our Princess Party. Who would you like […]
