Archived Posts – Page 33 – Algonquin Library Youth Services

Check Out Our New Spaces!

March 1, 2018

Construction has been ongoing at the Harnish Main Branch for months. Now we finally get to enjoy the results of all that hard work! We thank our patrons for their understanding and patience as all these changes have been taking place and hope they are as excited as we are about what’s new at the library! Our addition was recently opened […]

Dinosaurs vs. Robots!

February 16, 2018

Dinosaurs vs. Robots! What an idea! Have you ever read a really cool picture book with dinosaurs or robots (or any creature, really) and thought how awesome it would be to make your own story? Well, this is a chance to test out your illustrator and storyteller skills. Design your own dinosaur and robot characters step-by-step with the guidance of our […]

Storytime at Historic Village Hall

February 14, 2018

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. […]

Take and Make Crafts this week at Eastgate

February 11, 2018

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 […]

Game On Winter Reading Halfway Checkpoint! There’s Still Time to Sign Up!

January 30, 2018

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 […]

Life-Size Candy Land

January 18, 2018

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 […]

Preschool Information Night is January 18

January 11, 2018

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 […]

Stir Crazy? Try STEM Kits!

January 3, 2018

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 […]

Game On! Winter Reading For the Win!

December 23, 2017

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 […]

Give the Gift of A Good Book

December 18, 2017

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 […]