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The Reading Dogs Program Was a Furrific Success!

September 29, 2017
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 […]
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Move This Here, Build That There…. AAPLD Under Construction!

September 21, 2017
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 […]
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

September 12, 2017
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! […]
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Register for Terrific Tales and Preschool Storytimes!

September 7, 2017
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 […]
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Patch Club Resumes September 5!

August 31, 2017
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 […]
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Need Homework Help?

August 25, 2017
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, […]
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Potty Power on August 30

August 21, 2017
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 […]
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“Reading by Design” Block Creations

August 12, 2017
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 […]
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Jigglejam @ Lunchapalooza this Friday!

July 24, 2017
Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam will be stopping by Algonquin Area Public Library for a fun outdoor show in this summer’s second installment of Lunchapalooza! Join us in our back patio area at the Harnish location with a picnic lunch and enjoy some music while you eat! The Jigglejam session is from 12:00-1:00 Friday July 28. Drop-in and start the weekend on the […]