After 13 long years, we are excited to hear that one of our favorite characters, Dory, is back in a new movie! Finding Dory hit the big screen in June, and the library has been all a buzz with conversations about Dory, Nemo, and the ocean. To nourish those inquiring minds, we have compiled a list of books that might […]
Did you know that on the Children’s website there is a page called, Games for Kids? This page is to help parents find free, child-friendly, and age appropriate games to play while inside or outside the library. Is your kid a fan of the Nickelodeon, Disney, or Cartoon Network channels? Have them find their favorite game based on their favorite […]
Are you looking for ways to keep your child’s school skills sharp this summer? Make sure to stop by the Harnish Main Library to explore our Homework Collection. This collection consists of a variety of educational resources that support the curriculum needs of teachers, homeschooling families, and parents of children in grades PreK – 8th grade. Math, science, reading, Spanish, social […]
The first session of LEGO WeDo Buddies ended this week. The children built and coded LEGO robots like an alligator whose mouth opened and closed and a lion who sat up and laid back down. They learned about motors, pulleys, gears, and levers through simple robotics. Pairs of children worked with one of our amazing Summer VolunTeens for three weeks […]
Come in to the library and visit our new friends, Audrey the Venus Fly Trap and some newly emerged Painted Lady Butterflies. The Venus fly trap is native to North Carolina, the only place in the world they grow in the wild. They are carnivorous plants, but because the soil became deplete of nutrients they evolved to catch live pray. […]
Summer is here and that means road trip season is in full swing! Audiobooks are just the thing to keep kids (and parents) entertained during a long trip. Avoid the “are we there yet? and “how much longer?” questions by bringing along a few engaging audiobooks that your whole family will love! If you’re in need of a few suggestions, […]
Stop by the Library on June 1 to help us kick off our Summer Reading Program! There is a little bit of something for everyone, so make sure to swing by to sign your family up for the program and take advantage of the fun activities planned! Psst….if you sign up for our Summer Reading Program on June 1, you will […]
It’s here! It’s here! We are extremely excited to announce the latest Elephant and Piggie book, The Thank You Book, is now available for check out. It is with a heavy heart that we share some sad news: The Thank You Book is the 25th and final book in Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie Series. In the final book, Piggie feels so overwhelmed with […]
Scratch Day is global event to celebrate Scratch, coding, and kids learning to code! Scratch is a free programming language designed to help kids learn how to write computer programs by dragging and dropping code to create animations, games,interactive stories, music, presentations, and more. On May 14, all over the world, teachers, parents, and educators host Scratch Day events to help […]
We are thrilled to announce that Oaklee’s Family Guide is back in print! Stop by the Algonquin Area Public Library to pick up your copy of the May/June issue. The Oaklee’s Family Guide is a bi-monthly publication that lists a multitude of family friendly events, activities, and places to visit in the Chicagoland area. This guide will keep your family busy all […]
