We’re so excited here in Youth Services for another year of great books, but it’s always fun to look back on what sparked that reading joy the previous year. Take a look at some of our favorite books from 2025, which range from board books to non-fiction and everything in between. There’s something here for everyone and we hope you […]
Winter Reading is here! Our 2026 Winter Reading Program for all ages kicks off on Monday, December 15! This winter, we’re encouraging you to shake things up — with a good book, of course! Track the time you spend reading to your child, or the time they spend reading on their own, and earn prizes along the way! The program runs […]
Do you have a reader ready to tackle chapter books? We have lots of options for kids who’d like to try something more challenging than what can be found in our Easy Reader section. Look for these “transitional” books in our Junior Fiction section– they’re marked with a blue and white striped spine label. Check out this list of some […]
Head to the library during Fall Break for games, crafts, movies and frogs! Join us for some of our drop-in programs while out of school Nov. 24-28. These programs are open to everyone, are always free, and no registration is required. Note the location of each event, as programming is planned at both of our wonderful libraries. Lego Club meets […]
Native American Heritage Month is here! For the whole month of November, we celebrate the history of America’s Native peoples. Check out these great reads to brush up on your knowledge or learn something new! NAHM displays can be found in our picture book section and in Junior Nonfiction. Looking for something specific? One of our Youth Services librarians would […]
Are you ready for Halloween fun? We’ve got you covered! Join us for the following Halloween-themed programs. Storytime parents, your little ones can feel free to wear their costumes to any of the events listed below. Halloween Music and Movement (TR) A fun half-hour of slightly spooky singing and dancing followed by a costume parade around the library. Ticket Registration. Tickets […]
Calling all Pokémon trainers (and their caregivers)! Join us at the Harnish Main Library on Monday, October 13 for a day of Pokémon fun. From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., stop by the Creation Center for Pokémon-themed crafts and activities for fans of all ages. Are you looking to collect every evolution of Eevee or perhaps an elusive legendary Palkia? […]
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th, and AAPLD has books and programming to celebrate! Every Wednesday evening, adults and high school students can drop in to our Makerspace to decorate your own Hispanic Heritage Month mug! See information and an example here. Join Ms. Agata in learning about the Taíno people of Puerto Rico, and make […]
Algonquin Area, we love ya. Our Summer Reading Program numbers did indeed Level Up this year! We had a record number of signups: 2,455 children from birth to 8th grade register, with 1,628 finishers. These are our highest numbers EVER, and we are so proud of our community! Grand Prize raffle winner names were pulled in early August. Please enjoy […]
Hello friends! We have ONE WEEK left to complete our Summer Reading Program and Level Up at Your Library! So far we have had 2,420 children from birth-8th grade sign up and 1,077 collect their finishing prizes. (WOW!) Are you ready to collect your book, t-shirt (children ages 3 and up) and amazing final coupons? Friends who attend D300, remember […]
