Library Hours are 1:00pm-5:00pm on Friday, June 1st

Due to morning staff training, the library's public hours will be from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday, June 1, 2012.

New Library Website Coming Soon!

This June, the Library will be launching its new, redesigned website.  The new site will offer quicker access to our most popular services as well as new content designed specifically for parents.  The word is going out via Facebook and Twitter for feedback prior to the official launch!

Pardon Our Dust

Due to the installation of security cameras at both the Main Library and Eastgate Branch, patrons may encounter some construction-related inconvenience during the next few days. Sorry!

Get Your New Jack White Songs Free From Freegal!

Exclusively for Algonquin Library cardholders! Freegal Music allows you to download 3 songs per week in mp3 format that are yours to keep, including all of Jack White's new Blunderbuss album! Choose from thousands of selections in the extensive Sony Music catalog, all DRM-free. To access Freegal, have your library card ready and just click HERE!

Algonquin Library Card = Shorter Waiting Times for Popular E-Books!

Due to our membership in the North Suburban Digital Consortium's Overdrive Advantage program, Algonquin Library card holders are provided with additional e-book copies to alleviate long hold periods. To identify Overdrive Advantage titles, just login and look for the Advantage icon.

The New Free Algonquin Area Public Library Mobile App is Here!

The new app will enable users to search the library catalog, manage their user accounts, ask a question, find and register for library events, check in with Facebook and Twitter, and check library locations and hours. To download the app on your mobile device, go to aapld.boopsie.com or search any of the following terms in your app store: AAPLD, Algonquin, Boopsie. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding  this exciting application!

Get Free Music from Freegal!

Exclusively for Algonquin Library cardholders, Freegal Music allows you to download 3 songs per week in mp3 format that are yours to keep! Choose from thousands of selections in the extensive Sony Music catalog, all DRM-free. To access Freegal, have your library card ready and just click HERE!

Get Tutoring Online with BrainFuse HelpNow!

Elementary through College level students, and adult learners as well, can interact with live tutors for homework help, test preparation, resume writing, software assistance, group study, and much more! BrainFuse HelpNow! is a free online service for Algonquin Area Library cardholders only that is available daily from 2:00pm-11:00pm CST. Log in to BrainFuse HelpNow! at our Online Learning Resources page and get the help you need!

Consumer Reports Online Now Accessible From Home

If you have a valid Algonquin Area Public Library card, you can now log in to the online version of Consumer Reports magazine from home and search hundreds of product reviews and recommendations! Just click on Consumer Reports Online in our list of databases.

New Languages for Learning Online

Our Powerspeak online language learning tutorials now include Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and ESL for Chinese speakers! French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and ESL for Spanish speakers are also available. Powerspeak Languages is available for Algonquin Area Library cardholders only, and can be accessed via our webpage.