Holiday Hours

The library will be closed on Thursday Dec. 24, Friday Dec. 25, Thursday Dec. 31, and Friday January 1. Happy Holidays to all our patrons!

Resources For Job Hunters

Don't forget that our library has a large book section devoted to resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and job search strategies. Algonquin library card holders can also access a new online resource, LearningExpress Library, which offers courses in Job Search Skills, Career Practice Tests, Computer Skills, and many other areas. Just go to our Online Learning Resources page and click right in! Also, take a look at our listing of online Job Search Resources and check our monthly Events Calendar often for job-related programs.

Get Homework Help Now!

The Opposing Viewpoints Research Center is perfect for students who need to write a paper on a current social or political topic. Both sides of numerous hot issues are clearly presented, with full-text articles from magazines and reference books. To access this wonderful online information source and many more that will help you with your homework, simply have your Algonquin library card ready and CLICK HERE!

Museum Adventure Pass Program

The Macy's Museum Adventure Pass program is now featured in the Youth Services Department  for Algonquin Area Library cardholders only! Four passes to each museum will be available for checkout at any one time and are good for one week; one pass per family. For a list of participating museums and more information, check the program website at www.museumadventure.org 

Hearts of Gold Giving Tree

Starting in early November, the library will have a "Giving Tree" at both the Harnish and Eastgate Branch locations. This annual program is sponsored by Hearts of Gold, which provides holiday gifts for needy local families. To participate, take an ornament that has a special request from someone in need and return the unwrapped gift to the tree by December 8, 2009.

Fall & Pre-Holiday Book Sale

The Friends of the Algonquin Area Public Library will be holding their last book sale of the year from Thursday, November 12 thru Sunday, November 15, 2009 at our Eastgate Branch location! For more information about the sale, including hours and prices, please visit the Friends section of our homepage.

Museum Adventure Pass Program

The Macy's Museum Adventure Pass program is now featured in the Youth Services Department  for Algonquin Area Library cardholders only! Four passes to each museum will be available for checkout at any one time and are good for one week; one pass per family. For a list of participating museums and more information, check the program website at www.museumadventure.org 

Get Homework Help Now!

The Opposing Viewpoints Research Center is perfect for students who need to write a paper on a current social or political topic. Both sides of numerous hot issues are clearly presented, with full-text articles from magazines and reference books. To access this wonderful online information source and many more that will help you with your homework, simply have your Algonquin library card ready and CLICK HERE!

Resources for Job Hunters

Don't forget that our library has a large book section devoted to resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and job search strategies. Algonquin library card holders can also access a new online resource, LearningExpress Library, which offers courses in Job Search Skills, Career Practice Tests, Computer Skills, and many other areas. Just go to our Online Learning Resources page and click right in! Also, take a look at our listing of online Job Search Resources and check our monthly Events Calendar often for job-related programs.

Museum Adventure Pass Program

The Macy's Museum Adventure Pass program begins in the Youth Services Department on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 for Algonquin Area Library cardholders only! 4 passes will be available for checkout at any one time and are good for one week; one pass per family. For a list of participating museums and more information, check the program website at www.museumadventure.org