This holiday season give the gift that truly keeps on giving- a favorite book that can be read and enjoyed over and over again! Does your little one have a favorite book that they want to check out every time they come to the library and are sad to have to bring it back? Maybe that’s a clue for a […]
April 22nd is Earth Day! This is the one special day dedicated to celebrating our planet, and also a day we spend talking about the ways we can take good care of the Earth all year round. The goal is to keep our environment clean and healthy by reducing the pollution we create and protecting the wildlife all around us. […]
If you ever need suggestions on a book to read, librarians are always here to help! In fact, we love making suggestions so much that we have updated our handy dandy Junior Book Lists. These pamphlets offer book suggestions based on grade levels, genres and special interests. Stop by Youth Services to see what books we have included in these […]
February is Black History Month, celebrating the accomplishments of black Americans. To help you celebrate and to learn more about the people we commemorate during this time, we have put together a book list of biographies about black Americans who have made history. Find these and many more on our shelves. Journey to Freedom: Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth was born into […]
Winter has inspired many picture books about snow, kids who play in it, and cold-weather creatures who live in it. It’s easy to find a list of great classics from over the years. Now we present to you some of the newest wintry picture books from this year’s snowy season. We hope you find a new favorite! Waiting for SnowBadger […]
If you liked “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” here’s a list of other books like it! How fun is it to get a glimpse into the daily happenings of other kids? These books have the similar journal feel and give an idea of the good, the bad, and the down-right funny things that can happen in a school-age kid’s life.
Sometimes the hardest part of finishing a good book is finding a follow-up that you’ll like just as much! Graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier have been quite popular lately, and we get a lot of inquiries for suggestions for more books like them. So, upon popular demand, here is our list of awesome reads to try: Roller GirlFor most of her twelve […]
In the spirit of Halloween, and right on the tail of our first ever Maker Fair, we have conjured up a collection of books that will inspire the DIY wizard in you. For a ghoulish good time for all, check out the book list below for ideas of things to make for a freakishly fun Halloween. From fabulous costumes to […]
This past weekend the Library hosted its first ever Maker Fair. We had 425 people join us to learn, celebrate, and experience all the cool technologies from crafts to 3D printing to the Silhouette Cameo that the Library can offer. We hope that everyone that came learned something new and will be interested enough to to find out more and […]
It is no secret that we LOVE books here at the Algonquin Area Public Library! We love how stories can help us understand and prepare for unknown experiences like the first day of school! If your little one is curious or even nervous about what preschool may look like, sit down together to read stories that explore this topic. Young children […]
