Meet Dash and Dot! They are robots who are best friends and all about imaginative play. Dash can drive around, build, throw things, and lots more. Dot is a great introduction to coding. App-enabled, they easily connect with either an Android or iOS device. The Library just purchased a club pack and now have 3 Dashs and 3 Dots for our […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library has had Halloween-brain and is shaking things up with seasonally fun events for fellow Halloween-loving patrons. We are hosting a Halloween dance party and have added a Halloween theme to our story times and other regular programs for a paranormal twist. Aside from haunted happenings in our very own library, there are more in Algonquin […]
The school year is in full swing, and the children in our lives are ever growing and changing. It’s probably a good time to mention we have the Carlton Whitney Parent Teacher Collection. Named for former board member and local educator, Carlton Whitney, this collection consists of books, kits and videos especially for teachers, parents and caregivers. If you need […]
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 […]
We have a lot of great magazine titles for kids already — including Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, National Geographic, and many more — and now we’ve added some new titles to check out! Stop by the Youth Services desk on the lower level. Disney Jr.Designed for preschoolers, this magazine has games and activities all about their favorite Disney characters. Scooby-DooScooby-Doo magazine […]
Calling all readers! The Reading Patch Club begins next week! All Algonquin cardholders in grades K-8, plus preschoolers who have finished the 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program, are invited to stop by the Youth Services desk to sign up. In our Reading Patch Club, children earn patches for reading books. The more books they read, the more patches they can […]
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 […]
The first day of school is quickly approaching. Each child may begin the school year with a flood of emotions – excitement, anxiety, and nervousness. Luckily, there are a number of children’s books that can help children understand and embrace these common feelings. We’ve created a list of a few favorites, but make sure to stop by the Library to take a peek […]
Congratulations to all of our 500 book finishers! These children are participating in our 1001 Books Before Kindergarten program and are well on their way to reaching their goal of 1,001 books.The 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program is an early literacy initiative for children through age 5. Designed to inspire parents to read to their children from birth and support […]
