Have you stopped by the library to check our event calendars? September seems far away, but it’ll be here before you know it! Here’s a quick selection of events that are coming up next month: On Saturday, September 1, Lake in the Hills has their Summer Sunset Festival Parade from 10am-12pm. We will be handing out books to those who […]
Are you a first-time mom of a child under two? Come to the library to enjoy a hot beverage, a snack, and conversation with other new moms. Ask questions, swap parenting tips, and share stories in an open and supportive environment. Expectant mothers welcome as well. Toys will be available for the babies–join us August 13 at 10am and September […]
If you’re going into 6-8 grade and have an interest in photography, we have a new program for you! This month on Wednesday August 29, the first meeting of Photo Fabulous will happen at 6pm. Make sure to bring your camera or phone to learn some tips and trick on how to make your photos look fabulous! This hands on program will let […]
Have you turned in your road map for prizes yet? Don’t worry! You still have some time to turn in your log. We will reward any reader who still needs to turn in their summer reading until Monday 8/6. Overall, we had a fantastic blast off with 1,334 sign ups and an out-of-this world 845 finishers! That’s a lot of reading! […]
Tuesday, July 31, is the last day of Summer Reading! If you’re surprised by how fast this summer went, you’re not alone. We can’t believe it either. But the fun isn’t over yet (the fun is never over at the library). After an entire summer of reading taking you EvErYwHeRe, we are bringing it all home for a celebration- The […]
The Flick & Float: Moana event that was cancelled due to stormy weather back in June has been rescheduled for Friday, August 17th, 2018 at about 8:00pm (dusk). We have partnered with the Village of Algonquin to put on this show at the community pool. Admission is free for Algonquin pool pass and library cardholders. The daily pool admission of […]
It’s LOUD. It’s ENERGETIC. And it’s coming our way to get you….to DANCE! It’s ScribbleMonster, a Chicago-based band that is sure to get your family grooving and having a good time. This Saturday, July 14, from 1-2 pm, you can drop in for an energizing, interactive concert on the Harnish patio. No registration required! Just bring your family, your friends, […]
I read, you read, we all read for ice cream! That’s the way it works for Storytime at Riverbottom Ice Cream. We will enjoy stories about our favorite cold treat, followed by a small scoop for all the kids that attend. What a cool twist for storytime! This special event takes place on Wednesday, July 11, with two times to […]
We are about half way through our Summer Reading Program, which continues until July 31. Many have already finished, many are still venturing on, and there’s STILL TIME TO SIGN UP and enjoy the adventure if you haven’t yet! It’s been an exciting summer of patrons going to all sorts of cool places through reading, on trips, on the scavenger […]
Here are some photos from the Light Painting Program we had on Friday, June 29th 2018: What is light painting? Traditional painting involved paint and a canvas. With light painting, the canvas is the air and the paint can be any source of light — we used glow sticks and flashlights. In order to capture these photos, we used the […]
