The first session of LEGO WeDo Buddies ended this week. The children built and coded LEGO robots like an alligator whose mouth opened and closed and a lion who sat up and laid back down. They learned about motors, pulleys, gears, and levers through simple robotics. Pairs of children worked with one of our amazing Summer VolunTeens for three weeks […]
Come in to the library and visit our new friends, Audrey the Venus Fly Trap and some newly emerged Painted Lady Butterflies. The Venus fly trap is native to North Carolina, the only place in the world they grow in the wild. They are carnivorous plants, but because the soil became deplete of nutrients they evolved to catch live pray. […]
Summer is here and that means road trip season is in full swing! Audiobooks are just the thing to keep kids (and parents) entertained during a long trip. Avoid the “are we there yet? and “how much longer?” questions by bringing along a few engaging audiobooks that your whole family will love! If you’re in need of a few suggestions, […]
Stop by the Library on June 1 to help us kick off our Summer Reading Program! There is a little bit of something for everyone, so make sure to swing by to sign your family up for the program and take advantage of the fun activities planned! Psst….if you sign up for our Summer Reading Program on June 1, you will […]
It’s here! It’s here! We are extremely excited to announce the latest Elephant and Piggie book, The Thank You Book, is now available for check out. It is with a heavy heart that we share some sad news: The Thank You Book is the 25th and final book in Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie Series. In the final book, Piggie feels so overwhelmed with […]
Scratch Day is global event to celebrate Scratch, coding, and kids learning to code! Scratch is a free programming language designed to help kids learn how to write computer programs by dragging and dropping code to create animations, games,interactive stories, music, presentations, and more. On May 14, all over the world, teachers, parents, and educators host Scratch Day events to help […]
We are thrilled to announce that Oaklee’s Family Guide is back in print! Stop by the Algonquin Area Public Library to pick up your copy of the May/June issue. The Oaklee’s Family Guide is a bi-monthly publication that lists a multitude of family friendly events, activities, and places to visit in the Chicagoland area. This guide will keep your family busy all […]
During Summer Vacation your child going into in grades 1-8 can keep up their reading skills by reading aloud to a teen volunteer. Summer Book Buddies meets for 50 minutes once a week for 6 weeks from June 13-July 26 (no meetings July 4or 5). Choose from Mondays @ 11am or Tuesdays @ 2pm. Register online or complete a paper […]
This year is shaping up to be a big year for children’s books in Hollywood. There are a number of children’s book-to-movie adaptations hitting the big screen, and we can’t wait to see how the movies turned out! Make sure to add these books to your reading list so that your family can weigh in on whether they liked the book […]
The Algonquin Area Public Library offers free online tutoring and homework help through Brainfuse HelpNow, an online resource. This website is available for Algonquin Library cardholders Mondays – Sundays from 2 PM-11 PM (CST). Once registered, you can log on and gain immediate access to the following helpful services. Live Tutoring – Chat online with tutors that specialize in math, science, reading, writing, English, and […]
