Are you a genealogy newbie? There is help for you at the library! Look for these books for some tips on how to get started. Don’t forget to ask a librarian if you need more help, and join us for genealogy programs at AAPLD. View our events calendar, and search for “genealogy” to find upcoming programs. Organize Your Genealogy : […]
Look for these memoirs at the library. You will be fascinated by these personal stories of genealogy and family history. The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir by William C. Griffeth Not My Father’s Son: A Memoir by Alan Cumming Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, […]
Do you have any research goals for the upcoming year? My #1 goal is to become better organized with my genealogy files, so I have more time to focus on actual genealogy research. If you are like me, you know where everything is, but nobody else alive could find anything or even make sense out of your piles of genealogy […]
Look for these genealogy reads at the library, and discover how DNA might be used to find connections to family. The Forever Witness : How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder by Edward Humes Npe*: A Story Guide for Unexpected DNA Discoveries (*a non-paternity event – when ‘dad’ is not… your biological father) by Leanne Hay Your DNA […]
Need some Winter Reading suggestions? Why not try an ebook or downloadable audiobook? Ebooks and downloadable audiobooks count toward Winter Reading the same as print books, and go where you go! Just download the free apps from Libby, Hoopla, or Axis360, enter your AAPLD card number, and you’re in! Cardholders from other libraries can access digital books through their home […]
Summer Reading is over, but there are still plenty of great books waiting to be discovered! If you’re not sure what to read next, we can help. AAPLD has some fun and easy-to-use tools to help you find your next great read. Whether it’s an online database that can suggest more titles like your favorite series or author, or a […]
Looking for a great summer read? Ask an AAPLD staff member! We love books—reading them, talking about them, and recommending them! Since summer is prime reading season, members of the Adult Services staff would like to share some of our favorite recent reads, and audiobook listens. If you haven’t signed up for 2022 Summer Reading yet, learn more here, or […]
A powerful and revered First Lady. The first Latina U.S. Supreme Court justice. A ground-breaking comedian. These are just a few of the fascinating women you can discover this month at Algonquin Area Public Library. March is Women’s History Month, and a great opportunity to learn about the contributions women have made to our nation, and to history. Whether its […]
While releases by best-selling authors, and critically-acclaimed “buzz books” grabbed the spotlight in 2021, there are plenty of great releases still waiting to be discovered. Meet the Overlooked Books of 2021! These include books from nearly every fiction genre, plus non-fiction on a variety of topics, from exploring Mount Everest to a memoir by a professional gambler. We’ve created a […]
Happy New Year, and welcome to our annual In Case You Missed It list of AAPLD’s Top 50 most checked-out Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and DVD/Blu-Ray titles for 2021! Most of the items were released in 2021, but you’ll also find perennial favorites, and a few surprises on our lists. How many have you seen or read? We’ve profiled […]
