Hectic holiday season? Reading Resolutions has you covered! Our tasty December challenge is to read a poem, short story, or novella. If you prefer non-fiction, choose an article, short how-to book, or essay. Our online catalog has lots of suggestions for short reads, including collections of poems and short stories. If you check out a collection, you don’t have to […]
Always wanted to write a book? Mystery, memoir, non-fiction, or something else, Algonquin Area Public Library can help! Find how-to books, connect with other authors, publish your book online, and get it into the hands of Illinois readers. Let us inspire and encourage you to create the book of your dreams! Writing can be lonely! Find your tribe with this […]
Relive your favorite decade with November’s Reading Resolutions challenge; read a book set in the decade in which you grew up. Whether it’s your childhood, teen years, or young adulthood, let a book transport you to a simpler (or maybe not so simple) time in the past. Our online catalog includes books set in decades from the 1920s through […]
October is here, and it’s time to pair that Pumpkin Spice Latte with a tasty, and terrifying read. While every Reading Resolution challenge encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, picking up a horror novel can really feel that way. Of course, you’re free to choose something a bit less scary. Cozy mysteries work just fine, as do […]
September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and culture of Hispanic people. It’s also a great opportunity to discover a new author. At AAPLD, we’re proud to highlight the Latinx authors in our collections. You’ll find their work in every genre, with books for every age group. For adult readers, we suggest one […]
As part of the library’s Centennial Celebration, every month we have been celebrating a different decade. In September we are celebrating the totally tubular ’80s! Break out your leg warmers and your Aqua Net, it’s time to party like it’s 1985 by reading one of these books published in the ’80s. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum Who is Jason […]
In this new type of post, we take a look at the books chosen by celebrity book clubs for the current month. Each month some of your favorite public figures choose their favorite book being released that month. Every month we will be the first to let you know what they have picked so you can get your holds in […]
Do you need to beat the heat and humidity? Check out one of these books today. Featuring winter snow and ice in all their chilling glory, these books are sure to cool you down this August. Click the link in the title to place a hold on an item today! Stop by the library beginning August 1st to view a […]
Are you a fan of the hit Marvel TV show Loki? Are you dying to find out what happens in the next episode? Check out one of these interesting books to read while you wait. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde If you are enamored by Loki’s wit and humor, this book should be right up your alley. “In a world […]
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and Algonquin Area Public Library District is delighted to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community, by highlighting some the best in LGBTQ literature, including winners of the 2021 Lambda Literary “Lammy” Awards. The awards are given by Lambda Literary, which began in 1987 when the owner of the Lambda Rising Bookstore in […]
