November marks National Native American Heritage Month– a time when we recognize the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and contributions of North America’s Indigenous people. Algonquin Area Public Library invites everyone to take part in these fun and informative activities, that run throughout the month. This challenge runs November 1 – 30 and includes both reading and activities that explore the […]
Ready for a fun and thought-provoking way to stretch your reading? Join AAPLD’s Banned Book Reading Challenge, running through the month of September. Signing up is easy! Just log into Beanstack, select the Banned Books Challenge, and read one book from the Banned Books Reading List. We have selections for adults, kids and teens, so everyone in the family can […]
The Spring Fling Reading Challenge invites participants to review a book they’ve read, and our patrons have responded! If you’re looking for an intriguing new read, why not give one of these “Favorite Flings” a try? Browse online, call the library to place a hold, or stop in and check out our Favorite Flings display in the Adult Services department. […]
It’s National Library Week, and what better way to feel the library love than by joining an international celebration of reading? The Big Library Read is the world’s largest digital book club, with over 20,000 libraries participating, including Algonquin Area Public Library District. Taking part is easy. Between April 4 -18, use the Libby digital library app to download the […]
Spring forward into a new reading challenge for adults, running April 1- May 15 at Algonquin Area Public Library. The Spring Fling Reading Challenge invites you to give your reading a seasonal refresh, with a BINGO game that combines reading and simple activities, to complete up to five horizontal, vertical, or diagonal rows. For each completed row, you’ll be entered […]
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 […]
It’s Back to School season, and no matter how long ago you graduated, this time of year beckons us to settle into a new routine, and create new habits. Since Reading Resolutions is all about our reading habits, there’s no better time than September to tackle a literary classic. It might be a book you read in school and loved. […]
Whether its an epic excursion on the high seas, a journey to the deep woods, mountain tops or the land down under, reading can take you on an unforgettable adventure! Though summer is winding down, you can still enjoy a wild reading getaway, with our August Reading Resolution challenge, The Great Outdoors. In addition to real-life stories of wilderness exploration […]
July’s Reading Resolutions theme is more than a trending hashtag. #OWNVOICES is a broad description for stories of marginalized people, told by authors from those same groups. It’s not only about celebrating diversity in our communities, and our reading choices, it’s also a way to gain new perspectives and appreciation for those who have been traditionally under-represented. Our #OWNVOICES online […]
