Friends of the Algonquin Library

Friends of the Algonquin Library The Friends of the Algonquin Area Public Library. Membership is open to anyone high school age and above, so please join us! We sort books by subject.

We all love books and enjoy our time together. All of our adult and children's books are shelved, bookstore style. All fiction, mysteries, and paperbacks are sorted, alphabetically by author. Biographies are in alphabetical order. Our customers love how easy it is to find what they want and we love creating an inviting environment to shop for bargains! Booksale Finder rates our book sales EXCEPTIONAL! We have a monthly meeting of the board and volunteers on the first Tuesday of the month.

We’re joining forces with Portillo’s for our October Dine & Share! Join us on Thursday, October 9, from 5–8 pm at Portil...
10/06/2025

We’re joining forces with Portillo’s for our October Dine & Share! Join us on Thursday, October 9, from 5–8 pm at Portillo’s in Algonquin (1801 S. Randall Rd.). Show your love for the library by enjoying a meal and supporting the Friends!

Support the Algonquin Area Public Library District while enjoying a meal!Join us Monday, September 15 at McAlister's Del...
09/11/2025

Support the Algonquin Area Public Library District while enjoying a meal!

Join us Monday, September 15 at McAlister's Deli for the Friends of the Library Fundraiser. A portion of your purchase will help the Friends continue to support programs, services, and resources at the library.

- Monday, September 15, 10:30 am-9 pm
- McAlister’s Deli, 240 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Thank you for dining in and giving back!

Thank you to everyone who shopped the Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Sale! Your support helped raise nearly $4,500...
08/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who shopped the Friends of the Library’s Summer Book Sale! Your support helped raise nearly $4,500 in just three days, all to benefit the Algonquin Area Public Library District. 📚❤️

Summer Book Sale Setup Begins! Join us Friday and Saturday 11 am-4 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm at the Algonquin Area Public Lib...
08/06/2025

Summer Book Sale Setup Begins! Join us Friday and Saturday 11 am-4 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm at the Algonquin Area Public Library District Eastgate Branch (115 Eastgate Dr., Algonquin).

Tonight is the night. Come and enjoy a meal while helping us assist with library services and programs. We hope to see y...
07/30/2025

Tonight is the night. Come and enjoy a meal while helping us assist with library services and programs. We hope to see you. Don't forget to print or download the flyer to use when ordering, or us code ELA77MQ if you order online. Thank you for your support.

Thanks to our awesome community and thank you to Wendy's! You helped raise over $200 at our first-ever Dine and Share at...
06/26/2025

Thanks to our awesome community and thank you to Wendy's! You helped raise over $200 at our first-ever Dine and Share at Wendy’s. We really appreciate your support, it helps make a difference for library programs and services.

Next up: Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 412 S Randall Rd. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 4-8 pm.

Check out the flyer and info below:

Hey, friends! 💚We hope you're having a great day, and when dinnertime rolls around, we hope you’ll be a Friend to the li...
06/18/2025

Hey, friends! 💚
We hope you're having a great day, and when dinnertime rolls around, we hope you’ll be a Friend to the library by joining us for our very first Dine & Share event!

🍔 Tonight from 4–7 pm at Wendy’s (245 S Randall Rd, Algonquin)
📱 Just show the flyer when you order (print or phone), and 30% of your purchase will go to the Friends of the Algonquin Area Public Library.

We’d love your support, and your appetite! Thanks for being such a great Friend.

The Friends Have a Book Nook at Eastgate!Looking for a sweet deal on gently used or new books? Be sure to check out the ...
05/02/2025

The Friends Have a Book Nook at Eastgate!
Looking for a sweet deal on gently used or new books? Be sure to check out the Friends’ Book Nook on the lower level of the Eastgate Branch!

Stop by and discover your next great read or movie night at a great price! The Eastgate Branch is located at 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102. Want to find out more about the AAPLD Friends of the Library? Call them at 847-658-5310.

Thank you to everyone that donated items during our recent drop-off days at the Algonquin Area Public Library District. ...
04/24/2025

Thank you to everyone that donated items during our recent drop-off days at the Algonquin Area Public Library District. Did you know that now there is a bin located in the Harnish Library entrance for you to donate your gently used or new books and media? Help us with our mission to support the library. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Library, contact us at 847-658-5310 or email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for your continued support!

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115 Eastgate Drive
Algonquin, IL
60102

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+18476584343

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