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Monarch Award Logo; a Monarch Butterfly sitting on a book.

Registration opens:
November 14th, 2024

Monarch Club - RO

Grades K–3
2024-12-03 16:00:00 2024-12-03 16:45:00 America/Chicago Monarch Club - RO Hear two of the Monarch List nominees read aloud and then enjoy some hands-on fun. Harnish Main - Creation Center

Tuesday, December 03
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-03 16:00:00 2024-12-03 16:45:00 America/Chicago Monarch Club - RO Hear two of the Monarch List nominees read aloud and then enjoy some hands-on fun. Harnish Main - Creation Center

Harnish Main

Creation Center

Hear two of the Monarch List nominees read aloud and then enjoy some hands-on fun.

Join the Library's Monarch 2025 Reading Challenge! Sign up and track the books you read for the challenge using the Beanstack app (iOS/Google Play) or website. Prefer to keep track on paper? Pick up a log at either library location. Monarch readers who read all 20 books from their list earn a paperback book of their own to keep!

Algonquin Library Illinois Book Awards Website

Monarch Award 2025 Master List

AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request accommodations, please email [info@aapld.org] or call 847-458-6060, ext. 135 at least 7 days in advance.

AGE GROUP: | Grade School |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Program | Youth Book Club |

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Harnish Main
Phone: 847-458-6060
Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Cookbook Drop-off - NR
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Constructive Play - NR - Baby - 6 years with caregiver
Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Cutting the Cable: Basics - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab Harnish,Virtual Room - Computer Class
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 04, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cookbook Drop-off - NR
Tue, Nov 05, All day
Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Center
Monarch Club - RO - Grades K–3
Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Creation Center
Stranger than Fiction: a Nonfiction Book Club - RO - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Tue, Nov 05, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cookbook Drop-off - NR
Wed, Nov 06, All day
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Don't Forget! - The Science of Memory - RO - The Wednesday Mix - Adults 55+
Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Teen Soda Pop Taste Test - RO - Grades 9-12
Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rescheduled
Teen Soda Pop Taste Test - RO - Grades 9-12
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Music & Movement - RO - Ages 0–5 with a caregiver
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Wed, Nov 06, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cookbook Drop-off - NR
Thu, Nov 07, All day
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Quilting Club - RO - Adults 18+
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
3D Printed Phone Stand - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 14+
Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab Harnish,Virtual Room - Computer Class
Cancelled
True Crime Podcast Discussion Group - RO - Adults 18+
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Thu, Nov 07, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cookbook Drop-off - NR
Fri, Nov 08, All day
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Fri, Nov 08, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
T-Rex Tea Party - RO - Ages 3-7 with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Veterans Day Craft and Play - NR - Ages 2–10 with caregiver
Fri, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Fri, Nov 08, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cookbook Exchange - NR
Sat, Nov 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Veterans Day Craft and Play - NR - Ages 2–10 with caregiver
Sat, Nov 09, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
Cancelled
Flower Arrangement Demonstration - RO - 16+
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
ICASH - Discover What's Yours - NR - In Person
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult Services Study Room D
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sat, Nov 09, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Veterans Day Craft and Play - NR - Ages 2–10 with caregiver
Sun, Nov 10, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sun, Nov 10, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Mon, Nov 11, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Polish-English Storytime/Czas opowieści - RO - Ages 3–7 with a caregiver/Dzieci w wieku 3–7 z opiekunem
Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Harnish Main Program Room
Forever Young Book Club - RO - Adults 18+
Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room Main
Cutting the Cable: Using Streaming Devices - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab Harnish,Virtual Room - Computer Class
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 11, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Terrific Tales for Twos & Threes - RO - 2-3 years old with caregiver
Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
Preschool Storytime - RO - Ages 3-5 years on their own
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Kids Tech Exploration - RO - Grades 3-8
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Center
This event is full
Rescheduled
True Crime Podcast Discussion Group - RO - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, November 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Tue, Nov 12, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Babies & Beans - RO - Ages 0–23 months with a caregiver
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Device Advice - RO - The Wednesday Mix - Adults 55+
Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Chess Club - RO - For ages 8-13
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Wed, Nov 13, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Using Newspapers to Fill in the Gaps in a Family Story - RO - Adults 18+
Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab Harnish
Graphic Novel Youth Book Discussion - RO - Grades 3–5
Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
This event is full
Pageturners Youth Book Club - RO - Grades 5-8
Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Thu, Nov 14, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
Cancelled
Baby Storytime - RO - Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cancelled
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Fri, Nov 15, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Cancelled
Little Movers - RO - Ages 18-35 months, with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Fri, Nov 15, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sat, Nov 16, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sun, Nov 17, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Mon, Nov 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Library VolunTeens - RO - Grades 9–12
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
Cutting the Cable: Streaming Free Movies & TV - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab Harnish,Virtual Room - Computer Class
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 18, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Terrific Tales for Twos & Threes - RO - 2-3 years old with caregiver
Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
This event is full
Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
Preschool Storytime - RO - Ages 3-5 years on their own
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Turning Point, Inc. - NR
Tue, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby Table Main
Line Dancing Class: Dance to Live in the Moment - RO - Ages 14+
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Gift Ideas for Book Lovers - RO - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
The Nail Biters: A Thriller Book Club - RO - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Tue, Nov 19, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Recipe Apps and Websites - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 14+
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab Harnish,Virtual Room - Computer Class
Drop-In Family Storytime - NR - Ages 0–5 with a caregiver
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Teen Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz (1939; G) - RO - Grades 9-12
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Teen Center
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Wed, Nov 20, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Middle School Volunteers - RO - Grades 6–8
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creation Center
This event is full
Algonquin Area Writers Group - RO - Ages 14+
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Study Room D
Lincoln and Thanksgiving - RO - Ages 10+
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Narcan & Overdose Prevention Training - RO - 14+
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Thu, Nov 21, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Baby Storytime - RO - Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Fri, Nov 22, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Little Movers - RO - Ages 18-35 months, with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Rescheduled
Teen International Snack Club - RO - Grades 9–12
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
New date Monday, November 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Fri, Nov 22, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sat, Nov 23, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sun, Nov 24, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Mon, Nov 25, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Fossils & Dinosaurs with Burpee Museum - RO - Families with children 3 and up
Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Teen International Snack Club - RO - Grades 9–12
Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fossils & Dinosaurs with Burpee Museum - RO - Families with children 3 and up
Mon, Nov 25, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Cancelled
Teen SINGO BINGO: Video Game Music - RO - Grades 9-12
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rescheduled
Teen International Snack Club - RO - Grades 9–12
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, November 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
One-on-One Tech Assistance Night - In Person Only
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult Services Study Room D
Register
LEGO Club - NR - Grades K–8
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Mon, Nov 25, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Tue, Nov 26, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Terrific Tales for Twos & Threes - RO - 2-3 years old with caregiver
Tue, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR - Adults 18+
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
Preschool Storytime - RO - Ages 3-5 years on their own
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Teen Mario Kart 8 Tournament - RO - Grades 9-12
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Milk and Cookies Storytime - RO - Ages 0–5 with a caregiver
Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Tue, Nov 26, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Wed, Nov 27, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Movie Matinee - Knives Out (PG-13) - RO - The Wednesday Mix - Adults 55+
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Teen Super Mario Party Session 1 - RO - Grades 9-12
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Teen Center
Teen Super Mario Party Session 2- RO - Grades 9-12
Wed, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Wed, Nov 27, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Thu, Nov 28, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
Baby Storytime - RO - Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Creation Center Crafts - NR - Children of all ages and caregiver
Fri, Nov 29, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Creation Center
Little Movers - RO - Ages 18-35 months, with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
This event is full
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Fri, Nov 29, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
LibBox: BioBox - RR - Ages 14+
Sat, Nov 30, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
Toddler Time - RO - Ages 18-35 Months with a Caregiver
Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Creation Center
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - RO - Ages 18-35 Months with a Caregiver
Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Creation Center
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Jacobs High School Madrigal Performance - NR - All Ages
Mon, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Digital Preservation: Photos, Film, Slides & Video - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 14+
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab Harnish,Virtual Room - Computer Class
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Messy Masterpieces - Give the Gift of Art - RO - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Creation Center
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Messy Masterpieces - Give the Gift of Art - RO - Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Creation Center
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Monarch Club - RO - Grades K–3
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Creation Center
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 12:00pm
Modern Caligraphy - RO - Ages 16+
Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Stranger than Fiction: a Nonfiction Book Club - RO - Adults 18+
Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnish Main Program Room
Craft Morning - NR - Preschool through middle school, with a caregiver
Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Center
Constructive Play - NR - Baby - 6 years with caregiver
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Rock Holiday-Style with the Saddle Shoe Sisters - RO - The Wednesday Mix - Adults 55+
Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
Music & Movement - RO - Ages 0–5 with a caregiver
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 9:00am
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