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Monarch Club - RO

Grades K–3
2025-10-07 16:00:00 2025-10-07 16:45:00 America/Chicago Monarch Club - RO Hear a few of the Monarch List nominees read aloud and then enjoy some hands-on fun. Harnish Main - Creation Center

Tuesday, October 07
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 16:00:00 2025-10-07 16:45:00 America/Chicago Monarch Club - RO Hear a few of the Monarch List nominees read aloud and then enjoy some hands-on fun. Harnish Main - Creation Center

Harnish Main

Creation Center

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

Join the Library's Monarch 2026 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  Check here for a printable PDF of the Monarch Award 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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