Drop-off site

The library is a drop-off site for a food drive sponsored by the Round Lake Chamber of Commerce. All non-perishable food items (can/box) will be accepted.  Shampoo, soap, and toothpaste will also be accepted.  All donations will be taken to the Avon Township food pantry. The drive will continue through mid December. 

We appreciate your generosity. 

Sunday Sampler Special

Native American mini POW-WOW        

Una danza tradicional de indios indígenas

norteamericanos

6 dance styles + a chance to dance for everyone

Mira 6 estilos de danzas + únete en una danza especial

Sunday, November 15

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Admission is free/Admisión gratuita

Santa Clawed

By Rita Mae Brown

Tuesday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Book copies are available at the Circulation Desk.  Enjoy great conversation and refreshments. Contact: Deb Allen or (847) 546-7060, ext. 120.

Staff Development Day

The Round Lake Area Public Library will be closed all day on Friday, November 6. The library will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. Even when closed, the library continues to provide news, information and online resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week via this website. Visit us online any time to access general library information and link to the online collection catalog and numerous online databases. Regular library hours are 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sundays.

Library representatives will be participating at the following family events and we invite the community to join us!

NOTE:  These events are taking place in the community, NOT the library.

Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Round Lake Area Business Expo – Free Family Event
Location:  Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center
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Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Great Pumpkin Celebration – Free Family Event
Location:  Round Lake Area Park District
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Monday, October 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
6th Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser
Location:  Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center
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The Friends of the Round Lake Area Public Library is partnering with the McHenry Moose Lodge for this fundraising event.

Monday, October 26, 2009 – BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m.
McHenry Moose Lodge
Highway 31 at Johnsburg Road in McHenry

Everyone over 18 is welcome to join us for a fun-filled night! Read more…

 Beyond the Basics

Saturday, November 7  from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room

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Contact Gail Grunst (847) 546-7060 or e-mail ggrunst@rlalibrary.org

Adult Book Discussion Group

Booked To Die

By John Dunning

Tuesday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m. – Activity Room

Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he is an avid collector of rare and first editions. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspect’s spine. But the suspect, local lowlife Jackie Newton, is a master at eluding the law, and Janeway’s wrathful brand of off-duty justice costs him his badge.  Learn how Janeway turns his lifelong passion to put Newton away.   New York Times Book ReviewA joy to read…[A] whodunit in the classic mode.

Enjoy great conversation and refreshments.  Contact Deb Allen (847) 546-7060, ext. 129 or e-mail dallen@rlalibrary.org

Presented by MACY’S in partnership with the North Suburban Library System

Visit your library and check out a museum! Learn how you can use your library card for free admission or a special discount to 17 participating museums and cultural institutions in the Chicago area. Visit the Adult Services Reference Desk, or call (847) 546-7060, prompt 4.  You may also visit www.museumadventure.org for more information.  Brochures are available inside the library.  This opportunity is valid through August 2010.

Magic

By Tami Hoag

Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. – Meeting Room

Book copies are available at the Circulation Desk.  Discussions include updated information on authors and new book releases.  Enjoy great conversation and refreshments.  Contact:  Maggie Rodriguez  (847) 546-7060, ext. 115. Read more…