Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends on Saturday, July 1st from 10am to 2 pm. Experienced quilter available for questions.
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Saturday, July 1st starting at 10 AMThe Algoma Public Library would like to challenge our patrons to a community wide scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will start at the library starting at 10 AM and will be held until 2 PM. Gather clues, solve riddles, and find the prize at the end!
Our Summer Reading Theme this year is "All Together Now". With our theme in mind we want to help our community by running a non-perishable food drive. Items can be brought in June 1st to June 30th. All items will be donated to the Kewaunee County Food Panty here in town. *You are able to waive up to $25 per account, billed and damaged items are ineligible.
Drop in on the library lawn to try your luck at our giant yard games on Wednesday, June 28th between 12 - 2 pm. Bring your family!
Want to learn how to make your own bracelets? Stop by the library on Wednesday, June 21st between 1 and 2:30 pm to learn how with Librarian Katie. Open to kids 10 and up (adults too).
This summer our summer reading program is "All Together Now" and with this in mind and our tradition of reading YA Novels, our first novel is The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna will be on Tuesday, June 20th at 1 pm. Available as a regular print, ebook /eaudiobook on Libby.
This week (June 12th -16th) we are celebrating kindness. Stop by to borrow our chalk to write or draw what you think kindness means. This is a family friendly event.
Come to the library on Thursday, June 15th at 1 pm to create your own bath bombs. While supplies last. This program is for adults.
Memory Cafés are geared for individuals experiencing early stage Dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, and family and friends of those affected. It’s a great opportunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, camaraderie, and lots of creative fun! Each month we do a different activity, this month is National Diary Month. Join us on Wednesday, June 14th at 10 am.
We have a Dementia Specialist professional on hand to answer questions and an enormous wealth of experience among participants to be shared. We’d be delighted if you would join us! Call Ariel at 920-683-4180 for information. Come meet your everyday hometown heroes on Tuesday, June 13th from 11 am to 1 pm in the Library parking lot. Our local departments including firefighters, paramedics, police officers, public works and utilities will be here to show off their cars and trucks!
Come learn how to make sugar scrubs at the library on Friday, June 9th between 1:30 and 3 pm. This program is geared for adults. While supplies last.
Join us to discuss your latest reads on Thursday, June 8th at 5:30 pm. We will be meeting at Ahnapee Brewery (202 Clark St, Algoma) For information on how to participate, please email the library ([email protected].
Get tips on how to keep your brain engaged with the internet on Saturday, June 3rd at 10:30 am!
Learn how you can use the internet to keep your brain healthy. We’ll give tips on activities you can do online to learn new things, stay socially engaged, keep active, minimize stress, and more. Call us at (920) 940-0158 with your questions or to get help signing up! Thursday, May 25th at 4 PMAre you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? Try our new "Page-turners Book Club".
Join Braelyn on the last Thursday of the month at 4 PM to discuss this book clubs latest read from the Young Adult or New Adult genre. The book for this session is: The Art of Insanity by Christine Webb This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE OR PLACE A HOLD. Join us for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, May 24th at 2 pm. This is a great opportunity for caregivers with a loved one or a friend going through dementia to talk to others. A dementia specialist will be here from the ADRC of the Lakeshore.
Tuesday, May 23rd at 3 PMMeeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, join Braelyn for Adult Creative Writing. We will have writing prompts and activities for those looking for inspiration. The first hour will be used for brainstorming and writing, the time left will be for sharing our pieces (for those that would like to). All materials will be provided by the Library (paper, pens, pencils). Sharing of new or old pieces is encouraged, but not required.
We are discussing Mother Daughter Traitor Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal on Tuesday, May 16th at 1 pm. This book is available in regular print through Infosoup, and Libby eBook / eAudiobooks.
A kit designed for Adults, inspired by Disney and all are non-alcoholic drinks available Monday, May 15th. Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients.
Available starting Saturday, May 13th at 10 AMIt's almost Mother's Day. To help our busy Moms, we'll have a Mother's day "spa day in a bag" kit available at the Circulation Desk starting Saturday, May 13th at 10 AM. That way, as soon as Mom has a moment to treat herself, her spa day is waiting.
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited. Ever wonder what you can do with old and damaged books? We can make a lot of crafts with it. Stop by to today, Friday, May 12th from 2-3 pm to learn how to make a rose bouquet using paper.
Join us at Ruse Cocktails on Steele Street to discuss your latest reads. For information on how to participate, please email the library ([email protected].)
A representative from Bug Tussel will be here on Saturday, May 6th at 10:30 am to help you learn how to use and navigate video chat platforms like Zoom, FaceTime, and Google+, on your phone, computer, or tablet! We’ll cover basic steps, how to manage video chats, and more. Bring your smartphone or laptop for hands-on practice! See our complete schedule of classes at btussel.com/free-tech-education.
Saturday, May 6th is the Kentucky Derby and to get into the spirit we have activities for you and the family! Learn about horses, horseracing and more! While supplies last.
In honor of Bird City last weekend, we are showing the movie Fly Away Home (1996) a story about a 13 year old girl who rescues a family of geese. This film is based on true events. Rated PG and starring Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney, Holter Graham. Bring your own lunch on Monday, May 1st at 12 pm!
Come celebrate National Library Week (Monday, April 24th - Saturday, April 29th) and get your account back in good standing. During Amnesty Week you can return your overdue items* and we will erase the fines! No questions asked. Just get the items back to us. *Damaged or lost items will not be erased.
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Digital Escape Rooms(NEW) Lost in the Library
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Tail Wagger's R Us
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Halloween's Been Hijacked!
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