Tuesday, April 25th 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.
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Come learn about what's currently happening in the night sky on Tuesday, April 25th at 5:30 pm. Our presenter, Bob of the Neville Public Library Museum Astronomical Society, will also touch on the solar eclipse and telescope viewing in general. There will be time for a Q & A. If the weather is nice, we will be going outside to view the sky through telescopes. This program will be held in the City Council Chambers, please enter through the Library.
Celebrate Earth Day (Saturday, April 22nd at 12 pm) with us by watching a heartwarming family drama about a troubled young boy's touching friendship with an Orca whale who is the star attraction at his local adventure park in Free Willy (1993) Rated PG, starring Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen. Bring your own lunch!
Retirement planning doesn’t have to be daunting. Learn tips for determining if you are on track and learn practical strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind. It’s never too late to take charge of your financial future. Stop in on Friday, April 21st at 12 pm to learn more about retirement. This program will be held in the City Council Chambers, please enter through the Library.
Join us for a free educational presentation on Thursday, April 20th at 1 pm on how to manage different behaviors within dementia. A Dementia Care Specialist from the ADRC will be discussing the various behaviors that a person may display when they have dementia. As a caregiver, understanding what certain behaviors are communicating will help you provide better care for your care partner. To register please call 920-683-4180.
We will be discussing The Woman in the Library: A Novel by Sulari Gentill on Tuesday, April 18th at 1 pm. Books can be put on hold on infosoup or by stopping in the library to place a hold with one of our friendly librarians. This book has large print, regular print and eBook/ eAudiobooks editions available on Libby and Hoopla.
Monday, April 17th at 12:00 PMIt's Stress Awareness Month.
Stress is a part of all our lives. The severity of that stress can vary. However, when stress hits, it's nice to have ways to cope with it. Join us Monday, April 17th at 12 PM for our "Stress Happens" program. We will discuss different signs your body gives you when you are stressed, different coping mechanisms you can utilize when dealing with that stress, and additional resources that might be useful. This program is geared towards teens and older. 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 Flower planting on Wednesday, May 10th 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 Join us virtually from the comforts of your own home OR at Off the Hook Bar & Grill (205 Navarino St, Algoma) on Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 pm and discuss your latest reads. For information on how to participate and access the meeting, please email the library ([email protected].)
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 Springtime Sing-Alongs on Wednesday, April 12th 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. The ADRC of the Lakeshore, in collaboration with the Algoma Public Library, will be having our first Book Club for caregivers. We are planning to read the book "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova during the months of February and March 2023, meeting to discuss the book on Wednesday April 12th from 2:30pm - 3:30pm at the Algoma Public Library. Books now available at the library. Please call the ADRC at 1-877-416-7083 to register.
“Alice Howland is proud of the life she worked so hard to build. At fifty years old, she’s a cognitive psychology professor at Harvard and a world-renowned expert in linguistics with a successful husband and three grown children. When she becomes increasingly disoriented and forgetful, a tragic diagnosis changes her life—and her relationship with her family and the world—forever. As she struggles to cope with Alzheimer’s, she learns that her worth is comprised of far more than her ability to remember. At once beautiful and terrifying, Still Alice is a moving and vivid depiction of life with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease that is as compelling as A Beautiful Mind and as unforgettable as Ordinary People.” “From New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Lisa Genova comes the definitive—and illuminating—novel about Alzheimer’s disease. Now a major motion picture starring Oscar winner Julianne Moore!” Author of "Cat's Café", Ralls Melotte will be here promoting his new book. "Cat's Café" is the first of a historical novel trilogy set in 1870s in Eagles Rock, Idaho. In this first novel you will find it as a western feel with a tough sheriff, saloons, gangs and corruption. Come meet Ralls and learn about his new novel out now in paperback and hardcover on Monday, April 10th at 1 pm. Book signing will be at the Yardstick on Friday, April 14th where you can also purchase a copy. See attached "Branding Sheet" for more information on "Cat's Café".
Adults can pick up a kit designed for them on Monday, April 10th. This kit is inspired by our favorite childhood drinks and all are non-alcoholic drinks! Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients.
A representative from Bug Tussel will be here on Saturday, April 8th at 10:30 am to teach you how to manage photos on your smartphone, including how to upload photos to social media, send pictures to friends and family, and save and edit your photos. Bring your smartphone with you for some hands-on practice. See our complete schedule of classes at btussel.com/free-tech-education.
Stop by to pick up a bookmark with activities to complete beginning of February. Upon completion you will be entered to win a prize! Activities include reading, activities, Book Bingo, completion of a kit and attending a program of your choice. This challenge is geared for Teens & Adults. Challenge runs February 1st to March 31st.
Join us on Thursday, March 30th at 11 am for a workshop for adults and will address credit myths, explain credit reports, demystify credit scores and provide strategies to build your credit.
Get tips on how to keep your brain engaged with the internet on Saturday, March 25th 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 Bug Tussel at (920) 940-0158 with your questions or to get help signing up! Join us for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, March 22nd from 2-3 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.
We will be discussing Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano on Tuesday, March 21st at 1pm. Books can be put on hold on infosoup or by stopping in the library to place a hold with one of our friendly librarians. This book has large print, regular print and eBook/ eAudiobooks editions available on Libby.
Acrylic Paint and Pours have been popular the last couple of years. Now is your chance to test them out with us. We have the paint and canvases. Sign up Required for our Friday, March 17th event at 1 pm. Registration opens Monday, February 20th.
Travel to Ireland with us in the film Finding You (2020) where talented violinist Finley Sinclair studies aboard in a coastal village. While there she'll encounter the famous Beckett Rush. Will romance be in their stars? Starring Rose Reid, Jedidiah Goodacre, Katherine McNamara, Patrick Bergin, Saoirse-Monica Jackson. Rated PG, 110 minutes long. Bring your own lunch!
A kit designed for Adults, inspired by Green, Ireland and all are non-alcoholic drinks! Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients. Kits are available to pick up Monday, March 13th.
Join us at Von Stiehl's Cider Bar (105A Navarino St, Algoma) or virtually from the comforts of your own home and discuss your latest reads on Thursday, March 9th at 5:30 pm. This is via Zoom. For information on how to participate and access the meeting, please email the library ([email protected].
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 Shamrock Bingo! 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. Want to know what the rest of the year looks like? ![]()
Libraries, for decades, have been a staple in each community for housing books, movies, magazines, and local history. Those items are still a large portion of what libraries, like ours, want to offer our patrons.
However, one of the unspoken talents of public libraries is the ability to grow and adapt as the needs of our community change. In addition to the "traditional" items you can browse and borrow, we made a video highlighting some of the more recent pieces of our collection that are utilized by our families, neighbors, children, and friends that help our community stay connected and entertained. We offer public computers for your work and printing needs, public iPads filled with educational games, preloaded tablets patrons can take home, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots that bring free internet to your home for a week, DVDs, Blu-ray, and music CDs, videogames for multiple consoles, Microfilm readers that help with your genealogy/research needs, and our public printer when you don't have access at home. All these things and more can be found at your local Algoma Public Library. We'd love to see you here. |
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM 1000 Books Before Kindergarten A free program for 0 to 5-year-olds. It encourages parents and caregivers to read 1000 books with children before he or she enters kindergarten. Books & Brews 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm For more details click on the title. Program Categories
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Digital Escape Rooms(NEW) Lost in the Library
Track Down that Turkey!
No Jaws About It
A Magical, Mythical Mystery (TEEN/ADULT)
Tail Wagger's R Us
Candyland
Digital Download
Halloween's Been Hijacked!
Monster Mash
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