Wednesday, September 20th at 4 PMHave you heard about or seen Bullet Journals, but aren't sure what you would want or how to assemble them? The Algoma Public Library invites you to stop by on Wednesday, September 20th at 4 PM to assemble a beginners Bullet Journal. All supplies provided.
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Friday, September 15th at 3 PMStop by the Library on Friday, September 15th at 3 PM to take part in our "in-between the stacks" Race Car Obstacle Course. How will you navigate through our bookshelves?
Introducing our new Oculus Quest 2 (Virtual Reality) gaming device. Would you like to come and try out Virtual Reality for free? We are so excited to add this new gaming device to our library programming. Stop by and try it out Tuesday, September 12th between 1:15-5 pm.
To give everyone a chance to play time slots on the Oculus will be limited to 20 minutes per person. We will be painting/ carving pumpkins at the library again this year on Wednesday, October 18th from 3-5 pm. Please register for a time slot 3 pm and 4 pm. While supplies last. Each time slot will have a limited number of pumpkins to help with spacing. Call to reserve your spot.
Pumpkins donated from Hillside Apples in Casco. School is back in session (boo or yay?) and that means date confusion has started again! What happens if THIS school year every day is a Monday because someone opened a link in an email on accident? Do you think you and you friends can solve the clues and bring back our 7 days a week? Clocks ticking... if you can't solve it, every day will be Monday forever! Escape room is on Monday, September 11th with rooms at 3 pm and 4 pm
Registration is recommended. ...our Library of Things!The Algoma Public Library has been working hard to bring new items and services to our local community. Thanks to grant funding, and a lot of hard work, we are proud to present the beginning of our very own Library of Things! But, what is a "Library of Things"? Our library strives to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community. Our new Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement that mission. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!Tuesday, September 5th at 3 PMStop by the Library on Tuesday, September 5th at 3 PM to enjoy some of our lawn games on the grass in front of the Library. All are welcome.
Donations accepted August 1st to 22nd. Children need the proper tools to achieve success in school. Often these tools are as simple as paper, pencils or crayons. The Algoma Public Library is accepting school supply donations on behalf of the children and families in our community that are in need. Donated supplies can be dropped off at the Algoma Public Library.
Examples of Supplies Needed: Scissors, Loose leaf paper, Single subject notebooks, Elmer’s Glue, Pens, Pencils, Color pencils, Glue Sticks, Crayons, Markers, Folders, and Pink Erasers. These items will be available for our local teachers to pick up during the annual "Teacher Meet and Greet". This "Meet and Greet" gives teachers the opportunity to come in and connect with the Library, set up teacher cards and to talk to library staff about any material needs or questions they may have. Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PMJoin us on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PM for a free afternoon showing of the new Super Mario Bros movie in the Algoma Public Library. Title: The Super Mario Bros Movie Rated: PG Runtime: 1 HR 32 MIN Wednesday, August 9th at 1 PMCelebrate your love of crafting and books all in one on Wednesday, August 9th at 1 PM by joining us for Book Lover Crafts in our meeting room.
Thursday, August 3rd at 1 PMThe Algoma Public Library has a lot of shells and we would love to invite you to come make art with them. Stop by Thursday, August 3rd at 1 PM to come make your own sea shell art.
All month long (July) we will be accepting donations for the Door County Humane Society. Please see attachment. *Note all items must be new, unused, and unopen.
WI Humane Society's wish list here In honor of EAA Airventure this week, Kids and Parents come in on Monday, July 24th from 11:30 am to 1 pm and test your building skills to create airplanes that will hopefully fly! Once we have built our planes we will see who's plane flies the furthest. Building materials provided, you bring your creativity and imagination!
Stop by between 10am and 4 pm on Wednesday, July 19th to paint a Kindness Rock! This is open to all ages and families.
Available starting Monday, July 17th at 10 AMSummer is flying by and our Summer Reading Program is almost done. However, there is plenty of time to fit a lot more projects, trips, and memories in before school is back in session. Stop by the Library starting Monday, July 17th at 10 AM to pick up a Summer Bucket List kit.
This kit is geared towards kids, teens, and families. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited. Bats are one of the best friends we humans have ever had! Unfortunately, more than half of our American bat species are in severe decline. Janet Raddatz, Wisconsin Master Naturalist, will share her knowledge of these special creatures that affect the quality of our life. This presentation is for the entire family, especially the children on Thursday, July 13th at 1 pm. This presentation will be held in the City Council Chambers (416 Fremont St - same building as the library).
Stop by any time between 11 am and 4:30 pm on Wednesday, July 5th to complete our Lego Challenges! Children under the age of 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver over the age of 12.
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.
Available starting June 30th at 10 AMThe 4th of July is coming! Do you have everything you need to celebrate? This kit will be available on June 30th starting at 10 AM. It will include some activities, recipes, and supplies to help your 4th of July really shine!
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).
Monday, June 19th at 10 AMJuneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. This educational kit revolving around learning about the importance of Juneteenth will be available for pick-up starting June 19th at 10 AM. Supplies will be limited. This kit is geared towards late elementary schoolers to early high schoolers.
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 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!
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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!
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