 Watch with us Netflix’s new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie over the lunch hour starting at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 13th. Each episode will be playing on the following dates. Little House on the Prairie follows the close-knit Ingalls family as they build a new life on the Western frontier, where the joys of nature and the struggle for survival are deeply intertwined.
Episode 1: Thursday, July 16th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 2: Monday, July 20th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 3: Monday, July 27th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 4: Thursday, July 30th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 5: Monday, August 3rd from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 6: Thursday, August 6th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 7: Monday, August 24th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Episode 8: Thursday, August 27th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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 Join us on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1 pm. We are discussing The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston. Books are available in regular print, large print, audiobook on CD, on Libby as an eBook and eAudiobook.
 Join us to discuss your latest reads on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 at 5:30 pm. We will be meeting at Red's Pub & Grill (N6318 WI-42, Algoma). For information on how to participate, please email the library ([email protected].)
 It's Romance Books Month and time for a new Book Club. Are you a Romance reader? This book club is for YOU. We strickly read romance books and share why we love them. There is no one book for the club. Instead we read by SUBGENRE within Romance. Romance can be broken into contemporary, dark, sport, LGBTQ, romanatsy, historical/ regency, gothic, rom-com, adult, parmanormal and suspense. Choose a book based on one of the subgenres and share your thoughts with us on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5 pm at the Algoma Public Library.
Questions? Contact Katie at [email protected] for any questions or reading recommendations.
Einstein's Sandbox will be on-site with STEM activities beginning at 5:00pm, and Destination Imagination (DI) will be selling soda and candy as a fundraiser. Sponsored by:
Algoma Public Library, Algoma Community Development Committee, Algoma Utilities WPPI Grant and Algoma Library Friends  Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen and join us on the library lawn for water play, bubbles and wading in our kiddie pool. Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00. Infant - Age 9, with caregiver.
 Join us on the library front lawn for an afternoon of outdoor fun on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 PM! We’ll have water balloons, sponge games, and more. For ages 10-18.
 Dig into discovery with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Story Time! Roar with dinosaurs, swirl with the wind, splash in the water, and explore sand and rocks through stories, music, movement, and crafts. We will even take a week to celebrate a very special birthday happening this summer. Turn on your imagination for a summer of learning and exploring at the library.
Today's theme is Water. Tuesdays, June 9 - July 28 at 10:30am. Ages 2-6, younger siblings are welcome.  We’re celebrating all things Bluey® with stories, crafts, games and a fun giveaway. Kids and grown up kids of all ages are welcome for this special story time.
Friday, July 24 at 10:30 am Children under 9, must be accompanied by an adult.  Come hear Chad Lewis' talk about Wisconsin's notorious past in his presentation on Wisconsin's Gangster Past- Turning the Badger State into the Crime State on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6 pm. Join Chad as we put on our zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn WI into their personal crime vacation land. Filled with deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders, and daring kidnappings, this presentation lets the audience discover the grisly locations where the gangster history will never die.
 Join us on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1 pm. We are discussing The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd. Books are available as regular print, audiobook on CD, large print, on Libby as an eBook and eAudiobook. You can place a hold on Infosoup here (you will need your library card number and password).
 Dig into discovery with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Story Time! Roar with dinosaurs, swirl with the wind, splash in the water, and explore sand and rocks through stories, music, movement, and crafts. We will even take a week to celebrate a very special birthday happening this summer. Turn on your imagination for a summer of learning and exploring at the library.
Today's theme is Dirt. Tuesdays, June 9 - July 28 at 10:30am. Ages 2-6, younger siblings are welcome.  Get ready for big laughs and unforgettable fun! Join us as vaudevillian performer Jeff McMullen brings The Magic of Laughter to the Algoma Public Library. Jeff’s high-energy blend of physical comedy, magic, and audience interaction delights crowds of all ages. His playful antics, quick wit, and masterful showmanship make this an afternoon your family won’t want to miss.
Wednesday, July 15 2025 at 1 PM This program is free and open to everyone. Algoma Youth Club Gym - 620 Lake St, Algoma, WI 54201  Dig into discovery with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Story Time! Roar with dinosaurs, swirl with the wind, splash in the water, and explore sand and rocks through stories, music, movement, and crafts. We will even take a week to celebrate a very special birthday happening this summer. Turn on your imagination for a summer of learning and exploring at the library.
Today's theme is Rocks. Tuesdays, June 9 - July 28 at 10:30am. Ages 2-6, younger siblings are welcome.  Let your creativity shimmer this summer! Learn about glitter, explore various sizes and textures and make a few dazzling masterpieces! Designed for those who don't mind leaving the library a little sparkly. This program will be held on the library lawn. Registration is recommended as supplies are limited.
Friday, July 10 at 11:00. Rain date, 7/17. Ages 5+. Children under 9 must be with an adult caregiver.  Want to jam with friends? Join us on 2nd Friday of the Month from 3 to 5 pm - for the month of July is on July 10. This is a time to practice and Jam with other local musicians without amps or plugging in instruments. Open to teens and adults, space is limited.
 Join us to discuss your latest reads with us on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm. We will be meeting at Smashed on the Rocks (70 Church Street, Algoma).
For information on how to participate, please email the library ([email protected].)  Dig into discovery with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Story Time! Roar with dinosaurs, swirl with the wind, splash in the water, and explore sand and rocks through stories, music, movement, and crafts. We will even take a week to celebrate a very special birthday happening this summer. Turn on your imagination for a summer of learning and exploring at the library.
Today's theme is Caves. Tuesdays, June 9 - July 28 at 10:30am. Ages 2-6, younger siblings are welcome.  Calling all Dragonets! Join us at the Algoma Public Library for a Wings of Flame dragon party on July 7, 2026, from 3:00–4:00 PM. Create your very own dragon egg using clay and sparkling gems, choose a Wings of Fire bookmark to take home, and enjoy a fun dragon-themed mini game. For ages 10–18.
 Dig into discovery with our “Unearth A Story” Summer Story Time! Roar with dinosaurs, swirl with the wind, splash in the water, and explore sand and rocks through stories, music, movement, and crafts. We will even take a week to celebrate a very special birthday happening this summer. Turn on your imagination for a summer of learning and exploring at the library.
Today's theme is America's Birthday. Tuesdays, June 9 - July 28 at 10:30am. Ages 2-6, younger siblings are welcome.  Call or email to reserve your spot for the Jurassic Escape Room! Take on the challenge solo, team up with a partner, or gather a group for an unforgettable adventure. Available timeslots on Monday and Tuesday are 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, and 5 PM.
 Join us as we celebrate our country's 250th Anniversary with a Patriotic Read! Books can be checked out at the Algoma Public Library OR purchased at the Yardstick Bookstore (317 Steele St, Algoma), and be entered for a summer reading prize at the Algoma Public Library. Our 250th Anniversary Book will be discussed on Friday, June 26th at 5:30 pm at the Yardstick Books.
To purchase a copy for $5.00 from Yardstick Books please stop by their store or place an order online at https://yardstickalgoma.com/event/2026-06-26/250th-anniversary-usa-read-loyalty-avi.
Come early for the best selection. Everything must go!
 Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a hands-on prehistoric adventure! Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs.
Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30am. All Ages.  Algoma Public Library and Kewaunee County 4-H are teaming up this summer to bring you an unforgettable detective adventure. Young sleuths are invited to the library to explore different investigative methods over multiple sessions in June and July. This interactive program encourages observation, problem‑solving, and scientific thinking through materials and methods used in the real world. Budding detectives will leave this program with a toolkit and the deductive reasoning skills to solve mysteries on their own.
Registration is recommended as supplies are limited. Registration can be done by contacting the library at (920) 487-2295, emailing us at [email protected], or stopping by in person. Wednesdays at 1 pm, June 17–July 29, with no session on July 15. Ages 6-10. |
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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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