Frozen Interactive Movie

2/28/2020

Friday, February 28th 3:15 pm

Join us for a fun showing Frozen (2013)! A young woman must break a curse that has plunged her kingdom into eternal winter. In order to do so, she must find her estranged sister with the help of a mountaineer and a reindeer. Come have some fun with us. This is no ordinary showing either! Rated PG.

Teen After School Games

2/24/2020

Image: Event Poster for Teen After School Games

Monday, February 24, 2020
3:30 to 5:00 PM

After a long day of learning, come to the library to unwind with friends.

Every SECOND and FOURTH Monday the Algoma Public Library will be hosting the Teen After School Games at 3:30 PM. We will have board games, card games, and, once in a while, video games.

For this session, we will be setting up the xbox 360 for free playing.

All games will be provided by the Library. Snacks will, on occasion, be provided.

After School Movie

2/21/2020

Image: Movie Poster for Dora and the Lost City of Gold, rated P.G.

Join us at the Algoma Public Library around 3:15 pm for our FREE showing of Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

The movie is rated PG and popcorn will be provided. If you would prefer, you may bring your own snacks.

Medicare 101

2/18/2020

Tuesday, February 18th at 1 pm

If you’re in the process of deciding how you will get your Medicare benefits, or you’re just doing some health insurance research for a loved one who may be eligible for Medicare, you’ve no doubt noticed that there are a lot of coverage options. Here at 5 Star Insurance Group, we like to keep things simple and easy, so we’ve compiled this educational event that breaks down the basics of Medicare.

What is Medicare?
What are the Parts of Medicare?
What are the costs?
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement
When am I eligible to enroll?
When can I make changes?

Readopoly

2/18/2020

Readopoly: January 6th - March 2nd

Stop in anytime from now until March 2nd to receive your game board. Complete one or more Monopolies on your game board (all of one color) to receive to receive small prize. Complete the the whole board and be entered to win the Monopoly Ultimate Banking Board Game or Tea Bag Sampler Gift Set.
Open to all ages.
Download Form Here

Zentangle Hearts

2/14/2020

Image is of a sample of a Zentangle style drawn heart.

Friday, February 14, 2020
from 3:00 – 4:30pm

Do you want to do something special for someone you love. but are running out of time? Come stop by the Algoma Public Library for a Tutorial on how to make Zentangle Hearts just in time for Valentines Day!

SIGN UP REQUIRED.
Must be in at least 6th grade to take part, or be with a parent or guardian.

Please call (920) 487-2295, email (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org),or Facebook Message us to sign up today. Spots are limited.

Books & Brews

2/13/2020

Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 pm

A laid back book club geared towards book themes, meaning participants may not have the same book. One of Algoma's local brew spots, Steele Street Hops, has graciously partnered with the library. So join us to discuss books, grab a brew (or some wine) and chat with us. Our current theme is Award Winners and Nominees! This is open to any book award. Need a suggestion? We can help!

Afternoon Matinee

2/12/2020

Movie Poster

Wednesday, February 12th at 1 pm

Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Mary Poppins returns during Michael's most desperate hour to lend him a helping hand. With his house in danger of being repossessed, she whips up a little magic to remind him of the importance of family. Bring your lunch along!

Memory Cafe

2/12/2020

Wednesday, February 12th from 10-11:30 am

Let's make Valentine's Card to share with the ones we love!

Let's Get Cooking!

2/11/2020

Tuesday, February 11th at 5 pm at the St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Algoma.

This book club is where participants get a chance to try out a cookbook together. Rules are simple. Each participant chooses one recipe to make in advance - sign up about a week before the meeting (to avoid duplicate recipes), make the recipes as directed in the cookbook, bring your cooked meal in to share day of and enjoy! Participants do not need to purchase the cookbook, one copy of the cook book will be available at the circulation desk to view and all participants are eligible for (1) FREE photocopy of their recipe if there are not enough cookbooks to take home. Our next cookbook is Slow Cooker Revolution : one test kitchen, 30 slow cookers, 200 amazing recipes / by the editors at America's Test Kitchen. Books will be available mid January!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

2/7/2020

Friday, February 7th at 5:30pm

The Library will be having a stuffed Animal Sleepover, Friday, February 7 at 5:30pm. Bring in a stuffed animal and wear your PJs to this special evening storytime. We will be reading stories, making a craft, and tucking the animals in for a sleepover at the library! Pick up your animals anytime starting Saturday morning to find out what your animals were up to!

Mystery Book Club

2/6/2020

Thursday, February 6th at 5 pm

Interested in reading a fun and easy mystery? This book by Kathleen Ernst is the first in the Chloe Ellefson mystery series. Chloe is new to her job and wants to make a fresh start but things start a little off on day one. Chloe finds that as she uncovers the history of an old family heirloom - things are starting to get dangerous for her at Old World Wisconsin.

Our book club meets on Thursday, February 6th at 5 pm to discuss this fun novel.

Interested in putting this book on hold? Go to www.infosoup.org (click on the book cover) or give us a call to request this book.

Programs

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Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:10 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.

STEM Challenge
Join us every 1st Thursday of the Month from 3-4pm.

LEGO Club
Join us every 2nd Thursday of the Month from 3-4 pm. Each month our theme changes.

Game Day
Join us every 3rd Thursday of the Month from 3-4pm.

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Track Down that Turkey!

No Jaws About It

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Tuesday: 10am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
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Friday: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-3pm

406 Fremont Street
Algoma, WI 54201
(Parking off of 4th Street)
(920) 487-2295
alg@algomapubliclibrary.org