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Ocean Trivia (Sign-up Required)

6/30/2022

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Thursday, June 30th at 2 PM

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Sign your team up to take part in fun Ocean Trivia! Trivia will take part on June 30th starting at 2 PM.
Prizes to the top teams will be up for grabs.

Will you surf to victory?

    Ocean Trivia - Sign-up

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Dive into Reading: The Magic of Isaiah

6/29/2022

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The Magic of Isaiah
​Join us on June 29th at 10:30 am at the Algoma Elementary School Auditorium as The Magic of Isaiah presents Dive Into Reading.

This years show, Dive into Reading, the oceans of possibilities, will include such books as, How I became a pirate, Land shark, The Pout Pout Fish and many more. During the show there will be a fish race with one child against four adult. During the show the audience members will learn about the importance of reading and how often they should be reading. 

Program held at 10:30am at Algoma Elementary School Auditorium.

514 Fremont St Algoma
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Lake Michigan Salmon Fisheries

6/28/2022

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Join us as Nick Legler, a Wisconsin biologist for the DNR’s northern Lake Michigan fisheries team, visits us on Tuesday, June 28th at 1 pm for a discussion on Lake Michigan's salmonid fishery and the Wisconsin DNR's role. Lake Michigan's salmonid fishery is important to many anglers including those locally here in Algoma. He has spent the past 10 years working as a fisheries biologist and recently started as a fisheries team supervisor, both in Sturgeon Bay. As a biologist, he works mostly with chinook salmon and steelhead management for Lake Michigan, along with inland fisheries management for Door and Kewaunee Counties. ​
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Teen & Adult Rock Painting

6/27/2022

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Local Abbey C. will be here to lead a rock painting that is ocean themed, we will be painting a cool jellyfish! Registration is recommended as supplies and space are limited. There are 2 times to choose from on Monday, June 27th at 10:30 am or 1 pm. 
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Under the Sea Grab & Go Kit

6/27/2022

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Make some fun ocean crafts and play some games with this grab & go kit for kids. Available Monday, June 27th while supplies last.
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Bermuda Triangle Escape Room

6/24/2022

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Summer time is a great time to go traveling right? Or so we think it is. On this trip we have to make sure our plane takes off on time and doesn't detour us to the Bermuda Triangle. Are you prepared to help your fellow travelers out on this journey? It's time to pack our bags and take off! (Don't worry, no one is actually harmed in this game).

*You may be with individuals you do NOT know or they may be younger than you. If you wish to be in your own group you must have at least 5-8 people sign up with you.
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​Escape Rooms run on the hour starting at 11 am on Thursday, June 23rd. Times to choose from are 11am and 12 pm. On Friday, June 24th escape rooms start at 2 pm and 3 pm. Registration recommended.
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(CANCELLED) Teen Yoga

6/23/2022

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Thursday, June 23rd at 1 PM
​at the Roots Yoga and Healing Studio

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*This program has been canceled*

In partnership with Jamie Schmiling from Roots Yoga and Healing, the Algoma Public Library would like to offer Teens our free Teen Yoga program on June 23rd at 1:00 pm at the Roots Yoga and Healing studio (located at 417 Steele Street, Algoma).

To participate in this program, teens can sign up at the Algoma Public Library starting June 6th. At the time of sign-up, teens will be provided with a parental waiver that needs to be filled out. Waivers will need to be presented at the beginning of the program. If a teen arrives without their waiver or without the necessary signatures, that teen will not be able to participate in this program.

​Slots will be limited. Teens are encouraged to sign-up early to ensure they are able to reserve a spot. There will be a small waitlist for potential last minute cancelations.
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Water Safety with the Coast Guard

6/22/2022

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The Coast Guard will be down at the Algoma City Marina for a safety talk on Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:30 pm by the Ahnapee River. They will be bringing down one of their boats from Washington Island. Please park by the Algoma Youth Club or at the Public parking lot (not at the marina).
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Bookworms Book Club

6/21/2022

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We are discussing 20,000 Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne on Tuesday, June 21st 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 editions available on Libby.
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Bubbles Games!

6/20/2022

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Play and explore with different activities and crafts all revolving around bubbles on Monday, June 20th at 1:00 PM on the library lawn.
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Lego Ocean Challenge

6/16/2022

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​Kids come in to the library and try some Lego Ocean Challenges. Available during the day on Thursday, June 16th.
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Adult Creative Writing (Summer Hours)

6/15/2022

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Wednesday, June 15th at 1 PM

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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.

Due to the Summer Reading Program, our Adult Creative Writing program will be on a different schedule than previous months.

Adult Creative Writing will be meeting:
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Wednesday, June 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm
Friday, July 8th from 2 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, July 21 from 11 am to 1 pm
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Water Marbling

6/14/2022

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Tuesday, June 14th at 2:00 PM

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Water marbling is the process of floating very thin paints on the surface of thick water and creating prints on fabric or paper. If you have ever wanted to try this process, stop by the library on June 14th between 2 pm and 3 pm. This program will be held outside (weather permitting). 

Supplies are limited. Participants are encouraged to bring items. 

If weather forces us to cancel this program, the library will reschedule an alternative day. ​
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Ocean Cosplay Contest - Submissions

6/13/2022

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    Ocean Cosplay Submission Form

    Only first name will be included in voting image.
    Is there an animal that inspired this cosplay? A story? Or maybe a movie? We'd love to know.
    Max file size: 20MB
    This image will be posted on our Instagram, Facebook, and Website for the voting period. Please do no upload an image you do not what shared on our public pages.
Submit
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Ocean Cosplay Contest (Online)

6/13/2022

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Submissions: June 13th to June 18th
​Voting: June 20th to June 25th

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The ocean is full of beauty. To celebrate that beauty the Algoma Public Library is holding an online Cosplay contest. Patrons are encouraged to dress up as something from the ocean that they love, take a picture, and send it to the library.

Submissions will be accepted from June 13th to June 18th.

Voting will be held in-person and online (on our website, our Facebook page, and on Instagram) from June 20th to June 25th.

Winners will be announced early the following week.
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Beach Mocktail Kit (Adults)

6/13/2022

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​Pick up your kit on Monday, June 13th. A kit designed for Adults, inspired by the beach and all are non-alcoholic drinks! Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients.
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The Death and Life of Lake Michigan Fisheries

6/13/2022

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Join us on Monday, June 13th at 1:30 pm as Mark Holey talks about the changes in the Lake Michigan fish community from the early 1900s to present. In the style of Dan Egan's 2017 book "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes," topics will include the decline of the native fish community, the impact of invasive species, and how management agencies have responded to the ups and downs of the fisheries specific to Lake Michigan.
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Your City, Your County

6/10/2022

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This week our Children's Librarian, Diana Vlies, and our Young Adult Librarian, Braelyn Dempsey, were invited, again, to speak with the wonderful Bob Gray on "Your City, Your County". 

Check out the video as they talk about the Summer Reading Program, what the library has to offer, and how you can take part in it all. 
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Underwater Treasures!

6/9/2022

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Join us on Thursday, June 9th at 1 pm in the Council Chambers ​(you can come in by the library) as staff members from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc for a presentation on Wisconsin's Underwater Treasures. This presentation will be featuring stories of Lake Michigan's most famous shipwrecks, how shipwrecks are explored, and the area's new National Marine Sanctuary.
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Macramé Keychains (Beginner)

6/8/2022

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Wednesday, June 8th at 3 PM

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Wanting to try something new? Stop in at the Library on June 8th at 3:00 pm to try a few basic macramé techniques to make a beautiful keychain. Supplies will be provided by the library. Recommended for older kids up to adults. ​
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Kids Ocean Themed Rock Painting

6/7/2022

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Local Abbey C. will be here to lead a rock painting that is ocean themed. We will be painting a stingray! 

Sign up recommended. 
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Pet Shell Grab & Go Kit

6/7/2022

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​Kids can create their own pet and accessories with items in this kit. Available Tuesday, June 7th, while supplies last.
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"Dive into Summer Reading" Kick-Off

6/6/2022

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​Let's get ready to Dive into our Summer Reading Program! Register for the Summer Reading Program, play some games, win some prizes and have fun!  Monday, June 6 from 3 - 5 PM at Algoma Public Library.
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    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.
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    2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm
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​Friday: 10am-6pm
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