Come paint a Bumble Bee Cat picture with Abbey, a local artist on Saturday, December 9th at 10:30 am. We will be using acrylic paints for our Bumblebee Cats masterpiece step by step. Supplies included (acrylic paints, 8 x 10 canvas, and paintbrushes). Sign up strongly recommended for adults as space is limited.
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Friday, December 8th at 3 PMJoin us at the Algoma Public Library between 3 PM and 4:30 PM on Friday, December 8th to make your own miniature books! We will have different options for book covers and supplies.
This program is open to all ages. Young children are encouraged to be accompanied by older family members. Wednesday, December 6th at the Wellness Center located at the Algoma High School starting at 9 AMJoin Algoma High School students at the Wellness Center on Wednesday, December 6th at 9 AM for our Teen Teaching Technology program. Students will be here to assist you with your technology questions. Please bring your smartphones, tablets, and technology questions!
Join us for a showing of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) on Wednesday, December 6th at 12 pm. A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing. Rated PG running time 114 minutes. Starring Mara Wilson, Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, Robert Prosky. Bring your lunch along, no food provided.
Learn the basic steps of how to use a smartphone, including how to make calls, send messages, take photos, and use apps. For both iPhones and Android phones. Bring your smartphone and Google or Apple account login info with you for hands-on practice. No tech experience needed. Registration recommended. Sign up by calling Bug Tussel University: 920-940-0003.
Thursday, November 30th at 4 PMAre you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? Join Braelyn on the last Thursday of the month at 4 PM to discuss this book clubs latest read from the Young Adult or New Adult genre. The book for this session is: "Akata Witch" by Nnedi Okorafor This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!Tuesday, November 28th 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.
Join us on Tuesday, November 21st at 1 pm. We are reading "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Books are available in regular print, large print, audiobook on CD and on Libby (eBook and eAudiobook) and on Hoopla (eBook and eAudiobook). You can also put a copy on hold on infosoup.
Friday, November 17th at 9 AMJoin Algoma High School students at the Wellness Center for our Teen Teaching Technology program. Students will be here to assist you with your technology questions.
Please bring your smartphones, tablets, email, texting, apps and general technology questions! Come play on our Nintendo Switch with us on Wednesday, November 15th between 3-5 pm. We will have a couple of different games available to play. Bring a friend or two for a friendly competition.
Come watch The Shop Around the Corner (1940) with us on Monday, November 13th at 12 pm. Set in pre-World War II Budapest. Bickering co-workers in a gift shop don't realize they're lonely-heart penpals. Rated TV-G, running time 97 minutes starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut, Sara Haden. Bring your own lunch!
Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends on Saturday, November 11th. Experienced quilter available for questions.
Join us to discuss your latest reads on Thursday, November 9th.. We will be meeting at Yardstick Bookstore (317 Steele Street in Algoma) at 5:30 pm. For information on how to participate, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.)
Come try out our Life Size Pac-Man game on Wednesday, November 8th from 1-4 pm be sure to bring a couple of friends. This is no arcade game but a maze you must get through without the ghosts get you! Maze will be open for people to go through.
Wednesday, November 8th at 9 AMJoin Algoma High School students at the Wellness Center for our Teen Teaching Technology program. Students will be here to assist you with your technology questions.
Please bring your smartphones, tablets, email, texting, apps and general technology questions! A kit designed for Adults, inspired Family Gatherings and Holiday 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. Pick up a kit starting Monday, November 6th at 10 am.
Learn how to stay safe while shopping online on Saturday, November 4th at 10:30 am. You’ll learn the basics of how to shop online and get top tips for how to keep your information and finances secure. You’ll also learn what to watch out for online shopping scams. Moderate tech experience expected. Training provided by Bug Tussel.
Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 4 PMAre you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? Join Braelyn on the last Thursday of the month at 4 PM to discuss this book clubs latest read from the Young Adult or New Adult genre. The book for this session is: "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!Wednesday, October 25th at 9 AMJoin Algoma High School students at the Algoma Public Library on Wednesday, October 25th at 9 AM for our Teen Teaching Technology program. Students will be here to assist you with your cellphone questions.
Please bring your Android or Apple Smartphones! Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 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.
Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends on Saturday, November 11th from 10 am to 2 pm. Experienced quilter available for questions.
Starting Monday, October 2nd, 2023It's that time of year again! The Inktober Art Contest is back and asking for local artists of all ages to get their art on. Registrations and Submissions will be accepted starting October 2nd! Patrons can select an age group (Children's, Teens, Adults) that they would like to submit to at the time of registration. Rules and guidelines can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Inktober Art Contest Submissions will be accepted from the time of registration till October 20th. The voting period will be the last full week of October (23rd to 28th). Join us to discuss your latest reads. We will be meeting at Off the Hook Bar-n-Grill (205 Navarino St, Algoma) on Thursday, October 19th at 5:30 pm. For information on how to participate, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.)
We will be painting/ carving pumpkins at the library again this year on Thursday, October 18th from 3-5 pm. 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. Are you There God, It's Me Margaret (2022) A plucky eleven-year-old named Margaret finds her life on the cusp of change as her family uproots from the heart of the city to a quiet suburban neighborhood. Margaret must then navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, including new friends, new feelings, and, ultimately, a new sense of self. Based on the novel of the same name by Judy Blume. Bring your own Lunch on Wednesday, October 18th at 12 pm.
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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. STEM & LEGO Challenge Join us every 2nd Thursday of the Month from 3-4 pm. Each month our theme changes. Program Categories
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Digital Escape Rooms(NEW) Lost in the Library
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Tail Wagger's R Us
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