Create A Gumball Ornament

12/21/2023

Thursday, December 21st at 3 PM

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Create an ornament that looks like a gumball machine! All materials will be provided.

Making Memories Kit

12/20/2023

Available starting Wednesday, December 20th
at 10 AM

The holidays often fly by so fast that, before you know it, it's already the New Year. On Wednesday, December 20th starting at 10 AM, patrons are welcome to stop by the library to pick up one of our "Making Memories Kit".

This kit will include games and activities to help you and your family make memories that will last a lifetime.

Supplies are limited.
Kits will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
1 kit per family.

Address Unknown Escape Room

12/20/2023

Oh no! Santa has relocated! Although we are happy for Santa on his well-deserved vacation. He left a big MESS of letters being returned to everyone. You can save the day and get the letters to him, but his new address is locked away in the Head Elf's office. Can you find Santa and save Christmas for the children of the world?

Escape Room will run at 3 pm and 3:45 pm on Wednesday, December 20th. Sign up recommended.

Storytime

12/19/2023

Tuesday, December 19th at 10:10 AM

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This special story time is for babies, toddlers and preschool age children. Older siblings are always welcome. Storytime is a chance to share books and songs with your little ones. It's a great opportunity for littles to learn a great deal about language before they ever say a word. That's why it is so important to read to your young children.

After School Movie

12/15/2023

Friday, December 15th at 3 PM

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Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:00 PM for our After School Movie.

Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or younger.

Today's Movie is:

Movie: ELF
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1HR 37 MIN

Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.

Lego Club

12/14/2023

Thursday, December 14th at 3 PM

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Create a holiday scene that will put Clark Griswold's to shame! Build a house and add holiday decorations. Want to keep the Christmas spirit going? Add holiday trees, snowmen, elves, etc. in your front yard.

Storytime

12/12/2023

Tuesday, December 12th at 10:10 AM

This special story time is for babies, toddlers and preschool age children. Older siblings are always welcome. Storytime is a chance to share books and songs with your little ones. It's a great opportunity for littles to learn a great deal about language before they ever say a word. That's why it is so important to read to your young children.

DIY Painted Ornaments

12/12/2023

Tuesday, December 12th at 3 PM

Library patrons of all ages are welcome to join us at the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, December 12th between 3 and 4 PM to create your own painted ornaments.

All supplies will be provided by the Library.

Miniature Book Making

12/8/2023

Friday, December 8th at 3 PM

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Join 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.

Holiday STEM Challenge

12/7/2023

Love Mazes? Love Candy Canes? With a partner, create a candy cane maze that will challenge other teams!
30 minutes will be given to design a maze with candy canes. Teams will then exchange mazes to move marbles through. Can your team create a challenging maze? Planning ahead will help with the time factor!

Storytime

12/5/2023

Tuesday, December 5th at 10:10 AM

This special story time is for babies, toddlers and preschool age children. Older siblings are always welcome. Storytime is a chance to share books and songs with your little ones. It's a great opportunity for littles to learn a great deal about language before they ever say a word. That's why it is so important to read to your young children

After School Movie

12/1/2023

Friday, December 1st at 3 PM

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Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:00 PM for our After School Movie.

Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or younger.

Today's Movie is:
Movie: Frozen
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1HR 48 MIN

Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.

After School Movie

11/17/2023

Friday, November 17th at 3 PM

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Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:00 PM for our After School Movie.

Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or younger.

Today's Movie is:
Movie: Chicken Run
Rating: G
Runtime: 1HR 24 MIN

Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.

Create A Gumball Ornament

11/16/2023

Thursday, December 21st at 3 PM

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Create an ornament that looks like a gumball machine! All materials will be provided.

Game Day!

11/16/2023

Thursday, November 16th at 3 PM

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Join us on the 3rd Thursday for Game Day - Board games and card games. Get ready for some Thanksgiving themed games.

Make a Board Game Kit

11/16/2023

Available Thursday, November 16th starting at 10 AM

Board games and card games are fun for all ages. But, what goes into making a board game of your very own? Stop by the Library starting at 10 AM on Thursday, November 16th to pick up our "Make a Board Game" kit.

This kit is geared towards kids and families. Supplies will be limited and kits will be given out on a "first come, first served" basis.

Nintendo Switch

11/15/2023

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.

Cardboard Creations

11/14/2023

Tuesday, November 14th at 3 PM

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Cardboard is a readily available and versatile material. We'd love to challenge young creators, engineers, and artists to see what they can create with just their imagination, a couple tools, and heaps of cardboard.

Join us on Tuesday, November 14th between 3 PM to 4:30 PM.

Oreo Taste Test

11/10/2023

Friday, November 10th at 3 PM

It's hard to keep track of all the flavors of Oreos that have been created over the years.

Do you think you can identify the different flavors in blind taste test? Join us Friday, November 10th at 3 PM to see if your taste buds pass the test.

This program is geared towards kids and teens. Supplies are limited.

Life Sized Pac-Man

11/8/2023

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.

VR Game Day

11/6/2023

Monday, November 6th at 3 PM

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We're bringing out the VR Headset to celebrate International Games Month! Stop by the Library on Monday, November 6th at 3 PM to reserve your 20 minute slot of virtual reality.

After School Movie

11/3/2023

Friday, November 3rd at 3 PM

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Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:00 PM for our After School Movie.

Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or younger.

Today's Movie is:
Movie: Bad Guys
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1HR 40 MIN

Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.

Disguise a Turkey

11/1/2023

November 1st to November 15th

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Oh-Oh! It's November, and Turkeys are looking to go undercover so they don't become the main dish at Thanksgiving! You can help by disguising a turkey in any way you'd like! Pick up a paper turkey at the library desk, and dress it up as anything you'd like. Sports player? Hula dancer? Be as creative as you'd like. Please return your undercover turkey to the library by Nov. 15 so it can proudly display its disguise!

Franken-Toys

10/30/2023

Monday, October 30th at 3 PM

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Most of us are familiar of the Frankenstein Monster: a creature made out of pieces of other things all put together. Come to the library on Monday, October 30th at 3 PM to make your own Franken-toy (a toy of your own made out of pieces of different toys put together).

Halloween Bingo

10/26/2023

Thursday, October 26th at 3 PM

Kids and Families, join us Thursday, October 26th at 3 PM for some Halloween Bingo!

Programs

Recurring Programs

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

406 Fremont Street
Algoma, WI 54201
(Parking off of 4th Street)
(920) 487-2295
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