 Stop by between 10am and 4 pm on Wednesday, July 19th to paint a Kindness Rock! This is open to all ages and families.
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Available starting Monday, July 17th at 10 AM "" Summer is flying by and our Summer Reading Program is almost done. However, there is plenty of time to fit a lot more projects, trips, and memories in before school is back in session. Stop by the Library starting Monday, July 17th at 10 AM to pick up a Summer Bucket List kit.
This kit is geared towards kids, teens, and families. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited.  Bats are one of the best friends we humans have ever had! Unfortunately, more than half of our American bat species are in severe decline. Janet Raddatz, Wisconsin Master Naturalist, will share her knowledge of these special creatures that affect the quality of our life. This presentation is for the entire family, especially the children on Thursday, July 13th at 1 pm. This presentation will be held in the City Council Chambers (416 Fremont St - same building as the library).
 Stop by any time between 11 am and 4:30 pm on Wednesday, July 5th to complete our Lego Challenges! Children under the age of 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver over the age of 12.
Saturday, July 1st starting at 10 AM "" The Algoma Public Library would like to challenge our patrons to a community wide scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will start at the library starting at 10 AM and will be held until 2 PM. Gather clues, solve riddles, and find the prize at the end!
 Our Summer Reading Theme this year is "All Together Now". With our theme in mind we want to help our community by running a non-perishable food drive. Items can be brought in June 1st to June 30th. All items will be donated to the Kewaunee County Food Panty here in town. *You are able to waive up to $25 per account, billed and damaged items are ineligible.
Available starting June 30th at 10 AM "" The 4th of July is coming! Do you have everything you need to celebrate? This kit will be available on June 30th starting at 10 AM. It will include some activities, recipes, and supplies to help your 4th of July really shine!
 Drop in on the library lawn to try your luck at our giant yard games on Wednesday, June 28th between 12 - 2 pm. Bring your family!
 Want to learn how to make your own bracelets? Stop by the library on Wednesday, June 21st between 1 and 2:30 pm to learn how with Librarian Katie. Open to kids 10 and up (adults too).
Tuesday, June 20th from 1pm - 2pm at the Algoma Elementary School Gym is your chance to come out and meet some dinosaurs!
Dinosaur Dimensions brings out a show of Jurassic proportions as the crowd will get to witness realistic animatronic puppet dinosaurs in a themed 40-45 minute show that gets the kids involved! Different dinosaur species will be presented - each with different features and facts. The dinosaurs are all nice, even though a few of them might seem scary to the smaller kids. Following the program, families will get the chance to come up and meet/greet one of the dinosaurs up close and personal. This program is free and open to all at the Algoma Elementary School Gym. For more information, call the Library at 920-487-2295. Monday, June 19th at 10 AM "" Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. This educational kit revolving around learning about the importance of Juneteenth will be available for pick-up starting June 19th at 10 AM. Supplies will be limited. This kit is geared towards late elementary schoolers to early high schoolers.
 This week (June 12th -16th) we are celebrating kindness. Stop by to borrow our chalk to write or draw what you think kindness means. This is a family friendly event.
 Come meet your everyday hometown heroes on Tuesday, June 13th from 11 am to 1 pm in the Library parking lot. Our local departments including firefighters, paramedics, police officers, public works and utilities will be here to show off their cars and trucks!
Monday, June 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM "" Do you enjoy doing something with your hands while you work or study? Stop by the library on June 12th, from 1 PM to 4 PM to take part in our Fidget Toy Makerspace.
Supplies are limited. Available starting Wednesday, June 7th at 10 AM "" Bees are hard working members of our food chain. If you and your family would like to support our local bees, stop by the library on June 7th, starting at 10 AM, to pick up a Bee Hotel Kit. This will include most of the supplies you need to create a small bee hotel you can put in your backyard.
Supplies are limited. Friday, May 26th at 3 PM "" Paper Airplanes are fun and easy to make. Stop by the library on Friday, March 26th at 3 PM to see how yours fairs in our outdoor challenges.
 It's our state's 175th birthday this year (May 29th)! To celebrate stop by and pick up a family friendly kit all about Wisconsin. While supplies last.
Friday, May 19th at 3 PMCome 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: Night at the Museum Rating:PG Runtime: 1 HOUR 48 MINUTES  Kids stop in on May 18th from 3-4 pm to play with our Remote Control Cars. First we will work together on building a course with different roadblocks and obstacles. Then we will take turns using the cars to get through them. Cars are limited so participants will be taking turns using the cars. These off-road racing cars can perform so many cool stunts. The car can move in all directions, can do extreme 360 degree tumbling spins and can also flip on both sides using its controller.
This program is for ages 9 and up.  On Saturday, May 13th from 11am-12pm, Young Ladies and Gentlemen, along with a parent or guardian, are cordially invited to attend a Wonderous Tea Party. We are having a very special Wonderland tea time. Tea, lemonade, and a few small treats will be provided. Geared for 4-8 year olds. Registration is Required. Limited Availability  Saturday, May 6th is the Kentucky Derby and to get into the spirit we have activities for you and the family! Learn about horses, horseracing and more! While supplies last.
Friday, May 5th at 3 PMCome 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: Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HOUR 38 MINUTES Available starting Friday, May 5th at 10 AM "" Cinco de Mayo commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. On Friday, May 5th starting at 10 AM, stop by the library to pick up this fun and educational kit to help celebrate.
Kit geared towards children and families. Supplies are limited. Thursday, May 4th, 2023 from 2 PM to 4 PM "" May the 4th be with you! Stop in at the Library on May 4th starting at 2 PM to make your own pool noodle lightsaber. Supplies are limited.
 Come celebrate National Library Week (Monday, April 24th - Saturday, April 29th) and get your account back in good standing. During Amnesty Week you can return your overdue items* and we will erase the fines! No questions asked. Just get the items back to us. *Damaged or lost items will not be erased.
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Tuesdays at 10:00 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. Digital Escape Rooms
Track Down that Turkey!
No Jaws About It
A Magical, Mythical Mystery (TEEN/ADULT)
Tail Wagger's R Us
Candyland
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