Come celebrate our 50th Anniversary at 406 Fremont St. on Monday, June 3rd from 11 am to 1 pm! Our library moved to this location in 1974. We will have some light refreshments. Plus we would like to show you our NEW CARPETING and layout.
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Friday, May 31st 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: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 26 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. Running from May 6th to May 31stIn partnership with the Friends of Crescent Beach, we will be encouraging patrons to get out and have fun while protecting our great lakes with Beach Clean Bingo. Patrons can pick up a bingo sheet and a paper bag at the circulation desk. As patrons stay at the beach, they can fill out their Bingo card by finding various pieces of trash. Trash can be returned to the library in the paper bag with their completed Bingo card to be entered to win a prize curtesy of the Friends of Crescent Beach.
Available starting Monday, May 20th at 10 AMBees have a lot of responsibility in their tiny bodies. Celebrate them and everything they do with our Bee Buddy kit. Stop by the library starting Monday, May 20th at 10 AM to grab yours.
Supplies are limited. Kits given out on a first come, first served basis. Please only take one per person. Friday, May 17th 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: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 34 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. Monday, May 13th is Scrabble Day! Come with a friend and play a game or two. Who can score the most points with their words? Playing word games like Scrabble help improve vocabulary, help with concentration and allows players to have fun at the same time. Scrabble was invented by Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938. We will have several boards set up by our circulation desk from 12 - 4 pm.
Monday, May 6th at 3 PMLocal artist Abbey C. will be here lead rock painting in celebration of Great Lakes Awareness Day. Stop by the library on Monday, May 6th between 3 PM and 5 PM to help us celebrate. While you are here, check out the Friends of Crescent Beach table where you can find additional information about their organization, the work that they do, and volunteer opportunities that are available for you. Sign up recommended.
Available starting Saturday, May 4 at 10 AMMay the crafts be with you this May the 4th! Patrons are welcome to stop by the library starting at 10 AM to pick up a bag of intergalactic crafts and activities to fill your weekend with Star Wars wonder.
Supplies are limited. Kits given out on a first come, first served basis. Please only take one per person. Friday, May 3rd 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: Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 32 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. Wednesday, May 1st from 2 to 4 PMDo you enjoy doing something with your hands while you work or study? Stop by the library on May 1st between 2 PM and 4 PM to take part in our Fidget Toy Makerspace. Supplies are limited.
Available starting Monday, April 22nd at 10 AMTo celebrate Earth Day, patrons are welcome to stop by the library on Monday, April 22nd at 10 AM to snag a kit filled with activities and crafts to help you celebrate our planet and keeping it clean.
Please recycle all pieces of the kit that are not used. Kits are geared towards kids and families. Kits are given out on a first come, first served basis. Friday, April 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: Ron's Gone Wrong Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 47 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. Tuesday, April 9th at 3 PM & 4 PMA library is a place of research and reading, adventure and learning. Can you and your friends break out of the library within 45 minutes? Can your research and problem-solving skills help get out you in time?
Join us at the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, April 9 for two different sessions of our in-person escape room "The Secret Shelf". The first session will begin at 3 PM, the second session with begin at 4 PM. Please sign-up to reserve the spot for you and your family or friends. Friday, April 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: Rumble Rating:PG Runtime: 1 HR 44 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. Kids 9 and older are invited to come join us for Solar crafts on Wednesday, April 3rd from 3 to 4 pm for some fun crafts. We have another eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8th. We will have several crafts that relate to solar eclipses. Kids will be able to pick up a pair of eclipse sunglasses. *Limit 1 per family*
Friday, March 22nd 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: Dreamin' Wild Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 50 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. Monday, March 18th starting at 10 AMOur feathered friends love a good snack. Stop by at the library starting Monday, March 18th at 10 AM to get the supplies to assemble your very own bird feeder to make for your own backyard visitors.
Supplies are limited. Kits will be given out on a "first come, first served" basis. Wednesday, March 13th from 3 PM to 5 PMSign-up Required!Virtual Reality is back again at your local library. Stop by on Wednesday, March 13th from 3 PM to 5 PM to reserve your 10 minute slot.
**Note, if you are not here on time the next person will be able to play. Please be on time for your time slot.** Friday, March 8th 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: A Simple Wish Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 30 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. Monday, March 4th at 3:15 PMHungry for a new experience? Stop by the library on March 4th between 3:15 and 4 PM to be immersed in an international snacking program as we try different snacks from around the world.
Supplies are limited. Sign-ups are not required, but encouraged. Join us as we do our 3rd annual Family Winter Reading Challenge from January 1st to February 29th. Track your reading on our Beanstack app during the months of January and February and be entered to win a prize! Open to families and individuals of all ages.
*For those that struggle with technology we do have a paper tracking log available too. You can download it here or stop in the library to pick up. All log sheets must be turned in by Friday, March 1st by 6 pm. Winners will be chosen Monday, March 4th. Friday, February 23rd 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: Under the Boardwalk Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 23 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. Available online starting |
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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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June 2024
Digital Escape Rooms(NEW) Lost in the Library
Track Down that Turkey!
No Jaws About It
A Magical, Mythical Mystery (TEEN/ADULT)
Tail Wagger's R Us
Candyland
Digital Download
Halloween's Been Hijacked!
Monster Mash
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