 Explore new horizons this year with our 2022 Reading Challenge! Step into uncharted territory, journey to distant lands, and adventure away! Log your reading throughout the year to earn new badges in our app Beanstack or on our Beanstack website. This yearlong reading challenge is designed to help you keep track of your reading (books). Now is the time to try out new genres like Young Adult, Mystery, Thrillers, Nonfiction and even Fiction. No book is too long or too short to read. Challenge starts January 1st and ends December 31st, 2022.
Paper tracking sheets available upon request.
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 Donations accepted August 1st to 20th. Children need the proper tools to achieve success in school. Often these tools are as simple as paper, pencils or crayons. The Algoma Public Library is accepting school supply donations on behalf of the children and families in our community that are in need. Donated supplies can be dropped off at the Algoma Public Library.
Examples of Supplies Needed: Scissors, Loose leaf paper, Single subject notebooks, Elmer’s Glue, Pens, Pencils, Color pencils, Glue Sticks, Crayons, Markers, Folders, and Pink Erasers These items will be available for our local teachers to pick up during the annual Teacher Meet and Greet. This Meet and Greet gives teachers the opportunity to come in and connect with the Public Library, set up teacher cards and to talk to library staff on any material needs and or any questions they may have.  Come in and paint shells with us on Wednesday, August 10th at 1 pm!
 We are helping our tail wagging and feathered friends at Door County Humane Society by gathering pet supplies between June 20th and July 2nd. They are in need of unopened (sealed) bags of dog/ cat food, canned dog/ cat food, peanut butter, potty training pads, non-retractable leashes, dog toys, cleaning supplies (liquid hand/dish soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes), plus more! To see a complete list of items needed see their website - https://www.wihumane.org/donate/wish-list.
 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. 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.  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).
 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.
 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.
 A road trip through a state park in late March is just what we need. We'll admire the scenery, watch for animals, sing some songs, and enjoy the outdoor activities this late-winter, early-spring has to offer. Pack your things, and let's GO!
*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. Escape Rooms run on the hour starting at 3 pm on Monday, March 28th. Times to choose from are 3 and 4 pm. Registration recommended. Friday, March 18th |
 | It's the middle of winter and you have dreams of doing so many fun wintery activities. But today you look outside and see ALL THE SNOW IS GONE! Can you solve the clues with the note left behind and save winter? *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. Escape Rooms run on the hour starting at 2 pm on Monday, February 14th. Times to choose from are 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm. Registration recommended. |
We want to create another Community Art Project! Stop in to pick up your puzzle piece to make into your own piece of art. Paint (acrylic, oil, watercolor...), collage, use mixed media, 2D, 3D, or whatever you'd like on your piece. When we have them all collected, we will mount them and display our Community Art in the library for all to see.
Check out our Community Art Project from last year which is hanging in our program room for inspiration.
Kits available to pick up via Sign Up beginning January 3rd so we can keep track of who has a piece.
Pieces due back by February 7.
Check out our Community Art Project from last year which is hanging in our program room for inspiration.
Kits available to pick up via Sign Up beginning January 3rd so we can keep track of who has a piece.
Pieces due back by February 7.
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Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:15 PM for our After School Movies.
Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or below.
Movie: The Addams Family 2 on February 4th
Encanto on February 18th
A snack will be provided.
Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or below.
Movie: The Addams Family 2 on February 4th
Encanto on February 18th
A snack will be provided.
 Movie poster for "The Addams Family 2" |  Movie post for Disney's "Encanto" |
 | Join us as we play Bingo to bring in the Chinese New Year! We will have fun Chinese New Year Prizes for our Winners. *Program made possible by the East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program award. The intent of this award is to give public libraries throughout Wisconsin the opportunity to enrich their collections with new titles. Award funding to be used to purchase books and materials or to support programming that will enable Wisconsin residents to deepen their understanding of East Asia, which encompasses China, Japan, the Koreas, Mongolia, Tibet, Hong Kong and Taiwan. See more about the East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program awards here. |
Coding isn't just for the kids, it can be a family activity too. This program is designed for families in mind! This month's activities are screen-free coding meaning there will be no devices requiring a device. Come learn on Saturday, January 8th at 11 am why coding is great for problem-solving, critical thinking, educational and team building. Activities will be set up so that families can rotate through them.
We strongly encourage kids to be attended by an adult as this is a family activity.
We strongly encourage kids to be attended by an adult as this is a family activity.
Explore our universe with the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge in our NASA @ My Library Challenge. Learn all about the science behind NASA’s newest space telescope mission, the James Webb Space Telescope. The James Webb Space Telescope is the most advanced infrared space telescope ever launched and will allow us to look deeper into time and space than ever before! This challenge offers activities and videos provided by NASA via the Beanstack app.
Challenge runs Wednesday, December 1st to Thursday, December 31st.
To sign up, visit our Beanstack page and be sure to download the Beanstack app (available for Apple and Android).
Challenge runs Wednesday, December 1st to Thursday, December 31st.
To sign up, visit our Beanstack page and be sure to download the Beanstack app (available for Apple and Android).
| Stop in anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 18th to wrap your gifts. We will have out hot chocolate, wrapping paper, gift tags, tape, ribbon, and scissors. Come wrap your gifts (limit 5 per family) as you listen to Holiday music, enjoy hot chocolate and gab about your up coming Christmas plans. *While supplies last. |  It's holiday season, that means it's time to wrap your gifts too! |
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