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.
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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.
Starting March 1st, in honor of Youth Arts Month and in partnership with ArtBeet,Inc., children and families are invited to pick up a Kids Quilt Project Kit at the Algoma Public Library.
Kits will contain materials to make a paper version of a quilt block, information about quilting and it's history, and more... Once the blocks are complete, they can be brought back to the Algoma Public Library for display. Stop in at the Library throughout the month of March to watch our quilt grow! Thursday, February 24thAvailable starting Thursday, February 24th at 10 AM, Teens can stop by the Algoma Public Library to pick up a kit with the supplies to make their very own infinity cube (a popular fidget toy). Limited supplies available.
Tuesday, February 22ndIt's not every day that a date that reads 2/22/2022 falls on a TUESDAY. To celebrate the day, the Algoma Public Library will have snacks, activities, and a photo-op area set up all day. Stop by the Algoma Public Library to make fun memories on this historic day.
Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!! If you are feeling inspired to read something romantic this week, we would love to help make some suggestions. We used three different "Best Romance Novels" lists to create an ultimate Romantic Reads List. Then our staff made some suggestions of their own.
Let us know in the comments if you read and enjoyed any of the titles/authors included. For additional recommendations, here are the three lists our staff used to make this video: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/g26090153/best-romance-novels-of-all-time/ https://www.rd.com/list/best-romance-novels-of-all-time/ https://www.npr.org/2015/07/29/426731847/happy-ever-after-100-swoon-worthy-romances 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. 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). Starting December 22nd at 10 AM, Teens can stop by the Library to pick up our Teen Gumball Machine Ornament Kit. Inside are the materials and instructions on how you can make your very own Gumball Machine ornament for your tree this year.
Supplies are limited and kits are available on a first come, first served basis.
As part of our Holiday Craft week:
Starting Friday, December 10th at 10 AM, Teens can stop by the Library to pick up one of our Pinecone Christmas Tree kits. These kits will be available at the Circulation desk and are the last of our three teen kits of Holiday Craft Week. Kits are available on a First Come, First Served basis. Supplies are limited. As part of our Holiday Craft week:
Starting Wednesday, December 8th at 10 AM, Teens can stop by the Library to pick up one of our Winter Scene Terrarium kits. These kits will be available at the Circulation desk and are the second of our three teen kits of Holiday Craft Week. Kits are available on a First Come, First Served basis. Supplies are limited. We'll be showing the Polar Express on Tuesday, December 7th at 5 pm and playing along with the characters! We'll drink hot chocolate, ring a bell, and believe! Come watch with us! Come dressed in your pajamas and bring your own blankets!
As part of our Holiday Craft week:
Starting Monday, December 6th at 10 AM, Teens can stop by the Library to pick up one of our No Sew Snowman kits. These kits will be available at the Circulation desk and are the first of our three teen kits of Holiday Craft Week. Kits are available on a First Come, First Served basis. Supplies are limited. Starting today, you and your family can help us track down the local turkey, Tom, so we can deliver his invitation to a special Thanksgiving feast!CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!Or follow this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E5JZZxtM46_oh2s1BM3aetYGVusJZx1m41Gn11srnpM/preview?usp=sharing
Stop by the library on Saturday, November 27th from 10 am to 3 pm for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes and to participate in a scavenger hunt! For each library scavenger hunt form turned in day of, you receive a coupon to the Algoma Book Corner!
Stop by the library on Friday, November 26th between 10 am and 6 pm to check out our Black Friday Deals! We will have 1/2 off copies and scans, Free coffee (while supplies last), a chance to enter to win 1 of 3 prizes, 1/2 off on Adult fines (Billed or damaged items not eligible) - card holder must be present to be eligible, checkout 5 books get a coupon to the Book Corner for a free book AND free Library Card Replacement OR get your first library card!
Our Doorbusters 10 am - 1 pm are 1/2 off of copies and scans and 1/2 off on Adult Fines. Tom, the local Turkey, is invited to Thanksgiving dinner, but no one can seem to find him to give him his invitation. Help us track down that TURKEY!
This Digital Escape Room will be available starting Monday, November 22nd at 10 AM on the Algoma Public Library website, on Facebook, and thru email/message request. Geared towards Children and Family. Staff available via email (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org), phone (920-487-2295), or direct message on Facebook or Instagram for tips and hints if you get stuck (except during the Holiday and weekend as they will be spending time with their families). Do you have yarn that you'd like to give to or share with other crafty crafters? Would you be inspired if you had a new "stash" of fabric or yarn to get creative with? Bring in your excess yarn to exchange for other yarn starting Monday, November 1st to Saturday, November 13th. This is a FREE event and open to the public. To pick up your new-to-you yarn, stop in on Thursday, November 18th between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Join us and get crafty! We will have different books out and available to check out on various yarn related crafts! Contact Katie for more information (920) 487-2295.
In early November, the Algoma Public Library is encouraging it's community to Give Thanks to friends, neighbors, public officials, volunteers, teachers, and more. If you would like to Give Thanks, submissions will be taken on our website (www.algomapubliclibrary.org), through email (sent to alg@algomapubliclibrary.org), or in the Library through an anonymous submission jar. From November 15th to the 19th, those wonderful moments of thankfulness will be posted in the Library for the whole community to see. In addition to being at the library, the Local Cable Network will be airing our Give Thanks video during Give Thanks Week! If you would like to take part, please keep in mind not to include your or other people's personal information without their consent. It is very important that as we give thanks, we also respect people's privacy. Happy Halloween, Everyone!
Gather around for some scary stories to chill your bones and make your skin crawl. Note: Not recommended for young children or those that easily scare. Warning: There is one portion, early on, that is very loud. Headphone users, you have been warned. The Inktober Art Contest Voting period starts October 25th. Votes can be cast in person at the library or via our website. Submissions must be brought to the library before October 24th to be eligible for the voting and prizes at the end.
We will be painting/ carving pumpkins at the library again this year. *New this year: register for a time slot 11 am, 12 pm and 2 pm. All participants MUST register, no exceptions, while supplies last. Each time slot will have a limited number of pumpkins to help with social distancing. Call to reserve your spot.
Adults, enter to win a prize! Must be at the library day of program to enter to win! Winner contact by end of day. Pumpkins donated from Hillside Orchard in Casco. |
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