Monday, October 30th at 3 PM "" 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).
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Tuesday, October 10th at 3 PM "" Certain chip flavors come to mind for most of us when we want something crunchy and salty. However, what kind of chip flavors are available in countries far away?
Stop by the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, October 10th at 3 PM to see if you can guess the flavors of various chips you can't buy at your local grocery store. NOTE: This program is not recommended for patrons with food allergies as the contents of the chips might not be clearly defined. Starting Monday, October 2nd, 2023 It's that time of year again! The Inktober Art Contest is back and asking for local artists of all ages to get their art on. Registrations and Submissions will be accepted starting October 2nd! Patrons can select an age group (Children's, Teens, Adults) that they would like to submit to at the time of registration. Rules and guidelines can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Inktober Art Contest Submissions will be accepted from the time of registration till October 20th. The voting period will be the last full week of October (23rd to 28th). Wednesday, September 20th at 4 PM "" Have you heard about or seen Bullet Journals, but aren't sure what you would want or how to assemble them? The Algoma Public Library invites you to stop by on Wednesday, September 20th at 4 PM to assemble a beginners Bullet Journal. All supplies provided.
Friday, September 15th at 3 PM "" Stop by the Library on Friday, September 15th at 3 PM to take part in our "in-between the stacks" Race Car Obstacle Course. How will you navigate through our bookshelves?
...our Library of Things! "" The Algoma Public Library has been working hard to bring new items and services to our local community. Thanks to grant funding, and a lot of hard work, we are proud to present the beginning of our very own Library of Things! But, what is a "Library of Things"? Our library strives to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community. Our new Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement that mission. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!Tuesday, September 5th at 3 PM "" Stop by the Library on Tuesday, September 5th at 3 PM to enjoy some of our lawn games on the grass in front of the Library. All are welcome.
 Donations accepted August 1st to 22nd. 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 Library, set up teacher cards and to talk to library staff about any material needs or questions they may have. Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PM "" Join us on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PM for a free afternoon showing of the new Super Mario Bros movie in the Algoma Public Library. Title: The Super Mario Bros Movie Rated: PG Runtime: 1 HR 32 MIN Wednesday, August 9th at 1 PM "" Celebrate your love of crafting and books all in one on Wednesday, August 9th at 1 PM by joining us for Book Lover Crafts in our meeting room.
Thursday, August 3rd at 1 PM "" The Algoma Public Library has a lot of shells and we would love to invite you to come make art with them. Stop by Thursday, August 3rd at 1 PM to come make your own sea shell art.
 All month long (July) we will be accepting donations for the Door County Humane Society. Please see attachment. *Note all items must be new, unused, and unopen.
WI Humane Society's wish list here  Lake Michigan faces challenges for past and current human actions, as well as an uncertain future. But together we can maintain and improve the ecology of the lake today and also create a more resilient lake for the future. Explore the wonders of the Great Lakes and learn why they are so amazing on Monday, July 17th at 1 pm! This presentation will be held in the City Council Chambers (416 Fremont St - same building as the library).
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).
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.
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.
 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.
Submissions accepted until May 12th |
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