 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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Thursday, December 29th at 4 PM "" Are you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? Try our new "Page-turners Book Club". Join Braelyn on the last Thursday of the month at 4 PM to discuss this book clubs latest read from the Young Adult or New Adult genre. The book for this session is: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TITLE "ALL MY RAGE".Friday, December 16th 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: Elf Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 37 MIN Available starting Thursday, December 15 at 10 AM It's amazing the amount of things you can make with a cork from a wine bottle. Thanks to the generosity of the von Stiehl Winery, we would love to help our patrons get a little crafty with corks. Starting December 15th at 10 AM, our Cat and Canine Cork Ornament kits will be available at our circulation desk for our patrons that are teens or older.
Kits are limited to one per teen/adult. Supplies are limited. Kits will be given out on a "First Come, First Served" basis. No reservations. Available starting Tuesday, December 13th at 10 AM "" With the weather getting colder there are more reasons to stay inside. For teens looking for something to do, come to the Algoma Public Library on December 13th starting at 10 AM to pick up one of our Snowflake Ornament Kit.
Kits are limited to one per teen. Supplies are limited. Kits will be given out on a "First Come, First Served" basis. No reservations.  Stop in and make a cute Cork Reindeer that can hang in your tree on Monday, December 12th between 1:30 - 4 pm!
Friday, December 2nd 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: DC League of Super-Pets Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 40 MIN  Stop in the library on Wednesday, November 30th between 3-6:30 pm to try some of our new board games! We will have several different types of games for you to try out. Bringing a friend is encouraged. Family friendly!
 Are you looking to get your card back in good standing? We have some holiday deals for you starting Monday, November 21st through Saturday, November 26th!  Virtual Reality - Health and Safety WarningsIn preparation for Virtual Reality coming to the Algoma Public Library and our programs, we ask our patrons to be informed of the potential risks involved with trying this technology.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.  Christmas season is coming and that includes Ugly Sweater parties! You bring the sweater and we will provide the materials to help make your sweater ugly on Saturday, November 19th from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
 Test your book and library knowledge with us on Friday, November 18th at 3:15 pm for some International Games Week fun.
Thursday, November 17th at 4 PM Book cover of #1 New York Times Bestseller "Anatomy: A Love Story" by Dana Schwartz. A Reese's YA Book Club book. Image is taken from above of a red headed girl that is sitting on a beige floor. She wears a red dress that has long sleeves with her hands on her lap. Her dress is spread out around her and, from a distance, looks to be placed in the shape of an anatomically correct heart. Are you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? Try our new "Page-turners Book Club". Join Braelyn on the last Thursday of the month at 4 PM to discuss this book clubs latest read from the Young Adult or New Adult genre. The book for this session is: Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. Some copies available at the Circulation Desk. Click Here for more information or to reserve a copy. Come in and play some Xbox games with us on Wednesday, November 9th at 3 pm. We will have a few to choose from.
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Can you escape the Upside Down? Geared for those aged 9 and up.
*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. This escape room is family friendly.
Escape Rooms run on the hour starting at 3 pm on Wednesday, September 21st. Times to choose from are 3 pm and 4 pm. Registration recommended.
*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. This escape room is family friendly.
Escape Rooms run on the hour starting at 3 pm on Wednesday, September 21st. Times to choose from are 3 pm and 4 pm. Registration recommended.
Are you a newbie to Facebook and want to learn the in's and out's to Facebook? A tech expert from Bug Tussel (Green Bay) Wireless will be coming to offer this free program on Tuesday, September 6th at 2 pm. Geared for teens and adults.
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.
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!
Stop by the library on Wednesday, July 27th to pick up a Shark Week Grab & Go kit. Kits will include crafts and activities for home. Available first come, first serve.
Drop off your yarn to the library between Monday, July 11th and Friday, July 22nd. Our summertime yarn exchange will be held on Monday, July 25th from 11:30am to 4:30 pm. So if you are cleaning our drawers and closets or just need to find new yarn stop on by. This is a free program.
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.
Local Abbey C. will be here to lead a rock painting that is ocean themed, we will be painting a cool jellyfish! Registration is recommended as supplies and space are limited. There are 2 times to choose from on Monday, June 27th at 10:30 am or 1 pm.
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).
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