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New Horizons Reading Challenge

8/31/2022

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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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Pet Supply Drive

7/2/2022

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​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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Teen & Adult Rock Painting

6/27/2022

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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. 
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Bermuda Triangle Escape Room

6/24/2022

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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.
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​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.
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Water Safety with the Coast Guard

6/22/2022

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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).
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Underwater Treasures!

6/9/2022

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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.
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Herb Garden Kit

4/14/2022

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Available starting April 14th at 10 AM

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It's National Gardening day! Available starting April 14th at 10 AM, teens are welcome to stop by the Library to pick up an herb garden kit.

Supplies will be limited, so kits will available on a "first come, first served" basis. ​
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DIY Yarn Bird Kit

4/6/2022

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Spring is here and we are thinking spring with this little craft. Stop by to pick up a Yarn Bird Craft kit on ​Wednesday, April 6th to create your own little bird to have sitting inside without the mess. While supplies last. Assembly required. Kit found at the circulation desk.
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Xbox: Minecraft

4/5/2022

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Are you ready to play some Minecraft!? We have out our X-BOX and Minecraft to play on Tuesday, April 5th from 3-4 pm. So bring a friend and lets start playing! ​
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Cracking the Dewey Code: Escape Room

4/4/2022

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April 3rd-9th is National Library Week and what better way to celebrate that an Escape Room on Libraries!

Like all good library patrons visiting the library you come in to check out a book on aliens... but oh no! You have forgotten your book at the library, and something strange has happened with your book! Can you crack the Dewey Code and get your book back in time before the librarian returns?

*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, April 4th. Times to choose from are 3 and 4 pm. Registration recommended.
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Food For Fines

4/4/2022

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During National Library Week we want to help you get your account back in good order. Bring in nonperishable food items between Monday, April 4th- Saturday, April 9th to donate to the local food pantry and we will take $1.00 off your overdue fines up to $25.00* for each item you bring in! *Damaged/Lost/Billed items not eligible

All donated food will be donated to the Kewaunee County Food Pantry. Let's get your library accounts in good standing as we help our community. ​
Is your library account in good standing?
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Spring Road Trip Escape Room

3/28/2022

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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.
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Study and Snacks

3/22/2022

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Tuesday, March 22nd @ 3:30 PM

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Every Month on the Second and Fourth Tuesday, Tweens and Teens are invited to come to the Algoma Public Library from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for snack (provided by the Library) and a quiet place to work on homework.

A librarian will also be available to help (to the best of her ability) if there are any homework questions.
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After School Movie

3/18/2022

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Friday, March 18th
Spies in Disguise @ 3:15

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.
Movies: Spies in Disguise
A snack will be provided.
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Virtual Teen Advisory Group

3/16/2022

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Wednesday, March 16th at 3:00 PM

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Teens, the Algoma Public Library would like your help.

 We will be holding Virtual Teen Advisory Group meetings through Google Meet on every third Wednesday at 3:00 PM. Local teens can come and brainstorm with our Young Adult Librarian for programs, clubs, and services they would love to see available in our community.

 Any teens that sign up, attend, and contribute to the discussion and brainstorming will be able to claim ONE HOUR of volunteer time. Sign Up is REQUIRED. ​

    Sign Up Here!

Sign Up Now
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Nintendo Switch: Smash Brothers!

3/14/2022

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Are you ready to face your opponents?
Are you ready to play some Smash Brothers? We will have out our Nintendo Switch to play on Monday, March 14th from 3-4 pm. So bring a friend and lets start playing! 

*You can bring your own switch controller, the library is able to have up to 4 players at one time if more people want to play you will need more controllers. ​
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Study and Snacks @ 3:30 PM

3/8/2022

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Every Month on the Second and Fourth Tuesday, Tweens and Teens are invited to come to the Algoma Public Library from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for snack (provided by the Library) and a quiet place to work on homework.

A librarian will also be available to help (to the best of her ability) if there are any homework questions.
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After School Movie

3/4/2022

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Spirit Untamed @ 3:15 PM

Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:15 PM for our After School Movies.
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Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or below.
Movies: Spirit Untamed
A snack will be provided.
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Infinity Cube Kit

2/24/2022

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Thursday, February 24th

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Available 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. ​
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Happy TWOsday!

2/22/2022

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Tuesday, February 22nd

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It'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. ​
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Study and Snacks

2/22/2022

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Tuesday, February 22nd at 3:30 PM

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Every Month on the Second and Fourth Tuesday, Tweens and Teens are invited to come to the Algoma Public Library from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for snack (provided by the Library) and a quiet place to work on homework.

A librarian will also be available to help (to the best of her ability) if there are any homework questions.
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Romantic Reads - VIDEO

2/14/2022

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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/

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https://www.npr.org/2015/07/29/426731847/happy-ever-after-100-swoon-worthy-romances
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Study and Snacks

2/8/2022

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Tuesday, February 8th at 3:30 PM

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Every Month on the Second and Fourth Tuesday, Tweens and Teens are invited to come to the Algoma Public Library from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for snack (provided by the Library) and a quiet place to work on homework. A librarian will also be available to help (to the best of her ability) if there are any homework questions.
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After School Movie

2/4/2022

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Come to the Algoma Public Library every two weeks on Friday at 3:15 PM for our After School Movies.
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Movies selected will be rated PG-13 or below.
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Movie: The Addams Family 2 on February 4th
            Encanto on February 18th


A snack will be provided.
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Movie poster for "The Addams Family 2"
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Movie post for Disney's "Encanto"
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Study and Snacks

1/25/2022

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Every Month on the Second and Fourth Tuesday, Tweens and Teens are invited to come to the Algoma Public Library from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for snack (provided by the Library) and a quiet place to work on homework. A librarian will also be available to help (to the best of her ability) if there are any homework questions.
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