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Murder Mystery (for Teens)

7/17/2024

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Wednesday, June 17th at 6 PM

Murder Mystery for Teens, Wednesday, July 17th 6pm
Something is amiss at the Algoma Public Library. A crime has been committed and we need the help of our local teens to solve the crime and catch the criminal.

Starting at 6 PM on Wednesday, July 17th, we will be hosting a Murder Mystery.

​Sign-ups are required to ensure proper running of the program.
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Your Financial Future Success

7/9/2024

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Tuesday, July 9th at 1 PM

Your Financial Future Success, Tuesday, July 19th 1pm
Can you afford college? Learn ways to pay for college and how to read your credit report.  Renee Koenig from UW-Madison Extension will teach this session with games and helpful tools on July 9th at 1 PM.
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Pipe Cleaner Crafts

7/5/2024

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Friday, July 5th at 1 PM

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Pipe cleaners are a versatile and underused crafting supply that sometimes get lost in art drawers.

Patrons are welcome to stop by the library between 1 PM and 2:30 PM to try different pipe cleaner crafts. Instructions will be available for multiple projects.

​All ages welcome.
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Garden Stones

6/27/2024

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Come to the library and make your very own garden stone on Thursday, June 27th from 1 - 2:30 pm. It will be a fun DIY. You might get a little messy, so dress appropriately! Bring your own decorations (gem stones, colored rocks, sea shells, beach glass, pottery pieces) library has limited supplies. Call or stop in the library today to sign up!

In case of rain we will be having it on Friday, June 28th from 1-2:30 pm



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Geocaching Scavenger Hunt

6/15/2024

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Saturday, June 15th at 10 AM
​to early Monday, June 17th. 

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Ready for a weekend adventure in Algoma? This program asks participants to utilize a phone with a map app or a gps unit to navigate Algoma in search of hidden caches of treasure.

​Starting Saturday, June 15th, patrons can stop by our library or visit our website to begin their hunt. Our geocaching locations will be accessible for patrons until Monday morning.
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Virtual Reality (VR) Wanderings

6/12/2024

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Travel the world this summer by visiting places virtually with our Virtual Reality Headsets. You can Wander the world seeing new places rain or shine! 

We have 2 headsets open from 11:30 am to 3 pm for 20 minute increments on Wednesday, June 12th. Please sign up for a time slot.

*Please be advised that using Virtual Reality Headsets can be distorting and may cause motion sickness. You can use them while standing or siting.
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Boba Tea Kit for Teens

6/5/2024

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Available starting Wednesday, June 5th at 10 AM

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What do you think of when you picture a hot Summer day? Playing outside, days at the beach, and maybe something cool and refreshing to cut through the heat.

Teens are invited to stop by the library on Wednesday, June 5th starting at 10 AM to pick up their own Boba Tea Kit. Kits will be available at the circulation desk.

Please limit kits to one per teen in your home.
Supplies are limited.
​Kits will be given out on a”first come, first served” basis.
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After School Movie

5/31/2024

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Friday, May 31st at 3 PM

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Come 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:  Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Rating: PG Runtime: 1 HR 26 MIN

​Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.
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Beach Clean Bingo

5/31/2024

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Running from May 6th to May 31st

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In partnership with the Friends of Crescent Beach, we will be encouraging patrons to get out and have fun while protecting our great lakes with Beach Clean Bingo. Patrons can pick up a bingo sheet and a paper bag at the circulation desk. As patrons stay at the beach, they can fill out their Bingo card by finding various pieces of trash. Trash can be returned to the library in the paper bag with their completed Bingo card to be entered to win a prize curtesy of the Friends of Crescent Beach.
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To learn more about the Friends of Crescent Beach and what they do, click the link below to check out their website: 

FRIENDS OF CRESCENT BEACH

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Bee Buddy Kit

5/20/2024

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Available starting Monday, May 20th at 10 AM

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Bees have a lot of responsibility in their tiny bodies. Celebrate them and everything they do with our Bee Buddy kit. Stop by the library starting Monday, May 20th at 10 AM to grab yours.

Supplies are limited. 
Kits given out on a first come, first served basis. 
​Please only take one per person.
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Open Quilting Lab

5/18/2024

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Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 2 pm. Experienced quilter available for questions.
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After School Movie

5/17/2024

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Friday, May 17th at 3 PM

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Come 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:  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 34 MIN

​Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.
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Scrabble Game Day!

5/13/2024

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Monday, May 13th is Scrabble Day! Come with a friend and play a game or two. Who can score the most points with their words? Playing word games like Scrabble help improve vocabulary, help with concentration and allows players to have fun at the same time.  Scrabble was invented by Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938. We will have several boards set up by our circulation desk from 12 - 4 pm.
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Painted Rocks                                                           with Abbey & Friends of Crescent Beach

5/6/2024

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Monday, May 6th at 3 PM

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Local artist Abbey C. will be here lead rock painting in celebration of Great Lakes Awareness Day. Stop by the library on Monday, May 6th between 3 PM and 5 PM to help us celebrate. While you are here, check out the Friends of Crescent Beach table where you can find additional information about their organization, the work that they do, and volunteer opportunities that are available for you. 

Sign up recommended.
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​To learn more about the Friends of Crescent Beach and what they do, click the link below to check out their website: 

FRIENDS OF CRESCENT BEACH
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Star Wars Crafts Kit

5/4/2024

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Available starting Saturday, May 4 at 10 AM

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May the crafts be with you this May the 4th! Patrons are welcome to stop by the library starting at 10 AM to pick up a bag of intergalactic crafts and activities to fill your weekend with Star Wars wonder. 

Supplies are limited. 
Kits given out on a first come, first served basis. 
​Please only take one per person.
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After School Movie

5/3/2024

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Friday, May 3rd at 3 PM

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Come 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:  Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 32 MIN

​Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.
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Fidget Maker Space

5/1/2024

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Wednesday, May 1st from 2 to 4 PM

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Do you enjoy doing something with your hands while you work or study? Stop by the library on May 1st between 2 PM and 4 PM to take part in our Fidget Toy Makerspace. Supplies are limited.
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Your Money Matters

4/22/2024

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Monday April 22 at 3:30 PM

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Where did all my money go? Join us at the Algoma Public Library on April 22nd at 3:30 PM to learn how to read your paystub and get some tips for saving money! Renee Koenig from UW-Madison Extension will teach this session with games and helpful tools. ​
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Open Quilting Lab

4/20/2024

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Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends from 10 am to 2 pm. Experienced quilter available for questions.
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After School Movie

4/19/2024

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Friday, April 19th at 3 PM

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Come 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:  Ron's Gone Wrong
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 47 MIN

​Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.
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BookTok Bingo

4/12/2024

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Friday, April 12th at 3:30 PM

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Do you find yourself browsing TikTok for recommendations on your next book or series to read?

Stop by the Library on Friday, April 12th at 3:30 PM to take part in our Booktok Bingo. Get a bingo and get some Booktok Swag!

​This program is geared towards teens and adults.
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The Secret Shelf (Escape Room)

4/9/2024

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Tuesday, April 9th at 3 PM & 4 PM

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A library is a place of research and reading, adventure and learning. Can you and your friends break out of the library within 45 minutes? Can your research and problem-solving skills help get out you in time?

Join us at the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, April 9 for two different sessions of our in-person escape room "The Secret Shelf". The first session will begin at 3 PM, the second session with begin at 4 PM.

​Please sign-up to reserve the spot for you and your family or friends.
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After School Movie

4/5/2024

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Friday, April 5th at 3 PM

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Come 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:  Rumble
Rating:PG
Runtime: 1 HR 44 MIN

​Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.
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Miniature Book Making

4/1/2024

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Monday April 1st at 3 PM

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​Join us at the Algoma Public Library between 3 PM and 4:30 PM on Monday, April 1st to make your own miniature books! We will have different options for book covers and supplies.

 This program is open to all ages.
Young children are encouraged to be accompanied by older family members.

NOTE: Incase of cancellation due to carpeting project extension, this program has an alternative date of Monday, April 8th from 3 PM to 4:30 PM.
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After School Movie

3/22/2024

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Friday, March 22nd at 3 PM

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Come 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:  Dreamin' Wild
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 50 MIN

​Our After School Movie program is geared towards children and tweens along with their caregivers. We ask that adults with no children refrain from attending.
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