International Snack Taste Test

3/4/2024

Monday, March 4th at 3:15 PM

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Hungry for a new experience? Stop by the library on March 4th between 3:15 and 4 PM to be immersed in an international snacking program as we try different snacks from around the world.

Supplies are limited.
Sign-ups are not required, but encouraged.

Family Winter Reading Challenge

2/29/2024

Join us as we do our 3rd annual Family Winter Reading Challenge from January 1st to February 29th. Track your reading on our Beanstack app during the months of January and February and be entered to win a prize! Open to families and individuals of all ages.

*For those that struggle with technology we do have a paper tracking log available too. You can download it here or stop in the library to pick up. All log sheets must be turned in by Friday, March 1st by 6 pm. Winners will be chosen Monday, March 4th.

After School Movie

2/23/2024

Friday, February 23rd 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: Under the Boardwalk
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 23 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.

Lost in the Library (Digital Escape Room)

2/21/2024

Available online starting
Wednesday, February 21st at 10 AM

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Looking for a challenge that you can get lost in?

Try our digital escape room "Lost in the Library" available on our website and Facebook pages starting February 21st at 10 AM. Can you find your way through the stacks with your library knowledge? Are you bookish enough to brave these puzzles?

Geared towards tweens and older.

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!

Open Quilting Lab

2/17/2024

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.

National Wisconsin Day Kit

2/15/2024

Available starting Thursday, February 15th at 10 AM

It's National Wisconsin Day! Celebrate by picking up one of our kits filled with puzzles and activities revolving around our great state of Wisconsin. Kits are available Thursday, February 15th starting at 10 AM. Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited.

100th Day of School Escape Room

2/14/2024

Can it be the 100th day of school already?! As usual, we students and teachers like to have a fun day planned for the 100th day.... but a SPACESHIP has crashed landed in our parking lot! With this crash, our time has stopped. Can you work together and go back in time to track the spaceship and fix our day count again? We have to help these aliens finish their research, fix their ship AND breakout. Can you do it?

Sign up recommended. Escape room will run at 3 pm on Wednesday, February 14th.

After School Movie

2/9/2024

Friday, February 9th 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: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 30 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.

Candy Picasso

2/1/2024

Thursday, February 1st at 3 PM

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Let's create great artwork that we can EAT. Join us at the Algoma Public Library on Thursday, February 1st at 3 PM to make a painting out of pieces of candy. All supplies will be provided by the library. All ages welcome.

After School Movie

1/26/2024

Friday, January 26th at 3 PM

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: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 39 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.

Library Shelfie Day

1/24/2024

Starting Wednesday, January 24th at 10 AM

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Wednesday, January 24th is Library Shelfie Day. So, naturally, we'd love to invite patrons young and old to stop by our library all day to take pictures in front of our photo op and take part in some fun library shelf themed activities.

Popcorn & Puzzles

1/19/2024

Friday, January 19th at 3:00 PM

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January 19th is Popcorn Day! January as a whole is Brain Teaser Month. Put those together and you have our Popcorn and Puzzles program. Join us Friday, January 19th at 3 PM for a popcorn snack while training your brain on some puzzles.

VR Game Day

1/17/2024

We're bringing out the VR Headset again for more fun! Stop by the Library on Wednesday, January 17th from 3 PM to 5 PM to reserve your 10 minute slot of virtual reality.

*Note: to keep it fair to all participants, all participants must be on time. If they are late, their time slot will go to the next person to play.*

After School Movie

1/12/2024

Friday, January 12th at 3 PM

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: Spider-man: Across the Spiderverse
Rating: PG
Runtime: 2 HRS 16 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.

(POSTPONED) Word Nerd Trivia

1/9/2024

Tuesday, January 9th at 3:30 PM

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THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
An alternative time will be decided at a later date.

Word-Nerds, one and all, join us at the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, January 9th at 3:30 PM to test your word knowledge! Join just yourself or join as a team to take part in a peculiarly pleasant party of proper preposterous phrases and proclamations!

New Year Dance Party!

1/3/2024

Wednesday, January 3rd at 3:00 PM

It's 2024! What's better than starting your year off with Just Dance, snacks, and activities at your local library?

Join us Wednesday, January 3rd starting at 3 PM for a casual New Years celebration at the Algoma Public Library!

All Ages Welcome!

Making Memories Kit

12/20/2023

Available starting Wednesday, December 20th
at 10 AM

The holidays often fly by so fast that, before you know it, it's already the New Year. On Wednesday, December 20th starting at 10 AM, patrons are welcome to stop by the library to pick up one of our "Making Memories Kit".

This kit will include games and activities to help you and your family make memories that will last a lifetime.

Supplies are limited.
Kits will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
1 kit per family.

DIY Painted Ornaments

12/12/2023

Tuesday, December 12th at 3 PM

Library patrons of all ages are welcome to join us at the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, December 12th between 3 and 4 PM to create your own painted ornaments.

All supplies will be provided by the Library.

Miniature Book Making

12/8/2023

Friday, December 8th at 3 PM

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Join us at the Algoma Public Library between 3 PM and 4:30 PM on Friday, December 8th 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.

After School Movie

12/1/2023

Friday, December 1st 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: Frozen
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1HR 48 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.

Page-Turners Book Club

11/30/2023

Thursday, November 30th at 4 PM

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Are you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? 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:
"Akata Witch" by Nnedi Okorafor

This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

(CANCELLED) Teen Game Night

11/21/2023

Tuesday, November 21st at 6:30 PM

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DUE TO UNFORESEEN EVENTS, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.

Between homework, extracurriculars, jobs, family plans, and keeping up with friends, there are lots of things to fill your calendars as a teenager. The Algoma Public Library would like to help you add some more fun amongst the plans.

Teens are welcome to come to the Library starting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 21st to unwind with friends in our after hours Teen Game Night.

Please note that because this is an after hours program, teens must arrive between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM since the doors will be locked after our scheduled open hours. Teens that need to leave before the end of the program won't be able to come back in after 7 PM.

Staff will be available until 8 PM. Please make sure rides know that the library will close and staff will be leaving at 8 PM.

After School Movie

11/17/2023

Friday, November 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: Chicken Run
Rating: G
Runtime: 1HR 24 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.

Make a Board Game Kit

11/16/2023

Available Thursday, November 16th starting at 10 AM

Board games and card games are fun for all ages. But, what goes into making a board game of your very own? Stop by the Library starting at 10 AM on Thursday, November 16th to pick up our "Make a Board Game" kit.

This kit is geared towards kids and families. Supplies will be limited and kits will be given out on a "first come, first served" basis.

Nintendo Switch

11/15/2023

Come play on our Nintendo Switch with us on Wednesday, November 15th between 3-5 pm. We will have a couple of different games available to play. Bring a friend or two for a friendly competition.

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Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
A free program for 0 to 5-year-olds. It encourages parents and caregivers to read 1000 books with children before he or she enters kindergarten.

Books & Brews
2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm
For more details click on the title.

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Algoma, WI 54201
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