 Hearing Screening for adults provided by HearingLife out of Sturgeon Bay. This is FREE and walk-ins welcome. An audiologist will be on hand on Thursday, February 16th from 10 am - 4 pm. Questions please call 920-743-4575.
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 A kit designed for Adults, inspired by Love and partners and all are non-alcoholic drinks! Pick up your kit on Monday, February 13th. Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients.
Monday, February 13th starting at 10 AM "" It's the day before Valentine's Day, but you don't have to make all the plans on your own. Stop by the library starting Monday, February 13th at 10 AM to pick up our Valentine's Day in a Bag kit. Inside each kit will be various challenges, activities, and supplies to help make this special day memorable.
Supplies are limited. Kits are geared towards teen and adult couples. Kits will be given out on a first come, first served.  Join us in person at Ruse (322 Steele St. - Algoma) and virtually from the comforts of your own home and discuss your latest reads on Thursday, February 9th at 5:30 pm. This is via Zoom. For information on how to participate and access the meeting, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.)
 Kids will have fun in anticipation of Valentines Day with Conversation STEM activities in this kit. Available Wednesday, February 8th while supplies last.
 SHARE THE LOVE – Love is in the air! This memory café will involve your very own love stories! Come and share with us on Wednesday, February 8th at 10 am, any love story in your life; whether romantically with your partner, between you and your pet, a parental love for your children, or anyone else! We’ll document them together and those who wish to share will get a chance to share with us as we spread the love.
Memory Cafés welcome those experiencing early stage Dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, and family and friends of those affected. It’s a great opportunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, camaraderie, and lots of creative fun! We have a Dementia Specialist professional on hand to answer questions and an enormous wealth of experience among participants to be shared. We’d be delighted if you would join us! Call Ariel at 920-683-4180 for information. Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 3 PM "" Patrons of all ages are welcome to stop by the library on Tuesday, February 7th starting at 3 PM to assemble a card for a friend. Supplies provided by the Algoma Public Library.
 Looking for a place to warm up and eat lunch? What a better place than the library while watching Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) on Monday, February 6th at 12 pm. Mrs. Harris, an English domestic servant who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, decides she must buy one of her own. After she raises the funds to buy the dress, Mrs. Harris sets off on a journey to Paris that will change the course of her life. Paul Gallico's classic 1958 novel inspires the narrative. Rated PG running time 92 minutes. Starring Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs, Isabelle Huppert, Anna Chancellor, Rose Williams.
Friday, January 27th at 3:00 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: Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse Rating: PG Runtime: 1 Hour 57 Minutes Thursday, January 26th 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: A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! Kids create your own special journal to write and draw in with items in this kit. Available Wednesday, January 25th at the library while supplies last.
 Join us for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, January 25th at 2 pm. This is a great opportunity for caregivers with a loved one or a friend going through dementia to talk to others. A dementia specialist will be here from the ADRC of the Lakeshore.
Tuesday, January 24th at 3 PM Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, join Braelyn for Adult Creative Writing. We will have writing prompts and activities for those looking for inspiration. The first hour will be used for brainstorming and writing, the time left will be for sharing our pieces (for those that would like to). All materials will be provided by the Library (paper, pens, pencils). Sharing of new or old pieces is encouraged, but not required.
 A kit designed for Adults, inspired by TV shows' drinks and all are non-alcoholic drinks! Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients. Available Monday, January 23rd while supplies last.
CancelledUnfortunately, we have to cancel this event. Keep a watch out as we do plan to reschedule.  January is National Soup Month! To celebrate, Librarian Katie made some soup for you to sample and enjoy. Stop by the Library on Monday, January 23rd between 10 am and 2 pm to get a cup of soup on us! Soup will be available in the back room until it is gone.
 Adults are you looking for a fun craft to make and wear? Stop by the library on Saturday, January 21st and pick up this fun and easy Silk Scarves Kit that includes a silk scarf AND uses the dye from tissue paper. You will ring in the Chinese New Year in Style!
This year is the year of the Rabbit with the actual Chinese New Year on Sunday, January 22nd. This kit is available on a first come, first serve. We can not hold it for you. Friday, January 20th at 3:15 PM Tweens and Teens, stop by the library to try a mug meal recipe on Friday, January 20th at 3:15 PM. Ingredients will be provided by the library. Teens can take home a packet of recipes after the program.
 Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the United States. a representative from Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will be here on Wednesday, January 18th at 11 am to explain the different types of identity theft, how to recognize it and how to prevent it – including information about Fraud Alerts and Security Freezes. Helpful brochures will be available. Sign up recommended.
 We will be discussing The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf on Tuesday, January 17th at 1 pm. Books can be put on hold on infosoup or by stopping in the library to place a hold with one of our friendly librarians. This book has large print, regular print and ebook editions available on Libby.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 3:30 PM "" In partnership with Jamie Schmiling from Roots Yoga and Healing, the Algoma Public Library would like to offer patrons, in their teens and older, our free Yoga with Roots program on January 17th at 3:30 PM at the Roots Yoga and Healing studio (located at 417 Steele Street, Algoma).
To participate in this program, sign up at the Algoma Public Library or give us a call at 920-487-2295. Waivers are required to participate in this program and will need to be returned prior to, or on the day of, said program. If a participant arrives without their waiver in hand or on file, they will not be able to participate in this program. Slots will be limited. Patrons are encouraged to sign-up early to ensure they are able to reserve a spot. There will be a small waitlist for potential last minute cancelations.  Bring your lunch on Monday, January 16th at 12 pm and watch The Lost City (2022). Find out how introverted novelist Loretta Sage handles being kidnapped and still manages to find the ancient city featured in her latest book! Loretta's charming yet vapid cover model, Alan, vows to prove his real-life heroism matches his fictional alter-ego and embarks on a harebrained mission to rescue Loretta. It's got romance AND comedy! Rated PG-13 running time 92 minutes starring Sandra Bullock, Brad Pitt, Channing Tatum, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Daniel Radcliffe
 Ladies and Gents join us on Saturday, January 14th from 11:30 am - 1 pm for a Wonderous Tea Party featuring several different types of tea. January happens to be Hot Tea month! We will be sampling different teas and talking about their benefits. This tea party is geared for adults.
Friday, January 13th 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: Encanto Rating: PG Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes  Joins us at Ahnapee Brewery for our monthly meeting on Thursday, January 12th at 5:30 pm. This meeting will also be available on Zoom too. For information on how to participate and access the meeting, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.)
Memory Cafés welcome those experiencing early stage Dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, and family and friends of those affected. It’s a great opportunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, camaraderie, and lots of creative fun! We have a Dementia Specialist professional on hand to answer questions and an enormous wealth of experience among participants to be shared. We’d be delighted if you would join us! Call Ariel at 920-683-4180 for information. Algoma Memory Cafes held from 10am – 11am at the Algoma Public Library Every 2nd Wednesday of the month. This month we are talking about Healthy Lifestyles on Wednesday, January 11th at 10 am.
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