 Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends on Thursday, September 16th from 10 am to 2 pm. Experienced quilter available for questions.
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Friday, September 15th at 3 PM "" Stop by the Library on Friday, September 15th at 3 PM to take part in our "in-between the stacks" Race Car Obstacle Course. How will you navigate through our bookshelves?
 Join us on Thursday, September 14th at 5:30 pm to discuss your latest reads. We will be meeting at Von Stiehl Cider Bar (105A Navarino St, Algoma). For information on how to participate, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.)
 Join us on Tuesday, September 12 at 10am for our special 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kickoff Storytime!
The Kickoff is open to any child that has not entered kindergarten, and also for those children who are already working towards the goal. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a library program that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Books and other rewards are given as incentives along the 1000 book journey. Find more information on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Page  Introducing our new Oculus Quest 2 (Virtual Reality) gaming device. Would you like to come and try out Virtual Reality for free? We are so excited to add this new gaming device to our library programming. Stop by and try it out Tuesday, September 12th between 1:15-5 pm.
To give everyone a chance to play time slots on the Oculus will be limited to 20 minutes per person.  We will be painting/ carving pumpkins at the library again this year on Wednesday, October 18th from 3-5 pm. Please register for a time slot 3 pm and 4 pm. While supplies last. Each time slot will have a limited number of pumpkins to help with spacing. Call to reserve your spot.
Pumpkins donated from Hillside Apples in Casco.  School is back in session (boo or yay?) and that means date confusion has started again! What happens if THIS school year every day is a Monday because someone opened a link in an email on accident? Do you think you and you friends can solve the clues and bring back our 7 days a week? Clocks ticking... if you can't solve it, every day will be Monday forever! Escape room is on Monday, September 11th with rooms at 3 pm and 4 pm
Registration is recommended.  Learn the basic steps of how to use a computer, including how to use a mouse and keyboard and the basic parts of a computer. Have a laptop? Bring it with you for hands-on practice. No tech experience needed.Training provided by Bug Tussel.
Friday, September 8th 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: Turning Red Rating: PG Runtime: 1HR 40 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.  What happens when a divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago? Find out on Wednesday, September 6th at 12 pm with Ticket to Paradise (2022) as George Clooney and Julia Roberts teaming up again for a great Rom-Com. You'll laugh and enjoy the antics of this divorced couple as they learn that their mistakes are not their daughters. Movie run time 1 hr 44 mins. Rated PG-13.
...our Library of Things! "" The Algoma Public Library has been working hard to bring new items and services to our local community. Thanks to grant funding, and a lot of hard work, we are proud to present the beginning of our very own Library of Things! But, what is a "Library of Things"? Our library strives to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community. Our new Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement that mission. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!Tuesday, September 5th at 3 PM "" Stop by the Library on Tuesday, September 5th at 3 PM to enjoy some of our lawn games on the grass in front of the Library. All are welcome.
 Come bring your current project, machine and supplies to sew for a couple hours with friends on Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 2pm . Experienced quilter available for questions.
 Donations accepted August 1st to 22nd. 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 Library, set up teacher cards and to talk to library staff about any material needs or questions they may have. Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PM "" Join us on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PM for a free afternoon showing of the new Super Mario Bros movie in the Algoma Public Library. Title: The Super Mario Bros Movie Rated: PG Runtime: 1 HR 32 MIN  Join us on Tuesday, August 22 at 10am for a special Storytime on the library lawn! Lily, a goat from Wilson's Wish, will be here. We will read a very special story about a goat named Polly and some other great goat books! All ages welcome!
 Join us on Friday, August 18th from 1pm to 3pm for Einstein's Sandbox! Einstein’s Sandbox is a mobile creativity lab that delivers hands-on STEM activities to kids ages 4 and up. Bring your creativity and the rest will be provided! The mobile unit will be in the library’s parking lot at 1pm.
*Note Time Change  We are discussing One for the Money by Janet Evanovich on Tuesday, August 15th at 1 pm. This book is available in regular print through Infosoup, and Libby eBook /eAudiobook.
 Join us to discuss your latest reads on Thursday, August 10th at 5:30 pm. We will be meeting at Homestead Kitchen & Tap. For information on how to participate, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.)
Wednesday, August 9th at 1 PM "" Celebrate your love of crafting and books all in one on Wednesday, August 9th at 1 PM by joining us for Book Lover Crafts in our meeting room.
 Memory Cafés are geared for individuals 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! Each month we do a different activity. This month we will discuss favorite books on Wednesday, August 9th at 10am.
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.  Join us on Tuesday, August 8th at 12 pm for Jesus Revolution (2023) is a true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970s and its origins within a community of teenage hippies in Southern California. Stars Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kelsey Grammer, Jonathan Roumie and Ally Ioannides. Bring your own lunch. Movie is rated PG-13 and 2 hours long.
 Learn what you can do with a smartphone and how to use it on Saturday, August 5th at 10:30 am with Bug Tussel. Did you know that your smartphone has GPS, SIM card, and Bluetooth capabilities? Not only do smartphones allow you to make calls and send texts, but they also allow you to send and receive emails, browse the web, download apps, and organize your personal life! Learn how to take advantage of these many useful features and what your smartphone can do for you. Android and iPhone users are welcome. Bring your phone with you!
See our complete schedule of classes atbugtusselwireless.com/bug-tussel-university-3/ and get in touch (or get help signing up for a class) by calling (920) 940-0158 or emailingbugtusseluniversity@bugtusselwireless.com Thursday, August 3rd at 1 PM "" The Algoma Public Library has a lot of shells and we would love to invite you to come make art with them. Stop by Thursday, August 3rd at 1 PM to come make your own sea shell art.
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