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What's Brewing?

12/15/2022

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Looking for conversation and a cup of coffee? Join us on Thursday, December 15th from 10:30  to 11:30 am and get to know us! 
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Cat and Canine Cork Ornament - Grab-n-Go

12/15/2022

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Available starting Thursday, December 15 at 10 AM

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It's amazing the amount of things you can make with a cork from a wine bottle. Thanks to the generosity of the von Stiehl Winery, we would love to help our patrons get a little crafty with corks. Starting December 15th at 10 AM, our Cat and Canine Cork Ornament kits will be available at our circulation desk for our patrons that are teens or older.

Kits are limited to one per teen/adult.
Supplies are limited. Kits will be given out on a "First Come, First Served" basis.
​No reservations.
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Kids Make Your Own Holiday Ornament

12/14/2022

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Kids come and make holiday ornament at the library on Wednesday, December 14th from 3 to 4 PM.
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Lunch & A Movie

12/14/2022

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It's time to get back in the cockpit with Navy's top aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell on ​Wednesday, December 14th at 12 pm has he pushes the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Soon he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick's late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” Top Gun: Maverick rated PG-13 runs 131 minutes. Starring Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Monica Barbaro.
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Memory Cafe

12/14/2022

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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 playing Christmas Bingo on Wednesday, December 14th at 10 am. 
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Snowflake Ornament - Grab-n-Go

12/13/2022

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Available starting Tuesday, December 13th at 10 AM

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With the weather getting colder there are more reasons to stay inside. For teens looking for something to do, come to the Algoma Public Library on December 13th starting at 10 AM to pick up one of our Snowflake Ornament Kit.

Kits are limited to one per teen.
Supplies are limited.
Kits will be given out on a "First Come, First Served" basis.
​No reservations.
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Holiday Cheer Mocktail Kits

12/12/2022

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Adults stop by and pick up a kit designed for you on Monday, December 12th, inspired by Holiday Cheer and all are non-alcoholic drinks! Kit includes 2-3 recipes and some ingredients. Participant is responsible for purchasing the rest of the ingredients.
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Cork Reindeer Craft

12/12/2022

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Stop in and make a cute Cork Reindeer that can hang in your tree on Monday, December 12th between 1:30 - 4 pm!
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Books & Brews

12/8/2022

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We will be meeting at the Cider Bar (Von Stiehl Winery - former Ahnapee Taproom) on Thursday, December 8th at 5:30 pm. For information on how to participate and access the meeting, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org) or call us at (920) 487-2295.  
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After School Movie

12/2/2022

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Friday, December 2nd 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: DC League of Super-Pets
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 HR 40 MIN
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Board Game Night!

11/30/2022

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Stop in the library on Wednesday, November 30th between 3-6:30 pm to try some of our new board games! We will have several different types of games for you to try out. Bringing a friend is encouraged. Family friendly! 
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Holiday Deals!

11/26/2022

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Are you looking to get your card back in good standing? We have some holiday deals for you starting Monday, November 21st through Saturday, November 26th! 
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Small Business Saturday

11/26/2022

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Stop by the library to participate in a scavenger hunt and enter to win 1 of 2 library themed prize on Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th! Plus, enter to win some prizes!

Prizes up you can win by stopping by: Algoma Library tote bag with a new book and Burt's Bees Chapstick or Algoma Library tote bag with the Blu-Ray Dark Knight Trilogy set. 
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Thankful for Family Time (Kit)

11/23/2022

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Available starting Wednesday, November 23rd
​at 10 AM

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After everyone's arrived, the food has been eaten, and the dishes have been put to the side, it's the perfect time to laugh and play with family. This kit contains simple, yet fun, games and activities you can do with family this holiday season. Stop by the library on November 23rd starting at 10 AM to grab yours.

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis.
​Kits will be given out on a "one per family" basis.
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So you are trying VR?

11/22/2022

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Virtual Reality - Health and Safety Warnings

In preparation for Virtual Reality coming to the Algoma Public Library and our programs, we ask our patrons to be informed of the potential risks involved with trying this technology.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. 
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Video Game Night for Adults

11/22/2022

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Introducing our new Oculus Quest 2 (Virtual Reality) gaming device. Adults come and try out Virtual Reality for free on ​Tuesday, November 22nd between 5-8 pm! We will also have our Nintendo Switch out so adults can try Mario Kart. 
 
To give everyone a chance to play time slots on the Oculus will be limited to 20 minutes per person.
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Lunch & A Movie

11/22/2022

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Thanksgiving is just a few days away and with that FOOD! Let's watch a fun movie on Tuesday, November 22nd at 12 pm about a cartoon rat, Ratatouille, that aspires to become a gourmet chef while teaming up with an inexperienced kitchen worker in a Paris restaurant. Bring your lunch! Movie rated G, Run time 111 minutes Starring Patton Oswalt, Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Brian Dennehy.
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Worker Connection Services

11/21/2022

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​We have a new career navigator in our area and she will be available to you here at our library on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 10:30am-1pm.This career navigator works for the Worker Connection program and will work one on one with you to identify your interests, values, and conditions of work then connect you with resources, trainings, and in-demand career pathways here in our area. The Worker Connection program provides individualized support at no cost to help you make informed decisions about employment and education pathways available to you.

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Thanksgiving Lego Challenge

11/21/2022

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Drop in to create fun Thanksgiving creations and more with Legos on Monday, November 21st from 10 to 4. 
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Ugly Sweater Craft Day

11/19/2022

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Christmas season is coming and that includes Ugly Sweater parties! You bring the sweater and we will provide the materials to help make your sweater ugly on Saturday, November ​19th from 11 am to 1:30 pm. 
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Wheel of Fortune

11/18/2022

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Test your book and library knowledge with us on Friday, November 18th at 3:15 pm for some International Games Week fun. 
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Page-turners Book Club

11/17/2022

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Thursday, November 17th at 4 PM

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Book cover of #1 New York Times Bestseller "Anatomy: A Love Story" by Dana Schwartz. A Reese's YA Book Club book. Image is taken from above of a red headed girl that is sitting on a beige floor. She wears a red dress that has long sleeves with her hands on her lap. Her dress is spread out around her and, from a distance, looks to be placed in the shape of an anatomically correct heart.
Are you interested in reading more Young Adult or New Adult titles? Try our new "Page-turners Book Club".
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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:

Anatomy: A Love Story 
by Dana Schwartz


This book club is geared towards high schoolers and older. 
Some copies available at the Circulation Desk.
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Click Here for more information or to reserve a copy.

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Mindful Conversations

11/17/2022

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Join us for coffee and conversation on ​Thursday, November 17th at 10:30 am. 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.
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Turkey Trouble Escape Room

11/16/2022

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Tom Turkey is in Trouble. He WAS lucky enough to receive his annual Thanksgiving pardon from the President, and to keep it safe.  BUT, he needs your help to retrieve his Pardon out of the box. If he doesn't show up to the National Turkey Office in 45 minutes with his Presidential Pardon, he will NOT be pardoned, and well we don't even want to think what that will mean. Please help Tom Open the Box and Enjoy Thanksgiving! Good thing Tom was smart to go for his Pardon on Wednesday, November 16th between 3 - 5 pm. ​Please help TOM! 
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*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. This escape room is family friendly. 

Escape Rooms run on the hour starting at 3 pm. Times to choose from are 3 pm and 4 pm. Registration recommended.
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I am Grateful Grab & Go For Kids

11/15/2022

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This grab & go kit is filled with activities for kids to complete. The activities will help kids recognize all that they have to be thankful for. Available Tuesday, November 15th while supplies last.
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    1st Wednesday at 3:00 PM

    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.
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    Track Down that Turkey! 
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Wednesday: 10am-7pm
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​Friday: 10am-6pm
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Algoma, WI 54201
(Parking off of 4th Street)

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alg@algomapubliclibrary.org
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