Community Art Project

1/4/2021

We want to create a Community Art Project and need your help! Stop in to pick up a puzzle piece to make into your own piece of art. Paint (acrylic, oil, watercolor...), collage, use mixed media, 2D, 3D, or whatever you'd like on your piece. When we have them all collected, we will mount them and display our Community Art in the library for all to see. Pieces due back by February 1.

Holiday Dessert Recipe Exchange

12/31/2020

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Are you wondering what desserts to make for the holidays? Let's ask our community!

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Family Explorations: Activities & Crafts

12/29/2020

Are you looking for something to do after school? These are family friendly activities and crafts. All crafts are generally done with supplies commonly found at home. There are a few crafts that may have an additional cost associated to it to complete. Each week we will have a different activity or craft. Join us on our Facebook page for the fun! If you miss the live event you can do it at another time.

Dates: September 8th & 22nd, October 6th & 2oth, November 17th, December 1st, 15th & 29th.

New Year's Eve Countdown Clock Kit

12/21/2020

Help kids countdown to the new year with our Paper Plate Countdown Clock Kit! Children will love using the movable clock hands to count down each hour until the start of the new year! Each kit will come with all the supplies needed to make your clock. Options are unlimited though, so feel free to use what you have at home as well. Each kit will also come with some noisemakers to help ring in the New Year! One per family, while supplies last.

Pop Up Cards - Grab & Go Kit

12/21/2020

Stop by Algoma Public Library and pick up this kit to create fabulous pop up cards. Available Monday, December 21st while supplies last.

Family Keepsake Crafts (Live Stream)

12/18/2020

Friday, December 18th
at 6 PM on Facebook Live

Join Braelyn on Facebook Live, Friday, December 18th, at 6 PM to check out easy and affordable crafts you can do for or on Christmas with your family. (Supplies will be posted ahead of time for those that would like to follow along.)

If you have any questions about this program, feel free to contact the Library via email, Facebook messenger, or give us a call at (920) 487-2295.

Zen Color Grab & Go Kits

12/16/2020

The holidays are almost over. Take the time to mediate with some coloring. Kit includes some tips on how else you can mediate and coloring bookmarks. While supplies last.

Books & Brews

12/10/2020

Join us virtually from the comforts of your own home and discuss your latest reads. This is via Zoom. For information on how to participate and access the meeting, please email the library (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org.

Hot Glue Snowflakes ( Live Stream)

12/8/2020

Tuesday, December 8th
at 9 AM on Facebook Live

Join Braelyn on Facebook Live on Tuesday, December 8th at 9 AM to check out different ways that you can make Snowflakes using Hot Glue. These can be used to decorate your house or tree, or to make special keepsake ornaments that will be cherished year after year.

If you have any questions about this program, feel free to contact the Library via email, Facebook messenger, or give us a call at (920) 487-2295.

Marshmallow Constellations Grab & Go Kit

12/7/2020

Create fun constellations with marshmallows! Pick up a grab & go kit at Algoma Public Library on Monday, December 7th. Available while supplies last.

Gumdrop Christmas Tree Maker Kit

12/2/2020

Stop in to pick up one of our Maker Wednesday Kits. This kit will feature Gumdrop Christmas Trees. Each month we'll feature art, tinkering, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. There will be a new activity kit available on the first Wednesday of the month for Children/Families. While supplies last.

Folded Book Christmas Tree Grab & Go Kits

12/2/2020

Looking for a decoration for the holidays? This craft includes a book, instructions and other supplies to decorate your tree. While supplies last.

Make Your Own Chia Pet Grab & Go Kit

11/30/2020

Stop by Algoma Public Library to pick up a Make Your Own Chia Pet Grab & Go Kit Monday, November 30th. Create your pet, plant the seeds, and then watch your plant grow. Available while supplies last.

Minute to Win It Grab & Go Kits

11/23/2020

Families- stop by Algoma Public Library to pick up a Minute to Win It Grab & Go Kit.
The first week (starting Monday, November 2nd) you will get directions to try some minute games. Then on weeks #2 (Monday, November 9th) and #3 (Monday, November 23rd), pick up a new kit for additional games to try. Available while supplies last.

18+ Jackbox Night

11/21/2020

December 12th @ 8 PM

Adults! Trying to find something you can do for fun with other adults once a month on a Saturday night without having to leave your house?

Join Braelyn on Google Hangouts on the second Saturday of the month at 8 PM for 18+ Jackbox Night! The parental controls will be turned off and our adult patrons can join the game or the audience to take part in a virtual game night!

Ask us via Messenger, call us at 920-487-2295 , or email us at alg@algomapubliclibrary.org to put your name down to receive and email invitation the night of the event.

Thanksgiving Center Piece (Stream)

11/17/2020

Tuesday, November 17th at 6:00 PM
on Facebook Live

Join Braelyn on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:00 PM on Facebook Live as she makes a unique Thanksgiving Center Piece out of inexpensive, everyday items or items that can be purchased cheaply. Whether you are having a feast or just wanting to decorate for a private Thanksgiving, find inspiration on how to make a center piece just as unique as you.

Cooking with Katie

11/14/2020

Join Katie as she test out some Thanksgiving side dishes.

18+ Jackbox Night

11/14/2020

November 14th @ 8 PM

Adults! Trying to find something you can do for fun with other adults once a month on a Saturday night without having to leave your house?

Join Braelyn on Google Hangouts on the second Saturday of the month at 8 PM for 18+ Jackbox Night! The parental controls will be turned off and our adult patrons can join the game or the audience to take part in a virtual game night!

Ask us via Messenger, call us at 920-487-2295 , or email us at alg@algomapubliclibrary.org to put your name down to receive and email invitation the night of the event.

Among Us Night!

11/11/2020

Wednesday, November 11th at 6:00 PM
on Zoom

Among Us is a popular app that's free to download or $5.00 on Steam.

Sign up for Among Us Night to get invited to a private Zoom call where players can talk to eachother while trying to figure out who is the Imposter! This program is geared towards Teens as the game has very mild violence.

Alien Encounter's Digital Escape Room

11/9/2020

Join the Algoma Public Library and Librarian Katie as we go through an Escape Room together! Can we help the Aliens return to space in time? Geared towards middle school and space fans. Family friendly. Game is held live via Zoom.

To join go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82453376868
Meeting ID: 824 5337 6868

Book Heart Art

11/4/2020

Book origami Picture

Show your love of books with this cute book heart decoration at home or give it as a gift! Kit includes instructions, book and ribbon. While supplies last.

Calming Practices (Live Stream)

11/4/2020

Wednesday, November 4th at 9 AM
on Facebook Live

We've all be through a lot since March and, unfortunately, quite a bit of it can cause additional stress and frustration.

Join Braelyn at 9 am for a Calming Live Stream on Facebook about different ways to cope with difficult times, and certain practices that might help you to feel better day to day. Disclaimer: Braelyn is not a trained or licensed professional on stress management or therapy. This program is based off public accessible research and her own first hand experience.

Falling Leaf & Art Science

11/4/2020

Stop in to pick up one of our Maker Wednesday Kits. This kit will feature Falling Leaf Art and Science.
Each month we'll feature art, tinkering, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. There will be a new activity kit available on the first Wednesday of the month for children/families.
While supplies last.

Thankful Jar (Stream)

11/2/2020

Monday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM
on Facebook Live

Join Braelyn on Facebook Live on Monday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM to watch her make her own "Thankful Jar" in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. "Thankful Jars" can be made by/for one person, or for the entire family. During times of stress, it's good to write down everything and everyone that we are thankful for. Join her to get inspiration for your own.

Fall into Programming!

11/1/2020

Are you looking to fill your teen's calendar with things to do this Fall online? Here are the programs happening online every month.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Image of a hand holding up a phone with the camera app open looking down a busy street of people walking. Text: "Tik Tok Tuesday! Scan the symbol, follow us, and watch every Tuesday for new content to comment on, duet, or react to." Second image of the Tik Tok scan icon to instantly open the Algoma Public Library's Tik Tok account. @algpubliclib "Established 1921. #AlgomaPublicLibrary"

From top to bottom: text: "Write It Wednesday! Sign up for our Write It Wednesday to receive virtual prompts right to your email to get your creative juices flowing. Ask at the circ desk to sign up." Image at bottom right of partial hand holding gray pencil/colored pencil with lead touching white background.

text: "Teen Jackbox Night. Join Braelyn on Google Hangouts every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 pm." Images: Jackbox party games on left and right edges. Middle background image of a hand holding a cellphone.

Programs

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All programs listed will be Digital or Take home until further notice.

Recurring Programs

Internet Hour is held Every Tuesday from 11 am- 12 pm for those with simple questions about email, browsing the internet, Overdrive and more!

Storytime LIVE
Mondays at 10:00 AM.

Pre K-K Storytime LIVE
Fridays at 10:00 AM.

Maker Wednesday
1st Wednesday at 3:00 PM

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Books & Brews 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm

Teen Reoccurring Programs

Tik Tok Tuesday

Write It Wednesday

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

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Hours:

Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Sat: Closed

406 Fremont Street
Algoma, WI 54201
(Parking off of 4th Street)
(920) 487-2295
alg@algomapubliclibrary.org