Q: I'm trying to get onto InfoSoup, but it won't let me log in. Why is that?

A: Everyone's pins have been reset to be their birthday. If your birthday is May 7th, 2002, your new pin would be 050702. Also, make sure your library card hasn't expired.  If you continue to have issues connecting to your InfoSoup account, contact a librarian via email (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org) or call us at 920-487-2295. 

Q: I'm trying to get to the InfoSoup website, why is my bookmark not working?

A: If you have InfoSoup saved on your computer or device, we recommend deleting the bookmark and going to www.infosoup.org to add it to your bookmarks/favorites again, as the old link may cause issues. 

Q: I'm a teacher and I've gotten into my personal card, but my teacher card isn't working, why can't I get into my teaching account?

A: When the pins were reset, personal accounts were set to the cardholders 6 digit birthday. Since teacher cards don't have a birthday associated with them, there is a unique pin given to teacher cards. Call us at the library (920) 487-2295 and ask a Librarian what your teacher default pin is and, while your on the phone, double check when your card expires as expired cards cannot login or checkout items.

Q: I had holds on my account that I don't see anymore. Where did my holds go?

A: During the migration to the new system, some data did not convert over. Unfortunately, some holds did not transfer over properly and patrons from our library system have lost holds. OWLS is trying diligently to resolve this issue and restore the holds on patrons accounts that did not migrate.  

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If we didn't answer your question here, check THIS LINK to get more questions and answers directly from OWLS or feel free to call our staff and we will do our best to address your questions and concerns. 

Thank you in advance for your patience. 

​Join Katie and sweat to some old workout videos with Richard Simmons! 

Workout at your own risk, it can be fun and sweaty. If you are not sure if you should be doing physical activity please talk to your doctor before hand (or feel free to watch for fun). Live on Facebook.

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. ​

​Join Katie virtually in her kitchen and learn a new recipe! Each month Katie will make some snack or meal and share her recipe. This month is a family favorite! The event will be done on Facebook Live.

It's finally the day! We hope you are up for a challenge because we sure do have one for you: our digital escape room DOWNLOAD COMPLETE is ready!

Click the link below to try to escape:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaV39jBMv9NwvnDvThqTrDl_RkXfGR_oHhuUgZCnAxLUbthQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Email Braelyn at (bspencer@algomapubliclibrary.org) or message us here on Facebook if you get stuck.

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. ​

​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.

​Plant some wildflowers for your home that you can enjoy for the fall. While supplies last.

We have activities for all ages planned for June 15th - July 30th (Children & Teens) and June 15 - August 31st (Adults).  Our program this year is slightly different - it is digital or take-home kits. But we are excited to still have our Summer Reading Program this year. Be sure to check out our new app / website Beanstack that will help you track your books this summer! Preregistration is now available for all ages! 

Celebrate Harry's birthday early by testing your knowledge on all things Harry Potter by playing bingo with us! You can download a board early/ draw it/ stop in ahead of time to pick up board or two. We will be calling out spells, names, and other things Harry Potter related on Facebook Live. Hope you can join in on the fun! ​

​Learn how to make sugar scrubs at home with Katie! Katie will take you through the steps LIVE on Facebook and talk about a couple different variations you can do. You will need a few things for a basic sugar scrub:

• small wide-mouth glass mason jar with a lid
• essential oils (optional)
• 1 cup granulated sugar, either white or brown, preferably organic
•  ½ cup oil (olive oil and coconut oil work great) 

For variations checkout the website: https://wellnessmama.com/3628/sugar-scrub/

Have you ever enjoyed the scavenger hunts that we hold at the library? How about one that you can do in your own home?

Our Young Adult Librarian has a challenge. She will have prompts for things you need to find in your home. Take a picture of an item that you feel fits the prompt within the time limit, and show Braelyn a picture that fits the prompt. If you don't make it back in time or don't fulfill the prompt, you will not get a point. The person/family with the most points at the end gets a prize!

Have fun and challenge yourself to see the potential in your household items.
(This program is open to anyone and will be held via Google Hangout. Braelyn asks that only one phone is capturing prompt pictures per video: for example, if a family is participating via one webcam, please don't have every family member taking pictures individually.)
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Sign-Up will be available closer to the event.