A kit for the Birds! How well do you know the birds around your neighborhood? This kit includes a craft, activities and book recommendations for all ages. Co-sponsored by Bird City Algoma.
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Which cover cover was better? Each week we will we have a line up of books. Starting with 16 different titles and at the end of March we will have a chance to chose which book / movie combo had the better cover. Titles of books may be Young Adult, Children's or Adults. The Winner is all up to you. Be sure to vote each week before next line up comes up!
Are you lost when it comes to using Microsoft Word? Join Librarian Katie has she walks you through the basics. This is a basic class. Katie is not a professional but has over 15 years using Microsoft Word for personal and business purposes. Skills covered - main functions, how to open a new document, formatting, saving and so much more! Class is offered through Zoom. This will be recorded and shared on our Facebook page.
Zoom Meeting Information: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86107161572 Meeting ID: 861 0716 1572 To join in by phone 1(312)626-6799 US (Chicago) Have you ever wondered about those decorative diamonds or squares on barns? Maybe wanted one for your very own? Well now is your chance to make your own! Kit includes information on Barn Quilts, wood, and instructions. Some supplies are required by the participant (such as paint). Kits are first come, first served and will not be held.
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 we are making Shepherd's Pie! The event will be done on Facebook Live.
Join Braelyn every Thursday at 9 am for Coffee and Conversation; a live-stream on Facebook covering a variety of topics and library updates during these interesting times. If you can't tune in live, don't worry, it will remain on our Facebook page to be watched at a later date.
Dates in March: March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 Ever wonder if you could knit with something other than knitting needles? You can! Try your hand at making dishcloths with a pair of pencils and a skein of yarn. Kit also includes instructions for 2 patterns from Librarian Katie's grandmother. This is a different pattern. While supplies last.
Have you loved writing but find yourself lacking inspiration? Sign up for our Write-It Wednesday to receive virtual prompts right to your email to get your creative juices flowing. All you need to sign up is your name and email, and you can sign up on either our website or by calling the library to get your name and email address on the list. Let's be creative together! Dates in March: March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31
We just finished our Winter Reading Challenge, but let's keep our reading motivation going. Pick up our March into Reading kit for fun reading crafts for all ages and reader advisory recommendations for picture book readers to Adults. Four crafts and four material recommendations inside.
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Ever wonder if you could knit with something other than knitting needles? You can! Try your hand at making dishcloths with a pair of pencils and a skein of yarn. Kit also includes instructions for 2 patterns from Librarian Katie's grandmother. This is a different pattern. While supplies last.
Inventors and inventions have helped to shape our world. You have been working hard and have put in many long hours. Now you finally have your invention complete. But now it's a race to register your invention BUT once you get to the U.S. Patent office the door locks on you! To get your patent registered you must help work together with Patent office to register your invention. Program will be via Zoom. Please email (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org) for a link to participate.
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 Split Pea soup in the Instant Pot! The event will be done on Facebook Live.
Join us as we discuss our perfect Date Night Movies and Book titles on Facebook Live. Family Friendly
Wednesday, February 10 from 5:00 – 6:00pmValentines Day is almost upon us. This time of year comes with a lot of thinking of the ones we love. However, it's just as important to show ourselves some love and care. Join Braelyn on Wednesday, February 10th at 5 PM via Zoom for a program about self love and self worth, so that, during the season of love, we remember to love ourselves first and foremost. Sign up is required for this program. Patrons can sign up (whether they have a library card or not) for the Zoom call, by sending their first and last name along with their most used email address via social media direct messages (Instagram, Facebook), via the sign-up form on our website, through email (to alg@algomapubliclibrary.org), or by calling us at the library ( 920-487-2295 ). Age recommendations: Middle School age and above (not recommended for young children) DISCLAIMER: If a very small amount of sign-ups are received, this program will be shifted to being a Live Stream on Facebook on the same day at the same time. We want to create a Community Art Project and need your help! Call (920)487-2295, email (alg@algomapubliclibrary.org), or Facebook Message us to set up a time to pick up your 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. Kits available via Sign Up so we can keep track of who has a piece.
Pieces due back by February 1. We are offering Curbside Pickup on: Mondays & Friday's 10am to 5pm Tuesdays & Thursday's 10am to 6pm Wednesday's 10am to 7pm. Available starting Friday, February 5We at the Library would love to show our love to our Book Lovers that visit the Library so close to Valentine's Day. Starting Friday, February 5th at 10 AM, stop by the Library to pick up a Book Lover's Valentine from us to you with sweet treats and a craft. Kits are limited and will not be reserved. Tuesday, February 2 from 6:30 – 7:15pmJoin Braelyn on Facebook Live at 6:30 PM to find some inspiration for quick, DIY presents you can make for someone you love while trying not to spend a bunch of money.
DIY projects and supplies will be posted ahead. It's time to get creative! Ever wonder what to do with those magazines after you have read them? Why not reuse them and give them another purpose in Silhouette Art! Kit includes: magazine, (2) white cardstock and instructions.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 8:00 – 9:30pmAmong 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 each other while trying to figure out who is the Imposter!
This program is geared towards Teens as the game has very mild violence. DISCLAIMER: If we do not have a full 10 players in attendance, the remaining spots will be opened to the people browsing for public games. Please keep that in mind when attending or having your children attend. The Algoma Public Library is not responsible for the language used by those players. 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 Belgian Waffles with the fixings! The event will be done on Facebook Live.
Feeling down after the holidays? Is stress affecting you and your family? This kit is for you. Stop by the library to pick up one of these grab & go kits on Thursday, January 14th until supplies last.
January 13 at 4:15 PM via Facebook LiveThere are many cultures that use fire as a way to cleanse or purify. One of those is the members of the Cherokee nation and their Fire Ceremony (gata gauwatlunehi).
Join us as we identify some of the negative feelings we are carrying from 2020, put those feelings down onto paper, and burn them away to start 2021 unburdened by 2020. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FACEBOOK EVENT!
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