In honor of National Dictionary Day on Monday, October 16th we are going to be making our own dictionary magnets today, Friday, October 13th from 2-4 pm.
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Calling all training Astronauts, NASA is running a training camp for kids 9 and up for an upcoming mission. We are gearing up for the upcoming Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14th. To be ready for this mission, trainees need to report for navigation of the solar system training, prechecks for our rocket and more!
Tuesday, October 10th at 3 PMCertain chip flavors come to mind for most of us when we want something crunchy and salty. However, what kind of chip flavors are available in countries far away?
Stop by the Algoma Public Library on Tuesday, October 10th at 3 PM to see if you can guess the flavors of various chips you can't buy at your local grocery store. NOTE: This program is not recommended for patrons with food allergies as the contents of the chips might not be clearly defined. Friday, October 6th at 3 PMCome 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: The Corpse Bride Rating: PG Runtime: 1HR 15 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. September is almost over and hopefully you got in your Elemental by getting a new library card or renewing your card. To celebrate, we are watching the new movie Elemental (2023) on Saturday, September 30th at 11 am. Elemental is set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.
Rated PG with a run time of 101 minutes. Ready for a Halloween STEM Challenge? You can work alone or with partners on this bone-chilling challenge on Thursday, October 5th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm!
How well do you know popular book covers? Test your luck in our fun BOOK BINGO on Monday, September 25th at 3pm! Books will be chosen from children's picture books, popular children's fiction books and adult fiction novels. Open to ages 9 and up.
Friday, September 22nd at 3 PMCome 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: High School Musical Rating: G Runtime: 1HR 38 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. Friday, September 15th at 3 PMStop 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?
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. Friday, September 8th at 3 PMCome 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. ...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 PMStop 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.
Tuesday, August 22nd at 1 PMJoin 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 In honor of EAA Airventure this week, Kids and Parents come in on Monday, July 24th from 11:30 am to 1 pm and test your building skills to create airplanes that will hopefully fly! Once we have built our planes we will see who's plane flies the furthest. Building materials provided, you bring your creativity and imagination!
Stop by between 10am and 4 pm on Wednesday, July 19th to paint a Kindness Rock! This is open to all ages and families.
Available starting Monday, July 17th at 10 AMSummer is flying by and our Summer Reading Program is almost done. However, there is plenty of time to fit a lot more projects, trips, and memories in before school is back in session. Stop by the Library starting Monday, July 17th at 10 AM to pick up a Summer Bucket List kit.
This kit is geared towards kids, teens, and families. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited. Bats are one of the best friends we humans have ever had! Unfortunately, more than half of our American bat species are in severe decline. Janet Raddatz, Wisconsin Master Naturalist, will share her knowledge of these special creatures that affect the quality of our life. This presentation is for the entire family, especially the children on Thursday, July 13th at 1 pm. This presentation will be held in the City Council Chambers (416 Fremont St - same building as the library).
Stop by any time between 11 am and 4:30 pm on Wednesday, July 5th to complete our Lego Challenges! Children under the age of 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver over the age of 12.
Saturday, July 1st starting at 10 AMThe Algoma Public Library would like to challenge our patrons to a community wide scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will start at the library starting at 10 AM and will be held until 2 PM. Gather clues, solve riddles, and find the prize at the end!
Our Summer Reading Theme this year is "All Together Now". With our theme in mind we want to help our community by running a non-perishable food drive. Items can be brought in June 1st to June 30th. All items will be donated to the Kewaunee County Food Panty here in town. *You are able to waive up to $25 per account, billed and damaged items are ineligible.
Available starting June 30th at 10 AMThe 4th of July is coming! Do you have everything you need to celebrate? This kit will be available on June 30th starting at 10 AM. It will include some activities, recipes, and supplies to help your 4th of July really shine!
Drop in on the library lawn to try your luck at our giant yard games on Wednesday, June 28th between 12 - 2 pm. Bring your family!
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM 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. Books & Brews 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm For more details click on the title. STEM & LEGO Challenge Join us every 2nd Thursday of the Month from 3-4 pm. Each month our theme changes. Program Categories
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Digital Escape Rooms(NEW) Lost in the Library
Track Down that Turkey!
No Jaws About It
A Magical, Mythical Mystery (TEEN/ADULT)
Tail Wagger's R Us
Candyland
Digital Download
Halloween's Been Hijacked!
Monster Mash
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