Allen Public Library
Allen Public Library is a public central library in Allen, TX. Open 3,155 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 53,030 square feet.
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Baby and Me Story Time
for pre-walkers, ages 0-12 months with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Dual Language Story Time/Hora de Cuentos
join us for a dual language english-spanish story time. we will read stories, sing songs and have fun with movement and music. ¡acompáñanos a la hora del cuento en español e inglés en la biblioteca! vamos a leer historias, cantar canciones y seguir la música para divertirnos. limited to 60. ticket
Art with Christa: Matisse Style Watercolor
experience a watercolor painting class inspired by henri matisse's the red studio. learn to create reserve lines, which are more challenging than they seem. paint the paper, lightly draw a room outline and objects, the paint the space while intentionally leaving the drawn lines unpainted. limited to
Spring Gnome Workshop
April 16th, 6 – 8 PM Join us for a Spring Gnome Workshop! This is an instructor led workshop where we will learn how to use the Antiquing technique. We will also have specialty glazes available. Recommended for ages 10 and up. $10 per person to register + price of pottery to be chosen and paid for o
Fun Ones and Twos Storytime
geared toward ages 1-2 with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Together Time Story Time
geared toward ages 3-5 with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Pajama Story Time
recommended for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
The Art of Deception Mystery Dinner
step into the glamorous yet treacherous world of the mid-century art scene inspired by the life and legacy of frida kahlo. set in the fictional la casa azul gallery, guests enter a dazzling evening of art and rivalry over an included dinner and mystery to solve. the pursuit of art: what price are yo
Together Time Story Time
geared toward ages 3-5 with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Fun Ones and Twos Storytime
geared toward ages 1-2 with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Lucky Duck Kids Club
every third wednesday, enjoy story time and crafts supported by the explorers of jck resources. activities are designed for ages 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome to join!story times are held at at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. free with registration.register now
Unbroken Circle
unbroken circle celebrates the rich history of country music through both song and story. from the appalachian tunes and stories of the carter family through western swing, honky-tonk, rockabilly, and more, unbroken circle captivates with their engaging performances.sponsored by the allen public lib
May Teen LitBox Registration Begins
theme: unearth a storyregistration opens: monday, may 4 – sunday, may 10 (or until full)pickup: monday, may 18 – sunday, may 24pickup at: teen reference deskage: grades 7-12 spots: 24discover a great book with a curated box just for teens! a librarian will handpick two surprise books based on the re
Japanese Book Binding
back by popular demand! join us for a workshop where you'll learn to bind a custom notebool or sketchbook using a traditional japanese technique. all materials provided.
Shhh...We're Reading
bring any book. read together. no pressure.join our silent book club for adults who enjoy reading in quiet company. bring any book you like, find a comfortable spot, and enjoy uninterrupted reading time-no assigned title and discussion is optional. come when you can, leave when you need. prepackaged
Writing in Free Verse
it's national poetry month! whether you're a poetry pro or a rhyming rookie, come join us for a tranquil afternoon of contemplation and creativity. we will dissect the most lyrical of language forms and try our hand at writing some free verse poems.
Allen's African-American History
as part of allen’s 150th celebration, a panel of african americans raised in allen during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s will share their experiences and reminisce about life in allen when it was transitioning from a rural to an urban environment. topics will include their education, employment, people who
St. Jude Career Alliance Job Workshop
titled empowering your career journey, one step at a time, this curriculum reflects the post-pandemic changes in the job search market while incorporating emerging technologies such as ai to refine parameters and identify new opportunities. a set fee of $25 will cover the cost of a full-color, spira
Picnic & Poetry
pack your picnic basket and bring a friend! meet the allen public library and the park hopper to enjoy an evening of poetry in the park.register now
Storybook STEM: Float the Boat
no ticket requiredread "tough boris" by mem fox and get inspired to make your own pirate ship. will it float...or sink?
Church and State in Thomas Jefferson's America
celebrate the 250th anniversary of the united states with dr. brian franklin as he examines the life and times of thomas jefferson to illustrate the rich and complex history of these issues.sponsored by the allen public library, the program is free.can't be there in person? the program will be strea
Seed Packing Party
ever wondered how we prepare seen envelopes for the seed library? come see for yourself at our drop-in seed packing party! we'll pack seeds together while enjoying light refreshments and good company.
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