Globetrotters - A Kids Club at the Allen Library

Date of event: 01/17/2012

Event Begins at: 04:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Ages: grades K - 1

Location Name: Allen Public Library Children's Program Room

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Our theme this month is "Tell Me a Story." Come listen to folk and fairy tales and make your very own dragon! Registration is required, please click the link to register.

All By Myself Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Wednesday from 01/25/2012 to 04/25/2012

Event Time: 11:30:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: 4 and 5 year olds

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Those ready to read independently.

Allen Public Library Closed for Memorial Day

This event occurs Daily

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: The Allen Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day. The library will re-open and resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 29, at 10 a.m.

Allen Public Library Comic Book Day

Date of event: 05/05/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 12-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Did you know that May 5th is free comic book day? Drop by Teen'scape for a celebration of comics!

Allen Public Library Crossing Over Book Club

This event occurs the Second Saturday of each Month from 01/14/2012 to 05/12/2012

Event Begins at: 03:30:00PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 16 and up

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Crossing Over is an adult/teen book club that will explore books with appeal to both adults and teens 16+. Each month we will read a different book with unique “crossover” appeal. So be bold and adventurous, and learn to love books that just might surprise you!

Allen Public Library Young Adult Writers Alliance

This event occurs each Week on Tuesday

Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 06:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 13-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: If you like to write and want feedback on your writing skills, consider joining the Young Adult Writers' Alliance (YAWA). We offer a relaxed environment for peer review and discussion of original works. New writers always welcome.

Allen Public Library's Celtic Night

Date of event: 03/15/2012

Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Join us in the Auditorium tonight for an exciting night of Celtic music! Seamus Stout, along with celebrated Irish dancer Jason Hickman, harmonica player Shaun Young, and guitarist Kevin Vaught, will present an exciting evening of toe-tapping Scottish, Irish, and Welsh tunes. Free tickets will be issued 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Bach to Books, this program is part of Library Celebration Week: Our Stories Tie Us Together.

Armchair Travelers Explore the Edges of Texas

Date of event: 01/31/2012

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Public Library 2nd floor adult program room

Location Address: 305 Century Parkway, Allen TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Armchair Travelers returns with a destination closer to home. Walt and Isabel Davis, authors of Exploring the Edges of Texas, will share stories and pictures from their travels across the borders of Texas. Both newcomers and long-time Texas residents will discover new and interesting places that Texas has to offer. Texas-themed refreshments will be served. There's no charge, however, registration is required.

Baby and Me Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Thursday from 01/26/2012 to 04/26/2012

Event Time: 10:15:00 AM till 10:30:00 AM

Cost: free

Ages: birth through 12 months

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: This 20 minute program is designed for our youngest library patrons. Baby and Me story time is a multi-sensory learning experience. This program is designed to be a springboard for literacy by exploring the senses with music, action rhymes, and age appropriate reading.

Baby and Me Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Tuesday from 01/24/2012 to 04/24/2012

Event Time: 10:15:00 AM till 10:30:00 AM

Cost: free

Ages: birth through 12 months

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: This 20 minute program is designed for our youngest library patrons. Baby and Me story time is a multi-sensory learning experience. This program is designed to be a springboard for literacy by exploring the senses with music, action rhymes, and age appropriate reading.

beTWEEN the lines at the Allen Public Library

This event occurs the First Wednesday of each Month

Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: grades 4-6

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Come have a great time learning new skills and hanging out with other tweens at this weekly program. Join us for crafts, trivia and even robotics!

Chocolate Party at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/16/2012

Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 9-12 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Learn some chocolate history, test your chocolate knowledge, play some chocolate games and, of course, sample some chocolate!

Crafternoon at the Allen Library

Date of event: 05/05/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Allen Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: Come craft your afternoon away! Make as many masterpieces as you like at this come-and-go program.

Crossing Over Book Club

This event occurs Daily from 01/14/2012 to 01/14/2012

Event Begins at: 03:30:00PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 16 yrs+

Location Name: Allen Public Library 2nd Floor Program Room

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen, TX 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: January's selection: Graceling by Kristin Cashore. No registration required.

Day of the Child ~ Day of the Book at the Allen Public Library

Date of event: 04/29/2012

Event Time: 01:30:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: all ages

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX Click for Google Map

Description: Day of the Child/Day of the book celebrates children, families and reading! Come enjoy songs from all over the world, puppet shows, face painting and crafts!

Design a Duck at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/14/2012

Event Time: 01:00:00 PM till 02:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 9-12 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Show us your story and design your own rubber duck. We’ll provide supplies; you provide imagination. The only limit is your creativity!

Family Story Time at the Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Thursday from 01/26/2012 to 04/26/2012

Event Time: 07:00:00 PM till 07:30:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: 2-6 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Children 2-6 years & their family

Family Story Time at the Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Monday from 01/23/2012 to 04/25/2012

Event Time: 11:15:00 AM till 11:45:00 AM

Cost: free

Ages: 2-6 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Children 2-6 years & their family

Fun Ones Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Wednesday from 01/25/2012 to 04/25/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 10:15:00 AM

Cost: free

Ages: 1 year olds with an adult

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Fun Ones is a 20 minute lap-sit program that offers one-year-olds and their parents or caregivers an opportunity to share an enjoyable story time experience. The nursery rhymes, stories, songs, and finger plays stimulate brain development and encourage a love of books and reading.

Fun Ones Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Tuesday from 01/24/2012 to 04/24/2012

Event Time: 06:30:00 PM till 06:45:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: 1 year olds with an adult

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Fun Ones is a 20 minute lap-sit program that offers one-year-olds and their parents or caregivers an opportunity to share an enjoyable story time experience. The nursery rhymes, stories, songs, and finger plays stimulate brain development and encourage a love of books and reading.

Fun Ones Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Monday from 01/23/2012 to 04/23/2012

Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 10:15:00 AM

Cost: free

Ages: 1 year olds with an adult

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Fun Ones is a 20 minute lap-sit program that offers one-year-olds and their parents or caregivers an opportunity to share an enjoyable story time experience. The nursery rhymes, stories, songs, and finger plays stimulate brain development and encourage a love of books and reading.

Get A Clue! at the Allen Library

Date of event: 01/16/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 4 - 11 yrs

Location Name: Allen Public Library Children's Area

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: It's a day for children to explore mysteries! Come to this ALLen Reads Program and see magician Todd McKinney, a mysterious chicken puppet show, the Allen police, and more!

Globetrotters Book Club at the Allen Library

This event occurs the Third Tuesday of each Month

Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: For children K & 1st grade

Location Name: Allen Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: Come talk about secret codes and mysteries! We’ll do puzzles and watch a mysterious movie.

Going Buggy at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/14/2012

Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 5-8 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Come learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, see some real live caterpillars and make some fun buggy crafts.

Goodbye to Winter at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/12/2012

Event Time: 03:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 4-8 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Wave goodbye to winter as we play games, hear stories, learn about polar animals and have fun!

Hunger Games at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/16/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 12-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Have you read the books? Are you ready for the movie? Would you survive the Hunger Games? Find out! Test your Hunger Games knowledge and compete to bring honor and glory to your district!

Illustrator C.F. Payne at Library

Date of event: 01/14/2012

Event Begins at: 02:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Library Auditorium

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: Payne has illustrated over ten children's books and his work has appeared in such magazines as Time, Rolling Stone, Texas Monthly, and Atlantic Monthly. No tickets/reservations are required.

Kids Explore Book Club at the Allen Library

Date of event: 03/15/2012

Event Time: 04:00:00 PM till 05:00:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: For children grades 2 & 3

Location Name: Allen Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: The book is read during the program and kids explore their creative sides through crafts and activities.

Lunar New Year

Date of event: 01/21/2012

Event Begins at: 01:30:00PM

Cost: FREE

Ages: For all ages

Location Name: Allen Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us! Events include: JK Wong Academy Lion Dance @ 1:30pm in the Auditorium; Dragon Stories @ 2:45 - 3:45pm in the Children's Program Room; Crafts @ 2 - 4pm in the Children's Room.

Mom's Crafternoon Out at the Allen Library

Date of event: 03/17/2012

Event Time: 02:30:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: free

Ages: Moms only, please

Location Name: Allen Library 2nd floor adult program room

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: Today: Knotted T-Shirt Making. Moms, come join us and get crafty with other moms. You'll make and take your own knotted t-shirt. Participants must bring their own used or new shirt to refashion (one size larger than your normal size). No childcare is provided. Registration is required.

Moms Night Out Book Club

This event occurs each Week on Wednesday

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Ages: Please note that childcare will not be provided.

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 305 Century Parkway, Allen TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Moms, give yourself a deserved break and come to the library to discuss various books in the library meeting room. Please note that childcare is not provided. Registration is required. To register, click the link or call 214-509-4905.

Monday Morning Crafts at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/12/2012

Event Time: 10:30:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Come join us for some crafting fun!

Mystery/Suspense Movie Series

This event occurs each Week on Tuesday from 01/10/2012 to 01/31/2012

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Public Library Auditorium

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: It's no mystery where to go Tuesday nights for a good time! Join us for free screenings of some classic mystery and suspense films, in honor of this year's Allen Reads theme. Jan 10 - Laura (1944); Jan 17 - Murder at the Gallop (1963); Jan 24 - Wait Until Dark (1967); Jan 31 - Murder on the Orient Express (1974).

National Potato Chip Day at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/14/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 12-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Did you know that March 14th is National Potato Chip Day? Come by the library and taste test potato chips while you watch the movie Real Steel.

Readable History Book Club

Date of event: 01/19/2012

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Public Library 2nd floor adult program room

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: The Readable History Book Club will be discussing Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean: The Adventurous Life of Captain Woodes Rogers by David Cordingly. New members are always welcome. No registration is required.

Recycled Art Program at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/12/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 12-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: We’ll glue, cut, and create amazing works of art.

Science Day at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/13/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 12-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Come watch the movie Flubber and create your own flubberish substance.

Shadows on Sherlock Holmes

Date of event: 01/19/2012

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Allen Library Auditorium

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013  Click for Google Map

Description: Learn more about the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, presented by representatives of The Diogenes Club of Dallas. This free program is sponsored by Allen Reads.

Simple Songs at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 05/17/2012

Event Time: 10:15:00 AM till 10:45:00 AM

Cost: Free

Ages: 0 - 4 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Sing some simple songs with us! This program is designed for our youngest patrons, so we'll be singing songs with special appeal for them!

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/15/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 12-18 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Get ready for green, scavenger hunts, more green, food, and even more green!

Storybook Party at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/17/2012

Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 4 years and up

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N Allen Dr Allen, TX 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Come enjoy some stories, crafts, and games at this storybook party! Drop in and have some fun!

Together Time Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Wednesday from 01/25/2012 to 04/25/2012

Event Begins at: 10:45:00AM

Cost: free

Ages: 2 and 3 year olds with an adult

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: 25 minute session.

Together Time Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Thursday from 01/26/2012 to 04/26/2012

Event Begins at: 11:15:00AM

Cost: free

Ages: 2 and 3 year olds with an adult

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: 25 minute session.

Together Time Storytime at Allen Library

This event occurs each Week on Tuesday from 01/24/2012 to 04/24/2012

Event Begins at: 11:15:00AM

Cost: free

Ages: 2 and 3 year olds with an adult

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: 25 minute session.

Tuesday Morning Crafts at Allen Public Library

Date of event: 03/13/2012

Event Time: 10:30:00 AM till 12:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 5-10 years

Location Name: Allen Public Library

Location Address: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Click for Google Map

Description: Come join us for some crafting fun! Crafts will begin at 10:30 a.m. and children may leave whenever they finish.