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 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.

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.

Crossing Over Book Club

Date of event: 01/14/2012

Event Begins at: 03:30:00PM

Cost: Free

Ages: Adults and teens 16+

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

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

Description: Do you like to discover new books and discuss them with others? Then come join our new Crossing Over Book Club! Each month's selection will feature a book with appeal to both adults and teens and all are welcome to participate. So, be bold and adventurous, and learn to love books that just might surprise you! The first selection is Graceling by Kristin Cashore.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.