Allen Public Library - Adult Programs
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Read With Rover
For grades K-2. Share and read your favorite book to The Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs and their human handlers. The pups are patient with beginner readers and their big ears make them great listeners! Supplies will be available for the children to write thank you notes t......More
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Sunday April 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Earth Day Seed Bombs
For ages 18+. Catch a lecture covering the importance of butterflies and pollinators and ways we can help them thrive. Create a pollinator-friendly wildflower seed bomb to take home. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17279
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Spring Scavenger Hunt
For all ages. Hop to it and see if you can find all the spring pictures in the Children’s Library to win a prize! https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17287
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Egg Drop STEM Challenge
For grades 4-6. Put your problem-solving and STEM skills to the test and design the best way to keep your egg safe as it's dropped from great heights. Design, build, and drop! Limited to 30. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program ......More
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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Art with Friends: Altered Bottle Art
For ages 18+. Bring your bottles and turn them into lovely art. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17280
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Saturday April 27 10:00am CDT
World T'ai Chi and Qigong Day
For ages 18+. Go with the flow and watch a demo of the slow-moving exercise known as T'ai Chi. Presented by area teachers and students of the Lu T'ai Chi Players. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17281
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday April 29 10:00am - Sunday May 5 5:00pm CDT
Teen LitBox Registration Begins
For grades 7 – 12. Teen LitBox is a curated box that includes 1-2 library books selected by a librarian for you to check out, read, and return. Get ready for summer with our Beach Reads themed box, featuring exciting and engaging books that you’ll want to devour! Each b......More
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Tuesday April 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Armchair Travelers Visit Australia
For ages 18+. Explore the world, without ever leaving Texas! Join the Hebert family for a road trip along Australia's southeastern coast, and through major cities and attractions. Australian snacks will be available to sample. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?......More
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Wednesday May 1 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
From Concept to Airwaves: Crafting Your Podcasting Journey
For ages 18+. Do you want to start a podcast? Meet Lanie Hobbs, a podcasting trailblazer since 2016, as she uses her years of experience to lead a masterclass in podcasting to help turn your ideas into audio gold. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17438
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
Kindness Rocks!
Recommended for ages 5+. Celebrate community kindness by painting a rock with a positive message to place somewhere special for #AllenStrongerTogether. Come and go while supplies last. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17485
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Library Delayed Opening
The Library will have a late opening on Friday May 3 at 1 p.m. for staff training. https://www.cityofallen.org/calendar.aspx?EID=17439
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Welcome Spring! Flower Pot Decorating
Recommended for ages 3+. Enjoy the fresh spring air with the Friends of the Library in the courtyard as we welcome spring with flower pot decorating and seed planting. All supplies will be provided. Presented by The Friends of the Library. https://www.cityofallen.org/c......More
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Monday May 6 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Sensory Playtime
For ages 3-5. See your child grow as they play with fun, stimulating sensory play stations designed to develop their senses. Caregiver must be present. Limited to 40. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts. https://www.city......More