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City of Allen - Headline Updates

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Posted on: May 21, 2013

Severe Weather Reminder

Residents are reminded to pay close attention to the weather and to take shelter if necessary. The city does not have designated storm shelters for public use. Please seek shelter in an internal room of your home or... Read on...

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Posted on: May 21, 2013

Reminder about Allen's Outdoor Warning Sirens

The City of Allen’s outdoor warning siren system consists of 13 sirens placed strategically throughout the city as a warning device to alert citizens outdoors of imminent severe weather.

While the warning siren system is... Read on...

Learn more about outdoor warning sirens in Allen.
Posted on: May 17, 2013

Construction Begins at SH 5 at DART Railroad Crossing in Fairview

SH 5 will be closed at the DART railroad crossing in Fairview beginning on May 21. The closure is planned to be at least six months.

The limits of the actual closure will be from just north of Sloan Creek Drive (on the... Read on...

Posted on: May 15, 2013

Library Closes Second Floor for Carpet Installation

The second floor of the Allen Public Library will be closed from May 18 through May 28 for new carpet installation. The entire second floor including the computer internet access stations for adults, study rooms, and the... Read on...

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Posted on: May 6, 2013

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Effective June 1

Stage 3 water restrictions will be implemented June 1. Once weekly watering will be required. Stage 3 restrictions will be posted May 31. All water utility account holders will receive an informational flyer and a water... Read on...

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Community Development

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Posted on: May 2, 2013

Current Population Estimate

The current population estimate for the City of Allen is 89,042 as of April 30, 2013.


Library - Main

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Posted on: May 20, 2013

Armchair Travelers Visit Greece on May 28 has been postponed

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this program has been postponed until the fall. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will join us for this program once it has been rescheduled.

Posted on: May 3, 2013

2nd Floor Closing For Carpet Installation: May 18-28

All of the carpet will be replaced on the second floor of the Library from Saturday, May 18, through Tuesday, May 28. The second floor will be completely closed during the carpet installation, and Adult Internet computers,... Read on...

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Posted on: May 6, 2013

Library Closed for Memorial Day - May 26 and 27

The library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. The library will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

Posted on: April 9, 2013

No Holds on "In" Items - Beginning April 15

Library materials that are currently in cannot be placed on hold beginning Monday, April 15.


Library - Teens

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Posted on: May 6, 2013

Saturday, June 8 - Summer Kick-Off Party

2 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Join us for food and fun, then test your skills in our Minute-to-Win-It challenge! For ages 12-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Thursday, June 13 - Duct Tape Designs

2 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. What will you create out of duct tape? Roses? Bow Ties? Wallets? The choice is up to you! For ages 12-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Thursday, June 13 - Duct Tape Designs Take 2

6:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Show off your creative side with duct tape. For ages 12-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Saturday, June 15 - Superheroes

2 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Celebrate the movie release of Man of Steel with a superhero party. For ages 9-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Wednesday, June 19 - When Zombies Attack

3 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Come to the library and learn tips for blending in and surviving the zombie apocalypse! For ages 9-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Saturday, June 22 - Fancy-fy Your Flip-Flops

2 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Bring a plain pair of flip-flops to bedazzle. For ages 9-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Thursday, June 27 - Spa Day

2 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Create your own spa essentials to take home! For ages 12-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Thursday, June 27 - T-Shirt Art

6:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Program Room. Bring a white shirt to sharpie tie-dye or a black shirt to do bleach art. (Or both!) For ages 12-18

Posted on: May 6, 2013

Saturday, June 29 - Nerf Wars!

2 p.m. in the Downstairs Meeting Room. Create your fortress and battle it out! For ages 12-18



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