Elementary Programs

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Shamrock Scavenger Hunt | Tale of Despereaux Movie

Kids Explore Book Club | Lemony Snicket Event | Percy Jackson Event

Craft A Critter | Butterfly Craft | Harry Potter Music Event | Allen Kids Book Club

Shamrock Scavenger Hunt

March 15 - 19

Anytime

Children's Program Room

Stop by the Children's Desk anytime during Spring Break to participate in the Shamrock Scavenger Hunt! Grab a clue sheet, find the hidden shamrocks, and discover some tasty treasure at the end of your journey. No registration is required. For more information, come by the Children's Desk or give us a call.

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Tale of Despereaux Movie

Tuesday, March 16

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Children's Program Room

Spring Break has started so have a little fun! Join us as we kick off the break by watching the Tale of Despereaux. This movie is rated G and is limited to 150 kids of all ages. Registration starts March 3. Click here to register.

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Kids Explore Book Club

Tuesday, March 16

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 1-3 are invited to join us the 3rd Tuesday of the month for the Kids Explore Book Club. We will share a book and do some fun activities related to the story. Registration is required and starts 3 weeks before the program date.

This month's book is I Face the Wind by Vicki Cobb. Registration begins February 23. Click here to register.

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Teen Theater: Lemony Snicket & An Unfortunate Tea Party

Wednesday, March 17

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Library Civic Auditorium

Members of the Allen Public Library Teen Advisory Board will entertain kids and teens with a special Readers Theater presentation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. This will be followed by An Unfortunate Tea Party. This event is limited to 50 kids and teens in grades 4-12. Registration begins March 3. Click here to register.

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Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Event

Thursday, March 18

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Library Meeting Room

Kids and teens in grades 4-12 are invited to help Percy Jackson and the Allen Public Library in The Battle of the Labyrinth. The library's meeting room will be transformed into a great maze. Those who can find their way through this labyrinth will be rewarded! This event is limited to 150 kids. Registration begins March 3. Click here to register.

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Craft A Critter

Thursday, March 18

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 2-5 can get crafty with us as we craft a critter! We'll show you how to make thumbprint animals, pom-pom pets, and other cute things to keep for yourself or share with friends. This event is limited to 30 kids. Registration begins March 3. Click here to register.

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Buttferfly Craft

Friday, March 19

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Children's Public Library

Spring is in the air, the flowers are starting to bloom, and butterflies are fluttering all over the library! Kids of all ages are invited to craft a colorful butterfly with us to celebrate the beginning of spring. Registration is required and begins March 3. Click here to register.

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Music of Harry Potter:

Secondhand Magic Supplies

Friday, March 19

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Library Civic Auditorium

The band Secondhand magic Supplies is dropping by the Allen Public Library to entertain kids and teens with music inspired by the book series about the famous boy wizard. This event is for muggles in grades 4-12 and is limited to 300 Potter fanatics. Registration is required and begins March 3. You can register online by clicking here.

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Allen Kids Book Club

Thursday, April 1

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 4 - 6 are invited to join us as we meet to discuss a fiction book and do activities related to the story. Registration is required and begins three weeks before the event date.

This month we'll discuss Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville. The first 12 kids to register can pick up a copy from the Children's Desk. (We'll let you know if we have a copy for you to borrow.) Registration begins March 11. Click here to register.

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