The next meeting of the Commission will be held on January 15, 2019.

For ages 5 and up with an adult in Children’s Program Room and Meeting Room. Play with our robotics equipment in this come-and-go STEM event. This program is sponsored by Vatsa and Shubha Ramanathan in memory of S. Ramanathan.

Recommended for ages 5 and up in the Auditorium. Join Simon and Lindsey McNeny of Window To The Wild, Inc. for their educational and entertaining free-flight bird program-featuring live Owls, Hawks, and other native birds to Texas, plus fascinating others from around the world. Perfect for kids and adults, everyone will learn where these species of birds can be spotted, the foods they eat and much more. Limited to 280. A free ticket is required to attend. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before each program starts.

For ages 12 - 18 in the Children’s Program Room. Fulfill your goal to get organized this year and try your hand at Bullet Journaling! We’ll teach you the basics and give you what you need to keep going. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library. All materials provided.

For ages 8 - 12 in the Children’s Program Room. Create a beautiful Winter scene, snowflakes or woodland animals using watercolor paint! Take home your very own beginner watercolor paint set and watercolor paper pad. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library. Limited to 25. A free ticket is required to attend. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before each program starts.

The Workshop is held in the Council Conference Room in Allen City Hall.

The Regular Meeting is held in the Council Chambers located in Allen City Hall.

Join us for a lively discussion! We offer a relaxed environment where you can share the joy of reading. New members always welcome. January's selection: "My Not So Perfect Life" by Sophie Kinsella.

Twisted Threads is a social group for knitters, crocheters, cross stitchers, quilters and any other crafters who use thread or yarn! All skill levels are welcome! So, leave the kids at home and continue working on your latest project in the company of other fiber crafters. Ages 18+; no childcare provided

For ages 12 - 18 in the Upstairs Program Room. Come enjoy an evening of anime, crafts and snacks!

For ages 2 and up with their caregivers in the Children’s Program Room. Join us as we sing, dance, and make music! Limited to 50. A free ticket is required to attend. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before each program starts.

Allen Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet early with extraordinary January membership offers at the City of Allen’s recreation facilities.

The Committee meets in the Parks and Recreation Conference Room.

The Board meets in the basement A conference room located in Allen City Hall.

Winter is the perfect time for soup. Layer beans, pasta or rice, seasonings and dried herbs or vegetables in a mason jar to create a heart and hearth warming soup to share with family and friends. Makes a great gift. All supplies provided. Limited to 20. Ages 16+

Come join us in a discussion of "Behold the Dreamers" by Imbolo Mbue. Ages 18+

Comprised of Dallas music scene veterans, Over the River performs a combination of original tunes and choice covers.

The Board meets in the Council Conference Room located on the 1st floor of Allen City Hall.

For all ages in the Children’s Program Room and Meeting Room. Test your building skills and stretch your imagination with all kinds of blocks! We’ll have blocks made of wood, magnetic blocks, LEGOS, DUPLOS and many more.

The Workshop is held in the Council Conference Room in Allen City Hall.

The Regular Meeting is held in the Council Chambers in Allen City Hall.

This panel will review artist submissions for Allen Event Center Rotunda Project.

For ages 12 - 18 in the Children’s Program Room. Bring your friends for an epic board game battle! From classics like Chess and Checkers to new finds like Sushi Go and Exploding Kittens, we have games for everyone! Not a board game fan? Try summoning a creature and use an enchantment during a round of Magic. Or even participate in a Dungeons & Dragons game! Oh, and did we mention there will be food?

Allen Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet early with extraordinary January membership offers at the City of Allen’s recreation facilities.

Learn how to become a volunteer, whether at a recreation center or park, an event or on-going activity, with a group or individually!

For all ages in the Library Courtyard. Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with a lion dance by Rising Phoenix Lion Dance Association.

Allen Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet early with extraordinary January membership offers at the City of Allen’s recreation facilities.

Allen Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet early with extraordinary January membership offers at the City of Allen’s recreation facilities.

Take a tour through two of China's largest cities, Beijing and Shanghai, with Anna Kostamo as your guide. See the Forbidden City, experience bustling Nanjing Road and the Bund, hop aboard the fastest train in the world - the Shanghai Maglev - and much more! Chinese snacks available top sample. Ages 16+; younger children welcome with an adult

For ages 5 – 8 in the Children’s Program Room. Learn to draw something new each month. All materials provided.

Allen Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet early with extraordinary January membership offers at the City of Allen’s recreation facilities.