World travelers George and Denise Bouhasin return to the Library to share more tips and tricks they've learned during their travels. No Registration; Ages 18+

Learn how to name your business, determine your business structure and create a business plan from Cassandra Wilson of Genesis Preferred Solutions. No registration, Ages 18+

Secret passages, German maid, “Stage Door Slasher”, blizzard, masked figures, bodies, and a bumbling detective. A mystery is resolved in the nick of time.

Career counselor Jack Bick presents a resume-building workshop for people who are unemployed, starting a career or seeking a promotion. No registration, Ages 18+

Recommended for ages 5 – 12 in the Children’s Program Room. Start at the center of the solar system, travel through the Milky Way Galaxy and explore the end of the known Universe. Presented by the City Lights Astronomical Society for Students USA President John Wagoner.

A special City of Allen Swim Team (COAST) Open House is being held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium!

SNAP your fingers and shuffle your feet at this Special Needs and Adapted Program!

Teens entering the 7th - 12th grades in Fall 2019 can apply to attend the Teen Business Boot Camp this summer at Allen Public Library. Participants will learn how to develop and launch their business idea. Frisco ISD business teacher, Revenia Lock, MBA, will facilitate the camps. Participants will present their business ideas to a panel of community businesspeople on the last day of camp. A maximum of 18 teens will be accepted into the workshop, and participants are expected to bring their own laptops.

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

Join us in a discussion of "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. No registration; Ages 18+

Douglas Box discusses his recollections of on of Texas' most famous ranches and the rise and fall of his family dynasty.

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 the program starts.

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 21 in observance of Easter. For your convenience, no materials will be due while the Library is closed. We will reopen Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m.

Allen's Teen Court program allows teens to serve as defense and prosecuting attorneys, bailiffs, jurors and clerks. Participants gain community service hours, can receive letters of recommendation for colleges and scholarships, develop strong interpersonal skills and experience court procedures and the legal system firsthand.

For ages 5 – 8 in the Children’s Program Room. Have you read every Magic Tree House book and need something new? Each month, we'll read aloud the first chapter of a new series and enjoy a project inspired by what we read.

Recommended for ages 5 - 12 in the Children's Program Room. ArtSparks is an art appreciation and visual literacy program designed by the Allen Arts Alliance. ArtSparks gives children the opportunity to interact with and explore great works of art, participate in engaging discussion, and reinforce concepts with hands-on activities. At the end of each event, students take home a craft.

Learn about the champions for Texas women's suffrage, political strategies, anti-suffrage sentiments, efforts to amend the Texas Constitution and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment with Melissa Prycer, president and executive director at Dallas Heritage Village.

Randy Hopper and the Big Texas Boys perform country music combined with blues and rock.

Sell those items you were thinking of throwing away or discover a variety of treasures at bargain prices!

Join Anna Kostamo as she shares stories and pictures from her travels through Thailand. Thai snacks available to sample. No registration, Ages 16+, younger children welcome with an adult.