The Library will be closed Friday, November 2 for Staff Training. For your convenience, no materials are due while the library is closed. We will reopen Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m.

The Board meets in the board conference room in the Allen Public Library.

Join us for a lively discussion! We offer a relaxed environment where you can share the joy of reading. New members always welcome. November's selection: "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See.

For families with children ages 5 and up in the Children’s Program Room. Learn about Allen Animal Control, part of the Allen Police Department, including information about the Animal Shelter and how the staff handles stray animals and controls rabies outbreaks. 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.

For ages 12 - 18 in the Upstairs Program Room. Come enjoy an evening of trivia, games and prizes!

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.

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.

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet in the Classroom Room at the Allen Senior Recreation Center.

For ages 8 - 12 in the Children’s Program Room. Come learn how to weave using straws and yarn. Then, make your own necklace or bracelet to keep or give to a friend. Limited to 30. A free ticket is required to attend. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before the 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.

The CVB Board meets in the Council Conference Room in Allen City Hall.

For ages 3 and up in the Children’s Program Room. Join us while we read, sing, and learn about robots. Children will have a chance to play with some of the robots purchased with donations provided by Shubha and Vatsa Ramanathan in memory of S. Ramanathan. Limited to 80. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Learn more about Sherlock Holmes in a free program presented by The Crew of the Barque Lone Star. This group in a Sherlock Holmes literary society for the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area, and a scion society of the Baker Street irregulars.

Enjoy a cup of tea and listen to Elliot Roosevelt Jr and Liz Roosevelt Kelley recount of their grandparents and great-grandparents, President Franklin Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

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

For ages 5 – 8 in the Children’s Program Room. Get ready for Wreck-It Ralph 2 with sweet crafts and games!

The Committee meets in the Parks and Recreation Conference Room.

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

The Library will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. For your convenience, no materials will be due while the library is closed. We will reopen Saturday, November 24 at 10 a.m. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Join the fun on the ice for various Thanksgiving-themed, on-ice games and activities, including Turkey Bowling.

For ages 8 - 12 in the Children’s Program Room. Combine art and math! Create geometric patterns, shapes and designs using Styrofoam, nails and loom bands.

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.

The Committee meets in the Allen Animal Shelter Conference Room.

The holidays are right around the corner, and we have the perfect way to complete your gift list. This year’s theme: All about Nature! Use the beauty of nature to create handmade gifts that are excellent for teachers, coworkers and friends. Listen to holiday music and win great door prizes too! Ages 16+

For ages 1 -3 and their caregivers in the Children’s Program Room. Starting Out WILD (SoW) is an environmental education initiative designed for toddlers. Each month we will explore a different environmental theme utilizing songs, stories, finger play, and hands-on activities, plus a suggested home activity to further reinforce the theme. This month's theme: Bunny, Oh Bunny. Presented by Community Services Education Specialist Andrea Smith. Limited to 20 toddlers plus their caregivers. A free ticket is required to attend. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Children can write a letter to Santa and drop it in one of his mailboxes located at Joe Farmer Recreation Center or Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium.