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  1. Winter Reading Challenge Begins

    December 11, 2023, 10:00 AM
    @
    Allen Public Library

    The 2023 Winter Reading Challenge Begins.

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  2. Sensory Playtime

    December 11, 2023, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    @
    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Join us for a variety of fun, stimulating sensory play stations. Limited to 40. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  3. Winter Reading Snowman Craft

    December 11, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    Recommended for ages 5+. Celebrate the start of Winter Reading Challenge by coloring your own Snowman Mini Bag. Take home some winter goodies and a reading log when you're done. Come and go while supplies last.

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  4. Sparkleball

    December 12, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    For grades 7-12. Craft a fun and glowy disco ball with plastic cups, zip ties, and Christmas lights! Limited to 20 participants. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  5. Let's Talk Dewey: Free Choice

    December 12, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room

    For ages 18+. Nonfiction readers - join us for our choose-your-own book club! We pick the topic, you pick the book. For December, it's your choice! Read any nonfiction book you like. You're welcome to join the discussion even if you didn't get a chance to read a book for this month.

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  6. How to Draw

    December 13, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    For grades K-3. Learn how to draw a snowman! Limited to 25. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  7. Winter Wreaths

    December 14, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    For grades K-3. Create a simple snowflake wreath to hang on your door at home. Limited to 50. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  8. Art with Friends: Holiday Favorites - CANCELED

    December 14, 2023, 7:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Meeting Room

    Ages 18+. Join the Friends of the Allen Public Library as we experience a variety of crafts to help you get ready for the holidays. We will make ornaments, gift tags, and more!

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  9. Coffee and Classics: "Wuthering Heights"

    December 14, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room

    For ages 14+. Join us as we meet every other month to discuss great classic literature and enjoy a cup of coffee together! This month's selection is "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë.

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  10. OnStage @ APL presents Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football

    December 14, 2023, 7:30 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium

    The award-winning sportswriter and historian John Eisenberg will discuss his new book "Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football."

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  11. OnStage @ APL presents Kristyn Harris Band

    December 15, 2023, 7:30 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium

    Prepare for a foot stomping and rugged experience with the Kristyn Harris Band.

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  12. Model Trains Display @ APL

    December 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    @
    Allen Public Library - Meeting Room

    Recommended for ages 5+. The North Texas T-TRAK Model Railroad Club is setting up model trains in the 1st floor Meeting Room! Enjoy talking with local model train enthusiasts and watching the N Scale size (1:160) model trains ride around the tracks. No registration required, come and go.

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  13. Model Trains Display @ APL

    December 17, 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Meeting Room

    Recommended for ages 5+. The North Texas T-TRAK Model Railroad Club is setting up model trains in the 1st floor Meeting Room! Enjoy talking with local model train enthusiasts and watching the N Scale size (1:160) model trains ride around the tracks. No registration required, come and go.

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  14. Year in Books Ornaments

    December 17, 2023, 2:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room

    For ages 18+. Did you do a lot of reading this year and want to commemorate your accomplishment? Create custom ornaments filled with miniature books that you have read in 2023!

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  15. OnStage @ APL presents Allen Community Jazz Band

    December 17, 2023, 3:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium

    The Allen Community Jazz Band presents its annual Christmas Concert.

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  16. Card Making for the New Year

    December 18, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room

    For grades 7-12. Take a study break. Come and create birthday and holiday cards to share with family and friends. Limited to 25. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  17. Homeschool Program - Science + Art: Jellyfish

    December 20, 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    For grades 3-5. Learn about this fascinating marine creature and paint your own beautiful watercolor resist jellyfish. Limited to 25 participants. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  18. Robots on Mars: From Sojourner to Perseverance

    December 22, 2023, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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    Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room

    Recommended for ages 8+. Launch your winter break with NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde and learn fun facts about Mars, why are we exploring Mars, when humans will travel to Mars and the amazing scientific experiments being conducted on Mars right now. Prizes and handouts provided to attendees. Limited to 60. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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  19. Library Closed for Christmas

    December 24, 2023, 1:00 PM - December 26, 2023, 9:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library

    The Library will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. For your convenience, no materials are due while the library is closed. We will reopen Wednesday, December 27 at 10 a.m.

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  20. Library Closed for New Years

    December 31, 2023, 1:00 PM - January 1, 2024, 9:00 PM
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    Allen Public Library

    The Library will be closed Sunday, Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Years. For your convenience, no materials are due while the library is closed. We will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m.

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