| 01 Library Closed for EasterApril 1, 2018, All Day @ Allen Public Library
Library Closed for Easter2018-04-01T00:00:00The Library will be closed Sunday, April 1 in observance of Easter. For your convenience, no materials are due while the library is closed. We will reopen Monday, April 2 at 10 a.m.
Allen Public Library300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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04 Noontime Pageturners Book Club April 4, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
Noontime Pageturners Book Club 2018-04-04T12:00:00Join us for a lively discussion! We offer a relaxed environment where you can share the joy of reading. New members always welcome. Ages 18+; no registration.
April's selection is "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles.
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Food for Thought: Instant PotApril 4, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ 1st Floor Meeting Room
Food for Thought: Instant Pot2018-04-04T19:00:00Learn all about the popular Instant Pot – a pressure cooker, rice cooker and more from Kathy and Jennifer Bell of APL’s Food for Thought Market and Café. From breakfasts to desserts to full meals, you can make almost anything in an electric pressure cooker!
Free; no registration
Ages 16+
1st Floor Meeting Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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| 08 Fenglire - A Reed Instrument RecitalApril 8, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium
Fenglire - A Reed Instrument Recital2018-04-08T15:00:00Fenglire, a trio comprising an oboe, clarinet, and bassoon performs Milhaud's Pastorale, Francaix's Divertissement, French folk songs and more.
Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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10 Wills, Trusts, and How to Avoid ProbateApril 10, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
Wills, Trusts, and How to Avoid Probate2018-04-10T19:00:00Hallman & Associates offers a free educational workshop on estate planning fundamentals. Presented by Selby C. Rains, Associate Attorney, Hallman & Associates, P.C.
Free; no registration
Ages 18+
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
11 Twisted Threads - A Fiber Craft CircleApril 11, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
Twisted Threads - A Fiber Craft Circle2018-04-11T18:30:00Twisted 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
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
12 Route 66April 12, 2018, 7:30 PM @ Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium
Route 662018-04-12T19:30:00Susan Croce Kelly, author of "Route 66, the Highway & its People," tells of her travels on the famed highway.
Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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14 Butterflies are ComingApril 14, 2018, 2:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium
Butterflies are Coming2018-04-14T14:00:00Learn more about attracting butterflies to your house and their critical role to the food web and ecosystems with Master Naturalist and Etymologist, Melanie Schuchart.
Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
| 15 TheArts@APL: Learn to Knit, Part 1April 15, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
TheArts@APL: Learn to Knit, Part 12018-04-15T14:00:00In this two part program, learn the basics of knitting. Participants will knit small squares using the basic techniques they learn to create a small sampler lap or baby blanket. All supplies provided. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Free, no registration
Ages 12+
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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17 Let's Talk Dewey: The Cold War EraApril 17, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
Let's Talk Dewey: The Cold War Era2018-04-17T19:00:00Nonfiction readers! Join us for our choose-your-own-nonfiction book club. For April, read any nonfiction book about The Cold War Era (look in 973.92, 947).
Free; no registration
Ages 18+
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
18 DIY@APL - Framed FlowersApril 18, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
DIY@APL - Framed Flowers2018-04-18T10:00:00Create your own framed art using dried flowers, herbs and leaves. All supplies provided.
Free; no registration
Ages 16+
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Ladies Night Out Book ClubApril 18, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
Ladies Night Out Book Club2018-04-18T19:00:00Come join us in a discussion of “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck.
Free; no registration
Ages 18+
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
19 Trivia Night @ Nine Band Brewing Co.April 19, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Nine Band Brewing Co.
Trivia Night @ Nine Band Brewing Co.2018-04-19T18:00:00Team up with your friends to compete for first place at Allen’s own brewery – test your knowledge of beer, literature, history, science and more! Please keep teams to six or fewer members. The tap room has draft beer for purchase; the Library will not be providing alcohol.
Free; no registration
Ages 21+
Nine Band Brewing Co.9 Prestige CircleAllenTX75002 Mexican Army in TexasApril 19, 2018, 7:30 PM @ Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium
Mexican Army in Texas2018-04-19T19:30:00Learn how American history could have been vastly different if General Filisola's men had arrived at San Jacinto as planned from archaeologist, historian and author, Dr. Gregg Dimmick.
Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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21 Latin Jazz with Russ HewittApril 21, 2018, 7:30 PM @ Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium
Latin Jazz with Russ Hewitt2018-04-21T19:30:00The Russ Hewitt Band performs a fusion of Latin sounds. Flamenco dancer Julia Alcatana also performs.
Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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24 Armchair Travelers Visit the Trans-Siberian RailroadApril 24, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
Armchair Travelers Visit the Trans-Siberian Railroad2018-04-24T19:00:00It’s all aboard the Trans-Siberian Railroad with travel writer Sharon Hudgins as your guide. Sharon will share stories and pictures from the train’s 6,000-mile trip between Moscow and Vladivostok, often called “the railway journey of a lifetime.” Russian snacks will be served.
Free; no registration
Ages 16+; younger children welcome with an adult
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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28 World Tai Chi and Qigong DayApril 28, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library Courtyard (weather permitting)
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day2018-04-28T10:00:00The Allen Chapter of Lu Tai Chi Players performs their Forms at the Library to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Enjoy the demo and then join them to “Paint the numbers the Tai Chi way.”
Free; no registration
All ages
Library Courtyard (weather permitting)300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
| 29 TheArts@APL: Learn to Knit, Part 2April 29, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
TheArts@APL: Learn to Knit, Part 22018-04-29T14:00:00Continue working on your sampler lap or baby blanket. Learn how to sew your knitted squares together for a one-of-a-kind keepsake. All supplies provided. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Free, no registration
Ages 12+
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 |
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