Allen Public Library

Rain or shine, the Collin County Master Gardeners are hard at work maintaining the gardens in the Library Courtyard!

You may have noticed the Master Gardeners tending to our beautiful flowers every now and then! They have made so much progress since we reopened last fall and we're so grateful for their help! Whether they are mulching or planting new blooms, the Gardeners are always working diligently to liven up the Courtyard.

Many thanks to the Collin County Master Gardeners!

Read a story and enjoy a walk with your family! The Storybook Trail is a self-led activity in which pages of a children’s storybook are placed in kiosks along the trail located outside the Terrell Recreation Center at 1680 W. Exchange Parkway.
To participate in the Storybook Trail, begin at the first kiosk and follow the numbered signs as you read along.
We are featuring Tell Me About Juneteenth by Kortney Nash.
The Storybook Trail was made in collaboration with the Allen Parks and Recreation Department and the Allen Parks Foundation.

Summer Reading has started at the Allen Public Library! Join us for our first week of events!

We offer a variety of fun programs and events for everyone. Check out what we have lined up for children in the coming week! To see more Library events, go to AllenTX.gov/Events

Dinosaur Party
• Monday, June 1 at 3 p.m.
• Children's Program Rooms A & B
• Recommended for ages 5+

Monday Night Open Chess
• Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
• Meeting Room B
• Recommended for ages 5+

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trivia
• Tuesday, June 2 at 3 p.m.
• Children's Program Rooms A & B
• Grades 4-6
• Ticket required

All About Animals Live!
• Wednesday, June 3 at 2:30 & 3:45 p.m.
• Civic Auditorium
• Recommended for ages 5+
• Ticket required

DIY Fantasy Mapmaking
• Thursday, June 4 at 3 p.m.
• Children's Program Rooms A & B
• Grades 7-12
• Ticket required

Our Summer Story Time session will begin Monday, June 1! Come join us for a roaring good time every week in Children’s Program Room A!

Pajama Story Time:
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 3+

Baby and Me:
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Ages 0-12 months

Together Time Story Time:
Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-5

Fun Ones and Twos:
Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Ages 1-2

Free ticket required. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts at the Children’s Desk.

Caregiver must stay with their child and strollers must be parked outside of Program Room A. For more information, visit AllenLibrary.org/StoryTime.

Say cheers at our newest book club, Books & Brews, this Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. 🍻

Every first Monday of the month, we will meet at The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar in Allen to discuss books while enjoying a glass of craft beer.

This month, we will be discussing “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton. You can email Kate at [email protected] for more information.

For ages 21+, no registration required.
Located at the Brass Tap Beer Bar, 2540 N. Watters Road, Allen, TX 75013.

The Allen Public Library welcomes all patrons, including those who are neurodivergent! Summer Reading is an exciting time, and we want every visitor to feel safe, supported, and comfortable. Here’s what you can expect during your visit this summer.

You may notice:
• Large crowds, especially during events.
• Programs with speakers, crafts, music, movies, live animals, and more.
• Higher noise levels, especially during the daytime.
• A variety of seating options throughout the library.
• Interactive toys and technology in the Children’s Library.

Feel free to:
• Book a study room for a quieter space. (A library card is required for reservations).
• Use the comfort room in the Children’s Library. Parents with children who need a quiet space are welcome to use the room.
• Bring accommodations such as headphones and sensory tools.
• Check our online calendar at https://events.allentx.gov/alltx?filter=Allen+Public+Library to prepare for your visit.

We are here to help! If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to the Library by calling 214.509.4900 or by filling out the Ask APL form at AllenLibrary.org/AskAPL. You can also visit a reference desk and talk to one of our Librarians. We are happy to help with any concerns you may have!

We hope this summer is a fun one for all of our patrons!

Tales & Textiles for Wednesday, May 13 has been canceled.

Our next Tales & Textiles program will be Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit AllenTX.gov/Events

Thank you for your understanding.

April’s poetry board was a success!

Since April was National Poetry Month, patrons could make poems using magnetic word tiles or by blacking out words on a page. There were so many great entries this year and we wanted to share a few of our favorites.

Thank you to everyone who contributed with your poems! We hope you had fun!

Curious about how we restock the APL Seed Library?

Come see for yourself at our drop-in Seed Packing Party! We'll pack seeds together while enjoying light refreshments and good company.

Help grow the Seed Library Wednesday, May 6 at 3 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A & B. For ages 18+. Come and go as needed.

Here are the trivia answers from Allen 150 Fest! How many did you get right?

Thank you to everyone who participated!

The winners of the H-E-B $25 gift cards have been contacted and will need to pick up their prizes by Sunday, May 3.

The Allen Public Library presents PressReader— get instant access to a world of news, stories, and ideas from the sources you trust.

PressReader brings the largest selection of global publications from trusted sources to libraries, all on a single digital platform. PressReader delivers full issues of premium newspapers and magazines the moment they hit newsstands from 7,000+ sources. All included in your library card!

Don’t forget the variety of puzzles with interactive features such as timers and hints, allowing an even more enriching experience.

To learn more or to download the mobile app, visit AllenLibrary.org/Digital_Library.