Children's Programs

Nurture creativity and learn something new with children's programs at Allen Public Library, geared toward ages 12 and under.

All programs will be held in the Children's Program Room unless otherwise noted.

Limited programs require free tickets to attend. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk. Your entire party must be present in order to get tickets.

  1. A tree going through all four seasons.All About the Seasons! 
    Ages: Ages 3-5
    Date & Time: Tue, March 28
    2:30 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  2. A circular solar system with a star in the middle. Intro to the Universe
    Ages: Ages 8 and up
    Date & Time: Wed, March 29
    4:45 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  3. Sharky McShark by Alison Murray StoryWalk StoryWalk
    Ages: All ages
    Date: April 4 - May 31
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  1. Kid Smartz logoKidSmartz with Allen Police Department
    Ages: Grades K-6
    Date & Time: Tue, April 4
    4:30 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  2. Reduce, Reuse, RecycleHomeschool Program: The 3 "R's": Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    Ages: Grades K-6
    Date & Time: Wed, April 5
    1:30 p.m.
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  3. A rainbow abacusDIY Abacus
    Ages: Grades K-3
    Date & Time: Fri, April 7
    2 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  1. Child painting on paperSaturday Morning Crafts
    Ages: All ages
    Date & Time: Sat, April 8
    10:15 a.m.
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  2. A child playing with a sensory toy.Sensory Playtime
    Ages: Ages 3-5
    Date & Time: Mon, April 10
    11:30 a.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  3. Simple shark drawing in waterHow to Draw
    Ages: Grades K-3
    Date & Time: Wed, April 12
    4:30 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  1. Bright colorful lightsHomeschool Program: Reflection Light Boxes
    Ages: Recommended for ages 8-12
    Date & Time: Wed, April 19
    1:30 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  2. Collection of bees, flowers, and butterfliesBees & Butterflies
    Ages: Ages 3-5
    Date & Time: Fri, April 21
    10:15 a.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  3. Black glue watercolor painting of the solar system, snail, and butterflyBlack Glue Watercolor Art
    Ages: Grades 4-6
    Date & Time: Thu, April 27
    4:30 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  1. NetSmartz - Be Safer Online featuring cartoon charactersNetSmartz with Allen Police Department
    Ages: Grades K-6
    Date & Time: Tue, May 2
    4:30 p.m.
    Free Ticket Required
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  2. Disco ballBaby Prom
    Ages: Ages 0-24 months
    Date & Time: Tue, May 23
    10:30 a.m.
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