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Arts @ APL: Block Printing2023-04-02T14:00:00For ages 18+. Learn to create and print your own designs using carving tools and soft rubber blocks. We'll provide supplies and tools, you bring the creative ideas! Limited to 12. Registration opens March 19. Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library.
Allen Public Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 18+. Learn to create and print your own designs using carving tools and soft rubber blocks. We'll provide supplies and tools, you bring the creative ideas! Limited to 12. Registration opens March 19. Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library.
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Pajama Story Time2023-04-03T18:30:00For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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StoryWalk Begins2023-04-04T10:00:00Recommended for all ages. Follow the numbered signs around the outside of the Library to go on an interactive StoryWalk! We will be sharing Sharky McShark by Alison Murray. StoryWalk is a registered service mark owned by Anne Ferguson.
Allen Public Library > Outside the Library flagpole entrance
300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Recommended for all ages. Follow the numbered signs around the outside of the Library to go on an interactive StoryWalk! We will be sharing Sharky McShark by Alison Murray. StoryWalk is a registered service mark owned by Anne Ferguson.
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Baby and Me Story Time2023-04-04T10:15:00For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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KidSmartz with Allen Police Department2023-04-04T16:30:00For grades K-6. Allen Police Department presents KidSmartz, a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids to practice safer behaviors. Limited to 65. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For grades K-6. Allen Police Department presents KidSmartz, a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids to practice safer behaviors. Limited to 65. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-05T10:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-05T11:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Homeschool Program: The 3 "R's": Reduce, Reuse, Recycle2023-04-05T13:30:00Recommended for grades K-6. Explore how recycling conserves resources for the future. Investigate the City of Allen's single stream recycling and discover all the household items that are recyclable and non-recyclable. Presented by the City of Allen's Community Services Department. No attendee limit.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Recommended for grades K-6. Explore how recycling conserves resources for the future. Investigate the City of Allen's single stream recycling and discover all the household items that are recyclable and non-recyclable. Presented by the City of Allen's Community Services Department. No attendee limit.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-06T10:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-06T11:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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DIY Abacus2023-04-07T14:00:00For grades K-3. Make your very own abacus out of popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and beads. Perfect for practicing counting, adding and subtracting! Limited to 50. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For grades K-3. Make your very own abacus out of popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and beads. Perfect for practicing counting, adding and subtracting! Limited to 50. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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Saturday Morning Crafts2023-04-08T10:15:00For all ages. Come create with a variety of craft supplies. Come and go while supplies last.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For all ages. Come create with a variety of craft supplies. Come and go while supplies last.
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Library Closed for Easter2023-04-09T13:00:00The Library will be closed Sunday, April 9 in observance of Easter. For your convenience, no materials are due while the Library is closed. We will reopen Monday, April 10 at 10 a.m.
Allen Public Library300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 The Library will be closed Sunday, April 9 in observance of Easter. For your convenience, no materials are due while the Library is closed. We will reopen Monday, April 10 at 10 a.m.
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Sensory Play Time2023-04-10T11:30:00Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Join us for a variety of fun, stimulating sensory play stations. Limited to 40. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Join us for a variety of fun, stimulating sensory play stations. Limited to 40. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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Pajama Story Time2023-04-10T18:30:00For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Baby and Me Story Time2023-04-11T10:15:00For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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James Bond Films: The First Decade Featuring Goldfinger2023-04-11T18:30:00For all ages. Clyde Ponder and Brian Hughes present a brief discussion on the first decade of James Bond movies followed by a showing of Goldfinger. A Q&A period after the movie allows you to ask any questions you may have about one of the most famous movie franchises of all time!
Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For all ages. Clyde Ponder and Brian Hughes present a brief discussion on the first decade of James Bond movies followed by a showing of Goldfinger. A Q&A period after the movie allows you to ask any questions you may have about one of the most famous movie franchises of all time!
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-12T10:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-12T11:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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How to Draw2023-04-12T16:30:00For grades K-3. Learn how to draw a shark with easy step-by-step instructions. Limited to 25. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For grades K-3. Learn how to draw a shark with easy step-by-step instructions. Limited to 25. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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Twisted Threads 2023-04-12T19:00:00For ages 18+. Do you knit, crochet, or do other crafty things with fiber, yarn, or string? Bring your latest project and work on it in the company of other fiber crafters.
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 18+. Do you knit, crochet, or do other crafty things with fiber, yarn, or string? Bring your latest project and work on it in the company of other fiber crafters.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-13T10:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-13T11:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Recycled Book Art: Poetry Canvas2023-04-13T18:30:00For ages 18+. Celebrate your love of reading during National Poetry Month by composing a poem on canvas with words from recycled book pages! All supplies provided. Registration is required and opens April 1. Limited to 16 participants.
Allen Public Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 18+. Celebrate your love of reading during National Poetry Month by composing a poem on canvas with words from recycled book pages! All supplies provided. Registration is required and opens April 1. Limited to 16 participants.
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Pajama Story Time2023-04-17T18:30:00For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Baby and Me Story Time2023-04-18T10:15:00For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Let's Talk Dewey: Natural Disasters2023-04-18T19:00:00For adults 18+. Nonfiction readers - join us for our choose-your-own book club! For April, we're reading books about natural disasters (look in 363 and 550s). Registration opens April 4.
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For adults 18+. Nonfiction readers - join us for our choose-your-own book club! For April, we're reading books about natural disasters (look in 363 and 550s). Registration opens April 4.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-19T10:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-19T11:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Homeschool Program: Reflection Light Boxes2023-04-19T13:30:00Recommended for grades 3-6. Use Mylar to create fun shapes and make patterns to explore how light is reflected. Limited to 35. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Recommended for grades 3-6. Use Mylar to create fun shapes and make patterns to explore how light is reflected. Limited to 35. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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Arts @ APL: Photography Composition2023-04-19T19:00:00For ages 18+. Amateur photographers, learn more about composing your digital photos! Nate Rehlander, Collin College photography professor, shares his expertise and experience. Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library. Limited to 20.
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 18+. Amateur photographers, learn more about composing your digital photos! Nate Rehlander, Collin College photography professor, shares his expertise and experience. Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library. Limited to 20.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-20T10:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-20T11:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Anime Evening2023-04-20T18:30:00For grades 7-12 only in the Upstairs Program Room. Join us for an evening of anime, Japanese snacks, and crafts!
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For grades 7-12 only in the Upstairs Program Room. Join us for an evening of anime, Japanese snacks, and crafts!
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Coffee and Classics: "For Whom the Bell Tolls"2023-04-20T19:00:00For 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 "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway. Registration opens April 6.
Allen Public Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 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 "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway. Registration opens April 6.
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Bees & Butterflies2023-04-21T10:15:00For age 3-5. Let's read, sing, and make crafts about bees and butterflies. Limited to 50. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For age 3-5. Let's read, sing, and make crafts about bees and butterflies. Limited to 50. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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Art with Friends: Neurographic Art with Wen2023-04-22T13:00:00For ages 16+. Neurographic art is a meditative drawing process that focuses on engrossing the artist with a mindful, intentional pace. Turn stress into calm as you design and color your way to fantastic art pieces that can vary in design, color, and styles.
Allen Public Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 16+. Neurographic art is a meditative drawing process that focuses on engrossing the artist with a mindful, intentional pace. Turn stress into calm as you design and color your way to fantastic art pieces that can vary in design, color, and styles.
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Pajama Story Time2023-04-24T18:30:00For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3 and up. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Baby and Me Story Time2023-04-25T10:15:00For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Armchair Travelers Go Around the World in 90 Minutes2023-04-25T19:00:00For ages 18+. Come explore the world, without ever leaving Texas! Join world travelers Denise and George Bouhasin for an around-the-globe tour of some of their favorite destinations over the years.
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 18+. Come explore the world, without ever leaving Texas! Join world travelers Denise and George Bouhasin for an around-the-globe tour of some of their favorite destinations over the years.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-26T10:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Together Time Story Time2023-04-26T11:15:00For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Moving Up: How to Buy When You Already Own a Home2023-04-26T19:00:00Are you ready to leave your starter home behind and take the next steps in your home ownership journey? Let Megan Oh from Compass Real Estate guide you through the process from listing your current home to purchasing your next home. Also, get tips and tricks from other first-time home buyers navigating this difficult market.
Allen Public Library - Upstairs Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 Are you ready to leave your starter home behind and take the next steps in your home ownership journey? Let Megan Oh from Compass Real Estate guide you through the process from listing your current home to purchasing your next home. Also, get tips and tricks from other first-time home buyers navigating this difficult market.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-27T10:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time2023-04-27T11:15:00For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Black Glue Watercolor Art2023-04-27T16:30:00For grades 4-6. Paint a beautiful piece of art using black glue and watercolors. Limited to 25. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
Allen Public Library - Children's Program Room300 N. Allen DriveAllenTX75013 For grades 4-6. Paint a beautiful piece of art using black glue and watercolors. Limited to 25. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.
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