Friends of the Allen Public Library

Art with Friends:
Diamond Art Workshop (Ages 16+)

Sunday May 17th from 2:30pm to 4pm
Meeting Room A at the Allen Public Library

This program is free to all attendees.

Join the Friends as we create works of art with diamond jewels. Each participant will go home with a book-related coaster and a small work of art. All supplies are included.

Limited to 20 Seats

Plan to join us on Mother's Day weekend for live entertainment,
children’s activities, and much more all weekend long!

The festival features an outstanding group of local and regional juried artists showcasing original art in different media categories.

Friday May 8th from 2pm to 7pm
Saturday May 9th from 10am to 9pm
Sunday May 10th from 11am to 6pm

Organized by the Allen Arts Alliance - a non-profit organization
dedicated to bringing arts and culture to our community.

Allen 150 Fest is almost here!

While the Library will be closed for the festival on Saturday, April 25, you can still see us celebrating on Coats Drive! We have a booth filled with crafts, trivia, balloon twisters, free seeds, and more! Visit our booth from 3-6 p.m. to participate in the fun!

Go to Allen150.org for more information on Allen 150 Fest!

No materials will be due while the Library is closed. Please keep your checked out materials until we reopen to the public on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Our exterior book drop will not be available while we are closed.

Get involved with the Allen Public Library as a VolunTeen!

Our summer VolunTeen applications will open Monday, April 27 at 10 a.m. and will close Monday, May 4 at 5 p.m. for middle and high school students ages 13-18.

As a VolunTeen, you can help our Library with Summer Reading during June and July by assisting in programs, preparing crafts, and more!

Go to https://www.AllenLibrary.org/Visit_the_Library/Volunteer/Teen_Volunteers.php for more details. The link will be posted on this page when the application is open. Contact [email protected] for questions.

Plan to join us on Mother's Day weekend at Watters Creek for live entertainment,
children’s activities, and much more all weekend long!

The festival features an outstanding group of local and regional juried artists showcasing original art in different media categories.

Friday May 8th from 2pm to 7pm
Saturday May 9th from 10am to 9pm
Sunday May 10th from 11am to 6pm

Organized by the Allen Arts Alliance - a non-profit organization
dedicated to bringing arts and culture to our community.

Candidates forum happening now!

Monday, April 20th | Meet & Greet at 6:30pm, then Forum at 7pm
Civic Auditorium of the Allen Public Library

We hope you will join us for this important event, which enables our organization to provide informed content to our citizens before the Allen election.

This event will be live-streamed on the City of Allen station, and a link to the recording will be available on the Friends of the Allen Public Library website following the event.

Members of our community are invited to send questions they may have for the candidates to the following email address: [email protected].

EARLY VOTING: Monday, April 20th through Tuesday, April 28th
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, May 2nd

Hosted by the Friends of the Allen Public Library, Allen Rotary Club, and Sunrise Rotary Club.

Art with Friends:
Spring Clean Soap Making Workshop

Sunday, April 19th, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Upstairs) at the Allen Public Library

Craft your own soaps with a refreshing Spring theme!
Limited Capacity - Arrive Early to Secure Your Spot