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Music Mondays
Music Mondays
04/01/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mondays at 10:00 AM: music, play and social time for kiddos 5 years old and under with their parents or caregivers. No registration required. Just [...]
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Spring Art Class
Spring Art Class
04/02/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration Full
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Teen Time
Teen Time
04/02/2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come join us for fun activities, job hunting tips, & occasional snacks on Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM!! For teens 12 and up. Beginning [...]
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Fun Under Four
Fun Under Four
04/03/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A five-week program for children and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have [...]
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Simple STEM
Simple STEM
04/03/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for Simple STEM Wednesday!! Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 7th, 2024. No registration required. Just show up! Discover, innovate, and better understand [...]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
04/04/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Preschool storytime highlights stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for children 3-5 years old and no registration is required. Just show [...]
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Study Buddies (Homework Help)
Study Buddies (Homework Help)
04/04/2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Study Buddies is an after-school program at the Allentown Public Library for 3rd to 8th graders to enhance study strategies, help with homework, and build [...]
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Socrates Café
Socrates Café
04/05/2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Preschool Art Exploration
Preschool Art Exploration
04/05/2024    
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Play and experiment with a variety of materials like crayons, paint, tissue paper, chalk, and more for children 3 to 5 years old. No registration [...]
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Lego Club
Lego Club
04/05/2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Each week children aged 5 years old and up will receive a different Lego challenge to pursue. There is no registration required. Just show up!
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime
04/06/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Family storytime features stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for all ages and no registration is required. Just show up! It [...]
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Block Party
Block Party
04/06/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Music Mondays
Music Mondays
04/08/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mondays at 10:00 AM: music, play and social time for kiddos 5 years old and under with their parents or caregivers. No registration required. Just [...]
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Teen Time
Teen Time
04/09/2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come join us for fun activities, job hunting tips, & occasional snacks on Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM!! For teens 12 and up. Beginning [...]
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Fun Under Four
Fun Under Four
04/10/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A five-week program for children and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have [...]
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Simple STEM
Simple STEM
04/10/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for Simple STEM Wednesday!! Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 7th, 2024. No registration required. Just show up! Discover, innovate, and better understand [...]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
04/11/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Preschool storytime highlights stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for children 3-5 years old and no registration is required. Just show [...]
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Study Buddies (Homework Help)
Study Buddies (Homework Help)
04/11/2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Study Buddies is an after-school program at the Allentown Public Library for 3rd to 8th graders to enhance study strategies, help with homework, and build [...]
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Preschool Art Exploration
Preschool Art Exploration
04/12/2024    
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Play and experiment with a variety of materials like crayons, paint, tissue paper, chalk, and more for children 3 to 5 years old. No registration [...]
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Lego Club
Lego Club
04/12/2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Each week children aged 5 years old and up will receive a different Lego challenge to pursue. There is no registration required. Just show up!
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime
04/13/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Family storytime features stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for all ages and no registration is required. Just show up! It [...]
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Hummingbirds & Flowers
Hummingbirds & Flowers
04/13/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Music Mondays
Music Mondays
04/15/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mondays at 10:00 AM: music, play and social time for kiddos 5 years old and under with their parents or caregivers. No registration required. Just [...]
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APL Board Meeting
APL Board Meeting
04/15/2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
April 15th, 2024 12pm - 2pm APL Conference Room
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Drum Into Spring
Drum Into Spring
04/16/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Teen Time
Teen Time
04/16/2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come join us for fun activities, job hunting tips, & occasional snacks on Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM!! For teens 12 and up. No [...]
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Adult Book Club: April
Adult Book Club: April
04/16/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Fun Under Four
Fun Under Four
04/17/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A five-week program for children and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have [...]
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Sensory-Friendly Coloring and Crafting for Adults
Sensory-Friendly Coloring and Crafting for Adults
04/17/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tailored to adults with disabilities, we will have crafts available for all ages and abilities! Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 AM. No registration required. [...]
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Simple STEM
Simple STEM
04/17/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for Simple STEM Wednesday!! Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 7th, 2024. No registration required. Just show up! Discover, innovate, and better understand [...]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
04/18/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Preschool storytime highlights stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for children 3-5 years old and no registration is required. Just show [...]
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Study Buddies (Homework Help)
Study Buddies (Homework Help)
04/18/2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Study Buddies is an after-school program at the Allentown Public Library for 3rd to 8th graders to enhance study strategies, help with homework, and build [...]
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Evening Playtime & Bedtime Stories
Evening Playtime & Bedtime Stories
04/18/2024    
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 7:00 PM. No registration required. Just show up!  
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Socrates Café
Socrates Café
04/19/2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Preschool Art Exploration
Preschool Art Exploration
04/19/2024    
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Play and experiment with a variety of materials like crayons, paint, tissue paper, chalk, and more for children 3 to 5 years old. No registration [...]
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Lego Club
Lego Club
04/19/2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Each week children aged 5 years old and up will receive a different Lego challenge to pursue. There is no registration required. Just show up!
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime
04/20/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Family storytime features stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for all ages and no registration is required. Just show up! It [...]
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Recycled Craft Cart
Recycled Craft Cart
04/20/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by making art with reused materials! No registration required. Just show up! Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM [...]
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STEM Saturday Lego Festival
STEM Saturday Lego Festival
04/20/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Build with various forms of Legos, create unique designs, and make new friends! Saturday, April 20th, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM!
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Music Mondays
Music Mondays
04/22/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mondays at 10:00 AM: music, play and social time for kiddos 5 years old and under with their parents or caregivers. No registration required. Just [...]
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Recycled Craft Cart
Recycled Craft Cart
04/22/2024    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by making art with reused materials! No registration required. Just show up! Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM [...]
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Fun Under Four
Fun Under Four
04/24/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A five-week program for children and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have [...]
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Simple STEM
Simple STEM
04/24/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for Simple STEM Wednesday!! Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 7th, 2024. No registration required. Just show up! Discover, innovate, and better understand [...]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
04/25/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Preschool storytime highlights stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for children 3-5 years old and no registration is required. Just show [...]
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Study Buddies (Homework Help)
Study Buddies (Homework Help)
04/25/2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Study Buddies is an after-school program at the Allentown Public Library for 3rd to 8th graders to enhance study strategies, help with homework, and build [...]
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Preschool Art Exploration
Preschool Art Exploration
04/26/2024    
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Play and experiment with a variety of materials like crayons, paint, tissue paper, chalk, and more for children 3 to 5 years old. No registration [...]
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Lego Club
Lego Club
04/26/2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Each week children aged 5 years old and up will receive a different Lego challenge to pursue. There is no registration required. Just show up!
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime
04/27/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Family storytime features stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. It is geared for all ages and no registration is required. Just show up! It [...]
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Tween Anime Club-April
Tween Anime Club-April
04/27/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come watch your favorite anime, do some fun crafts, and occasionally try some new Japanese snacks! For ages 9-12 years old. No registration required. Just [...]
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Music Mondays
Music Mondays
04/29/2024    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mondays at 10:00 AM: music, play and social time for kiddos 5 years old and under with their parents or caregivers. No registration required. Just [...]
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Teen Time
Teen Time
04/30/2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Oreo Taste Testing!
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Allentown Home Movies
Allentown Home Movies
04/30/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Fun Under Four
Fun Under Four
05/01/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A five-week program for children and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities. Families have [...]
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Simple STEM
Simple STEM
05/01/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for Simple STEM Wednesday!! Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 7th, 2024. No registration required. Just show up! Discover, innovate, and better understand [...]
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Socrates Café
Socrates Café
05/03/2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Lego Club
Lego Club
05/03/2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Each week children aged 5 years old and up will receive a different Lego challenge to pursue. There is no registration required. Just show up!
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Story Time with Migrant Ed
Story Time with Migrant Ed
05/04/2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Poetry Showcase
Poetry Showcase
05/04/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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