Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at the
Allen Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. Call 214-509-4900 for more information. The library is located at
300 N. Allen Drive in Allen, Texas.
Baby and Me
Thursday, Jun 20, 10:15 a.m.
For pre-walkers with an adult
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
Family Together Time
Thursday, Jun 20, 11:15 a.m.
For 2 & 3 year-olds with an adult
Mondays at 11:15 a.m.
Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m.
Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Reading Buddies
Thursday, Jun 20, 2 p.m.
In the Children's Program Room
For grades 1-2
Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer to work on reading fundamentals. There will be plenty of fun activities and games to get kids excited about reading!
Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before each session at the Children’s Desk
Magic Tree House Club
Thursday, Jun 20, 4 p.m.
In the Children's Program Room
For ages 5-8
Do you enjoy the Magic Tree House books? Then join us for a program celebrating some of Jack and Annie's exciting adventures! Enjoy a little history, a hands on craft, and more! This program's theme is Midnight on the Moon.
Space is limited to 60
You do not have to read the book in advance, but it is preferred.
Pajama Story Time
Thursday, Jun 20, 7 p.m.
For 2-6 year-olds & family
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Crafternoon
Friday, Jun 21, 2:30 p.m.
In the Children's Program Room
For ages 3 and up
Stop by the library and make some art!
This is a come-and-go program
Roy Rogers’ daughter rides back to Allen
Friday, Jun 21, 7:30 p.m.
Cheryl Rogers, daughter of film, television and rodeo icons Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, returns to the Allen Public Library 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, to present a newly released documentary on her famed father. Cheryl will also discuss the legendary Roy Roger’s life that for most Americans embodied the spirit of the American West—horsemanship, honesty, courage, and romance.
Viewing this film is a unique opportunity for Allen Public Library patrons because copyright issues require a Roy Rogers family member to be present when shown.
Cheryl serves on the Advisory Board of the Western Music Association and appeared in the History Channel’s When Cowboys Were King. Cheryl is the author of two books, All-American Cowboy Grill, which she co-wrote with Ken Beck and Jim Clark. It features grilling recipes from “reel and real” cowboys. Her autobiography Cowboy Princess: Life with My Parents Roy Rogers and Dale Evans tells the story of America's most famous cowboy and cowgirl.
Accompanying Cheryl will be Brown Jug Reynolds to discuss his colorful career as a child actor and his role as Trigger’s rider. As an adult, he trained Shadowfax for the Lord of the Ring film series. Brown Jug appeared with Roy Rogers and Dale in The Yellow Rose of Texas (1944) and
Song of Arizona (1946). He also appeared with Gene Autry in The Last Round-up (1947) and
Robert Mitchum in The Red Pony (1949). His most memorable role was as Little Beaver in the
Red Ryder film series. Brown Jug will bring his original Red Ryder BB Gun, which is the basis of the plot in A Christmas Story (1983).
Buck Helton and The Twin Fiddles will provide Roy Rogers and Dale Evans music.
Buck is a singer, songwriter, yodeler extraordinaire and voice-over artist. He also hosts and produces the internet radio show “Cowboy Campmeeting,” webcast on TwangtownUSA.com, and writes the "Golden Nuggets" column for The Western Way magazine. Buck has distributed ten albums. He also coordinates the largest online Western Music and Poetry group on Facebook. The Twin Fiddles, comprised of twin sisters Megan and Leah Bynum, have performed for the Allen Public Library’s Bluegrass concert and at Willy Nelson’s Church in Abbott, Texas. Because they are classically trained, their fiddling has a unique, synergistic resonance with a classical touch.
The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr. Call 214-509-4911. Free tickets will be issued at 7:00 p.m.
ABCs of Yoga
Saturday, Jun 22, 10:15 a.m.
In the Children's Program Room
For ages 3 and up with an adult.
Bring your mat and your child. Please wear comfortable clothes. We’ll exercise our bodies and minds!
Space is limited to 40
Fancy-fy Your Flip-Flops
Saturday, Jun 22, 2-3:30 p.m.
In the Upstairs Program Room
For ages 9-18
Bring your cheap flops – we’ll help you flip them into something fancy!
Space is limited to 60
Jim Dent Visits the Library
Saturday, Jun 22, 3 p.m.
Jim Dent, the author of 9 published books including The Junction Boys: How Ten Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged A Championship Team, will speak at the Allen Public Library in the auditorium. His books will be available for purchase at that time.
For more information, call 214.509.4911