Allen Park Public Library

10/04/2026

Give back @ your Library this week with programs that help to benefit others.

FOR SPECIFIC AGES:
MONDAY, 10/5 @ 2 pm: (Ages 18+)
Play free bingo games to win books in Book Bingo.
MONDAY, 10/5 @ 6-7:45 pm: (Ages 10-18)
Try your hand at roll-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons in our Roll Reversals program. Prior knowledge not necessary & all materials provided.
TUESDAY, 10/6 @ 7 pm: (Ages 18+)
Read & chat about "The Ex Hex" by Erin Sterling in the Between the Covers book group.
THURSDAY, 10/8 @ 6-7:30 pm: (Ages 18+)
All skill levels of fiber crafters are welcome to our Needles, Hooks, & Books craft & chat group.

FOR ALL AGES:
WEDNESDAY, 10/7 @ 10:30am:
Children 5 & under with caregivers are welcome to listen to stories, eat snacks, & color in the Under 5 Storytime.
*With special guest appearances by The Balloon Guys.*
SATURDAY, 10/10 @ 10:30 am:
Families of all ages are welcome to listen to sloth themed stories, eat snacks, & do light crafting in Family Fun Storytime.
SATURDAY, 10/10 @ 2 pm:
Families are welcome to an afternoon of making no sew blankets to be gifted to families of transplant recipients in our Gift of Life Comfort Blanket Making program.

The Allen Park Library is pleased to announce our partnership with the Allen Park Presbyterian Church & the Honeycomb Food Pantry. Bring non-perishable & unexpired goods to the Library & drop items in the Blue Bin located in our lobby by the entrance doors & our Guessing Jar.

There is no registration or residency requirements to participate in any Library program, and everything is always 100% FREE.

For questions, please call the Library at 313-381-2425.

10/03/2026

LOCATION CHANGE

10/02/2026

Happy Fiber Finish Friday!

This week, the ladies finished projects that channeled the cool days of autumn.🍂

Ashley made the warmest looking scarf🧣 , hat 🎩 , & mitten set for her son.

Angie made a cozy pair of wool and mohair socks 🧦 along with a baby 👶blanket which will be gifted soon.

Di crocheted the most darling scarecrow for her front door. 🚪 She also created the cutest stained glass turkey 🦃 for a friend.

Paige crocheted 🧶 three stuffed pumpkins 🎃 for her dining table. Paige’s pro tip: use a cinnamon stick as the stem to make your house smell amazing.

Brandi knitted up the green speckled socks. 🧦

And Angel crocheted a carrying case for her eyeglass toppers.

All of these lovely projects were created by the ladies in our Needles, Hooks, & Books fiber group which meets Thursday evenings in the Library Meeting Room from 6-7:30 pm.

This group is best suited for ages 18+ and although this is not technically a teaching group, all skill levels of fiber crafters are welcome to chat and craft.

There is no registration or residency requirement to attend this program and everything is 💯 % free.

For questions, please call the Library at 313-381-2425.

09/30/2026

It's Crumbl Day @ the Allen Park Library!🎉

Thank you to our wonderful cookie fairy for sending over yet another box of spectacular delights!

This week's cookie🍪 line-up includes:
Midnight S'mores Cookie
Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookie
Pumpkin Square
Blueberry Muffin Cookie
Strawberries 'n' Cream Cookie
Peanut Butter Milkshake Cookie ft. Butterfinger®

If you're in need of a special treat this week, head over to Crumbl Cookies of Woodhaven and snag yourself one, or twelve, cookies.

Crumbl Cookies of Woodhaven
23398 Allen Rd, Woodhaven, Michigan 48183

09/29/2026

Lore says crows are attracted to, and collect, shiny objects.

We're paying homage to crows tonight, Tuesday, September 30th at 6 pm in our 1st annual Trinkets & Treasures Crow Party!

Adults 18+ are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and/or shiny outfits and bring two trinkets, two snacks, & two books to share with the group.

Each attendee can trade as many items as they brought and go home with some fun, "new" items.

No registration is required for this program & everything is 100% FREE.

For questions, please call the Library at 313-381-2425.

09/29/2026

09/27/2026

Happy First Week of Fall!🍁

It's spooky season 👻& we have fun programs to help get you in the spirit this week.

For Families:
WEDNESDAY, 9/30 @ 10:30 am: (Ages 5 & below)
Children 5 & under with caregivers are invited to hear stories, eat snacks, & color in our Under 5 Storytime.
*With Special Guest, Mr. Steve of The Balloon Guys.*
SATURDAY, 10/3 @ 2 pm: (Ages 8+)
Families are invited to showcase their creativity in Chaos Crafternoon.

For Specific Ages:
MONDAY, 9/28 @ 6-7:45 pm: (Ages 10-18)
Play the roll-playing game Dungeons & Dragons in our Roll Reversals program for tweens & teens.
TUESDAY, 9/29 @ 6 pm: (Adults 18+)
Bring 2 trinkets or tchotchkes, 2 books, & 2 individually wrapped snacks to share & trade with others. Wear your black and/or glittery attire to show your crow spirit in our Trinkets & Treasures Crow Party.
THURSDAY, 10/1 @ 6-7:30 pm: (Adults 18+)
Fiber crafters of all skill levels are welcome to chat & craft in our Needles, Hooks, & Books fiber crafting group.

There is no registration or residency requirements for any program above & everything is 100% FREE.

Please call the Library at 313-381-2425 for more information.

09/26/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT...

Family Fun Bingo is cancelled today, Saturday, 9/26/26.

The next Family Fun Bingo will take place on
Saturday, 10/24/26 @ 2 pm.

We apologize for the inconvenience & we appreciate your patience.

09/25/2026

Happy Fiber Finish Friday!

This week, the ladies in our Needles, Hooks, & Books fiber 🧶group completed four fabulous designs.

Colleen knitted the stunning shawl with a beautiful window 🪟pane effect.

Michelle is modeling the fun purple headband which will be gifted to someone special soon.

Jennifer crocheted a fun and functional hand towel perfect for the kitchen or bathroom.

And Judy finished her citrus 🍋inspired blanket that will help keep a sweet new baby👶🏼 warm this winter.

Needles, Hooks, & Books is a fiber craft group for adults ages 18+ who dabble in crochet, knitting, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing🪡, cross stitch, etc. This is a drop-in group that meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm in the Library Meeting Room.

Prior knowledge/experience in fiber crafting is recommended. There is no registration or residency requirements to participate in this program and everything is 100% FREE.

For questions, please call the Library at 3113-381-2425.