Allen Public Library

We had some talented artists recently at our adult program, Art With Christa: Matisse Style Watercolor!

With the help of Christa Diepenbrock, patrons were able to achieve the same style used by Henri Matisse.

Matisse use a technique called reserve lines where he would paint the entire canvas with a light color, then paint over the canvas with a contrasting color right up to the border of the objects in the painting. By intentionally leaving some of the underlying paint visible, Matisse created a glowing outline effect.

Christa will be back for an art and archeology inspired workshop on Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Rooms A & B.

You can find her ceramic work at several art galleries and specialty shops throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Find out more at Turningart.com/artist/Christa-Diepenbrock.

Summer Reading has started at the Allen Public Library! Join us for our first week of events!

We offer a variety of fun programs and events for everyone. Check out what we have lined up for adults in the coming week! To see more Library events, go to AllenTX.gov/Events

Books & Brews
• Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
• Brass Tap Beer Bar, Allen (2540 N. Watters Road, #180)
• Ages 21+

Monday Night Open Chess
• Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
• Meeting Room B
• Recommended for ages 5+

Write Here Write Now
• Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
• Program Room C
• Ages 18+

Hobby Hop: Rolled Beeswax Candles
• Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m.
• Meeting Rooms A & B
• Ages 18+

Hammer Dyeing with Flowers
• Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m.
• Meeting Rooms A & B
• Ages 18+

Fun things are stomping into the Library this Summer! To help keep the Library safe and exciting for everyone, we’d like to share a few important reminders about visiting the Library.

Children and Families:
• Children under 10 must be supervised by a guardian age 16 or older.
• Leave strollers outside the program rooms and Preschool Playroom to ensure enough space for everyone.
• Each play area is made with a specific age in mind. Please have children play in the age-appropriate areas (Preschool Playroom: ages Birth-5; Elementary Play Space: grades K-6; Teen Rooms A & B: grades 7-12).

For all patrons:
• Checking out a study room or laptop requires a library card.
• Food can be eaten in the Library Living Room. Small snacks and drinks with lids are allowed in the rest of the Library.
• Some programs require free tickets or registration to attend. Check AllenTX.gov/Events in advance for information.

Need more information? Contact us at AllenLibrary.org/AskAPL or call us at 214.509.4900.

For ages 10+, May 26-July 21. Unlock your creativity this summer with our annual Summer Writing Competition. The theme is Unearth Your Story – choose your own genre and style. Story entries must be within 750-1000 words.
Please include your name, age, and city in your story. Submit stories to [email protected] and [email protected]

The Library will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

No materials will be due while the Library is closed. Please keep your checked out materials until we reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 26. Our exterior book drop will not be available while we are closed for the holiday.

Our Digital Library is available 24/7 with eBooks, Audiobooks, graphic novels, newspapers, and language learning at your fingertips.

Attention! Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at our last Dual Language Story Time of the season!

Don’t miss out Friday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Children’s Program Room A. Dual Language Story Times will continue in the Fall.

¡Atención! ¡Celebra el Día de la Madre con nosotros en nuestra última Hora de Cuentos bilingüe de la temporada!

¡No te la pierdas el viernes 8 de mayo a las 10:30 en la Sala de Programas Infantiles A! Las Horas de Cuentos bilingües continuarán en el otoño.