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Childrens Services

Welcome to the Children's Department

We offer a wide variety of programs for children, including a Summer Reading Club, movies, puppet shows, crafts and guest performances. View and print the      Children's program calendar.

Tips on getting started, staying organized, and using the library.

We encourage parents to review the Children’s Department
Computer Usage Guidelines.

***Please remember that children under age nine must be accompanied by a parent or designated caregiver, age sixteen or older.***


Story Times

We offer a variety of story time programs throughout the year. The story sessions are free and structured by age group. For details, see the Story Time page.
  

Other Services and Programs

Newborn Honorarium

New parents can dedicate a children’s book in honor of your newborn.
More information...

Die Cut Machine

A die cutting machine is available for use in library by youth 14 and up. Please review our Lettering Machine Policy
 

Homework Help

Novelist K-8 PlusKids, use Novelist K-8 Plus to find great books about your favorite subjects and biographies of authors!
Teachers and parents, this resource includes curricular connections, award lists, and book talks.
 

TumbleBooks for KidsThe TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.

Coming Up!
June Calendar


Contact Us:

Allen Public Library

300 N. Allen Drive
Allen, Texas 75013
Map to Library
Phone: 214.509.4900
Fax: 469.342.6672

Telecirc: 972.867.3326

Our Hours:
Mon - Thur - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri/Sat - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m.