Argos Public Library

Adult Winter Reading
2025-01-06 01:00 - 2025-02-22 00:59 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Individuals 18 and older are invited to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge. Visit us to pick up your Bingo sheet and start reading! One completed Bingo sheet submission will qualify you for a chance to win.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-01-01 - 2025-01-02
Library will be closed for New Year’s Day.

LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY
2024-12-31 11:00 - 15:00
APL will be closing at 2PM on New Year’s Eve.

Open Play Day
2024-12-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-23 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for Nintendo Switch open play day. Players aged 11 and up can participate in 30-minute gaming sessions.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-26
Argos Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday on 12/24 and 12/25. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 12/26.

The Night Before Storytime
2024-12-23 16:00 - 17:30
You are warmly invited to a special holiday reading at The Night Before Storytime on December 23rd at 3pm, featuring the timeless tale by Clement C. Moore, paired with a relaxing crafting session.

FOL Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
2024-12-21 12:00 - 14:00
Support the Argos Public Library at the Friends of the Library’s Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser happening
Saturday, December 21st
11 am – 1 pm
Bring up to 10 gifts to be wrapped by a volunteer for a $5 fee. You are welcome to bring your own wrapping paper or use ours. All proceeds go to benefiting the Argos Public Library. To volunteer as a gift wrapper or for more information, contact us at 574-892-5818!

TNT - Switch Play Day
2024-12-20 13:00 - 18:00
Tweens and teens are invited to play our new Nintendo Switch on December 20th from 12PM-5PM. Bring your own Switch joy cons to join the fun, or register to play on ours!

Needle Queens
2024-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 14:00 - 16:00
Needle Queens Stitchers group is for individuals interested in knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, quilting, or other types of needlework. The meetings take place in the Margaret Neff Meeting Room at 1:00 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of each month with stitching and visiting on the agenda. It is not necessary to be a patron of the library to participate.

APL Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-12-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
The APL Board of Trustees meets every third Monday at 5PM.

Gift Wrap Supply Swap
2024-12-14 12:00 - 14:00
It’s almost time to start wrapping gifts, and buying wrapping paper annually can take up space. Clear up storage by donating new or gently used holiday wrapping supplies to the library for our Gift Wrapping Supply Swap and get an early entry ticket to browse the swap before others.
We will be accepting donations of supplies from December 2nd to December 13th. The Gift Wrapping Supply Swap will take place on December 14th, offering early entry to ticket holders at 10:00 am and opening to all at 11:00 am.
Here’s how it works:

Starting Monday, December 2, drop off new or gently used holiday gift wrapping supplies to the Argos Public Library and receive a ticket for early entry to the swap!
Drop off supplies anytime to the library between December 2nd through December 13th
The swap opens to everyone at 11:00 am, Saturday December 14th – Those with an early entry ticket will be allowed in at 10:00 am.

Suggested swap items: holiday wrapping paper, gift boxes, gift bags, tissue paper, paper filler, ribbon, bows, tape, gift tags, etc
All leftover supplies will be used in the Friends of the Library holiday gift wrapping fundraiser taking place December 21st, 2024.
For more details, call the library at 574-892-5818 or email Ondraya at ondraya@argospubliclibrary.com

Movie Day
2024-12-13 16:30 - 18:00
Cozy up in your favorite PJs for our Polar Express movie day! Bring your blanket, pillow, and get ready for refreshments and a great time on Friday December 13th at 3:30 pm.

Keepsake Tree Craft
2024-12-12 16:30 - 18:00
Bring your kids to a delightful holiday painting session with our Keepsake Tree craft! On Thursday, December 12th at 3:30pm, children of all ages are invited to paint a beautiful tree decoration to cherish for years. Don’t wait! Register now by calling or visiting the library, as supplies are limited.

Merry Time Pajama Party
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for a Merry Time Pajama Party! Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffy and blanket if you want! Stories, games, songs and crafts to celebrate the holiday season!

Library Closes Early at 4PM
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-11
APL will close early at 4PM to allow the staff a moment to celebrate the holidays together.

TNT
2024-12-06 16:00 - 18:00
Get ready for a festive holiday activity! TNT is hosting a Book Tree Craft at their upcoming meeting on December 6th at 3:15 pm, where ages 11-17 can create a holiday tree using book pages. Register in advance by visiting or calling the library at 574-892-5818, as supplies are limited!

Adult DIY - Holiday Wreath
2024-12-02 18:30 - 20:30
We invite adults 18 and above to join our holiday DIY craft event, crafting a Holiday Wreath from book pages. Enjoy cozy creativity and conversations on December 2nd at 5:30 pm. Registration is necessary due to supply limitations. Register by visiting or calling the library at 574-892-5818.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-30
Argos Public Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday 11/28 and Friday 11/29.

Bright Beginners
2024-11-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
Bright Beginners at Argos Public Library provides an enriching and interactive environment for children aged 3-5, focusing on essential skills such as early literacy, social development, and creativity preparing them for school through stories, music and movement.

Senior Chair Exercise
2024-11-22 19:00 - 20:00
Designed for seniors 55+, Senior Chair Exercise consists of gentle chair exercises aimed at improving balance, flexibility, and strength, without incorporating floor exercises or high-impact jumping movements. At this time, the program takes place near the Adult Non-Fiction collection by the puzzle table.

Hot Takes
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30
Hot Takes is a monthly adult book club, discussing new books across multiple genres and sharing opinions with the occasional craft or activity.

Toddler Time
2024-11-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-12 12:30 - 13:30
Argos Public Library invites you to Toddler Time! Toddler Time offers a supportive environment where toddlers and their caregivers can gather for developmental activities and experiences. Toddler Time meets every other Tuesday in the month and is best suited for ages 0-36 months.

Storytime
2024-11-18 16:15 - 17:00
Storytime at Argos Public Library presents an opportunity for children to explore stories and partake in related enrichment activities, such as games and crafts, with the occasional snacks. This program serves children from 0 to 10 years of age.

TNT
2024-11-15 16:00 - 17:00
For Tweens and Teens ages 11-17, TNT features interactive programs offering unique experiences, learning and socialization through crafts, art and skill-building activities.
