Storytime
2025-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Join us for a colorful storytime as we read ‘Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas’!
Discover the vibrant life and art of Alma Thomas, a groundbreaking African American painter who brought joy and beauty to the world through her colorful works.
Through stories and activities, we will celebrate Alma’s legacy and explore the magic of art and creativity!
All ages welcome!

Bright Beginners
2025-02-12 01:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Palentine's Day
2025-02-13 12:00 - 17:00
Gather your friends and join us at Argos Public Library!
Friends of all ages are invited to make memories together! Craft personalized bracelets or cards to show your appreciation for your pals! We can’t wait to celebrate Palentine’s Day with you!

Game Day
2025-02-15 11:00 - 13:00
Get ready for a fun-filled Game Day every 3rd Saturday, starting February 15th, 2025, from 11am-1pm. We invite gamers of all ages to join us for an exciting afternoon of board games and card games suitable for all ages, with the Nintendo Switch console available for players 11 years and older. This program is free and open to the public, so mark your calendars!

Homeschool Hangout
2025-02-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
Homeschool families in the area are welcome to join our Homeschool Hangout. This monthly open hour enables local homeschool families to socialize, participate in games, and establish relationships. Please note the program is designed for children of school age, and parents are obligated to remain with children. Join us on the third Monday of the month.

APL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-02-17 17:00 - 18:30
Monthly Board of Trustees meeting

Toddler Time
2025-02-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-18 11:30 - 12:30
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.

Needle Queens
2025-02-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Conversation Cafe
2025-02-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 13:00
Conversation Cafe invites adults 18 and above to engage in socialization and community building. Complimentary refreshments, including coffee and tea, will be provided, accompanied by open discussions and activities like puzzles, magazines, card games, and more for adults to participate in together. Conversation Cafe takes place monthly on the third Friday of the month! Seniors and stay-at-home adults, are you looking for some social time and lively conversation? We’ve got just the program!

Between the Lines
2025-02-24 15:30 - 17:00
Calling all 9th-12th graders! Join us for the launch of our high school book club, where we’ll dive into thrilling stories, explore new worlds, and share our thoughts.

First Book Discussion:
Monday, February 24th, 3:30 pm

We’ll be discussing Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo:
“In a war-torn Russia, Alina Starkov discovers she has the power to summon and control an ancient magic. As she struggles to master her abilities, she must also confront the dark forces threatening her world.”
Read the book that inspired the Netflix original series!

Borrow a copy of Shadow and Bone from the Argos Public Library and read it before our discussion!

Join us for an exciting afternoon of book talk, snacks, and fun!

Hot Takes
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:30
For our monthly adult book club, Hot Takes, we will discuss ‘The Husbands’ by Holly Gramazio.
In this witty and insightful novel that explores marriage, feminism, and identity through the lives of a group of husbands.
Join us on February 27th at 6pm to dive into the discussion and indulge in some delicious chocolate-covered strawberries – made by our own hands! Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve read the book or not. Copies are available to reserve at the library.

Storytime
2025-02-28 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for a heartwarming storytime as we read ‘Hair Love’ by Matthew A. Cherry!
Celebrate self-love and self-acceptance with Zuri as she discovers the beauty and magic of her curly hair. Through stories and activities, we’ll explore themes of identity, culture, and family.
All ages welcome!

The Crayons Reading Challenge
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-31
Get Ready for a Colorful March! Join our Children’s Reading Challenge celebrating “The Crayons” by Drew Daywalt!
How to Participate:

Pick up a reading log at the library.
Read books with a color in the title or cover.
Read 3 books, bring back your log, and claim your prize!

Challenge Details: Ages 0-10 – Limit 1 completion per child – Runs March 3rd-31st, 2025
Stay tuned for more colorful activities this month!

The Lorax
2025-03-06 15:30 - 16:30
Join the Marshall County Recycle Depot at the Argos Public Library for an educational program about caring for the environment through the classic Dr. Seuss story. Engage in fun activities that relate to the story and provide opportunities to understand how deforestation affects the environment and the animals that live there.

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-03-06 17:00 - 18:00
A Friends of the Library meeting to discuss fundraising opportunities for the library. Anyone interested in being part of the Friends group is invited to attend.

Storytime
2025-03-10 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a storytime reading of Drew Daywalt’s ‘The Crayons Book of Colors’
“It’s Duncan’s birthday, and all the crayons want to make him a card! With their fun and quirky illustrations, they can make something truly spectacular to celebrate Duncan’s birthday!”

TNT
2025-03-14 15:30 - 16:30
TNT gets a whole lot smaller this March. We’re shrinking our way into fun on March 14th at 3:30 pm! Join us for an afternoon of Shrinky Dink creativity and snacks for ages 11-17!

Gardening with Native Plants
2025-03-15 11:00 - 14:00
As winter fades, it’s time to start thinking about gardening. Join Spaulding Restoration at the Argos Public Library on Saturday, March 15th at 11am for expert tips on creating a thriving native plant garden!

Storytime
2025-03-17 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a storytime reading of Drew Daywalt’s “Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Crayons.”
‘St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Green Crayon would like a break! (He JUST had to carry a heavy load during Christmas…) His friends try to take over, but what’s a leprechaun without green clothing?’

APL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-03-17 17:00 - 18:30

Game Day
2025-03-20 11:00 - 15:00
Kick off Spring Break with a blast! Join us at the library on March 20th from 11am-3pm for Game Day! 👾 We’ll have board games, card games, and more for all ages, plus Nintendo Switch fun for ages 11+. 🎮 Come hang out and make the most of your first day off!

Storytime
2025-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a storytime reading of Drew Daywalt’s “The Day The Crayons Quit”
“Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit!”

Storytime
2025-03-25 14:30 - 15:30
Join us for a storytime reading of Drew Daywalt’s “The Day The Crayons Came Home”
‘Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued.’
