Argos Public Library

Movie Day
2024-12-13 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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.

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

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

Needle Queens
2024-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-05 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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

Adult Winter Reading
2025-01-06 01:00 - 2025-02-22 00:59
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.

Bright Beginners
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-22 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.

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-01-09 18:00 - 19:00
Start a new year with our Friends group. learn about how to join by visiting the SUPPORT page on our website.

Toddler Time
2025-01-14 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-01-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-04 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.

TNT
2025-01-17 15:30 - 17:00
Get ready for a fire-breathing good time as TNT celebrates dragons in books and film! To commemorate Appreciate a Dragon Day on January 16th, we are hosting a celebration on Friday, January 17th. Join us at 3:30PM for a dragon-inspired craft, open to dragon enthusiasts aged 11-17.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-01-20 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. Our first gathering is scheduled for January 20th at 1:00PM on the third Monday of the month.

Conversation Cafe
2025-01-24 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. Please join us on January 24th at 11AM for a morning of coffee and conversations.

Game Day
2025-01-25 11:00 - 13:00
Get ready for a fun-filled Game Day every 4th Saturday, starting January 25th, 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!

APL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-01-27 17:00 - 18:30
APL Board of Trustees meeting RESCHEDULED from Monday January 20th.

Lunar New Year Storytime
2025-01-29 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for a festive Lunar New Year storytime, intended for children aged 0-10 years. The Lunar New Year takes place on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 and we invite you to join us at 3:30PM. Our storytime will include readings from books that explore the Lunar New Year, followed by an inspired activity. This year, we observe the Year of the Snake, a significant element within the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year cycle, where each year is represented by an animal.

Hot Takes
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00
Kickstart the year with Sarah Morgan’s uplifting holiday novel The Book Club Hotel. We will also be creating our own TBR jars—a jar full of your 2025 to-be-read books that you can blindly pick from when you want to start a new book! Join us on January 30th at 6PM for an engaging discussion and creative craft activity that will spark your enthusiasm for reading in 2025! Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve read the book or not. Copies are still available to reserve at the library.

Coupled Canvas Painting
2025-02-06 17:00 - 19:00
Join local artist Lisa Bemish for a unique creative experience! Sign up with your partner, friend, or loved one for Couples Caves paintings. Together, you’ll create two canvas paintings that come together to form one stunning image. Geared for adults 18 and older, this event is a perfect pre-Valentine’s Day celebration. This program is free, however registration is required – call the library at 574-892-5818 today to secure your spot!

TNT
2025-02-07 15:30 - 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.
