Argos Public Library

Toddler Time
2025-02-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-14 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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.

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

Homeschool Hangout
2025-02-17 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.

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!

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!

Bright Beginners
2025-02-12 01:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-08 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.

Storytime
2025-02-10 15:30 - 17:00
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!

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.

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!

Needle Queens
2025-02-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-15 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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.
