300 N Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013
United States
33.105377, -96.6709265
The first Parent-Child Workshop series was offered in February 2019, followed by the second series in September 2019. During 2019, 39 families registered to participate. The Family Place Libraries implementation was the Library Department's featured project for FY2019 and the City of Allen made a video to highlight the benefits. You can view the video at the City of Allen's YouTube page.
In addition to our in-person story times and programming, the Allen Public Library offers Story Time Kits and STEM Kits for check out, including kits appropriate for ages 2-5. We have 4 AWE computer stations available, which have been used enthusiastically by parents and preschoolers. We have year-round participation in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Even at our temporary location, the play area has been a favorite spot for families who are grateful for the toys and happy to have somewhere indoors to play, talk, and meet others.
Our families have been grateful for all the events and materials offered by the Allen Public Library. While the 2025 expansion process challenged us, and how we approached programming and services for young children, we are happy that 2026 will allow us to offer programming, story time, Parent Child Playtime, and a beautiful new play area in our expanded building.