Tom Keener
 
Passenger Trains of Texas - Missouri Pacific
Recall the beauty of the Missouri Pacific 's passenger trains as they meandered across the State of Texas. Presenting stunning images, learn about the history...
Allen Calendar     Nov 12 2022
Veterans Day at Allen Public Library
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Keith Self will share experiences from his distinguished military career at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 11, at the Allen Public...
Allen Calendar     Nov 11 2022
John F Kennedy/Dallas Police Department Collection
Revisit the unforgettable events in Dallas, November 1963, on the 59th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and the murders of presumed...
Allen Calendar     Nov 10 2022
Iron Women: The Ladies Who Helped Build Railroads
Listen to New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss discuss Iron Women: The Ladies Who Helped Build the Railroad at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Allen...
Allen Calendar     Oct 30 2022
Role playing/Where Adventures Come to Life
Hugely popular with all age groups, role-playing games make memories, spark creativity, and help younger players learn life skills. Keith Byler will be both...
Allen Calendar     Oct 27 2022
FROM SHEEP TO TARTAN: HISTORY OF THE BRITISH WOOL
FROM SHEEP TO TARTAN: HISTORY OF THE BRITISH WOOL INDUSTRY British tartans, tweeds, and jumpers (sweaters) are well known around the world. In this highly...
Allen Calendar     Oct 18 2022
Former FEC Chair Ann Ravel at Library
Former chair of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) Ann Ravel will speak at the Allen Public Library 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15. Admission to the...
Allen Calendar     Oct 15 2022
ALLen Reads presents Finn Murphy
Known by his trucker handle “U-Turn,” Finn Murphy has moved household goods across the country for 30 years. This affords him a unique window into the souls of...
Allen Calendar     Oct 13 2022
Fallfest at Allen Heritage Village
Celebrate Fallfest at the Allen Heritage Village , 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.1, 2022. Visit the historic houses and churches. Inspect the stunning...
Allen Calendar     Oct 1 2022
Jamal Mohamed Ensemble
Enjoy an evening of mesmerizing music from the at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24, at the Allen Public Library. Admission to the program is free, and it will...
Allen Calendar     Sep 24 2022
Karankawa Tribal member at Allen Public Library
Karankawa is the name of indigenous people who, for several centuries, controlled a more than 300-mile stretch of the sandy loam Texas Gulf Coast shore from...
Allen Calendar     Sep 15 2022
First Aid for Our Trees!
Known for its stunning greenbelts and tree preservation efforts, Allen’s landscape is adorned with large deciduous shade trees with expansive canopies. Don’t...
Allen Calendar     Sep 8 2022
Swinganova Jazz Ensemble
Thrilling, unapologetic and passionate, Swinganova Jazz Ensemble is a Dallas-based Big Band that plays the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway...
Allen Calendar     Aug 26 2022
Texins Jazz Band at Allen Library-Free!
STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—plus the Arts can equal Magic when the Texins Jazz Band takes the stage. Formerly The Texas Instruments Jazz...
Allen Calendar     Aug 19 2022
Randy Hopper and the Big Texas Boys
Randy Hopper and the Big Texas Boys, an exciting country band that combines the best of blues and rock, performs 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 12, at the Allen...
Allen Calendar     Aug 12 2022
Manipulation of Lee Harvey Oswald and the Cover-Up
Jeffrey L. Meek will discuss his book “The Manipulation of Lee Harvey Oswald and the Cover-Up That Followed” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Allen Public...
Allen Calendar     Jul 21 2022
John B. Denton: The Bigger-Than-Life Story of the
Denton County and the City of Denton are named for pioneer preacher, lawyer, and Indian fighter John B. Denton, but little has been known about him. In this...
Allen Calendar     Jul 7 2022
Speaker Sam Rayburn (Mr. Sam)
A major highway, lake and school are named after Sam Rayburn, a man whose legacy continues to evoke admiration and respect. An effective congressional leader...
Allen Calendar     Jun 30 2022
Bandits, Spanish Trade Caravans in Texas-1808-1813
Jackson Pearson will examine the outbreak of heightened geopolitical tensions between Spain and the United States after the Louisiana Purchase at 7:30 p.m....
Allen Calendar     Jun 16 2022
Dallas’s Little Mexico History is Texas History
Mexican workers began immigrating into the Dallas area during the 1870s when construction on the railroads began. With the Mexican Revolution that started in...
Allen Calendar     Jun 9 2022
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