Tom Keener
 
Railroad Hobo/Vagabond Life
The Last Professional author Ed Davis will discuss the hobo life at Allen Library. The writer spent years riding the rails and vagabonding across the U.S. and...
Allen Calendar     Apr 20 2022
Branch Davidian Survivor David Thibodeau
David Thibodeau is one of only a few survivors of the Branch Davidian siege that occurred near Waco in 1993. The 51-day incident came to an abrupt conclusion...
Allen Calendar     Apr 14 2022
Ballad Hunters & Song Catchers- The Lomaxes
Learn how John and Alan Lomax preserved America’s musical history and folklore when Brett Voss and William Godby share their story at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April...
Allen Calendar     Apr 7 2022
Crash at Crush
Listen to award winning author Mike Cox discuss one of America’s wackiest and tragic stories at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, a free live event at the Allen...
Allen Calendar     Mar 31 2022
Pioneer Women and Texas History
When we think of early Texas history, a lot of names come to mind: Stephen F. Austin, Juan Seguin, or Sam Houston. But what about Mary Austin Holley, Emily...
Allen Calendar     Mar 24 2022
Adventures in Storybook Land
On Sunday, March 20, dress as your most favorite Storybook character and join the Allen Philharmonic in the Allen Public Library Civic Auditorium for the Spring...
Allen Calendar     Mar 20 2022
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Reel Treble
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Reel Treble, multi-instrumental Celtic performers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Allen Public Library, a free concert...
Allen Calendar     Mar 17 2022
Vintage Sheet Music at Library
Take a journey through seven decades of cinematic musical history via vintage sheet music at the Allen Public Library this month. This fascinating array of both...
Allen Calendar     Mar 9 2022
Cancelled-Sam Bass Day Celebration
Allen was founded by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) in 1874. Celebrations will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the...
Allen Calendar     Mar 5 2022
Daily Life in the Scottish Highlands
Colorful kilts. Skirling bagpipes. Brooding castles in the mist. Learn much more about the Scottish Highlands with Sharon Hudgins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3...
Allen Calendar     Mar 3 2022
The Larry Braggs Band
A soulful R&B artist with a heart of gold, Larry Braggs boasts a resonate voice in tune with love, understanding, and forgiveness. With a vocal range of over...
Allen Calendar     Feb 18 2022
Fentanyl Factor
Fentanyl Factor A short documentary offering insights into the national epidemic of fentanyl overdose as part of the On Stage @ APL speaker series...
Allen Calendar     Jan 27 2022
The Mission (1986) A Panel Discussion
Listen to a panel of experts discuss the Oscar winning film The Mission (1986) at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15 at the Allen Public Library. Distinguished...
Allen Calendar     Jan 15 2022
The Big Shootout: 1969 Texas vs Arkansas
The Big Shoot Out chronicles the titanic 1969 game between Texas and Arkansas, among the most thrilling competitions in the history of college football....
Allen Calendar     Jan 13 2022
Jamal Mohamed Ensemble
Enjoy an evening of mesmerizing music from the Jamal Mohamed band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24, at the Allen Public Library. Admission to the program is...
Allen Calendar     Sep 24 2021
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