ALGOMA – The Algoma Public Library has released its full schedule for September 2026, highlighting a mix of community events, technology updates and special celebrations.
National Library Card Sign Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. To celebrate, the library is hosting a raffle drawing. Patrons who sign up for a new library card, renew an existing card or simply stop by to update their contact information will be automatically entered for a chance to win.

A new chapter for InfoSoup

The library has officially launched its new InfoSoup catalog system. The upgraded platform is designed to make it easier for community members to search for books, movies and audiobooks, access digital library cards and manage accounts. A corresponding InfoSoup mobile app is also available.

To help residents navigate the updated system, the library will host a “Tech Thursday: New Infosoup” session on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m.

September events schedule

The library will host a variety of programming catering to different age groups throughout the month:

• Toddler Time: Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. (Note: There will be no session on September 29).

• Rom-Comers Book Club: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.

• Teen Game Night: Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m.

• Books & Brews Book Club: An offsite meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Smashed on the Rocks in Algoma.

• Bookworms Book Club: Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. to discuss My Name is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende.

• Visiting Author Melanie Radzicki McManus: Appearing at the City Council Chambers on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.

• Decorate the Library (Prop painting): A teen-focused event running Friday, Sept. 18 from 3-5 p.m.

The Library Friends Meeting will take place on Monday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m., followed by the Library Board Meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.

For more details on upcoming services or programs, visit the library’s website at www.algomapubliclibrary.org.