Allen ISD Opens the 2026-27 School Year This Week for 21,000 Students
Allen ISD rings in the 2026-27 school year on Aug. 13 with staggered bell times, a new-teacher welcome, and an all-staff convocation.
By Allen Community Staff
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Hunt for Dinosaurs at Allen Public Library July 30–31
The Allen Public Library hosts a free Dino Scavenger Hunt July 30–31 for kids ages 3 and up as part of its summer programming lineup.
By Allen Community Staff
Hide-and-Seek With Dinosaurs: Allen Public Library's Summer Scavenger Hunt Explained
Allen Public Library hides dinosaurs throughout its stacks July 30–31 for a children's scavenger hunt open to ages 3 and up.
By Allen Community Staff
Every Page Counts: Inside Allen Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge and Its Packed July Lineup
Allen Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs through July 31, alongside workshops, book clubs, and gardening talks this month.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Enters Prize Season Starting June 15
The prize redemption window opens June 15 at Allen Public Library. Here's what participants need to know to claim their reward by July 31.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Runs Through July 31 — and There's a Writing Competition, Too
Log books or minutes read by July 31 and enter the Summer Writing Competition at Allen Public Library. Here's what residents need to know.
By Allen Community Staff