Boleros, Mario Kart and stories of animals at sea fill the library's free November calendar

Allen Public Library has a full week of free programs coming up, from a video game tournament to an afternoon of classic Latin American ballads, according to the city's November events roundup.

Saturday, Nov. 7: Mario Kart 8 tournament

Teams can race in a free Mario Kart 8 tournament at the library, with prizes and snacks. Only 16 teams can play. Signing up ahead is not required, the city says, though it is the way to hold a place.

Sunday, Nov. 8: Trio Los Vigilantes

The Austin trio plays boleros from what the city calls "the Golden Age of Latin American music and cinema," Spanish-language ballads with some American jazz and pop influence. Admission is free with no ticket or sign-up. It will also be shown live on ACTV, the city's government access channel, for anyone who cannot attend in person.

Thursday, Nov. 12: Tails Under Sails

Author Sharon Hudgins gives a talk on animals that have traveled on ships, including cats, military dogs and a reindeer that rode aboard a submarine, with stories drawn from both peacetime and war. The program is free and does not require registration.

Week of Nov. 16: Fall Scavenger Hunt

Children 3 and older can pick up a sheet in the Children's Library and search the building for hidden fall pictures. Those who find them all earn a prize while supplies last. No ticket is required, and the hunt runs all week.

Start times were not listed in the city's roundup. Details for each program are on the city's community calendar at events.allentx.gov.

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