- Welcome to the FOAPL Web Site! Looking for the Allen Public Library Scholastic Book Fair is coming! May 25th from 1-3 pm is a special kick-off event exclusively for Friends' members. The Scholastic Book Fair is open to the public May 28th through June 1st. Hours for the Scholastic Book Fair 2002: May 28th: 10-2 May 28th Character Night: 6:30-8:30pm May 29th: 10-3 May 30th: 10-3 May 30th Beach ...www.allenfriends.com