Weekly Library News for May 9, 2008

 

PANGEA DAY Community Movie- Saturday May 10th at 1pm People around the world have submitted short films and the best have been chosen to be broadcast live globally, along with speakers and music.  Sit with your neighbors while you watch with people across the planet.  For more information visit www.pangeaday.org   CHESS CLUB Bring your friends and your board to chess club on Wednesday, May 14th at 6pm.  Beginners and masters are welcome.  If you don't know the difference between a bishop and a rook, an experienced teacher will be there to help you.  If you do know, try to beat him!     This week in Wacky Science:  Wash Your Hands! Do you really know why mom always tells you to wash your hands? Learn how soap breaks up grease and oil!   This week in Arts and Crafts: Paint a garden pot – Use special paints and your own style from stamping to avante guard to bright to realistic. We will be supplying all paint and using 6” pots which cost $.50 each. If you want larger or smaller, bring your own. Class is limited to 18.   IS YOUR  LIBRARY CARD EXPIRING? If you've had your card for more than a few years, it will expire at random some time this year.  If you've had your card less than three years, it will need to be renewed at the three year mark.  There is no charge to renew your library card- all that is necessary is that you confirm your address and contact information.   SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING MINI-CAMPS!! Beat the heat and join the library for an exciting summer.  Once again, we'll be offering mini-camps for ages 8-12.  Camps will be Monday to Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. Each session is $24 per child and registration begins Thursday, May 1st at the children's librarian's desk. Come early as each mini camp session is limited to 20 children. June 9th-11th The Grub Club:  Let the Travis County Master Gardeners teach you how to grow grub with just a seed and some dirt! June 23rd-25th Design It:  Find your inner artist with scrap booking, painting, pottery and more! July 7th-9th The Great Outdoors:  Enjoy a breath of fresh air with the Lone Star Girls Scouts and the Camp Fire USA as we challenge ourselves with pup tent relay races and learn how to identify wildlife animal tracks. July 21st-23rd Music and Dance Camp:  Well make musical instruments, have a puppet show and exercise our performing art talent! August 4th-6th Sports Fanatic:  Test your physical skills with obstacle courses, kite-flying contests, and more! August 18th-20th Around the World in the Library: Live the life of a child your age in a different country! We'll enjoy their music, make a few crafts and more!     THIS WEEKS PROGRAMMING: Programs in purple are for young children to enjoy with an adult Programs in green are for school-aged children to enjoy independently Programs in blue are for families or all ages to enjoy Programs in red are for adults and require advance registration Friday, May 9   10am Mother Goose (ages 0-18 months) 10:45am Toddler Tales (ages 18-36 months) 11:30am Preschool Storytime  (ages 4-5 yrs) 2:15pm Monkey in the Middle  (ages 12-24 months) Saturday, May 10   1pm Pangea Day (screening of a live event) Sunday, May 11   Happy Mother's Day! Monday, May 12   Tuesday, May 13 Wednesday, May 14   5pm Wacky Science:  Wash Your Hands! 6pm Arts & Crafts: Paint a Garden Pot 6pm Chess Club Thursday, May 15 Friday, May 16           10am Mother Goose (ages 0-18 months) 10:45am Toddler Tales (ages 18-36 months) 11:30am Preschool Storytime  (ages 4-5 yrs) 2:15pm Monkey in the Middle  (ages 12-24 months) Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18

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