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Library news for July 31 to August 8, 2010
Database Workshops in August:
Learn about our databases for language, crafts, careers, resumes, reference, research, and more! Visit our Open House on August 1 between 1pm and 6pm for more information or to register for one of our workshops.
TexShare General Reference Suite (08/05/2010 @ 5:00pm)
Mango Language Learning (08/05/2010 @ 6:30pm )
ResumeMaker and JobView (08/26/2010 @ 5:00pm)
EBSCO Hobbies & Crafts (08/26/2010 @ 7:00pm)
More information about our databases is available here.
Teens & Tweens ONLY: MarioKart Challenge
When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:30pm
Where: in the Storytime Room
Who: Open to all ages 11-18
Special Programs This Week:
Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30pm: MarioKart Challenge at Teen Tuesday (ages 11+)
Thursday, August 5 at 5pm: TexShare General Reference Database Workshop (registration required)
Thursday, August 5 at 6:30pm: Mango Language Learning Database Workshop (registration required)
Saturday, August 7 at 10:30: Excel Basics Workshop (registration required)
Saturday, August 7 at 11am: Sign Language Storytime
Saturday, August 7 at 4pm: Conversational English
Summer Reading isn't just for kids. Click here to learn about the Adult Summer Reading Program.
Summer
Reading began June 12 and runs through August 14. We have weekly
programs and reading incentives for all ages. Check out the kids summer reading page and teen summer reading page for more information about youth programs.
SUMMER PROGRAMS RUN THROUGH AUGUST 14
Train Time: 3-5yrs – Fridays at 12:30pm – A free-play time with wooden train sets.
Toddler Travels: 18mos-3yrs – Mondays at 12:00pm – Travel at the library through books and crafts.
Preschool Passport: 3-5yrs – Tuesdays at 5:30pm – Learn about different cultures each week.
Elementary Express: 6-10yrs – Mondays at 4:00pm – Take trips and travels through literature.
Teen Tuesdays: 11-18yrs – Tuesdays 6/15, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3 at 6:30pm – Creative crafts for teens.
Young Adult Book Review: 11-18yrs: June 12th-August 14th – Submit a book review to win a giftcard!
Ongoing Programs
Summer Storytime Schedule
0-18 months – Baby Bookworms: Fridays at 10am
12-24 months – Monkey in the Middle: Mondays at 10:45am
18-36 months – Toddler Storytime: Fridays at 10:45am
3-5 years – Preschool Storytime: Fridays at 11:30am
All ages - Sign Language Storytime: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 11am
All ages - Bilingual Storytime: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 11am
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The Question of the Week-
Born July 28, 1866, this beloved children's book artist and author lost her fiancé just a month after he proposed to her. What farm was portrayed in much of her work?
Wacky Science: Wednesdays at 5pm
August 4- Cabbage Juice pH
August 11- Mentos Geysers
August 18- C02 POP!
Arts and Crafts Wednesdays at 6pm:
Space is limited to 30 participants. Tickets are available at the children's area desk 1 hour before the program.
August 4- Make a castle
August 11- 3D Sand Painting
August 18- Paper Bag Art
August 25- Painted Sunflowers
