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Library News for September 3, 2010

The Annual Survey will close on September 6!

The Wells Branch Library takes an annual survey to find out what we do well and what we could do better.  Please take a moment to tell us about your experiences here.  These results guide our planning for upcoming purchases, programs and services.  The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.  Click here to begin or go to: www.surveymonkey.com/s/wbcl2010.  We appreciate your time!

 

fitnessFree Fitness Seminar

Saturday, September 4 @ 1pm

Come to the library to learn about health and fitness from a certified personal trainer.  He will address all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, demonstrate exercises, and answer questions. Bring your friends, and enjoy this free seminar for adults!

The library will be closed on Monday, September 6th and Sunday, September 12th.

 

scrapbookScrapbooking Workshop

Saturday, September 11 @ 2pm

Attend this free scrapbooking workshop! Learn how to embellish and add ascents to a page, watch a demonstration, see examples, and work on your own page. Sign up at the information desk or call the library to attend.  Attendees must bring their own scissors, photographs, and any other scrapbooking supplies.

Programs This Week:

Saturday, September 4 @11am: Sign Storytime
Saturday, September 4 @ 1pm:  Free Fitness Seminar
Monday, September 6:  Library Closed
Wednesday, September 8 @ 5pm:  Wacky Science- Yeast Science
Wednesday, September 8 @ 6pm:  Arts & Crafts- fridge magnets
Thursday, September 9 @ 6pm:  TexShare General Reference Workshop
Saturday, September 11 @ 10:30am:  Researching Colleges Online
Saturday, September 11 @ 2pm:  Scrapbooking Make and Take- Embellishing
Sunday, September 12:  Library Closed

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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QuestionThe Question of the Week-

"This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, what month does it begin of the Islamic calendar?"

Using the library’s reference section or the Texshare Databases, find the answer to this week's question:  The first Monday of September, it was decided to hold this American holiday in September as not to be confused with what international holiday?
Send your answer, along with your name and where you found it to: Askalibrarian@wblibrary.org

 

MadScientistWacky Science Returns this Week:  Wednesdays at 5pm

September 8- Self Rising Science
September 15- Fatty Foods
September 22- Starch Testing
September 29- Color Changing Milk

 CraftsArts and Crafts Wednesdays at 6pm: 
Space is limited to 25 participants. 
September 8- Fridge Magnets
September 15- Deiz y Seis Collage
September 22-Fall leaves watercolor
September 29- Pebbles Mosaic

 

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15001 Wells Port Drive
Austin, TX  78728
512-989-3188

Monday-Thursday:  10am-8pm

 Friday & Saturday: 10am-6pm

 Sunday: 1pm-6pm

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