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What's happening at the Wells Branch Library July 23-August 1
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.
Special Programs This Week:
Tuesday, July 27th at 6:30pm: Mother Daughter Book Club- Beezus and Ramona
Thursdsay, July 29th at 6pm: Keyboarding Workshop for Adults (registration required)
Sunday, August 1st from 1pm to 6pm: Database Open House
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-
Using a Lockheed Model 10 Electra, this aviatrix tried to circumnavigate the globe in 1937. Who was her co-pilot and where did they disappear?
Wacky Science: Wednesdays at 5pm
July - Polymers
July 28 - Oil Spill Clean-Up - In this demonstration, we will learn about the effects of oil spills, and how polymers can be used to clean them up!
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.
July 29- Glittery Minibags
August 4- Lighthouses
August 11- 3D Sand Painting
August 18- Paper Bag Art
August 25- Painted Sunflowers
