Personal tools
You are here: Home Calendar & Events Library News Summer Reading ends soon

Summer Reading ends soon

Document Actions

Library News for August 6-15, 2010

The Annual Survey is open!

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!

StacyGray

Summer Reading ends next weekend.  All reading logs must be turned in by 6pm on Saturday, August 14th. 

 

Staci Gray Concert- Saturday, August 14th at 2pm:  A fun concert for the whole family to celebrate a summer of reading.  Space is limited, so get here early.

 

 

trophyAdult Summer Reading Party- Sunday, August 15th at 4:30pm:  All adult summer readers are invited to celebrate, enjoy refreshments and discuss the books read this summer.  Top readers will be announced and honored.

 

Computer

Database Workshops in August:

Learn about our databases for language, crafts, careers, resumes, reference, research, and more! 
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:

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
Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30pm:  Fantasy Book Club (ages 11+)  this month's book- Shiver

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


Find us on facebook.  Become a fan for up to date information about new programs, special events, items added to the collection, and more!

 

QuestionThe Question of the Week-

Using the library’s reference section or the Texshare Databases, find the answer to this week's question: Who coined the expression "15 minutes of fame"; What was the original line from?
Send your answer, along with your name and where you found it to: Askalibrarian@wblibrary.org

 

MadScientistWacky Science:  Wednesdays at 5pm

August 11- Mentos Geysers
August 18- C02 POP!

 CraftsArts 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 11- 3D Sand Painting
August 18- Paper Bag Art
August 25- Painted Sunflowers

Location & Hours

Wells Branch Logo

Login Animation

Log in to your account

MAP

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

Monday-Thursday:  10am-8pm

 Friday & Saturday: 10am-6pm

 Sunday: 1pm-6pm

« February 2012 »
February
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
26272829
Visit our Blogs


Visit our volunteer blog to find out how you can be a part of the library. wblibraryvolunteers

Find out about arts & crafts projects here: wonderfulartsncrafts