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Library News for November 1, 2012




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Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend.  Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 4th at 2:00am.  Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night and enjoy an extra hour!

Tuesday, November 6th is Election Day. 

The library is a polling place. 

Anyone registered to vote in Travis County can cast their ballot at the library between 7am and 7pm on November 6.
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Conversation

November 6th at 6:30: Conversational English

Want to work on your English language skills? Come to our Conversational English class! We’ll host discussions for you to work on your English in a relaxed, informal environment.

November 8th at 7pm: Potluck Mystery Book Club

Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series

Like mysteries?  Like baking?  Pick any book from the series, read it, and bring a treat to share.   We meet on the second Thursday of each month.

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November 10th at 11am:  Tiny Tails to You

Storytelling and a tiny petting zoo, including bunnies, ducklings, and chinchillas. Space is very limited, registration is required.  Each child must have an adult to attend.
 

After-School Programs for kids ages 5+

Wednesdays at 4:30pm

  • 1st Wednesday - Brain Games - Fun and challenging board and video games.
  • 2nd Wednesday - Comic Club - Explore new comics, learn to draw, and do crafts.
  • 3rd Wednesday - Wacky Science - Hands-on, messy science experiments.
  • 4th Wednesday - LEGO Club - Free play with LEGOS and LEGO guides.

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NEW: Writer's Group

 Saturday mornings at 10am in the Quiet Reading Room
Are you a writer? Join the library’s new writing group! Every Saturday, come to the library to write and work in a quiet, supportive environment.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn a language online- FREE!

Have you tried our Mango Languages Database? This service is FREE to all Wells Branch Library patrons and teaches you, step-by-step, and of over 30 languages.  Want a head start?  Come to our workshop on November 7th at 6pm. 
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Facebook, Twitter, HELP! 

If you need some guidance through the social media world, come to our free workshop on Saturday, October 13th at 1pm.  Learn to create and use a Facebook or Twitter account, and how to protect your privacy.


What's Happening This Week:

Friday, November 2: 

10am  Toddler Storytime (18-36 months)

10:45 Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)

Saturday, November 3:

10am Writer's Group

10:30am Computer Basics (registration required)

11am Storytime

Sunday, November 4: Clocks go back one hour.

Monday, November 5: 

10am Infant Storytime (0-12 months)

10:45am Monkey in the Middle Storytime (12-24 months)

Tuesday, November 6:  Don't forget to vote!

6pm Storytime & Craft

6:30pm Conversational English

7pm Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, November 7: 

4:30pm Brain Games

6pm Arts & Crafts- Harvest Time Painting

6pm Learn a Language Online with Mango Language Learning Database

Thursday, November 8: 

7pm Potluck Mystery Book Club- Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series

Friday, November 9: 

10am  Toddler Storytime (18-36 months)

10:45 Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)

Saturday, November 10:

10am Writer's Group

11am Tiny Tails to You (registration required)

Sunday, November 11: