September 23rd Library News

This Weekend:
Overdrive Digital Library Workshop- Learn to use the library's digital library to download audio books and e-books directly to your machine. Saturday 9/24 at 1pm
	The library will be closed on Sunday, October 2nd.
Everyone Reads in Wells Branch:  Marley and Me: life and love with the world's worst dog by John Grogan Everyone reads is a new program at the library that encourages all patrons to read and discuss the same book.  We have copies for every reading level from preschool to adult.  More information is available at the Marley Page
	Free Family Movies: Sundays at 4pm in the Storytime Room October 9:  Beethoven November 13th:  Homeward Bound
Fitness Checklists Think you're 'fit'?  This fall, the library will offer a checklist on a different kind of 'fitness' each month.  Pick one up, and when you've completed at least ten items on the list, turn it in at the library for a chance to win a prize.	Print your Environmental Fitness Checklist here.  More information is available here.
Computer Classes:  Registration is required at least 3 days in advance.  Space is limited. Computer Basics 9/24 Overdrive Digital Library 9/24 One-on-One Tutoring (Saturdays by appointment)
	Wine, Women & Words Book Club: Join the most established reading group at the library.   October:  Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese November:  Caleb's Choice by G. Clifton Wisler January:  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
	Needles Hooks and Books:  Sunday, October 9th at 2pm.  Bring your craft of choice and discuss    Frankenstein- Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz November 13th: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield December 11th: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci January 8th: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova February 12th:  Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff by Christopher Moore

Applications are currently being accepted for appointment to the Board of Trustees.  This rewarding role requires a time commitment for meetings, research, and maintaining a presence at the library.  Generally, meetings are once a month and less than 90 minutes.  Candidates with skills in fundraising, accounting, or advocacy would be particularly welcome.  Terms expire 11/2012 and 11/2013.  For more information:

•    Library Director, Donita Carlquist-Ward: director@wblibrary.org or (512) 989-3188

•    President, Board of Trustees, Megan Sylvester- megans@wblibrary.org

This Week's Programs

Friday, September 23:

• 10am Baby Bookworms Storytime (0-18 mos)
• 10:45 Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos)
• 11:30 Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs)
• Family Science Night- Austin Planetarium:  Reservation Required
  

Saturday, September 24:

• 10:30am Computer Basics (reservation required)
• 11am Storytime

• 1pm Bow Wow Reading Dogs (by appointment)
• 1pm Overdrive Digital Library Workshop
  

Sunday, September 25:

Monday, September 26: 

• 10:45 Monkey in the Middle (12-24 mos)

Tuesday, September 27:

• 6:30 Kinder Crafts
  
• 7pm Pajama Story Time
  

Wednesday, September 28:

• 5pm Growing Up Wild:  NEW SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS
  

• 6pm Arts & Crafts
  

Thursday, September 29:

Friday, September 30:

• 10am Baby Bookworms Storytime (0-18 mos)
• 10:45 Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos)
• 11:30 Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs)

Saturday, October 1:

• 10:30am Internet Basics (reservation required)
• 11am Storytime

• 1pm Bow Wow Reading Dogs (by appointment)

Sunday, October 2:  LIBRARY CLOSED