MIDTOWN CARNEGIE BRANCH PROGRAMS

Saturday, September 4, 2010

  • KnitLit Circle
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm for Adults.
    This is a combination knitting/crochet circle and book discussion group. Get together to relax and enjoy your favorite needle craft while visiting about your favorite knitlit—fiction or nonfiction.

Monday, September 6, 2010

  • Labor Day
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    All libraries will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, September 10, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime
    5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for ages 1-6.
    Wear your jammies and bring your stuffed animal for its own sleepover. Pick up your stuffed animal the next day and see for yourself all the fun they had after hours!

Monday, September 13, 2010

  • TAB Meeting
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Teen Advisory Board members help the Library decide what to buy, what programs to plan and how to make the Library a great place for teens. TAB members are always fed and watered.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

  • Brown Bag Your Lunch at Midtown
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
    Bring your lunch to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, desserts on us! Did you know the Library has extensive audiobook and DVDs collections that are available for checkout? Find out more while you munch on your lunch.
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, September 17, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Monday, September 20, 2010

  • Game On!
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Play some games at the Library! Use our board games or bring your own.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:15 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, September 24, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, October 1, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

  • KnitLit Circle
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults.
    This is a combination knitting/crochet circle and book discussion group. Get together to relax and enjoy your favorite needle craft while visiting about your favorite knitlit—fiction or nonfiction.

Monday, October 4, 2010

  • Movie Madness
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Come to The Spot the first Monday of the month to catch a new release movie, rated PG-13 or under. We'll provide the popcorn!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, October 8, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

  • Folklore and Hauntings of the Ozarks
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room
    Rachel Gholson and Heidi Diederich with the Folklore Club at Missouri State University will captivate you with Ozarks legends and ghost stories.
    Registration starts September 09; call 862-0135.

Monday, October 11, 2010

  • Staff Training

    All libraries will be closed Monday, October 11, for Staff Training.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

  • Brown Bag Your Lunch at Midtown
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
    Bring your lunch to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, desserts on us! Relax and enjoy your mid-day meal while Local History Librarian John Rutherford explains the history of the Library District's historic Andrew Carnegie library and stories relating to it.
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, October 15, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Monday, October 18, 2010

  • Game On!
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Play some games at the Library! Use our board games or bring your own.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, October 22, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.
  • Book Spine Poetry
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    In celebration of Teen Read Week, here's your chance to create a poem by arranging and stacking book titles from the Library's shelves into new phrases and meaningful lyrics. They might be silly, they might be deep, but they are always fun and interesting. We'll be snapping shots of your poems and posting them on TeenThing all week.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

  • Healthy Meals for Your Family
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
    Dietician Angela Jenkins with Chef Rob Corliss will discuss and prepare affordable, healthy family meals that you can easily re-create at home.
    Registration starts October 12; call 862-0135.

Monday, October 25, 2010

  • Zombie Survival
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Will you survive when the zombies arrive? Wear your best zombie costume and discuss all things zombie. Best dressed gets a prize!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, October 29, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

  • Halloween Parade
    10:00 am to 11:00 am for ages 2-6.
    Join us for our annual Halloween Storytime and Parade. Read some stories, sing songs, make a craft and parade for trick or treats in the Library. Wear your costume and bring a friend!

Monday, November 1, 2010

  • Movie Madness
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Come to The Spot the first Monday of the month to catch a new release movie, rated PG-13 or under. We'll provide the popcorn!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, November 5, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

  • KnitLit Circle
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults.
    This is a combination knitting/crochet circle and book discussion group. Get together to relax and enjoy your favorite needle craft while visiting about your favorite knitlit—fiction or nonfiction.

Monday, November 8, 2010

  • TAB Meeting
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Teen Advisory Board members help the Library decide what to buy, what programs to plan and how to make the Library a great place for teens. TAB members are always fed and watered.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

  • Veterans Day

    All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

Friday, November 12, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

  • Be Thankful for Your Pet
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for ages 2-11.
    November is a time to be thankful, even for your pet! Come to the Library and make something cool for your real or imaginary pet. He'll thank you for it!

Monday, November 15, 2010

  • Game On!
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Play some games at the Library! Use our board games or bring your own.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

  • Brown Bag Your Lunch at Midtown
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
    Bring your lunch to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, desserts on us! Learn how to browse for the newest library materials online and place them on hold for pick up.
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Calling all loud mouths, class clowns, drama queens and kings, show-offs and anyone with an interest in the stage! Here's an opportunity to improvise, perform skits and try out other theater-related activities.

Friday, November 19, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Monday, November 22, 2010

  • Graphic Novel Creation
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Do you see comic books or manga and think, "I could do that"? Bring your ideas to the Library and we'll help you create your own graphic novel to celebrate National Novel writing month.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

  • Thanksgiving Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 26, 2010

  • Teen Book Club
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Have a book you're obsessed with? Tell us about it! If you love reading, or are just looking for your next book fix, come visit our book club.

Monday, November 29, 2010

  • Graphic Novel Creation
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Do you see comic books or manga and think, "I could do that"? Bring your ideas to the Library and we'll help you create your own graphic novel to celebrate National Novel writing month.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  • Musical Fanatics
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Always have a song playing in your head or drumming on your desk? Do you play an instrument or sing? Share your favorite tunes and hear some new ones. And join our jam session on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Friday, December 24, 2010

  • Christmas Holiday
    .
    All libraries will be closed Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

  • Christmas Day

    All libraries will be closed Saturday, December 25, for Christmas Day.

Friday, December 31, 2010

  • New Year's Eve & Day

    All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 31, for New Year's Eve and will remain closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

  • New Year's Day

    All libraries will be closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

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