REPUBLIC BRANCH PROGRAMS

Thursday, March 11, 2010

  • Book Discussion
    1:30 pm
    "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford.
  • Mad Hatter Tea Party
    4:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Join us for a very merry un-birthday as we play games and do crafts based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." We'll be decorating the Mad Hatter's hat and playing the painting the roses red relay. And of course, there will be yummy tea party treats.
    Registration starts March 04; call 732-7284.

Friday, March 12, 2010

  • RTAG: Calling All Teens
    4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Make your voice heard by joining RTAG--help plan programs and choose books, music, and movies. Snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, March 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.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

  • Armchair University: Exploring World Cultures
    4:00 pm.
    Travel lovers, history buffs and culture vultures will enjoy learning about the Library's history, biography and culture databases. Worldwide in scope, these databases cover ancient history to the present. Learn how to find maps, photographs, videos, slideshows and recipes from around the world.
    Registration starts March 09; call 732-7284.
  • Anime Afternoon
    4:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Watch anime and talk about your favorite anime and manga while enjoying snacks.

Monday, March 22, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Wednesday, March 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.
  • Spring Break Bash
    1:30 pm for grades K-5.
    Spring Break is here and school is out! Come to the Library for games, crafts and snacks to chase away the afternoon boredom.
    Registration starts March 08; call 732-7284.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
    Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Job-Winning Resumes
    10:00 am to 11:00 am.
    Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This one-hour session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips, tricks and some winning resume examples. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Wednesday, March 31, 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.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

  • Reading Pals
    3:30 pm for grades K-5.
    Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read it themselves. Practice your reading skills with these loveable dog friends.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

  • Easter
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    All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 4, for Easter.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

  • Book Discussion
    1:30 pm
    "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Big Read 2010.
  • Teen Talks
    3:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Talk about the books you've been reading while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Join us for a special book discussion on the 29th about the Big Read Book "Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Big Read 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  • Music Discussion: Country
    6:30 pm
    Listen to music ranging from classic country to alternative country, share your favorite songs and artists with other music fans, and go behind the music with books and movies about country's greatest stars.

Wednesday, April 14, 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.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

  • Teen Talks
    3:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Talk about the books you've been reading while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Join us for a special book discussion on the 29th about the Big Read Book "Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Big Read 2010
  • Armchair University: Understanding your Health
    4:00 pm for adults.
    Communicating with your doctor and taking charge of your health is part of getting good health care. Get tips for good patient-doctor communication and find out how to be prepared for doctor visits. Participants will receive a free health guide. Funding for this project is provided by the Missouri Foundation for Health.
    Registration starts April 05; call 732-7284.

Wednesday, April 21, 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.
  • Games of the Great Depression
    4:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Play games that were played during the Great Depression to celebrate this year's Big Read book "A Long Way from Chicago." We'll have board games and fun jump rope rhyme games. Big Read 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010

  • Teen Talks
    3:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Talk about the books you've been reading while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Join us for a special book discussion on the 29th about the Big Read Book "Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Big Read 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Wednesday, April 28, 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.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.
  • Teen Talks
    3:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Talk about the books you've been reading while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Join us for a special book discussion on the 29th about the Big Read Book "Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. Big Read 2010
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Friday, April 30, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Job-Winning Resumes
    10:00 am to 11:00 am.
    Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This one-hour session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips, tricks and some winning resume examples. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  • Music Discussion: Blues
    6:30 pm
    Listen to traditional and modern blues, share your favorite songs and artists with other music fans, and go behind the music with books and movies about blues legends.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

  • Book Discussion
    1:30 pm
    "The Lace Reader" by Brunonia Barry.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

  • Armchair University: Brain Chi-Martial Arts for Your Brain!
    4:00 pm for adults.
    Use it or lose it! Like every other muscle in our body, we have to exercise our brains to keep them strong. Learn how laughter, sleep, exercise, nutrition and social connectivity can make the difference in this interactive program with Rob Hulstra from the Alzheimer's Association.
    Registration starts May 10; call 732-7284.

Monday, May 24, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
    Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Friday, May 28, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Job-Winning Resumes
    10:00 am to 11:00 am.
    Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This one-hour session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips, tricks and some winning resume examples. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
    Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
    Registration starts January 20; call 732-7284.

Monday, May 31, 2010

  • Memorial Day
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    All libraries will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

  • Independence Day
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    All libraries will be closed Sunday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Monday, September 6, 2010

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

Monday, October 11, 2010

  • Staff Training

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

Thursday, November 11, 2010

  • Veterans Day

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

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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

Friday, December 24, 2010

  • Christmas Holiday
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    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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