WILLARD BRANCH PROGRAMS

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

  • Storytime
    11:00 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.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

  • LEGO Connections
    2:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Love LEGOs and everything you can build with them? Learn to use Digital Design software, design and build fantastic LEGO creations.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  • Storytime
    11:00 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.
  • Teen Tuesdays
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Kick off your week with board games and video games, movies rated PG or under, crafts, book discussions and more.

Monday, September 20, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
    12:30 pm to 3:30 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 August 01; call 742-4258.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    4:00 pm to 7:00 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 August 01; call 742-4258.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

  • Storytime
    11:00 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.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  • Storytime
    11:00 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, September 30, 2010

  • Techno 'Tween
    3:45 pm for grades 3-6.
    Try out the latest Library technology with various computer and gaming activities.

Monday, October 4, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    9:00 am to 12:00 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 September 01; call 742-4258.
  • 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 September 01; call 742-4258.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

  • LEGO Connections
    2:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Love LEGOs and everything you can build with them? Learn to use Digital Design software, design and build fantastic LEGO creations.

Monday, October 11, 2010

  • Staff Training

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

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

  • Storytime
    11:00 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.
  • Teen Tuesdays
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Kick off your week with board games and video games, movies rated PG or under, crafts, book discussions and more.

Monday, October 18, 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 September 01; call 742-4258.
  • Book Spine Poetry
    9:30 am to 6:00 pm 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.
  • 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 September 01; call 742-4258.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

  • Book Spine Poetry
    9:30 am to 6:00 pm 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.
  • Storytime
    11:00 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.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

  • Book Spine Poetry
    9:30 am to 6:00 pm 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.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

  • Book Spine Poetry
    9:30 am to 6:00 pm 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.

Friday, October 22, 2010

  • Book Spine Poetry
    9:30 am to 6:00 pm 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

  • Book Spine Poetry
    9:30 am to 6:00 pm 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.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

  • Little Halloween
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Celebrate Halloween with silly stories, songs and fall activities just right for little ones. Wear a costume or make a funny disguise with us.
    Registration starts October 11; call 742-4258.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

  • Techno 'Tween
    3:45 pm for grades 3-6.
    Try out the latest Library technology with various computer and gaming activities.

Monday, November 1, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    9:00 am to 12:00 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 October 01; call 742-4258.
  • 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 October 01; call 742-4258.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

  • Storytime
    11:00 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.
  • Teen Tuesdays
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Kick off your week with board games and video games, movies rated PG or under, crafts, book discussions and more.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

  • Veterans Day

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

Saturday, November 13, 2010

  • LEGO Connections
    2:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Love LEGOs and everything you can build with them? Learn to use Digital Design software, design and build fantastic LEGO creations.

Monday, November 15, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
    12:30 pm to 3:30 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 October 01; call 742-4258.
  • EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
    4:00 pm to 7:00 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 October 01; call 742-4258.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  • Storytime
    11:00 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.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

  • Holiday Open House
    11:00 am to 6:00 pm for all ages.
    Drop by the day of the Willard Christmas Parade for music, refreshments, stories and activities. Make an ornament to take with you, enter a prize drawing and ring in the season with your neighbors at Willard Branch Library.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

  • Thanks for Thanksgiving
    11:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Get ready for the Thanksgiving Day holiday by making crafts and reading stories about family, friends and the many things you have to be thankful for.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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

Monday, November 29, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    9:00 am to 12:00 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 October 01; call 742-4258.
  • 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 October 01; call 742-4258.

Monday, December 6, 2010

  • EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
    9:00 am to 12:00 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 November 01; call 742-4258.
  • 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 November 01; call 742-4258.

Monday, December 20, 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 November 01; call 742-4258.
  • 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 November 01; call 742-4258.

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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