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Several of our upcoming programs are listed below. View all programs by branch, audience, or subject by clicking the links at left.


Thursday, March 11, 2010

  • Book Discussion
    Republic Branch Library
    1:30 pm.
    "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford.
  • Trading Card Game Day
    Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Mad Hatter Tea Party
    Republic Branch Library
    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 4; call 732-7284.
  • Chatting up the Books
    Library Station
    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room.
    "Inherit the Wind" by Jerome Lawerence and Robert E. Lee. Watch the movie, rated PG, based on this classic play, then discuss the differences and similarities between them.
  • Ready to Learn: Parents and Preschoolers Together
    Library Center
    6:00 pm in the story hour room for infants-age 5 and their parents or caregivers.
    Children get ready to read years before they start school. You can help your child learn important skills now so she or he can enter school ready to learn and become a good reader. Join us for stories, music, games and activities and learn how playing and having fun with your baby, toddler or preschooler can get him or her ready to read. Registration starts March 1; call 882-0714.

Friday, March 12, 2010

  • Storytime
    Library Station
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    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.
  • Storytime
    Library Station
    10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    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.
  • Crafty Fridays
    Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.
  • RTAG: Calling All Teens
    Republic Branch Library
    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.
  • Anime Otaku Club
    Library Center
    6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
    Anime and manga enthusiasts, unite! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga, talk about your favorites and enjoy treats from Japan.
  • Is It Friday?
    Library Station
    6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 7-12.
    If it's Friday, then there is an event for you at the Library Station. Every Friday at 6 p.m. there is something going on. It might be game night. It might be a movie. It might be a computer lab where we try out new software. There might be cookies from Panera (at least once a month, there will be). There's no sign-up required, but if you have any questions give us a call the Library Station, 865-1340. You're probably wondering: How can I help decide what the next event will be? We're glad you asked! The solution is to join LSTT.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

  • 'How-To' Computer Seminar
    Library Station
    10:00 am in the Frisco room.
    Colorizing Black-and-White Photos, 10 a.m.; Working in the Cloud, 12:30 p.m.; Advanced Technology Forum, 2:15 a.m.; Open Source Solutions "Using Linux," 4 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
  • Teen Library Council
    Library Center
    10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
    Join TLC and help decide what the Library should buy for teens, plan teen programs and read awesome teen books. Plus, there are always some very cool prizes!
  • St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
    Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Storytime and some fun crafts. Don't forget to wear green!

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