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Learn how to play the acoustic guitar! Guitars are provided. Registration is required. For middle and high school. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Learners will learn to visit a website by entering the web address in the browser, and learn the basics of simple web searching and entering data in online forms. Prerequisite: Students should be able to use the mouse
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
This workshop showcases the exciting features of Outlook.com and highlights the sleek new interface. Learners will discover how to connect their social networks to Outlook.com and how to manage their inbox. They will also learn about privacy features in Outlook.com and discover...
Wednesday, June 12th
3:45pm - 4:30pmExtreme Explorers: Ancient Egypt
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Dig into Ancient Egypt and enjoy engaging science, literature & art activities as we explore the world around us. For ages 6-10 with a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Wednesday, June 12th
6:30pm - 8:30pmFirst Draft Writer's Workshop: Journaling
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: adults
The Journal to the Self: Your journal is the most accessible tool available to help you sharpen your own inner wisdom and gain control of your life. Laura Whitaker, of the Carnegie Center, will help you use it wisely by covering the issues of privacy, writing in groups, and...
Learners will explore the basic functions and uses of a presentation program and create a simple slideshow presentation. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS word 2013 or previous experience using presentation software
This ain't yo' grandma's workout class! Join us every other Wednesday night this summer as we party through alternative workout DVDs, podcasts, and programs. Let Richard Simmons be your spirit guide and bust out the legwarmers. Get ready to party up a sweat! Like our page at...
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, and science skills. 30 minutes
Thursday, June 13th
10:45am - 11:05amBouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime with engaging activities, rhymes and books all meant to stimulate your child's early skills. Ages 0-24 months.
Songs, rhymes, and books that encourage literacy,math and science skills plus an art activity.
Build reading readiness skills with books, songs, and play. Children ages 5 and younger are welcome.
Thursday, June 13th
11:15am - 11:35amBouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime for ages 0-24 months. Come enjoy engaging songs, rhymes and books to stimulate your baby's early learning.
A free hot lunch will be served every weekday (excluding July 4)to children ages 18 and younger. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Thursday, June 13th
2:00pm - 3:30pmYoung Archeologists: Dinosaur Excavation
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, K-1st grade
Excavate your own Dinosaur at the Library! Using your spirit of adventure and small tools dig into sandstone blocks to find a dinosaur model to take home with you. Participate in prehistoric trivia while you work.
Thursday, June 13th
2:00pm - 3:00pmExplore Optical Illusions
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
See amazing illusions, find out why the eye can fool the brain and make some illusions of your own.Ages 6 & up. Registration required.
Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions.
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Thursday, June 13th
4:30pm - 4:55pmLittle Diggers Storytime
Village Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
This story time will allow children to build reading readiness skills through stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and games. Children 5 and younger are welcome.
Learn the basics of creating graphic designs and images from photos and creating unique material using the basic tools and processes of Illustrator.
Free jazz performances every second Thursday of the month at the Farish Theater. Sponsored by the Jazz Arts Foundation and Jamey Aebersold Jazz.
Learners will discover the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics or experience using a previous version of MS Word
Friday, June 14th
10:25am - 10:55amPreschool Play and Learn
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, science, and social skills.
Clapping, singing, and listening to great books! Simple story-related activity follows. 25 minutes
A free hot lunch will be served every weekday (excluding July 4)to children ages 18 and younger. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
This workshop is designed for an audience that is new to computing. In addition to getting an introduction to the Windows 8 PC, learners will discover how to access the desktop, how to use files, folders, and libraries; how to jump to files quickly, and how to pin important...
Use the Wacom tablet interface to create original sketches utilizing the brush tool's numerous settings. Manipulate color, brightness, and contrast to get the best out of your illustrations and photos.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics.
This workshop showcases the exciting features of Outlook.com and highlights the sleek new interface. Learners will discover how to connect their social networks to Outlook.com and how to manage their inbox. They will also learn about privacy features in Outlook.com and discover...
A story time filled with books, songs, and a story-related activity.
Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right!
Saturday, June 15th
2:00pm - 4:00pmChess Mates
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: 4th-5th grade, middle school, adults
Chess Mates is a drop-in club for beginners to advanced players.Basic lessons,snacks and pick-up games are offered. For ages 8-up. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Create your own small fairy garden to take home. Recommended for ages 6-10.
This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013 or previous experience using spreadsheet software.
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek
you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt
Music and playtime for young toddlers. Age 18-30months. Reservations required.
A free hot lunch will be served every weekday (excluding July 4)to children ages 18 and younger. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Monday, June 17th
1:30pm - 2:30pmDinosaur Club
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Come to the Dinosaur Club at the Village Branch to participate in all kinds of fun dinosaur activities! This program will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 12.
Learn to use tools to build cool things and learn how the world works. For middle and high school. This event is sponsored by grants from the 21st Century Learning Center and Partners for Youth.
Monday, June 17th
2:00pm - 3:00pmGreece Lightning
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek
you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt
Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department.
Monday, June 17th
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-up Makerspace: Hand-Drawing
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
From hand-drawing to 3D printing, find out how to use these tools to turn your ideas into reality. The first workshop in this series will focus on hand-drawing and sketching, the initial process of putting your ideas on paper. No special skills are required, just your curiosity...
Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions.
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
