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Friday, May 24, 2013 |
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10:15 AM |
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| Lowder Preschool Storytimes |
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EL Lowder Regional Library |
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PreK |
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Help! A Story of Friendship by Holly Keller
Activity: Friendship Craft
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Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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5:30 AM |
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Pike Road Branch Library |
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Description: No story time today because the library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Cool Caterpillers Day |
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| Event Location: |
Governors Square Branch Library |
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Pre-School |
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Children
will giggle at the stories The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Caterpillar That Roared. Then they will do a craft.
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10:00 AM |
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| Ramer Storytimes |
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| Event Location: |
Ramer Branch Library |
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Pre-K |
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The Berenstain Bears Think of Others by Stan & Jan Berenstain.
The Bears help those in need.
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10:30 AM |
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| Hampstead Pre-School Story Time |
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Hampstead Branch |
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Pre-K |
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Description:
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10:00 AM |
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| Bertha P. Williams Story Times |
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Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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PreK |
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Join us for Story Time at Bertha P. Williams Library @ Rosa L. Parks Avenue with Mrs. Minnie Stringer and Community Leaders.
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11:00 AM |
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| Bertha P. Williams Story Times |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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PreK |
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| Description:
Join us for Story Time at Bertha P. Williams Library @ Rosa L. Parks Avenue with Mrs. Minnie Stringer and Community Leaders.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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Rufus A. Lewis Regional Library |
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May Day Celebration and Culmination of the May Pole Dance
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10:30 AM |
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| Hampstead Baby & Toddler Time |
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| Event Location: |
Hampstead Branch |
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6 months to 3 years old |
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1:00 PM |
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| Ramer Readin'Right Book Club |
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| Event Location: |
Ramer Branch Library |
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Adult |
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Description: Murder on a Girl's Night Out by Ann George
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 |
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10:30 AM |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
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| Description:
May 30
We will read Wheels on the bus by Maryabb Kovalski. While grandmother and grandchildren wait for the bus, they sing the title song with such gusto they miss their bus. We will also read The Wheels on the Race Car by Alexander Zane and illustrated by James Warhola. Animal race car drivers roar around the track. Text based on the popular song, The Wheels on the Bus.
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5:30 AM |
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| Coliseum Story Time |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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0-5 years old |
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Description: No Story Time Today!
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Friday, May 31, 2013 |
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10:15 AM |
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| Lowder Preschool Storytimes |
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| Event Location: |
EL Lowder Regional Library |
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PreK |
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Not Now Mrs. Wolf by Shen Roddie
Activity: Coloring Sheet
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Tuesday, June 04, 2013 |
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3:00 PM |
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| The Ladies of High Tea |
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| Event Location: |
EL Lowder Regional Library |
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Adult |
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Our book for June is The Wedding Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini.
"As her daughter's wedding day approaches, Sarah McClure reflects upon Elm Creek brides past and present---the traditions they honored, the legacies they bequeathed, the wedding quilts that contain their stories in every stitch.
Unexpectedly, Caroline confides, "I wish I had a wedding quilt, one I made myself." Sarah yearns to grant her fervent wish, but even the most talented novice would be daunted by the task of stitching, mere days before the wedding, a worthy symbol of the couple's bonds of love, commitment, trust, and hope for the future. Turning to her cherished friends, the Elm Creek Quilters, Sarah asks them to pool their creative gifts. As the women stitch, their memories render a vivid pastiche of family, friendship, and love in all its varieties."
From Amazon.com
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10:00 AM |
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| Hug your Cat Day! |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Pre-School |
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Join us as we read several Pete the Cat books and sing his songs! We'll do an activity sheet where we color his shoes!
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| African Drumming Workshop |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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| Description:
Al Lewis, Percussionist
This workshop will cover the history and importance of the African Drum, hands on training, and live demonstrations.
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10:00 AM |
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| 2013 Teen Summer Reading |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
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Teens |
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Description: Book Discussion: Girl At Sea by Maureen Johnson (YA Area)
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Thursday, June 06, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| I Love a Clean Room! |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Pre-School |
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Curious George Cleans Up by Stephen Krensky
Curious George accidentally spills juice on a new rug and tries to clean it up.
What a Mess! by Stephen Krensky
Although each child is making a mess of his or her own, they all deny responsibility for the mud being tracked through the house.
Craft - Monkey Masks
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Celebrating Flag Day |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Pre-School |
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Description: We'll learn all about the American Flag and why we celebrate it!
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3:00 PM |
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| Beneath the Surface |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Ages 13-19 |
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Movie: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
A Prince and Princess race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| The Talking Tree, Cynthia Jancaterino |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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Description: Children will be educated and motivated to take action for a cleaner environment and a more attractive city.
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10:00 AM |
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| 2013 Teen Summer Reading |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
| Intended Audience: |
Teens |
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Book Discussion: The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien (YA Area)
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Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| It's Nice to Show Others We Care! |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Pre-School |
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The Adventures of Itty Bitty Bunny by Kimberly P. Johnson
The Itty Bitty Bunny shows us friendship and what it means to care.
To Bathe a Boa by C. Imbior Kudrna
At bathtime a youngster has to struggle to get his pet boa into the tub.
Craft - Bunny Masks
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Go Fishing Day |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Pre-School |
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Description: Come and hear some fishy tales and sing along to some fishy songs!
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Native American Artifacts, Dr. John Van Valkenburg, Historian and Archaeologist |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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Dr. Van Valkenburg will display and discuss Native American artifacts and their restoration.
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10:00 AM |
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| 2013 Teen Summer Reading |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
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Teens |
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Description: Film: The Hobbit (Auditorium)
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| It's O.K. to be Different |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Pre-School |
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Horace by Holly Keller
Horace is adopted and wonders why he looks different from his parents.
Will Gets a Haircut by Olof and Lena Landstrom
Will gets an unusual haircut which sets him apart from all the other kids.
Craft - Spotted Leopard Masks
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| A Pirate's Life for Me! |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Pre-School |
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Description: Arrrrrgh Matey! Join us as we read about pirates and what they like!
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
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1:00 PM |
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| Ramer Readin'Right Book Club |
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| Event Location: |
Ramer Branch Library |
| Intended Audience: |
Adult |
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Description: Zelda Fitzgerald by Sally Cline
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10:00 AM |
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| Martial Arts, Michael Jackson, Martial Arts Instructor |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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Description: Demonstration and techniques of Martial Arts for boys and girls will be the focus of this program.
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10:00 AM |
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| 2013 Teen Summer Reading |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
| Intended Audience: |
Teens |
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Description: Book Discussion: Holes by Louis Sachar (YA Area)
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| It's Nice to Know Someone You Can Trust! |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Pre-School |
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Help! A story of Friendship by Holly Keller
Mouse hears a rumor that snakes do not like mice. Meanwhile, he falls into a hole and needs Snake to help him.
Grandpa Toad's Secrets by Keiko Kasza
Grandpa Toad teaches his grandson the secrets of survival, but Little Toad is the one who saves the day when a huge monster attacks Grandpa.
Craft - Frog Masks
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Wednesday, July 03, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Digging Up the Past, Alabama Department of Archives and History |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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An archaeologist will discuss how archeologists "dig up" artifacts and how they are used and stored at the Department of Archives and History. The artifacts discussed will be mainly Native American artifacts from the State of Alabama.
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5:30 AM |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
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Teen |
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Tuesday, July 09, 2013 |
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3:00 PM |
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| Beneath the Surface |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Ages 13-19 |
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Movie: Life of Pi
The story of Pi who survives 227 days stranded on a small boat after his ship wrecks.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Follsil Collection, Dr. John Van Valkenburg, Historial and Archaeologist |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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Description: Dr. Van Valkenburg returns to display a collection of fossils and discuss how archeologists dig for, recover, and preserve fossils.
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| 2013 Teen Summer Reading |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
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Teens |
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Description: Film: Holes (Auditorium)
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Friday, July 12, 2013 |
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5:30 AM |
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| Teen Summer Reading Club |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Ages 13-19 |
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Description: Turn in your reading logs by July 12, 2013 to receive your reading certificates and snacks July 19, 2013.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Nutrition and Physical Activities for Children and Teens |
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| Event Location: |
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library - Rosa Parks Branch |
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Children and Teens |
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Description: Molly Killman, Assistant Director, Nutrition and Activity Division, Alabama Department of Public Health will discuss tips on healthy diets and give a demonstration of physical activities that will keep children and teens moving.
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10:00 AM |
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| 2013 Teen Summer Reading |
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| Event Location: |
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library |
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Teens |
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Description: Summer Reading Closing Ceremony (Auditorium)
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Friday, July 19, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Teen Programs - Program Finale |
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| Event Location: |
Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library |
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Ages 13-19 |
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Our featured entertainment this year is Dr. Magical Balloons who will share his balloon tricks, magic, and storytelling.
Certificates and snacks will be awarded to those who turned in their reading logs by July 12. Prizes will be given to the highest readers in 3 different brackets.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 |
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1:00 PM |
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| Ramer Readin'Right Book Club |
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| Event Location: |
Ramer Branch Library |
| Intended Audience: |
Adult |
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Description: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
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