Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Arcadia Library On Twitter
Do you tweet? Or follow those who do? Well, now you can follow the library, which recently unveiled its Twitter page. Check it out!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
What's Happening in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room...
Monday, July 27
10am SRP Reporting Week 6
JB Children’s Room
This is the last week to bring in your reading log.
Tuesday, July 28
10:15am Baby Tales Children ages 4-18 months and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This storytime is designed to introduce our littlest ones to the fun and magic of stories and songs. No registration is required.
6:30pm Twinkling Toddler Time Children ages 19 months-3 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This active storytime combines stories, music and movement with the young child in mind. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 29
10:15am Twinkling Toddler Time
Imagination Theater
Thursday, July 30
2:30-4pm Book Mix for Tweens Children in 5th-8th grades
Imagination Theater
Explore a new book, enjoy some snacks and hang out with your friends! Register at the Children’s desk or drop in.
10am SRP Reporting Week 6
JB Children’s Room
This is the last week to bring in your reading log.
Tuesday, July 28
10:15am Baby Tales Children ages 4-18 months and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This storytime is designed to introduce our littlest ones to the fun and magic of stories and songs. No registration is required.
6:30pm Twinkling Toddler Time Children ages 19 months-3 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This active storytime combines stories, music and movement with the young child in mind. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 29
10:15am Twinkling Toddler Time
Imagination Theater
Thursday, July 30
2:30-4pm Book Mix for Tweens Children in 5th-8th grades
Imagination Theater
Explore a new book, enjoy some snacks and hang out with your friends! Register at the Children’s desk or drop in.
6:30pm Original Fanciful 4s and More Children ages 4-7 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and maybe, even a short film! Caregivers may attend or wait in the children’s room. No registration required.
Friday, July 31
2:30pm Friday Family Films: Neverending Story II For the whole family
Auditorium
Bastian returns to Fantasia -- the land of Atreyu, Rockbiter and Falcor -- to save the Princess and her subjects from the Nothing.
Saturday, August 1
This is the last day to turn in your the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
11:00, 2:30pm or 3:30pm Illusions with Allen For the Family
Auditorium
Master Illusionist and Magic Castle member, Allen Oshiro will dazzle and delight with his feats of prestidigitation.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Author Frank McCourt Dies
Author Frank McCourt died yesterday at the age of 78. McCourt was best known for his memoir Angela's Ashes, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. You can find the following titles by McCourt at the library:
- Angela and the Baby Jesus - Adult Fiction McCourt
- Teacher Man: A Memoir - Adult Nonfiction 974.71 M
- 'Tis: A Memoir - Adult Nonfiction 974.71 McCourt
- Angela's Ashes: A Memoir - Adult Nonfiction 929.2 M
Thursday, July 16, 2009
What's Going On In the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room?
Monday, July 20
10am SRP Reporting Week 5
JB Children’s Room
Our teen volunteers will be on hand to help distribute prizes to all those registered and reading as part of the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
Tuesday, July 21
10:15am Baby Tales Children ages 4-18 months and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This storytime is designed to introduce our littlest ones to the fun and magic of stories and songs. No registration is required.
6:30pm Twinkling Toddler Time Children ages 19 months-3 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This active storytime combines stories, music and movement with the young child in mind. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 22
10:15am Twinkling Toddler Time
Imagination Theater
Thursday, July 23
2:30-4pm Create-A-Craft Day Children ages 14 and under and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Get those creative juices flowing as you learn to make all kinds of simple crafts. No registration required.
6:30pm Original Fanciful 4s and More Children ages 4-7 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and maybe, even a short film! Caregivers may attend or wait in the children’s room. No registration required.
Friday, July 24
2:30pm Friday Family Films: Bolt For the whole family
Auditorium
What happens when the world’s greatest fictional super-dog starts to believe the TV show he stars in is real? Come find out when we enjoy this very hip, very funny film. Starring the voices of John Travolta, Malcolm McDowell and Miley Cyrus.
Saturday, July 25
This is the last day to sign up for the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
2:30pm The Art of Making Noise Exclusively for children in 3rd -6th grade
Auditorium
Join in our awesome jam session as we learn how to make our own band instruments out of everyday items! The program is free, but please register at the Children’s Desk.
10am SRP Reporting Week 5
JB Children’s Room
Our teen volunteers will be on hand to help distribute prizes to all those registered and reading as part of the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
Tuesday, July 21
10:15am Baby Tales Children ages 4-18 months and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This storytime is designed to introduce our littlest ones to the fun and magic of stories and songs. No registration is required.
6:30pm Twinkling Toddler Time Children ages 19 months-3 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This active storytime combines stories, music and movement with the young child in mind. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 22
10:15am Twinkling Toddler Time
Imagination Theater
Thursday, July 23
2:30-4pm Create-A-Craft Day Children ages 14 and under and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Get those creative juices flowing as you learn to make all kinds of simple crafts. No registration required.
6:30pm Original Fanciful 4s and More Children ages 4-7 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and maybe, even a short film! Caregivers may attend or wait in the children’s room. No registration required.
Friday, July 24
2:30pm Friday Family Films: Bolt For the whole family
Auditorium
What happens when the world’s greatest fictional super-dog starts to believe the TV show he stars in is real? Come find out when we enjoy this very hip, very funny film. Starring the voices of John Travolta, Malcolm McDowell and Miley Cyrus.
Saturday, July 25
This is the last day to sign up for the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
2:30pm The Art of Making Noise Exclusively for children in 3rd -6th grade
Auditorium
Join in our awesome jam session as we learn how to make our own band instruments out of everyday items! The program is free, but please register at the Children’s Desk.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
SRP Move Night!
Don't miss our Adult Summer Reading Program movie this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.! The Da Vinci Code. 18+ only. Free popcorn too!
Thursday, July 09, 2009
What's Happening In the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room?
Saturday, July 11
2:30pm A Very Arty Tween Party For Children ages 8-14
Auditorium
Especially for the tweens among us, this very special program blends stories, crafts, video, snacks and so much more…No registration required.
Monday, July 13
10am SRP Reporting Week 4
JB Children’s Room
Our teen volunteers will be on hand to help distribute prizes and sign-up gifts to all those registered for the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
Tuesday, July 14
10:15am Baby Tales Children ages 4-18 months and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This storytime is designed to introduce our littlest ones to the fun and magic of stories and songs. No registration is required.
6:30pm Twinkling Toddler Time Children ages 19 months-3 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This active storytime combines stories, music, movement and most importantly -- FUN! No registration required.
Wednesday, July 15
10:15am Twinkling Toddler Time
Imagination Theater
Thursday, July 16
2:30-4pm Book Mix for Tweens Children in 5th-8th grades
Imagination Theater
Explore a new book, enjoy some snacks and hang out with your friends! Register at the Children’s desk or drop in.
6:30pm Original Fanciful 4s and More Children ages 4-7 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and maybe, even a short film! Caregivers may attend or wait in the Children’s Room. No registration required.
Friday, July 17
2:30pm Friday Family Films: Nim’s Island For the whole family
Auditorium
With plucky Nim’s father missing and her island home under siege, she reaches out to her favorite adventure author with surprising results. Stars Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and Jodie Foster.
Saturday, July 18
11:00am Barks and Books
Bernie, the big white dog, will be here with his pal Lois to enjoy stories as told by our youngest readers.
2:30 and 4pm The Animal Guys For the whole family
Auditorium
What do a fennec fox, python, hedgehog, tortoise and serval cat have in common? They are just some of the amazing animals who may join us as we discover the importance of biodiversity. No registration required.
2:30pm A Very Arty Tween Party For Children ages 8-14
Auditorium
Especially for the tweens among us, this very special program blends stories, crafts, video, snacks and so much more…No registration required.
Monday, July 13
10am SRP Reporting Week 4
JB Children’s Room
Our teen volunteers will be on hand to help distribute prizes and sign-up gifts to all those registered for the 2009 Summer Reading Program.
Tuesday, July 14
10:15am Baby Tales Children ages 4-18 months and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This storytime is designed to introduce our littlest ones to the fun and magic of stories and songs. No registration is required.
6:30pm Twinkling Toddler Time Children ages 19 months-3 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
This active storytime combines stories, music, movement and most importantly -- FUN! No registration required.
Wednesday, July 15
10:15am Twinkling Toddler Time
Imagination Theater
Thursday, July 16
2:30-4pm Book Mix for Tweens Children in 5th-8th grades
Imagination Theater
Explore a new book, enjoy some snacks and hang out with your friends! Register at the Children’s desk or drop in.
6:30pm Original Fanciful 4s and More Children ages 4-7 years and caregiver
Imagination Theater
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and maybe, even a short film! Caregivers may attend or wait in the Children’s Room. No registration required.
Friday, July 17
2:30pm Friday Family Films: Nim’s Island For the whole family
Auditorium
With plucky Nim’s father missing and her island home under siege, she reaches out to her favorite adventure author with surprising results. Stars Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and Jodie Foster.
Saturday, July 18
11:00am Barks and Books
Bernie, the big white dog, will be here with his pal Lois to enjoy stories as told by our youngest readers.
2:30 and 4pm The Animal Guys For the whole family
Auditorium
What do a fennec fox, python, hedgehog, tortoise and serval cat have in common? They are just some of the amazing animals who may join us as we discover the importance of biodiversity. No registration required.
Volunteer Tutors needed
If you enjoy making new friends in an intercultural environment and speak english clearly, the Conversational Skills Class, held at the Library on Monday mornings, is seeking new volunteer tutors. An informational meeting will be held Monday July 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Library Conference room.
Monday, July 06, 2009
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