Library Events
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| AniMondays | Monday, March 15, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Watch and discuss anime, eat popcorn, and hang out with other fans at our anime club for teens! AniMondays will take place the third Monday of every month. BYOS (bring your own snack)! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Genealogy Interest Group | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Meet informally to discuss genealogy, use the library's genealogy databases (Ancestry and Heritage Quest), and learn from each other. Reference librarians will be available to answer questions. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Page Turners Book Discussion | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult | ||
| Description: MIDWESTERN AUTHORS: Great Books, Great Libraries will feature our Big Read selection this month, DREAMERS OF THE DAY by Mary Doria Russell. For more title suggestions by Midwestern authors, check our featured list page at www.wclibrary.info/greatbooks.This month's door prizes donated by Centerville Florist and Panera Bread. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Cram Night | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Description: Beat the exam time blues with a relaxing study session at the library. Hit the books, work in groups, or use the computers for research. When you arrive, you'll get a ticket to redeem for pizza and a drink while our supply lasts. | ||
| Special Information: Open to grades 9 - 12 only | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Intro to Online Social Networking | Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Frightened of Facebook? Leery of LinkedIn? Terrified of Twitter? This introductory workshop introduces you to some of the more popular social networking sites and helps you take the first steps in creating your own profile. Get useful tips and learn the major Dos and Don'ts of using social networks. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 4 |
| He Was Still Hungry... | Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Eric Carle's "Very Hungry Caterpillar" is coming to the library for a visit! Meet the famous caterpillar then create some cool Eric Carle crafts! Don't forget to bring your camera and to arrive on time due to large crowds! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Adventures in Babysitting | Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | |
| Ages: Ages 11 & Up | ||
| Description: Learn babysitting skills including diapering, feeding, first aid, and infant/child CPR certification. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Register in person only. | ||
| Special Information: $49 fee and signed permission slip due at time of registration. Registration dates are February 27 - March 16. Registration may close early if clinic is full. | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| The Big Read Book Discussion | Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
| Location: Books & Co. at Town and Country Shopping Center | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: The 2010 selection for the Big Read is "Dreamers of the Day" by Mary Doria Russell. Join the community in reading this novel which brings to life the unique and rich culture of the Middle East and then come to our discussion on the book. (Special off-site discussion facilitated by library staff.) | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Every Child Ready to Read: 0-2 years old | Monday, March 22, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adults Only | ||
| Description: Research shows that children can get ready to read years before they start school. Come learn how you can help your child now! (For parents of 0-2 year olds. Adults Only.) | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 32 |
| Stellaluna Comes to Life | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Town Hall Theatre's "Stellaluna" will come to life at the library with a mini-production. Watch Stellaluna in action then have time to make some batty crafts! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Business Start-Up Basics (SCORE) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: | ||
| Description: Have you ever wanted to start your own business, but didn't know where to begin? Get answers to common questions about business startup from an experienced SCORE professional. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Microsoft Office 2003 Basics | Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Learn some basic skills to use with all Microsoft Office 2003 products including how to open, save, and print a document. Also provided will be other tools and Web sites to continue your use of Office. Take this class prior to taking Microsoft Word. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Meet the Author: Anne Perry | Friday, March 26, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Best-selling historical novelist Anne Perry makes a special visit with us in celebration of our 200th anniversary! Enjoy refreshments and a brief talk followed by the author signing copies of her new book "The Sheen on the Silk". | ||
| Special Information: Book sales provided by Books & Co. Food provided courtesy of Panera Bread. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| The Big Read Book Discussion | Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: The 2010 selection for the Big Read is "Dreamers of the Day" by Mary Doria Russell. Join the community in reading this novel which brings to life the unique and rich culture of the Middle East and then come to our discussion on the book. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Cuddle Up: A Family Storytime | Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Snuggle up together for some good books then make a cuddly craft! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Every Child Ready to Read: 2-3 years old | Monday, March 29, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adults Only | ||
| Description: Research shows that children can get ready to read years before they start school. Come learn how you can help your child now! (For parents of 2-3 years olds. Adults Only.) | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 29 |
| Make It, Take It | Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Join us for our newest teen program dedicated to all things DIY! We'll supply the materials; you supply the creativity. Drop in and make something, or pick up the supplies and take them home. Either way, get creative and have fun! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| E-mail for Beginners | Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Our e-mail class will get you off to a great start so you can communicate electronically with friends and relatives. Join us to set up a Gmail account and send your first message. Basic computer/Internet skills required for this class. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 1 |
| Basics to Optimizing Your Web Site (SCORE) | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Kimberly Ash & Cynthia DeVelvis of Michaels Media Group detail ways for you to optimize your Web site in this free SCORE workshop. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 13 |
| Every Child Ready to Read: 4-5 years old | Monday, April 05, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adults Only | ||
| Description: Research shows that children can get ready to read years before they start school. Come learn how you can help your child now! (For parents 4-5 year olds. Adults only.) | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 26 |
| The Big Read Book Discussion | Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
| Location: Books & Co. at The Greene | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: The 2010 selection for the Big Read is "Dreamers of the Day" by Mary Doria Russell. Join the community in reading this novel which brings to life the unique and rich culture of the Middle East and then come to our discussion on the book. (Special off-site discussion facilitated by library staff.) | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Genealogy Interest Group | Wednesday, April 07, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Meet informally to discuss genealogy, use the library's genealogy databases (Ancestry and Heritage Quest), and learn from each other. Reference librarians will be available to answer questions. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 7 |
| Be in the Lead for the Economic Recovery (SCORE) | Wednesday, April 07, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Allyn Conway, President of ACG Incorporation, will speak on how to successfully steer the helm of your company during the raging economic conditions. Attend this free SCORE seminar to get practical advice on improving internal business processes, reducing expenses, and increasing cash flow and profits. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 15 |
| Basic Marketing for the Small Business (SCORE) | Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Learn how to market like a pro in this information-packed SCORE workshop. Begin with basic marketing/advertising principles and work up to specific tactics that will help grow your business. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 11 |
| Microsoft Word 2003 | Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Learn some advanced skills for Microsoft Word 2003. Also provided will be other tools and Web sites to continue your use of Word. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 1 |
| What a Mess! A Family Storytime | Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Messy days are the best! Listen to stories about painting, mud, and even how to clean up your messes! Then stick around for a craft that will be sure to make a mess! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Pajama Storytime | Monday, April 12, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Put your PJ's on and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a night of bedtime stories. Then leave your animal here at the library for their very own sleepover! | ||
| Special Information: Be sure to bring an animal that you can easily part with. Animals will be returned along with a souvenir from their stay. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Internet for Beginners **2-DAY CLASS** | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Get started online as experienced librarians lead you on a tour of the Internet. Acquire the basics in this hands-on learning environment. | ||
| Special Information: **2-day class. Attend both the 4/13 and 4/14 classes.** | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Old School Video Games | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Have you ever played the original Nintendo? Do you remember Donkey Kong, Mega Man, or Kirby's Adventure? Join us for some old school games, prizes, food, fun, and friends as we celebrate the precursor to the Wii. | ||
| Special Information: Doors will open at 6:30 PM so that we can vote on which NES games to download. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| I Spy at the Library | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: 3rd - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Celebrate National Library Week by joining us for a night of I Spy challenges throughout the library. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 23 |
| An Evening of Laughter | Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Join the library as it celebrates the spirit of Erma Bombeck with stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord. The evening marks the end of the library-sponsored Erma Bombeck Writing Competition for 2010. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Inside the World of Private Investigations | Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 10:30 AM - Noon | |
| Ages: For Adults & School-Age Children | ||
| Description: Dean Boerger of Boerger Investigative Services shares stories from his 20 years of experience as a real-life investigator. See a demo of CSI tools, covert cameras and GPS devices, and learn what it takes to investigate cases! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| I Spy at the Library | Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: 3rd - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Celebrate National Library Week by joining us for a night of I Spy challenges throughout the library. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 25 |
| Construction Junction: A Family Storytime | Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Construction Junction, what's your function? Learn what a wrecking ball and a bulldozer does during a hard days work! Don't forget your hard hat! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AniMondays | Monday, April 19, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Watch and discuss anime, eat popcorn, and hang out with other fans at our anime club for teens! AniMondays will take place the third Monday of every month. BYOS (bring your own snack)! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Microsoft Office 2003 Basics | Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Learn some basic skills to use with all Microsoft Office 2003 products including how to open, save, and print a document. Also provided will be other tools and Web sites to continue your use of Office. Take this class prior to taking Microsoft Word. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 7 |
| Business Planning for the Small Company (SCORE) | Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: A SCORE business counselor discusses ways to develop, monitor, and execute your business plan. Learn how to gather data, formalize the presentation, or just polish an existing plan. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 15 |
| Page Turners Book Discussion | Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult | ||
| Description: LIFE LINES: Join us this month as we discuss our Great Books, Great Libraries selection, THE SUICIDE INDEX: PUTTING MY FATHER'S DEATH IN ORDER by Joan Wickersham. For a list of more great biographies, check out our featured list page at www.wclibrary.info/greatbooks. This month's door prize donated by Panera Bread. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| eBay Basics: Selling (Two-Night Class) | Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Get the basics of selling in the world's largest online marketplace. Learn the procedure for listing items for sale and get practical tips on getting the greatest profit from your listings from an Education Specialist Trained by eBay. | ||
| Special Information: **TWO-NIGHT CLASS - Attend BOTH 4/21 & 4/28** | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 20 |
| E-mail for Beginners | Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Our e-mail class will get you off to a great start so you can communicate electronically with friends and relatives. Join us to set up a Gmail account and send your first message. Basic computer/Internet skills required for this class. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 10 |
| Percy Jackson and the Olympians Party | Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 4 - 8 | ||
| Description: You've read the books. You've seen the movie. Now come to a Percy Jackson and the Olympians Party! Games, food, and prizes await you at this night of mythological fun. Long live Camp Half-Blood! | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 55 |
| Adventures in Babysitting | Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | |
| Ages: Ages 11 & Up | ||
| Description: Learn babysitting skills including diapering, feeding, first aid, and infant/child CPR certification. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Register in person only. | ||
| Special Information: $49 fee and signed permission slip due at time of registration. Registration dates are April 3 - 20. Registration may close early if clinic is full. | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| Business Start-Up Basics (SCORE) | Monday, April 26, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Have you ever wanted to start your own business, but didn't know where to begin? Get answers to common questions about business startup from an experienced SCORE professional. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 28 |
| Microsoft Word 2003 | Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Learn some advanced skills for Microsoft Word 2003. Also provided will be other tools and Web sites to continue your use of Word. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 6 |
| Make It, Take It | Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Join us for our newest teen program dedicated to all things DIY! We'll supply the materials; you supply the creativity. Drop in and make something, or pick up the supplies and take them home. Either way, get creative and have fun! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Online Job Searching *DEMO* | Thursday, April 29, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Are you searching for that all-important first job, a different job, or even a whole new career? Join us as we discuss online job searching basics, including job site navigation, resume resources, and networking opportunities. We'll also review print and electronic resources that are available for researching companies, upgrading your job skills, and making career decisions. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 10 |
| Internet for Beginners **2-DAY CLASS** | Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Get started online as experienced librarians lead you on a tour of the Internet. Acquire the basics in this hands-on learning environment. | ||
| Special Information: **2-day class. Attend both the 5/5 and 5/6 classes.** | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 6 |
| E-mail for Beginners | Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Our e-mail class will get you off to a great start so you can communicate electronically with friends and relatives. Join us to set up a Gmail account and send your first message. Basic computer/Internet skills required for this class. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 12 |
| Genealogy Interest Group | Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Meet informally to discuss genealogy, use the library's genealogy databases (Ancestry and Heritage Quest), and learn from each other. Reference librarians will be available to answer questions. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 13 |
| Page Turners Book Discussion | Tuesday, May 18, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult | ||
| Description: THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE: Our Great Books, Great Libraries theme continues with this month's selection, BREATH, EYES, MEMORY by Edwidge Danticat. For more books about immigrants, log onto www.wclibrary.info/greatbooks. This month's door prizes donated by Panera Bread & The Siebenthaler Company. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Genealogy Workshop **2-DAY CLASS** | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Meet informally to discuss genealogy, use the library's genealogy databases (Ancestry and Heritage Quest), and learn from each other. Reference librarians will be available to answer questions. | ||
| Special Information: **TWO DAY CLASS** Class meets again on 5/20/10 from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM in the Centerville Reference area. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 16 |
| Google Basics *DEMO* | Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Explore Google and learn search strategies, tips and tricks. This demo will send you away with the knowledge to reduce your search time! | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 8 |
| Page Turners Book Discussion | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult | ||
| Description: LASTING LEGACIES: Join us as we discuss our Great Books, Great Libraries selection, THE COLOR OF WATER: A BLACK MAN'S TRIBUTE TO HIS WHITE MOTHER. For a list of more books that changed the world, check out our featured lists page at www.wclibrary.info/greatbooks. This month's door prizes donated by Panera Bread & The Siebenthaler Company. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |