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Dorris Van Doren Regional Library
 

551 Redd Road
915-875-0700
Patricia Hernández
Regional Branch Manager
 

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Hours of Operation


Sunday  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday Closed  
Tuesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday  1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm


 

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Photo of Aimee and Conrad with clowns, Cherie and David Gregg

Aimee and Conrad ... clowning around again at Dorris Van Doren!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Ambassador Clowns, Cherie and David Gregg,
visited the Dorris Van Doren Library, March 31, 2007


Children's Programs

November  |  December  |  January


 

November 2009
 
Pajama Storytime

Last Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm

Registration list is at the information desk and we encourage children to come in their comfy PJ’s and bring their favorite blanket and pillow!

 
Bilingual Storytime

Tuesdays/martes at 11:00 am

Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
November 3, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Fire Engine Storytime
November 10, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Polar Bear Storytime
November 17, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Feelings
November 24, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Thanksgiving
 
Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays/miércoles at 11:00 am

Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
November 4, 2009 Wed 11:00 am It’s Fall-ing
November 11, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Pumpkins
November 18, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Mother Goose Parade
November 25, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Thanksgiving Day
 
Family Storytime

Saturdays/sabado at 1:00 pm
 
November 7, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm  Aliens
November 14, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm American Folktales
November 21, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm Caps and Feathers
November 28, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm Games and Puzzles


 

December 2009
 
“How to Do a Science Project” by Judy Garcia

Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 3:00 pm.

Get tips and ideas on how to perform and report a science experiment. This free presentation is open to all elementary and middle school students and their parents.
 
Pajama Storytime

Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Registration list is at the information desk and we encourage children to come in their comfy PJ’s and bring their favorite blanket and pillow!

 
Bilingual Storytime

Tuesdays/martes at 11:00 am

Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
 
December 1, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Penguins
December 8, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Let it snow!
December 15, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Cookie storytime
December 22, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Christmas
December 29, 2009 Tue 11:00 am Sharing
 
Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays/miércoles at 11:00 am

Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
December 2, 2009 Wed 11:00 am  We celebrate
December 9, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Teddy Bears
December 16, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Gingerbread Stories
December 23, 2009 Wed 11:00 am  Christmas
December 30, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Arctic Animals
 
Family Storytime

Saturdays/sabado at 1:00 pm
 
December 5, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm Holidays in Other Lands
December 12, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm Christmas
December 19, 2009 Sat 1:00 pm Santa’s Here


 

January 2010
 
Pajama Storytime

Last Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm

Registration list is at the information desk and we encourage children to come in their comfy PJ’s and bring their favorite blanket and pillow!

 
Bilingual Storytime

Tuesdays/martes at 11:00 am

Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
  Tue 11:00 am  
  Tue 11:00 am  
  Tue 11:00 am  
  Tue 11:00 am  
 
Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays/miércoles at 11:00 am

Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
  Wed 11:00 am  
  Wed 11:00 am  
  Wed 11:00 am  
  Wed 11:00 am  
 
Family Storytime

Saturdays/sabado at 1:00 pm
 
  Sat 1:00 pm  
  Sat 1:00 pm  
  Sat 1:00 pm  
  Sat 1:00 pm  


 

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