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Main Library Children's Room


 

501 N. Oregon
2
nd
Floor
915-543-5421
Becky Gutierrez
Children's Area Supervisor

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Children's Room at the Main Library

Hours of Operation


Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm



 

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Children's Programs



November  |  December  |  January
 



 

November 2009
 
Toddler Storytime

Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Parents and Teachers are invited to attend our weekly story time where we have a new magical section for young children to create, imagine, play and learn. Come make magical memories.
 
November 4, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Hibernate

Time To Sleep; Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep

Craft: Bear In Cave
November 11, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day; Memorial Day Surprise

Craft: Stand Alone Star
November 18, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Mickey Mouse Day

Mickey and Donald’s Lost Lion; Mickey Mouse A Hot Dog Day

Craft: Mickey Mouse CD Magnet
November 25, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Happy Thanksgiving

Turkey Surprise; Run, Turkey, Run

Craft: Turkey Hat
 
Family Storytime

Every Saturday at 11:00 am in the Children’s Classroom

Join us for an hour of fun that includes stories, songs and sometimes a craft.
   
November 7, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Grasshopper

Three Grasshoppers

Craft: Grasshopper Clip
November 14, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Pilgrims

The Pilgrims And Me; One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims

Craft: Pilgrim Hat Cup
November 21, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Indians

‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving; Whale In The Sky

Craft: Totem Pole
November 28, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Peanut Butter Month

Make Me A Peanut Butter Sandwich; Mystery At The Club Sandwich

Craft: Peanut Butter Treat
 
Teachers and Daycare Providers - We welcome your visits to The New Children’s Section of the Main Library. For Tours and Storytime information please Becky at 543-5421.


 

December 2009
 
Santa Claus is coming to the Library!

Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 11:00 am

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:00 am

We just got word from the North Pole that Santa will make special appearances for us!  Santa will be on hand to give out goody bags and listen to children’s Christmas wishes.  Parents are urged to bring their cameras to record that special “Santa Moment,” so pack up the kids and we’ll see you here!

    
Toddler Storytime

Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Parents and Teachers are invited to attend our weekly story time where we have a new magical section for young children to create, imagine, play and learn. Come make magical memories.
 
December 2, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Reindeers

Where’s Prancer?; Who’ll Pull Santa’s Sleigh Tonight?

Craft: Cupcake Reindeer
December 9, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Shooting Star

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; Star Shapes

Craft: Shooting Star Christmas Tree Ornament
December 16, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Almost Christmas

Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree; Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!

Craft: Pine Cone Christmas Tree
December 23, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Santa’s Visit

The Night Before Christmas; The Christmas Alphabet
December 30, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Kwanzaa

My First Kwanzaa Book; Habari Gani?

Craft: Cute Kwanzaa Kinara
 
Family Storytime

Every Saturday at 11:00 am in the Children’s Classroom

Join us for an hour of fun that includes stories, songs and sometimes a craft.
    
December 5, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Christmas Tree

The Christmas Tree; Merry Christmas Geraldine

Craft: Paper Christmas Tree
December 12, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Poinsettia Day

The Legend of the Poinsettia; The Miracle of the Poinsettia

Craft: Handprint Poinsettia Wreath
December 19, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Santa’s Visit

Hark! The Aardvark Angels Sing; Alabaster’s Song
December 26, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Library is closed
 
Teachers and Daycare Providers - We welcome your visits to The New Children’s Section of the Main Library. For Tours and Storytime information please Becky at 543-5421.


 

January 2010
 
Toddler Storytime

Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Parents and Teachers are invited to attend our weekly story time where we have a new magical section for young children to create, imagine, play and learn. Come make magical memories.
 
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Family Storytime

Every Saturday at 11:00 am in the Children’s Classroom

Join us for an hour of fun that includes stories, songs and sometimes a craft.
   
  Sat 11:00 am  
  Sat 11:00 am  
  Sat 11:00 am  
  Sat 11:00 am  
 
Teachers and Daycare Providers - We welcome your visits to The New Children’s Section of the Main Library. For Tours and Storytime information please Becky at 543-5421.


 
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