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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



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Join us at the Armijo Library for our 2009 Summer Reading Club Program.  Look below at the exciting programs we will be having in June and July.  Signing up for the Summer Reading Club is easy and free!

Find out more about the Summer Reading Club.....



 

July 2009
 
New La sección para niños de la Biblioteca va a comenzar un nuevo ciclo de cuenta cuentos en Español, los martes a las 11:00 am. Niños de todas edades están invitados a venir a cantar, bailar y hacer una manualidad. Aquí los esperamos!

The Library's Children's section  will start a new Spanish storytime every Tuesday at 11:00 am.  Children of all ages are invited to come sing, dance, and make a craft.  See you there!

  
July 7, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Pescados

Podria ser un pez?; El Pez arco iris 1,2,3

Manualidad: Pescadito de disco compacto
July 14, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Excursion

Maisy va de excursion; Seguridad al aire libre

Manualidad: Linterna de papel
July 21, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Caballos

Mi caballo; Caballos

Manualidad: Caballito de papel
 
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.
 
July 1, 2009 Wed 11:00 am 4th of July

Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney!; Happy Birthday

Craft: Flag made with Popsicle sticks
July 8, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Fish

The Rainbow Fish; Rainbow Fish Finds His Way

Craft: Paper Fish
July 15, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Campfire

Maisy Goes Camping; Bailey Goes Camping

Craft: Hand Print Campfire
July 22, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Horses

Are You A Horse?; Giddy Up! Let’s Ride

Craft: Let’s make our own Horse
 
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.
 
July 11, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Miss Spider
July 18, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Franklin
July 25, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Award Ceremony
 
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.


 

August 2009
 
New La sección para niños de la Biblioteca va a comenzar un nuevo ciclo de cuenta cuentos en Español, los martes a las 11:00 am. Niños de todas edades están invitados a venir a cantar, bailar y hacer una manualidad. Aquí los esperamos!

The Library's Children's section  will start a new Spanish storytime every Tuesday at 11:00 am.  Children of all ages are invited to come sing, dance, and make a craft.  See you there!

  
August 4, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Semana Nacional del Payaso

Con El Payaso de Colores; Bienvenidos Al Circo

Manualidad: Títere de Payaso
August 11, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Mejores Amigos

Un amigo De Versa Maravilloso; Claudio El Dinosaurio

Manualidad: Pulsera de la Amistad
August 18, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Dia Nacional de la Aviacion

Maquinas de Vuelo; Viajo En Avion

Manualidad: Avion De Papel
August 25, 2009 Tues/martes 11:00 am Entar al Kinder

Prudencia Se Preocupa; ¡Prepárate, Kindergarten¡ ¡Allá Voy¡

Manualidad: Bolsa Para El Lonche
 
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.
 
August 5, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Firefighter

This is the Firefighter; Firefighter Frank

Craft: Firefighter Finger Puppet
August 12, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Kindergarten

Kindergarten Count To 100; Amber Waiting

Craft: Pasta Pencil Holder
August 19, 2009 Wed 11:00 am Funny Animals

The Chick That Wouldn’t Hatch; Funny Farm

Craft: Paper Cow
August 26, 2009 Wed 11:00 am National Dog Day

Dog Day Starring Otis; Harry the Dirty Dog

Craft: Foam Dog Visor
 
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.
   
August 1, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Bugs

The Best Bug Parade; Gilbert de la Frogponde

Craft: Bee
August 8, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Happiness Day

Smile A Lot!; If You’re Happy An You Know It!

Craft: Paint Smile
August 15, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Ducks

Ducks Fly; Super Duck

Craft: Paper Bag Duck
August 22, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Airplanes

Sky Pioneer; Plane Song

Craft: Airplane
August 29, 2009 Sat 11:00 am Mouse

Library Mouse

Craft: Hugging Mice
 
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.


 

September 2009
 
New La sección para niños de la Biblioteca va a comenzar un nuevo ciclo de cuenta cuentos en Español, los martes a las 11:00 am. Niños de todas edades están invitados a venir a cantar, bailar y hacer una manualidad. Aquí los esperamos!

The Library's Children's section  will start a new Spanish storytime every Tuesday at 11:00 am.  Children of all ages are invited to come sing, dance, and make a craft.  See you there!

 
  Tues/martes 11:00 am  
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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.
 
  Wed 11:00 am  
  Wed 11:00 am  
  Wed 11:00 am  
  Wed 11:00 am  
 
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  
  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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