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Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library

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Address: 551 Redd Road
Phone: 915-875-0700
E-mail: DorrisVanDoren@
elpasotexas.gov

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Regional Branch
Manager

Norice Lee

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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BLOG Visit the Dorris Van Doren Regional Library's Blog
http://www.whatshappeningatdvd.blogspot.com/
 
Exhibitions/Exposiciones  
The Don Quixote Collection Display

Visit a display of magnificent pieces of art and icons related to the Don Quixote character of the book "The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha" by Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra.
 
Student Research Center  
Got homework? Get help @ your library!

Learn how to access the TexShare Databases, NetLibrary E-books, and other educational resources to help meet your school needs—K-16+. Sessions available Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4:00 and 8:00 pm. Ask at the Reference Desk for more information.
 
Citizenship Classes / Clases de Ciudadania  
Photo of the Dorris Van Doren Library Tuesdays beginning September 10, 2008
Please call 875-0700 x8513 for additional information
and to register in advance.

Por favor llame 875-0700 para más información.
 
Computer Classes / Clases de Computadoras  
Basic Computer Classes

Thursdays from 10:00 - 12:00 pm. Free and open to the public. Registration required to ensure space. Call 857-0700 ext. 8502 for more information.

Jueves -  10:00 - 12:00 pm
Por favor llame 875-0700 para más información.
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Clubs and Associations  
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Yarn & Crochet Addicts Knitting Club

Open to beginners and advanced alike. Bring your yarn, needles, and patterns. Meetings held every Saturday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Scrappy Hour

Scrapbooking enthusiasts are invited to meet at the library and
craft away. Bring your materials, share ideas and cut, stamp
and stick to your heart's content. Bring your friends. Meets 3rd
Saturday of each month from 3:00 - 5:30 pm

Mothers and More Book Club

Moms are invited to attend an exciting discussion of books of popular interest. Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 am

El Paso Writers’ League

Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Contact: acsandersiii@sbcglobal.net
 
 
Friends of the Westside Libraries

The Bookmark, operated by the Friends of the Westside Libraries is located just down the street from the Westside Post Office at 7348 Remcon Circle.  The Bookmark is open Wednesdays from 3 - 6 pm, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 - 3 pm and Fridays from 3 - 8 pm. Check out this large collection for bargains and treasures.

We support both the Westside Branch and the Dorris Van Doren Regional Libraries.
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Currently there are over 600 members. A membership costs $5.00 annually and members receive 10% off all purchases at the Bookmark.  They are also invited to members only sales twice a year.  Forms may be filled out (name, address, telephone number) at The Bookmark for membership or a check can be mailed directly to the store at:

The Bookmark
7348 Remcon Circle
El Paso, TX 79912

Donations of books and magazines are gratefully accepted during store hours at The Bookmark.  Patrons may also leave donations at the Westside or Doris Van Doren Library or contact The Bookmark at 833-2342 for assistance.
 
Children's and Teen Programs  

Go to the Kid's Zone
 

Visit the Kids Zone to see our Children's Programs
Go to the Teen Hangout page Go to the Teen Hangout page Visit the Teen Hangout for Teen Programs
 
Biography about Dorris Van Doren  
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EPCC Northwest Campus Community Library Dorris Van Doren Regional Library Westside Library See the Map for Downtown Map of the Westside of El Paso

 

Directions for the Dorris Van Doren Regional Library
     
  Take the Redd Road cut-off from I-10.
Go North on Redd Road about one mile. 
The library will be on the left.
 
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