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Our Libraries   |    Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library

Dorris Van Doren
Regional Branch Library
 
Address: 551 Redd Road
Phone: 915-875-0700
E-mail: DorrisVanDoren@elpasotexas.gov
Photo of the Dorris Van Doren Library Photo of the Dorris Van Doren Library Photo of the Dorris Van Doren Library

Photo of Patricia Hernández Regional Branch Manager
Patricia Hernández
Special Programs
Musical Program
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 4:00 pm

“Chanson du Soir” by Soloist Chelsea Camille and Classical Guitarist David Isaacs. Join is for an hour of emotionally engaging Renaissance to 21st
century music by a premier guitar and vocal duo.

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.
See Our Schedule of Santa Visits
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Clubs and Associations
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.

La Leche League

La Leche League meets every 1st Thursday of the month. Breast-feeding mothers and their children are welcome to attend.

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 for more information.

Scrabble Club

Scrabble enthusiasts have the last word on the great fun they’re having. Join them on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 5:00 to 7:45 pm
Children's Programs Teen Programs
Go to the Kid's Zone
Visit the Kids Zone to see our Children's Programs
Go to the Teen Hangout pageGo to the Teen Hangout page

Visit the Teen Hangout for Teen Programs

 

Hours of Operation

         
  Sunday Closed    
  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  
BLOG Visit the Dorris Van Doren Regional Library's Blog
http://www.whats
happening
atdvd.blogspot.com/

Classes / Clases

Citizenship Classes / Clases de Ciudadania
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:45 pm
Please pre-register at the information desk.

Por favor llame 875-0700 para más información.
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please pre-register. Class size is limited to 35 students.
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.
 
Friends of the Westside Libraries
The bookstore, operated by the Friends of the Westside Libraries is located just down the street from the Westside Post Office at 7348 Remcon Circle. Photo of the Westside Friends bookstore-The Bookmark
We support the Westside Branch, Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch and the Jenna Welch and Laura Bush Community Libraries.
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.
Biography about Dorris Van Doren  
Who was Dorris Van Doren?

Read a short biography about the woman this library was named after.

Grand Opening Ceremony

 

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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