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July 15, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 16-22
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, July 16, at 7 p.m., board-certified dermatologist Dr. Derick will present a program called Skin Care for All Ages. Specific skin conditions, preventive techniques, and treatments will be covered. To register, call Alexian Connects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).
On Tuesday, July 17, at 7 p.m., the Evening Book Group will be discussing Ann Tyler's Digging to America--two families of different cultures meet while picking up newly adopted Korean children; how they each approach raising an adopted child and how the two families ultimately connect is treated with with humor and sympathy. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 272.
On Friday night, July 20, at 10:30 p.m., Adult Services will be hosting a special Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Launch Party. Besides games and food, there will be an opportunity to win a copy of the book. At midnight, some patrons with current holds on the book will be able to check it out right away. For more information call the Reference Desk at extension 271 or 272. Register at the Reception Desk.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Monday, July 16, at 2 p.m. in the Library Parking Lot (Southeast end), BMX Champ, Matt Wilhelm will be performing Bike Tricks. No tickets are necessary; just show up in the parking lot at 2. For all ages. [In case of bad weather, it will be rescheduled.]
On Thursday, July 19, Youth Services will be hosting 4 Harry Potter Parties and Raffles for third graders and up--at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. There will be Potter-related treats and games (Quidditch anyone?), and a copy of the book (a coupon for redemption after the 21st) will be raffled at each program session. Register online. There are currently openings for all sessions.
On Friday morning at 10 a.m., the film The Last Mimzy (PG) will be shown--two children develop special talents after finding a box of unusual toys. No tickets are necessary, but children younger than 1st grade must come with an adult.
On Friday, July 20, Young Adults in grades 6 to 12 are invited to sign up for Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero from 2-4:30 p.m. There will be Open Sessions and a final Competition. Snacks will be available. Register online. There are still openings.
The Babysitter's Training Course begins on Saturday, July 21, continuing on Saturday, July 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To be certified, attendees (10 and up) must come to both sessions. There is a $10 fee for a book. A snack and a doll or stuffed toy large enough to be diapered must be brought to the classes. Children can register online, but it is provisional until the fee is paid. There are still openings available.
Posted by egvpl at July 15, 2007 1:16 PM