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October 26, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, October 27, from 4-7 p.m., a local podiatrist will be providing Free Podiatry Screenings. Tests will be used for determining common foot problems like heel and ankle pain, bunions, hammertoes, and fungal nails, among other problems. Registration for appointments is required. Call Alexian Connects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).
One Computer Class is offered this week, Internet Basics, on Saturday, November 1, at 2:15 p.m.--for those patrons who are totally unfamiliar with the Internet. Toolbars, URLs, addresses, and hyperlinks will all be discussed. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online or call extension 271. There is currently a Waiting List for this class.
YOUTH SERVICES:
This week the regular Ready-to-Read classes will not meet because the annual Halloween Parties for children up to Kindergarten age will be presented. There will be skits, a puppet show, the exciting Parade through the library, and a special surprise treat. There is no registration necessary. The times are:
Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m.
Children are invited to wear costumes. Photos are encouraged.
On Friday, October 31, there will be Trick-or-Treating at various stations in the Library all day until closing at 7 p.m.
Registration for the 2009 Battle of the Books for 4th and 5th grades has begun. Registration must be in person at the Youth Services Desk with a parent since permission slips signed by a parent are necessary to complete registration. Teams should have a name, as well, if possible. Registration ends Friday, November 7. There is also a mandatory informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. NOTE: this is the correct date; the date given in Highlights and Bookworm is incorrect.
There are still openings for the upcoming Chess Tournament on Saturday, November 7, at 1:30 p.m. Participants do not have to have taken the classes offered here. It is open to any student in kindergarten through 12th grade. Register online.
Games for the Playstation 2 are now available in Youth Services. There are also games for Wii, Playstation 3, and X-Box 360. They circulate for one week and there is a limit of two games per card.
Posted by egvpl at October 26, 2008 10:47 AM