HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
Calling all poets!
The Timberglen Branch Library is looking for a few good poets to meet once a month to discuss poetry: either your own or others you'd love to share.
For more information contact Francisco García, 214.671.1365
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
October Happenings @ Timberglen
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Saturday, October 10th, 2:00pm
Spooky stories in Spanish and English, a fun craft and snacks!
PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY
Saturday, October 31st, 2:00pm.
Join us for Spooky Stories, a pumpkin craft, and treats. Children are welcome to come in their costumes.
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
FICTION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00 to 2:00pm
Dallas Public Library Teen Centers in partnership with Thriving Minds & Junior Players present a workshop featuring techniques & skills for creating fiction.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Thursday, October 15th, 5:00 to 6:00pm
All 6th-12th graders interested in getting involved with the Timberglen Teen Center are welcome. We will discuss Teen Read Week and plan teen programs for November.
HANDS-ON-BANKING WITH WELLS FARGO
Tuesdays, October 5th & 19th, 3:00pm
TEEN READ WEEK, OCTOBER 18-24
Submit a teen book review or a short story and receive a prize. See Librarian for more information or email timberglenteens@gmail.com
TEEN SERIES BOOK CLUB
Thursday, October 22nd, 5:00 to 6:00pm
Join us in reading and discussing Shadowland by Meg Cabot. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Saturday, October 10th, 2:00pm
Spooky stories in Spanish and English, a fun craft and snacks!
PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY
Saturday, October 31st, 2:00pm.
Join us for Spooky Stories, a pumpkin craft, and treats. Children are welcome to come in their costumes.
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
FICTION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00 to 2:00pm
Dallas Public Library Teen Centers in partnership with Thriving Minds & Junior Players present a workshop featuring techniques & skills for creating fiction.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Thursday, October 15th, 5:00 to 6:00pm
All 6th-12th graders interested in getting involved with the Timberglen Teen Center are welcome. We will discuss Teen Read Week and plan teen programs for November.
HANDS-ON-BANKING WITH WELLS FARGO
Tuesdays, October 5th & 19th, 3:00pm
TEEN READ WEEK, OCTOBER 18-24
Submit a teen book review or a short story and receive a prize. See Librarian for more information or email timberglenteens@gmail.com
TEEN SERIES BOOK CLUB
Thursday, October 22nd, 5:00 to 6:00pm
Join us in reading and discussing Shadowland by Meg Cabot. Refreshments will be served.
TEEN BOOK BROUGHT TO LIFE
Saturday, October 24th, 12:00 to 4:00pm
All ages are welcome to join us in celebrating Teen Read Week by watching two back-to-back films based on popular teen books. Refreshments will be served.
12-1:45 pm Eragon (rated PG) & 2-4:05pm City of Ember (rated PG)
TIMBERGLEN WRITER'S ROUNDTABLE
Wednesdays, 5:00pm.
Share ideas, read aloud your work, and inform participants about workshops and conferences.
TIMBERGLEN LIBRARY FRIENDS
Friends of the Timberglen Branch Library help by volunteering their time for projects and raising funds. Email timberglenfriends@gmail.com for more information.
APSIG- ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
Tuesday, October 6th, 6:00pm
Sponsored by The Texas Astronomical Society, APSIG is dedicated to the art and science of astrophotography. For more information visit, http://www.texasastro.org/
TIMBERGLEN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, October 27th, 6:30pm
This month's selection is The Society of S by Susan Hubbard.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
September Happenings @ the Timberglen Branch
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Monday and Saturdays at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
GRANDPARENT'S DAY STORY TIME
Saturday, September 12th, 10:30am
Join us for stories about grandparents, a craft, a refreshments. Grandparents are welcome to attend.
EVERY CHILD READY TO READ @ DALLAS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, September 15th, 6 to 7:30pm
Help your child get ready to read! This free workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 2 years will present information on six early literacy skills. Participants will also receive craft ideas and a free book.
BILINGUAL STORY TIME
Saturday, September 19th, 2:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories in Spanish & English, a fun craft, and snacks!
LIBRARY LIVE!
Monday, September 21st, 10:30am
Program to be announced
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Mondays, 7 to 8pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
TEEN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 22nd, 5 to 6pm
Teens, join us to discuss your ideas for future Teen Center activities.
TIMBERGLEN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, September 29th, 6:30opm
This month's selection is The Eighth Promise by William Poy Lee.
TIMBERGLEN WRITER'S ROUNDTABLE
Wednesdays, 5pm
Share ideas, read aloud your work, and inform participants about workshops and conferences.
TIMBERGLEN LIBRARY FRIENDS
Friends of the Timberglen Branch Library help by volunteering their time for projects and raising funds. These funds aid the library in obtaining more services for you to use. Email the Friends at timberglenfriends@gmail.com for more information.
APSIG- Astrophotography Special Interest Group
Sunday, September 6th, 3:00pm
Sponsored by The Texas Astronomical Society, APSIG is a special interest group dedicated to the art and science of astrophotography. Come find out what APSIG is all about. For more information, go to the TAS website: http://www.texasastro.org/.
SOLAR VIEWING
Sunday, September 6th
In conjunction with APSIG's meeting, Jeff Barton will set up a telescope with special solar filters to view the Sun with appropriate safety measures.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
August Happenings @ Timberglen
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
There will be no preschool story time in August, except for Library Live! on August 17th and a visit from Pokey-O on August 29th. Story time will resume on Saturday, September 5th at 10:30am.
LIBRARY LIVE!
Monday, August 17th at 10:30am.
Program to be announced.
"POKEY-O" VISITS
Saturday, August 29th, 10:30am.
"Pokey-O," a giant cookie mascot from Pokey O's Cookies and Ice Cream will share the book, If you Give a Mouse a Cookie, and bring us free cookies!
MAYOR'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY!
Saturday, August 15th, 10am to 12 noon.
Join us at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, for games, prizes, refreshments, performers, and fun! For children enrolled in the Mayor's Summer Reading Program.
SUMMER SPECIALS
Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00pm
Monday, August 3rd, Movie matinee: Like Mike, rated PG
Tuesday, August 4th, Origami craft
Monday, August 10th, African Drumming with Leo Hassan (rescheduled). Sponsored by Loan Star.
Tuesday, August 11th Safety Program with the Dallas Police Department.
Wii FRIDAYS @ THE GLEN
Fridays, August 7, 14, 21 @ 2pm
Teens, come join us to play with the Teen Center's Wii for an hour on Fridays! See you there!
HEALTH SCREENING
Wednesday, August 5th
Tests for heart attack and stroke prevention along with an osteoporsis exam. Health screening includes a fee. Appointments are necessary through HealthYes! at 1-888-802-3105 or healthyes.com.
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Mondays, 7-8pm.
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
TEEN SERIES BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, August 19th, 2:00pm
Join us to discuss Marked by P.C. Cast.
TIMBERGLEN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, August 25th, 6:30pm.
This month's selection is The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones.
TIMBERGLEN WRITER'S ROUNDTABLE
Wednesdays, 5pm
Share ideas, read aloud your work, and inform participants about workshops and conferences.
TIMBERGLEN LIBRARY FRIENDS
Friends of the Timberglen Branch Library help by volunteering their time for projects and raising funds. The funds aid the library in obtaining more service for the public to use. Email the Friends at timberglenfriends@gmail.com for more information.
DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
We are collecting school supplies for McWhorter Elementary School through August 15th. Please ask us about a supply list of needed items.
There will be no preschool story time in August, except for Library Live! on August 17th and a visit from Pokey-O on August 29th. Story time will resume on Saturday, September 5th at 10:30am.
LIBRARY LIVE!
Monday, August 17th at 10:30am.
Program to be announced.
"POKEY-O" VISITS
Saturday, August 29th, 10:30am.
"Pokey-O," a giant cookie mascot from Pokey O's Cookies and Ice Cream will share the book, If you Give a Mouse a Cookie, and bring us free cookies!
MAYOR'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY!
Saturday, August 15th, 10am to 12 noon.
Join us at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, for games, prizes, refreshments, performers, and fun! For children enrolled in the Mayor's Summer Reading Program.
SUMMER SPECIALS
Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00pm
Monday, August 3rd, Movie matinee: Like Mike, rated PG
Tuesday, August 4th, Origami craft
Monday, August 10th, African Drumming with Leo Hassan (rescheduled). Sponsored by Loan Star.
Tuesday, August 11th Safety Program with the Dallas Police Department.
Wii FRIDAYS @ THE GLEN
Fridays, August 7, 14, 21 @ 2pm
Teens, come join us to play with the Teen Center's Wii for an hour on Fridays! See you there!
HEALTH SCREENING
Wednesday, August 5th
Tests for heart attack and stroke prevention along with an osteoporsis exam. Health screening includes a fee. Appointments are necessary through HealthYes! at 1-888-802-3105 or healthyes.com.
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Mondays, 7-8pm.
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
TEEN SERIES BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, August 19th, 2:00pm
Join us to discuss Marked by P.C. Cast.
TIMBERGLEN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, August 25th, 6:30pm.
This month's selection is The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones.
TIMBERGLEN WRITER'S ROUNDTABLE
Wednesdays, 5pm
Share ideas, read aloud your work, and inform participants about workshops and conferences.
TIMBERGLEN LIBRARY FRIENDS
Friends of the Timberglen Branch Library help by volunteering their time for projects and raising funds. The funds aid the library in obtaining more service for the public to use. Email the Friends at timberglenfriends@gmail.com for more information.
DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
We are collecting school supplies for McWhorter Elementary School through August 15th. Please ask us about a supply list of needed items.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
June Happenings @ Timberglen
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Mondays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
***Story Time on June 22nd will begin at 10:00. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus will be here!***
TEEN CENTER GRAND OPENING
Tuesday, June 16th 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Teens, join us for prizes, refreshments, Wii games, and a movie!
FREE-FORM ROCK MUSIC
Saturday, June 27th at 3:00 P.M.
Listen to the art of instrumental improvisation with an electric guitar, electric bass, and drums.
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Mondays, 7 - 8:00 p.m.
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
TIMBERGLEN WRITER’S ROUNDTABLE
Wednesdays, 5 p.m.
Share ideas, read aloud your work, and inform participants about workshops and conferences.
TIMBERGLEN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, June 30th, 6:30 p.m.
This month’s selection is A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb.
MAYOR’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM
May 30 to August 8
Your child can enjoy reading this summer while earning some cool prizes! Each child will receive a reading log to keep track of how much time he reads. Then, when he reports his time to the library, he will receive a prize. The program is for ages 0 to 18. So, if your child is not reading yet, you can read to him. Sign-up begins Saturday, May 30th. Please visit the Information Desk for more details.
SUMMER SPECIALS
Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, June 8th Movie Matinee: Flicka, rated PG
Tuesday, June 9th Sparky the Fire Dog Puppet Show
Monday, June 15th Movie Matinee: Garfield, rated PG
Tuesday, June 16th Fire Truck Visit
Monday, June 22nd Movie Matinee: The Thief Lord, rated PG
Tuesday, June 23rd Library Live! Words, Music, and Animals. For Preschool Age.
Monday, June 29th Crafternoon with Compassionate Crafts. We’ll make beaded jewelry
Tuesday, June 30th Go! Van Gogh! Art program with the Dallas Museum of Art.
Ages 6 to 12. Please call the library to register your child.
Mondays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
***Story Time on June 22nd will begin at 10:00. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus will be here!***
TEEN CENTER GRAND OPENING
Tuesday, June 16th 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Teens, join us for prizes, refreshments, Wii games, and a movie!
FREE-FORM ROCK MUSIC
Saturday, June 27th at 3:00 P.M.
Listen to the art of instrumental improvisation with an electric guitar, electric bass, and drums.
CHESS NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Mondays, 7 - 8:00 p.m.
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
TIMBERGLEN WRITER’S ROUNDTABLE
Wednesdays, 5 p.m.
Share ideas, read aloud your work, and inform participants about workshops and conferences.
TIMBERGLEN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, June 30th, 6:30 p.m.
This month’s selection is A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb.
MAYOR’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM
May 30 to August 8
Your child can enjoy reading this summer while earning some cool prizes! Each child will receive a reading log to keep track of how much time he reads. Then, when he reports his time to the library, he will receive a prize. The program is for ages 0 to 18. So, if your child is not reading yet, you can read to him. Sign-up begins Saturday, May 30th. Please visit the Information Desk for more details.
SUMMER SPECIALS
Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, June 8th Movie Matinee: Flicka, rated PG
Tuesday, June 9th Sparky the Fire Dog Puppet Show
Monday, June 15th Movie Matinee: Garfield, rated PG
Tuesday, June 16th Fire Truck Visit
Monday, June 22nd Movie Matinee: The Thief Lord, rated PG
Tuesday, June 23rd Library Live! Words, Music, and Animals. For Preschool Age.
Monday, June 29th Crafternoon with Compassionate Crafts. We’ll make beaded jewelry
Tuesday, June 30th Go! Van Gogh! Art program with the Dallas Museum of Art.
Ages 6 to 12. Please call the library to register your child.
2009 Summer Activities for Kids @ Timberglen
Summer Activities @Timberglen
Timberglen Branch Library 18505 Midway Rd. 214-671-1365
Preschool Story Time
Timberglen Branch Library 18505 Midway Rd. 214-671-1365
Preschool Story Time
Mondays and Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
There will be no story during the month of August.
***Story Time on June 22nd will begin at 10:00 a.m. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus will be here!***
Teen Center Grand Opening
***Story Time on June 22nd will begin at 10:00 a.m. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus will be here!***
Teen Center Grand Opening
Tuesday, June 16th from 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Teens, join us for prizes, refreshments, Wii games, and a movie!
Free-Form Rock Music
Teens, join us for prizes, refreshments, Wii games, and a movie!
Free-Form Rock Music
Saturday, June 27th at 3:00 P.M.
Listen to the art of instrumental improvisation with an electric guitar, electric bass, and drums.
Summer Specials
Listen to the art of instrumental improvisation with an electric guitar, electric bass, and drums.
Summer Specials
Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, June 8th Movie Matinee: Flicka, rated PG
Tuesday, June 9th Sparky the Fire Dog Puppet Show
Monday, June 15th Move Matinee: Garfield, rated PG
Tuesday, June 16th Fire Truck Visit
Monday, June 22nd Movie Matinee: The Thief Lord, rated PG
Tuesday, June 23rd Library Live! Words, Music, and Animals. For Preschool Age.
Monday, July 29th Crafternoon with Compassionate Crafts. We’ll make beaded jewelry
Tuesday, July 30th Go! Van Gogh! Art program with the Dallas Museum of Art.
Ages 6 to 12. Please call the library to register your child.
Monday, July 6th Movie Matinee: Ice Age, the Meltdown, rated PG
Tuesday, July 7th Flamenco Dancing with Daniel de Cordoba. Sponsored by Loan Star.
Monday, July 13th Movie Matinee: Dr. Dolittle 3, rated PG
Tuesday, July 14th African Drumming with Leo Hassan. Sponsored by Loan Star.
Monday, July 20th Movie Matinee: Alvin and the Chipmunks, rated PG
Tuesday, July 21st Live Animal Show with Party Pets
Monday, July 27th Crafternoon with Compassionate Crafts. We’ll make joke cards.
Tuesday, July 28th Library Live! Program to be announced. For Preschool Age.
Monday, Aug. 3rd Movie Matinee: Like Mike, rated PG
Tuesday, Aug. 4th Magic Show with Greg Hargis
Monday, Aug. 11th Safety Program with the Dallas Police Department
Monday, June 8th Movie Matinee: Flicka, rated PG
Tuesday, June 9th Sparky the Fire Dog Puppet Show
Monday, June 15th Move Matinee: Garfield, rated PG
Tuesday, June 16th Fire Truck Visit
Monday, June 22nd Movie Matinee: The Thief Lord, rated PG
Tuesday, June 23rd Library Live! Words, Music, and Animals. For Preschool Age.
Monday, July 29th Crafternoon with Compassionate Crafts. We’ll make beaded jewelry
Tuesday, July 30th Go! Van Gogh! Art program with the Dallas Museum of Art.
Ages 6 to 12. Please call the library to register your child.
Monday, July 6th Movie Matinee: Ice Age, the Meltdown, rated PG
Tuesday, July 7th Flamenco Dancing with Daniel de Cordoba. Sponsored by Loan Star.
Monday, July 13th Movie Matinee: Dr. Dolittle 3, rated PG
Tuesday, July 14th African Drumming with Leo Hassan. Sponsored by Loan Star.
Monday, July 20th Movie Matinee: Alvin and the Chipmunks, rated PG
Tuesday, July 21st Live Animal Show with Party Pets
Monday, July 27th Crafternoon with Compassionate Crafts. We’ll make joke cards.
Tuesday, July 28th Library Live! Program to be announced. For Preschool Age.
Monday, Aug. 3rd Movie Matinee: Like Mike, rated PG
Tuesday, Aug. 4th Magic Show with Greg Hargis
Monday, Aug. 11th Safety Program with the Dallas Police Department
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Timberglen Book Club
Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Timberglen Branch auditorium at 18505 Midway Road (between Frankford and the Bush Turnpike). Books can be picked up or requested at the reference desk. New members always welcome! For more information contact Francisco García at 214.671.1365 or francisco.garcia2@dallaslibrary.org
May 26: Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo AnayaSet in New Mexico, a young boy, Antonio, finds himself at a crossroads between a mother who wants him to become a priest and a father who would rather see him follow his own footsteps as a vaquero. Along the way, a curandera, one who heals through herbs and natural ways, moves in with Antonio’s family. Antonio’s life journeys towards manhood with Última’s graceful guidance at his disposal.
August 25: The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones
May 26: Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo AnayaSet in New Mexico, a young boy, Antonio, finds himself at a crossroads between a mother who wants him to become a priest and a father who would rather see him follow his own footsteps as a vaquero. Along the way, a curandera, one who heals through herbs and natural ways, moves in with Antonio’s family. Antonio’s life journeys towards manhood with Última’s graceful guidance at his disposal.
June 30: A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb
For more than 100 years, Helen has lived amongst the living attaching herself spirit to human hosts, including Emily Dickinson. All this ends when a boy “sees” her as she really is while she haunts a 21st Century high school English teacher. The premise of a gothic-style romance and Victorian era ghosts makes for an intriguing tale.
For more than 100 years, Helen has lived amongst the living attaching herself spirit to human hosts, including Emily Dickinson. All this ends when a boy “sees” her as she really is while she haunts a 21st Century high school English teacher. The premise of a gothic-style romance and Victorian era ghosts makes for an intriguing tale.
July 28: Book of Fate by Brad MeltzerA two-hundred-year-old code devised by Thomas Jefferson becomes the key to a present-day conspiracy at the highest levels of Washington. Mysterious facts of Masonic history and a presidential crossword puzzle are included in the Book of Fate which holds everyone’s secrets, especially ones worth dying for. What does it say about you?
August 25: The Jewel of Medina by Sherry JonesBorn A’isha bint Abi Bakr in 7th Century Arabia, she would become the favorite wife of the Prophet Muhammad and of the most revered women in the Muslim faith. This novelization illuminates the difficult path A’isha endured from her youthful dreams of becoming a Bedouin warrior to her life as the beloved wife and confidant of the founder of Islam.
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