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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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.
April Happenings @ Timberglen
Preschool Story times
Mondays and Saturdays, 10:30am
Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
Spring Fling!
Saturday, April 11, 2:00pm
We're celebrating spring with a puppet show, crafts, and refreshments. Please join us for an egg-cellent time!
Every Child Ready to Read @ Dallas
Tuesday, April 14, 6-7:30pm
This free workshop is for parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers. Participants will learn ways to get their children ready to read and how to make reading fun. Please call 214-670-1708 to register or register at the Information Desk.
Library Live!-Mrs. Pockets' Playtime w/ Lynn Baskind
Monday, April 20, 10:30am
Mrs. Pockets' program is full of movement, laughter, and interactive fun for little ones. Pre-literacy skills are emphasized through the art of performance storytelling with puppets. Ages 18-36 months. Library Live! is presented by Chase.
Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, April 25, 2pm
Listen to stories in English and Spanishfor all ages. Enjoy refreshments and enter the Hispanic Heritage Art Contest!
Chess Night @ the 'Glen
Mondays, 7-8:45pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
Timberglen Book Club
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm
This month's selection is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruíz Zafón.
Mondays and Saturdays, 10:30am
Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
Spring Fling!
Saturday, April 11, 2:00pm
We're celebrating spring with a puppet show, crafts, and refreshments. Please join us for an egg-cellent time!
Every Child Ready to Read @ Dallas
Tuesday, April 14, 6-7:30pm
This free workshop is for parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers. Participants will learn ways to get their children ready to read and how to make reading fun. Please call 214-670-1708 to register or register at the Information Desk.
Library Live!-Mrs. Pockets' Playtime w/ Lynn Baskind
Monday, April 20, 10:30am
Mrs. Pockets' program is full of movement, laughter, and interactive fun for little ones. Pre-literacy skills are emphasized through the art of performance storytelling with puppets. Ages 18-36 months. Library Live! is presented by Chase.
Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, April 25, 2pm
Listen to stories in English and Spanishfor all ages. Enjoy refreshments and enter the Hispanic Heritage Art Contest!
Chess Night @ the 'Glen
Mondays, 7-8:45pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for all ages.
Timberglen Book Club
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm
This month's selection is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruíz Zafón.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Our Favorite Books!
April 12-18th is National Library Week and here are a few of our favorites:
Kraig- The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Sara- The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
Francisco- Death by Black Hole and other cosmic quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
JoAnne- Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
David- The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
Cassie- Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Jasmine- The Art of Racing by Garth Stein
Kraig- The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Sara- The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
Francisco- Death by Black Hole and other cosmic quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
JoAnne- Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
David- The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
Cassie- Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Jasmine- The Art of Racing by Garth Stein
Monday, February 9, 2009
Timberglen Book Club
Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
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
March 31st
Freakonomics
by Steven D. Levitt
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
February 24th
The Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger
March 31st
Freakonomics
by Steven D. Levitt
April 28th
The Shadow of the Wind
by Carlos Ruíz Zafón
February Happenings @ Timberglen
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, (except February 16th) and Saturdays, 10:30am
Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
Every Child Ready to Read @ Dallas
Tuesday, February 10th, 6-7:30pm
This free workshop is for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 2 years. Participants will learn ways to get their children ready to read and how to make reading fun. Please call 214-670-1708 to register.
Valentine's Day Party!
Saturday, February 14, 2pm
Listen to Valentine stories, create your own cards, and enjoy refreshments at the library.
President's Day Storytime
Sunday, February 15th, 2pm
Celebrate President's Day with stories, crafts, and refreshments
Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, February 21st, 2pm
Enjoy stories in English & Spanish for all ages. Enjoy refreshments and a craft.
Chess Night @ The Library
Mondays (except February 16th), 7-8:45pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for ages 5 to 95.
Timberglen Book Club
Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30pm
This month's selection is The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Toastmasters
Saturdays, 2-3:00pm
Learn the art of public speaking. Call 214- 671-1365.
Mah Jong
Wednesdays, 7- 8:45 pm
Come play this ancient Chinese game of strategy and tactics. All levels of play are invited—beginners, we’ll show you how to play!
Mondays, (except February 16th) and Saturdays, 10:30am
Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.
Every Child Ready to Read @ Dallas
Tuesday, February 10th, 6-7:30pm
This free workshop is for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 2 years. Participants will learn ways to get their children ready to read and how to make reading fun. Please call 214-670-1708 to register.
Valentine's Day Party!
Saturday, February 14, 2pm
Listen to Valentine stories, create your own cards, and enjoy refreshments at the library.
President's Day Storytime
Sunday, February 15th, 2pm
Celebrate President's Day with stories, crafts, and refreshments
Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, February 21st, 2pm
Enjoy stories in English & Spanish for all ages. Enjoy refreshments and a craft.
Chess Night @ The Library
Mondays (except February 16th), 7-8:45pm
Fun, casual, non-tournament play for ages 5 to 95.
Timberglen Book Club
Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30pm
This month's selection is The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Toastmasters
Saturdays, 2-3:00pm
Learn the art of public speaking. Call 214- 671-1365.
Mah Jong
Wednesdays, 7- 8:45 pm
Come play this ancient Chinese game of strategy and tactics. All levels of play are invited—beginners, we’ll show you how to play!
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