UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT TIMBERGLEN

Timberglen Book Club
Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This is not a book review, rather a group which welcomes all new members for an interesting and participative discussion. We’ll read "Rise and Shine" by Anna Quindlen in May, “The Secret of Lost Things" by Sheridan Hay in June, and July’s selection is “Kindred” by Octavia Butler. Please RSVP to 214-671-1365 or email denise.lyons@dallaslibrary.org.

Poetry in the Glen
Every third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the classroom. All ages welcome!
Contemporary Drawing and Collage
Art is alive at Timberglen! Join Wade Brower every Monday night from 6-8pm in the classroom for an introductory drawing and collage class.

Passing the Written DMV Presentation
Wednesday, June 6th, 4:00 p.m.
This program can serve both as training for beginning drivers and as a refresher course for more experienced drivers. Using the Department of Motor Vehicles handbooks from throughout the country as the base, the creators of this program have developed an informative, easy to understand training course for viewers who need to pass the dreaded "written test" to get, or renew, their driver's license.

Adult Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, June 20th to Monday, August 20th
The Timberglen Branch kicks off a reading program just for adults and the theme is “Why Should Kids have all the Fun?” See the librarian or call the branch at 214-671-1365.

Identity Theft Presentation
Monday, July 16at 1:00 p.m.
The latest type of crime: find out how to protect yourself with a presentation by David Leopard of the AARP.

Welcome New Library Users
Wednesday, July 25th, 1:00 p.m.
Using 2 short videos on the basics of library use. Designed for new immigrants and non native English speakers, our video & program will focus on what services that Dallas Public Library and the Timberglen Branch can offer.

Save the Date: Blood Drive!
Saturday, July 28th from 9:30-3:30 with the American Red Cross. Call for your appt: 214.671.1365.

And don't forget...Young Adult Book Club
Wednesday, June 13th at 12:30 p.m.
The first selection will be “October Sky” by Homer Hickam and the first ten teens to sign up will get a copy to keep! The first book club meeting will be on for a Brown Bag Book Discussion. Bring your brown bag lunch and we’ll provide beverages. We will discuss this book and vote on our next selection.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Reading Program!

Summer Reading started TODAY! Timberglen Branch has an exciting and busy lineup ahead. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to assist with the program and refreshments for each weekly program. Even if you are not available on these days but would still like to volunteer, please let me know. We can use additional assistance with checking in kids and handing out prizes all throughout the summer. Any time you may be able to give--even outside of these dates and times-- would be appreciated.

We are also looking for any assistance with refreshments. If you would like to participate by baking or buying cookies or drinks or similar, please contact JoAnne Mitchell, our children's librarian at 214.671.1365 or joanne.mitchell@dallaslibrary.org. We are grateful for any assistance you may be able to offer to make our summer program a hit for the children.

Our list of programs is as follows. Please visit us at the branch or email me at denise.lyons@dallaslibrary.org or call 214.671.1365 if you would like to sign up for one of the following volunteer slots.

May 26th Leo Hassan, drum program
May 29th: Fire truck visit
June 5th: Go! Van Gogh! Dallas Museum of Art
June 12th Police Presentation (1pm followed by Dr. Suess movies at 2:00 p.m.)
June 19th: Puppet Show: Sparky the firedog
June 26th: Winnie-the-Pooh Day, movie and craft
July 3rd: Jiaan Powers, story teller
July 10th: Magician Greg Hargis
July 17th: Willy Welch, story teller
July 24th Disney Movie Day

Health Program for Adults

Celebrate Older Americans Month
at the Timberglen Branch Library

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Computer class for seniors* 12:30-1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Guest Speakers

Improve your eating and exercise habits and learn
about dental care with advice from professionals.
Learn how to find medical information and understand it!
Find out what the city of Dallas can do for you.

Bring Your Questions!
Adults of all ages welcome.

Information, a demonstration, giveaways and refreshments.