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Monday, May 19, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Egypt: Land of the Pharaohs" with Doris Ewing. Bring a sack lunch.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, May 24, 2008

  'How-To' Computer Seminars
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Windows Housekeeping and Maintenance, 10 a.m.; PC Help Desks and Q & A, 11 a.m.; Genealogy, 1 p.m.; Windows Skills, 2 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, May 26, 2008

  Memorial Day
.
All libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
   
  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

  Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil" by Deborah Rodriguez.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, June 2, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, June 9, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Monday Matinee
1:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Beat the heat with a movie and popcorn at the Library. Choose from a selection of PG-rated feature films.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Le Grand Voyage," not rated; in French and Arabic with English subtitles.
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns. This event is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, June 13, 2008

  KY3 for Kids Storybreak
2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Brandon Beck at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Dave Snider at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ethan Forhetz at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Marie Saavedra at the Fair Grove Branch. This event is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, June 14, 2008

  Catch the Reading Bug for Tweens ONLY!
11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Catch the Reading Bug with activities, gaming, crafts and contests just for 'tweens.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, June 16, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

  Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm
French Flair: A Taste of Paris and Versailles with Beverly Burchette and Bill Wey.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T.
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation. This event is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, June 20, 2008

  Family Film Friday
6:30 pm in the meeting room
Bring the whole family and enjoy some popcorn. "Antz," rated PG.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, June 21, 2008

  Technology Overview
1:00 pm
Who Needs Video Professor? Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, June 23, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

  Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Special Topics in Calamity Physics" by Marisha Pessl
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

  Year of the Frog
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, June 30, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Advisory Board
3:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Teen Advisory Board members receive volunteer credit while helping plan programs and choose materials for teens.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Book Club
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Get together with your friends to talk about books for teens. Read one selection or both--the choice is yours. This month's selections are: "Notes From the Midnight Driver" by Jordan Sonnenblick and "Holes" by Louis Sachar.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

  Guitar Hero Tuesdays
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Are you a true Guitar Hero? Put your skills to the test at the Library. Prizes will be awarded to the top scores at the end of the month.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, July 3, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, July 4, 2008

  Independence Day
.
All libraries will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.
   

Monday, July 7, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Guitar Hero Tuesdays
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Are you a true Guitar Hero? Put your skills to the test at the Library. Prizes will be awarded to the top scores at the end of the month.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"The Story of Qiu Ju," rated PG; Mandarin with English subtitles.
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Play with an Author!
2:00 pm in the meeting room for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, July 11, 2008

  Spiderology
11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 2-5.
We'll read "Sophie's Masterpiece" by Eileen Spinelli and investigate the world of spiders. Bring some yarn and learn to finger-knit a web of your very own.
Registration starts June 27; call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Night After Hours
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the meeting room for Grades 6-12.
Morph My Closet. Sick of the stuff in your closet? Bring some old duds to the Library and turn them into something fabulous. We'll have prizes for the most outstanding creations! Materials will be provided. Participants may not leave before 8:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, July 12, 2008

  Catch the Reading Bug for Tweens ONLY!
11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Catch the Reading Bug with activities, gaming, crafts and contests just for 'tweens.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, July 14, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Monday Matinee
1:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Beat the heat with a movie and popcorn at the Library. Choose from a selection of PG-rated feature films.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

  Guitar Hero Tuesdays
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Are you a true Guitar Hero? Put your skills to the test at the Library. Prizes will be awarded to the top scores at the end of the month.
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

  Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room
Road to Rome. Amanda Larimore and members of the Hillcrest Highlanders share the experience of the lifetime--an audience before the Pope in Rome, Italy.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Backyard Safari
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
We won't be eating bugs--but we'll share some food for thought and stomach as we learn about healthy meals and snacks. Sponsored by the MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program. This event is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, July 17, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, July 18, 2008

  Family Film Friday
6:30 pm in the meeting room
Bring the whole family and enjoy some popcorn. "A Bug's Life," rated G.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, July 19, 2008

  TAB Theatre
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Join the Brentwood Teen Advisory Board for an afternoon of stories, skits, crafts and more.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, July 21, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

  Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room.
"The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey" by Candice Millard
Call 883-1974.
   
  Guitar Hero Tuesdays
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Are you a true Guitar Hero? Put your skills to the test at the Library. Prizes will be awarded to the top scores at the end of the month.
Call 883-1974.
   

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Growing Pains
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
All living things must grow and change during their life cycle. Take an adventure into the world of metamorphosis and meet some animals that go through this amazing transformation. This event is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, July 26, 2008

  'How-To' Computer Seminars
10:00 am
What's Inside the Box: Hardware Basics, 10 a.m.; PC Help Desks and Q&A, 11:15 a.m.; Windows Skills, 1 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Advanced Technology Forum
2:15 pm
Curious about a new gadget? Got a technological head scratcher? Bring your ideas to this group discussion on topics of common interest. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, July 28, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Advisory Board
3:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Teen Advisory Board members receive volunteer credit while helping plan programs and choose materials for teens.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Book Club
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Get together with your friends to talk about books for teens. Read one selection or both--the choice is yours. "Just Listen" by Sarah Dessen and "All of the Above" by Shelley Pearsall.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Guitar Hero Tuesdays
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Are you a true Guitar Hero? Put your skills to the test at the Library. Prizes will be awarded to the top scores at the end of the month.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Ozarks Financial Fitness Club
7:00 pm
Homeownership 101. You're a homeowner, now what? Learn how to watch for predatory lending practices, how to maintain your home and what to do if you cannot pay your mortgage.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, August 1, 2008

  Bugs for Lunch
11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Enjoy tasty, crunchy, slimy and lumpy bugs for lunch @ your Library. Learn bug facts, play bug games and even have a taste test just for 'tweens.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, August 4, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, August 7, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Saturday, August 9, 2008

  Catch the Reading Bug for Tweens ONLY!
11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Catch the Reading Bug with activities, gaming, crafts and contests just for 'tweens.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, August 11, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Monday Matinee
1:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Beat the heat with a movie and popcorn at the Library. Choose from a selection of PG-rated feature films.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

  Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," rated PG-13; French with English subtitles.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, August 14, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Friday, August 15, 2008

  Family Film Friday
6:30 pm in the meeting room
Bring the family and enjoy some popcorn. "Bee Movie," rated PG.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, August 18, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, August 21, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, August 25, 2008

  Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Advisory Board
3:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Teen Advisory Board members receive volunteer credit while helping plan programs and choose materials for teens.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Teen Book Club
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Get together with your friends to talk about books for teens. Read one selection or both--the choice is yours. Readers' Roundtable--bring one of your favorite titles to discuss.
Call 883-1974.
   

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

  Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette" by Sena Jeter Naslund
Call 883-1974.
   

Thursday, August 28, 2008

  Storytime
6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   

Monday, September 1, 2008

  Labor Day
.
All libraries will be closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day.
   

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

  Staff Training

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11, for Staff Training.
   

Thursday, November 27, 2008

  Thanksgiving Day
.
All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.
   
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