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Monday, June 02, 2008

  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 19; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 19; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Meet the Computer.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn the basics of computing including how to use the mouse and keyboard.
Registration starts May 19; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 19; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 19; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Computer Workshop on Genealogical Topics.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Genealogy Software. Learn about software that can help you organize the information you've gathered from online resources. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Call 882-0714.
   

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

  Library Center - Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 20; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 20; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Skills I.
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including simple formatting, saving and printing documents.
Registration starts May 20; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Retirement Dollars and Sense.
7:00 pm in the Harrison room.
Mine the Internet for current, reliable, unbiased resources on Social Security and Medicare, early retirement, housing options, budgeting, post-retirement jobs and businesses, long-term care, estate planning and more.
Registration starts May 20; call 882-0714.
   

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

  Library Center - Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Internet Sites for Seniors.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for age 60 and over.
Learn to locate informational and recreational web sites of special interest to people over 60.
Registration starts May 21; call 837-5011.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Senior Surfers.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for age 60 and over.
Practice your Internet surfing skills. The Edge staff will be available to assist you.
Registration starts May 21; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials for Seniors.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for age 60 and over.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 21; call 837-5011.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Anime Alliance.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Do you love manga and anime? Then here's the club for you. It'll be an anime-zing experience.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Willard Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 742-4258.
   

Thursday, June 05, 2008

  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - The Comic Book Project.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Got comics? Want to create your own? What's YOUR super power? MSU students Kait Richardson and Philip Nolte help you design and write your creative expressions--comic book style.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Reading Pals.
4:30 pm for grades K-5.
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read it themselves. Practice your reading skills with these loveable dog friends.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Library Station - Morph Yourself.
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
Still haven't finished your Teen Takes entry? Still searching for the right cast? Maybe we can help. Learn to transform yourself and friends into just the characters you need through the art of stage and special effects makeup.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Park Central Branch Library - First Thursday Art Talk.
7:00 pm.
Hear insightful gallery talks from local artists about the work they'll have on display at First Friday Artwalk. Southwest Missouri Camera Club: Photographic Art
Call 831-1342.
   

Friday, June 06, 2008

  Library Station - 'Tween Town.
6:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 3-6.
Enjoy PlayStation, board games, Internet surfing and music with your friends. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Teen Night After Hours.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Teen Night Adventure. Embark on a movie-and-popcorn adventure. Challenge yourself with an Indiana Jones style scavenger hunt and find ideas for your own summer adventure. Participants may not leave before 8 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
Call 732-7284.
   

Saturday, June 07, 2008

  Library Center - Summer Reading Movie Matinee.
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Cool down at the Library with a movie on the big screen. "A Bug's Life," rated G.
Call 882-0714.
   

Sunday, June 08, 2008

  Library Center - Chapter & Verse:Music on a Sunday Afternoon.
2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
The Fabulous BRD's, a bluegrass band from Carthage, Missouri.
Call 882-0714.
   

Monday, June 09, 2008

  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
10:00 am in the upstairs 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.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - 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.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Skills I.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including simple formatting, saving and printing documents.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
2:00 pm 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.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Library Center - Anime Otaku Club.
3:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
Anime and manga enthusiasts, unite! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga, talk about your favorites and enjoy treats from Japan.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Library Center - Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to Get the Money You Need.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm in meeting room A.
Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising. A seminar open to everyone begins at 10 a.m. and individual half-hour consultations begin at noon.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Ash Grove Elementary School - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
10:00 am Ash Grove Elementary School 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.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Center - It's "Seussical the Musical!".
12:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Our friends from Springfield Little Theatre have a special treat for you. It's not the kind you eat and you won't find it at the zoo. The cast from "Seussical the Musical" is bringing Horton and Mayzie to the Library for a preview!
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
1:00 pm in the Frisco 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.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
2:00 pm in the Frisco 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.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - The Comic Book Project.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Got comics? Want to create your own? What's YOUR super power? MSU students Kait Richardson and Philip Nolte help you design and write your creative expressions--comic book style.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Station - It's "Seussical the Musical!".
3:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Our friends from Springfield Little Theatre have a special treat for you. It's not the kind you eat and you won't find it at the zoo. The cast from "Seussical the Musical" is bringing Horton and Mayzie to the Library for a preview!
Call 865-1340.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Skills II.
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start up menus and program menus, and explore control panel settings, including various display options.
Registration starts May 22; call 837-5011.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - 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.
   
  Library Station - 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 865-1340.
   

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Strafford Elementary School - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
9:00 am Strafford Elementary School 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.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Meet the Computer.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn the basics of computing including how to use the mouse and keyboard.
Registration starts May 28; call 837-5011.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Storytime and Playgroup.
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Enjoy stories, games and movement while we share, visit and learn in this relaxed playgroup format.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Fair Grove Elementary School - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
11:00 am Fair Grove Elementary School 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.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials for Seniors.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for age 60 and over.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 28; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Senior Surfers.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for age 60 and over.
Practice your Internet surfing skills. The Edge staff will be available to assist you.
Registration starts May 28; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Book Discussion.
1:00 pm in meeting room A.
"The Last Summer of the World: A Novel" by Emily Mitchell
Call 882-0714.
   
  Fair Grove Branch Library - Book Discussion.
1:30 pm for Adults.
"Peace Like a River" by Leif Enger
Call 759-2637.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - 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.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Anime Alliance.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Do you love manga and anime? Then here's the club for you. It'll be an anime-zing experience.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Anime Alliance.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Do you love manga and anime? Then here's the club for you. It'll be an anime-zing experience.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Station - Old School Gamers...Wii Want You!.
5:30 pm in the Santa Fe room for 18 and over.
Come test your gaming skills--try out Playstation 3, XBox 360, and Wii.
Call 865-1340.
   

Thursday, June 12, 2008

  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts May 29; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts May 29; call 837-5011.
   
  Willard Recreation Center - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
10:00 am Willard Recreation Center 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.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Find It! Using Online Resources.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to find information on the Library's home page, InfoLink Reference page and online databases and how to connect to and use these products from home or work.
Registration starts May 29; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
1:00 pm in the auditorium 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.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson. A 2008-09 Gateway Award nominee.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Library Center - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
2:00 pm in the auditorium 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.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - The Comic Book Project.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Got comics? Want to create your own? What's YOUR super power? MSU students Kait Richardson and Philip Nolte help you design and write your creative expressions--comic book style.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Center - Author Thursdays.
2:30 pm in the Harrison room for grades 9-12.
Want to talk to some of your favorite authors via teleconference? Here's your chance to ask questions! Discuss "Project 17" and "Blue is for Nightmares" by Laurie Faria Stolarz.
Registration starts June 01; call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Book Discussion.
6:00 pm in the story hour room.
"Irreparable Damages" by Karlene Heinkel. The author will join us for this special book discussion.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Park Central Branch Library - Park Central Sounds.
7:00 pm.
Hear local musicians play acoustic sets on the second Thursday of every month. Folk rocker Eric Leick.
Call 831-1342.
   

Friday, June 13, 2008

  Library Station - Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Center - Girl's Day Out: Marvelous Makeovers.
4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 5-8.
Get a summer makeover--paint your nails and add cool designs, learn hairstyle tips and make bejewled hair clips.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Gaming at the Station--See What It's Turning Into.
5:30 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
Stretch your mind, expand your intellect, become more creative, but most importantly--have a good time. It's an evening of games and the line-up is changing. Bring your favorite collectible card games and the Library will provide a new game each night. You'll even have the chance to try out the new games designed right here in Teen Central.
Call 865-1340.
   

Saturday, June 14, 2008

  Library Station - Computer Hands-On with ICON.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Understanding Windows Files and Folders. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - 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.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Father's Day Fun.
11:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages .
Work together with Dad and create fun games you can take home. Make a memory game, a mini-golf course, magnetic tic-tac-toe and a funky bean bag buddy.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Station - 'How-To' Computer Seminars.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Digital Imaging, 1 p.m.; Analog vs. Digital: Why the TV Switch?, 2:15 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
   

Sunday, June 15, 2008

  Library Station - Sunday Sounds.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
The Millers. Their family-oriented bluegrass show employees their rich harmony and wide ranging musical skills. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
   

Monday, June 16, 2008

  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts June 02; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts June 02; call 837-5011.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
10:00 am in the upstairs 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.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Skills II.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start up menus and program menus, and explore control panel settings, including various display options.
Registration starts June 02; call 837-5011.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
2:00 pm 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.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts June 02; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts June 02; call 837-5011.
   

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

  Library Center - Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
Registration starts June 03; call 837-5011.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer-Instructed Keyboarding.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps you learn or improve your keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish.
Registration starts June 03; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Teen Library Council.
10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Join TLC and make the teen department the most fun place to be in the Library. Help decide what the Library should buy for teens and plan teen programs, including the 'Tween Summer Bash.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Ash Grove Elementary School - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
10:00 am Ash Grove Elementary School 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.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
1:00 pm in the Frisco 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.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers" by Ralph Moody
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Morphing Box-O-Bots.
2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
Try your skill at building robots. Transform boxes, paper, Legos, and, of course, lots of duct tape into the ultimate morphing machine.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
2:00 pm in the Frisco 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.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - The Comic Book Project.
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Got comics? Want to create your own? What's YOUR super power? MSU students Kait Richardson and Philip Nolte help you design and write your creative expressions--comic book style.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Willard Branch Library - 5-A-Day Puppet Play.
4:00 pm for grades K-2.
Reba Raspberry and friends teach kids how to eat healthy by putting colors on their plate while the Fit Kidz puppets teach them the importance of physical activity. After the show, children can eat a yummy, heart-healthy parfait and make their own veggie character puppet. Sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center.
Registration starts June 02; call 742-4258.
   
  Edge Community Technology Center at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Internet Basics.
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for adults.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using your browser’s menus and tool bars. Access web sites by typing in a web address or using search engines, directories or other starter points.
Registration starts June 03; call 837-5011.
   
  Library Center - Up the Investment Creek WIthout a Paddle?.
7:00 pm in the Harrison room.
Learn to use the Internet to find solid, unbiased and current investment information. Material for beginning or novice investors interested in lower-risk opportunities will be emphasized.
Registration starts J