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Friday, July 3
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Saturday, July 4, Independence Day
CLOSED: The Library is closed today, Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday!
Monday, July 6
All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up begins. Sign-up in the Children's
Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age
levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children
have read and we'll do the rest.
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
Tuesday, July 7
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Wednesday, July 8
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, July 9
1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Pecos Bill Rides the Oregon Trail.
Encore Performing Arts, Inc. presents Richard Stillman’s stories and songs of
the Wild West and the Oregon Trail. These tales are woven together with guitar,
banjo and mandolin picking, cowboy hat tricks, western rope spinning, and
country clog dancing to create a vibrant tapestry of the settling of the
American West. Free! Questions, call (607)936-3713 ext. 503.
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, July 10
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Saturday, July 11
12:30 pm - 2:30: Writing From Your Life with Marilyn Abbey. Learn how to
develop a memory from your own life into a finished piece of writing, suitable
for preserving or gift giving. Multiple ideas for sharing your work will be
offered. Free. Door prizes. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502. "Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made
possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning
and the Southern Finger Lakes
Monday, July 13
All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's
Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age
levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children
have read and we'll do the rest.
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan
will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary
graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on hands, feet, faces and
proportions. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
Tuesday, July 14
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Wednesday, July 15
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, July 16
1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Madcap Productions Giant Puppet Theatre –
Tales of the Silk Road. Marco Polo was only 17 years old when he started his
travels to China along the ancient Silk Road. He returned home with many
treasures, the most amazing of which were his stories. With puppets as awesome
as Marco Polo’s stories and your help, Madcap invites you to re-live some of
these stories, meet the “Silk People”, and learn how the secrets of making silk
came to the West many centuries ago. Questions, call (607)936-3713 ext. 503.
6 pm - 8: Creative Writers Group. Writing can
be a lonely pursuit. Come share your accomplishments and frustrations with other
creative writers interested in seeing their prose or poetry published. Adult
writers in all genres are invited. Refreshments provided. For more information,
please call Adult Services Director Michelle Budney at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or
email
budneym@stls.org.
This group meets the third Thursday of each month.
6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over
Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing.
Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give
positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email
turnerb@stls.org.
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, July 17
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Monday, July 20
All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's
Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age
levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children
have read and we'll do the rest.
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan
will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary
graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on character creation.
Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
Tuesday, July 21
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
6 pm - 8: Chef on a Shoe String with Pat Ernst Dugan. Join award winning
chef and caterer, Pat Ernst Dugan, for a demonstration of creative ways with
simple ingredients. We challenge Pat to cook on basic implements, such as
toaster ovens and electric frying pans. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, tasting
and drawing for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502. "Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made
possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning
and the Southern Finger Lakes.
Wednesday, July 22
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, July 23
1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: TheatreWorks USA- Jim West’s Dinosaurs!
Fossil, the Dinosaur detective, mixes fun and facts in this colossal show
inspired by everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures. Mozart, Beethoven,
Mahler, Stravinsky and Prokofiev provide the rich musical score. Free! Questions?
Call
(607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, July 24
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Monday, July 27
All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's
Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age
levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children
have read and we'll do the rest.
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan
will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary
graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on animation.
Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
Tuesday, July 28
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
12:30 pm: Beatrix Potter's Birthday Party. Gretchen Murray Sepik,
Beatrix Potter impersonator, will recount highlights from the author's life in
England and narrate stories from the Beatrix Potter collection. We suggest that
you and your children read "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" before the visit. Event is
free. (607) 936-3713 ext 503.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
6 pm - 8: Planters from Found Objects with Elizabeth Whitehouse.
Elizabeth Whitehouse, author and accomplished gardener, presents a discussion on what makes
a suitable object for a planter, how to prepare the object for planting and how
to design an attractive planting arrangement. Elizabeth demonstrates then offers
you the chance to create a planter of your own! Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext.
502. "Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made
possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning
and the Southern Finger Lakes.
Wednesday, July 29
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, July 30
1 pm in the Laura Beer Community Room: Moreland the Magician. David
Moreland is back! He will be performing a special show filled with comedy,
magic, and audience participation that is customized particularly to the
national summer library theme “Be Creative @ Your Library.” The show will be
filled with lots of new magic and oft-requested favorites. Don’t miss it!
Sign-up is required for this indoor program. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over
Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing.
Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give
positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email
turnerb@stls.org.
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, July 31
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Saturday, August 1
12:30 pm: Family Movie Matinee.
Inkheart (2009). Rated PG. 106 minutes. Bring a bagged lunch if desired.
Free refreshments. Free movie! Shown in the Laura Beer Community Room.
Monday, August 3
All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's
Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age
levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children
have read and we'll do the rest.
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
Tuesday, August 4
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
6 pm - 8: Creative Photography with Michelle Neumayer. Turn the ordinary
into the artistic! Tired of the same old family photos and vacation pictures?
Join professional photographer Michelle Neumayer for a presentation on how to
use different angles and effects to take more interesting photographs. Don't
miss the drawing for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.
Wednesday, August 5
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, August 6
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Jeff Haynes. Percussion wizard Jeff
Haynes will be joining us this summer to take all participants on a journey
through numerous genres of music. Haynes creatively approaches music and offers
a once in a lifetime experience! Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
Friday, August 7
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Saturday, August 8
12 pm - 4: Indian Cultural Movement with Vani Akula. Take in the culture
of India! Join us for a movie straight from India, get a taste of Indian food
and learn some traditional Indian dance. Presenter Vani Akula is an accomplished
artist and ethnic arts instructor. A great way to spend the afternoon. Free.
Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 for additional information or to sign up.
Monday, August 10
All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's
Department for great reading incentives and prizes. LAST WEEK! LAST DRAWING
FRIDAY! Participation is free. Age
levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children
have read and we'll do the rest.
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
Tuesday, August 11
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
6 pm - 8: Artistic Clothing Recycling. Bring a bag of used (but in good
condition) clothing to swap/donate. Seamstress and clothing designer Annie Meek
will demonstrate simple ways to alter and combine clothes to make something new.
Then dive in and pick out a couple pieces of clothing to alter. Plan, alter and
show off your new fashions! Help will be available. Drawings for door prizes.
Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.
Wednesday, August 12
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, August 13
1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: End of Summer Dance Party
celebration with Doc Possum. As Be Creative @ You Library Summer
Reading Program 2009 draws to a close, come for one final hoorah and
celebrate the end of summer with us! Doc Possum has what it takes to get
your little ones dancing for joy. Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.
6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 1st of two-part series, Intro to Email.
Obtain a free email account. Learn basic Web-based email functions. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the
Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email
reimerl@stls.org.
6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over
Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing.
Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give
positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email
turnerb@stls.org.
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, August 14
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Monday, August 17
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
Tuesday, August 18
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Wednesday, August 19
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, August 20
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, August 21
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Monday, August 24
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
Tuesday, August 25
10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6
weeks to 18 months & caregivers.
Click here for details.
4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets
every Tuesday. Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Wednesday, August 26
10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and
their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!
Thursday, August 27
6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 2nd of two-part series, Intro to Email.
Advanced email functions. Working with attachments. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the
Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email
reimerl@stls.org.
6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over
Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing.
Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give
positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email
turnerb@stls.org.
7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays,
your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the
Library.
Friday, August 28
4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free
snacks! Email
brockj@stls.org for additional information.
Monday, August 31
3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all
ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30
pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.
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