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Free Jazz Concert at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Music On My Mind
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Intro to Microsoft Word 2007
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Afternoon Elkhorn Book Discussion Group
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Summer and Fall Flower Arranging
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Kids'
Programs
Preschool Storytime
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where:
Milton R. Abrahams Branch (444-6284) at Meeting Room
Stories, flannelboard stories, fingerplays and songs for preschoolers. Come on the days that you can....
Whoppers - Baby & Me Storytime
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where:
Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room
Based on water themes and with caregiver interaction; enjoy fingerplays, songs, tickle rhymes, and books appropriate...
Talking Clams - Jr. Friends Puppet Show
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852) at Meeting Room
Ahoy, mates! The Jr. Friends of W. Clarke Swanson Branch will make a splash with...
Homeschool Youth Book Discussion
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where:
Millard Branch (444-4848) at West Meeting Room
For homeschooled children. Please read and be ready to discuss two books from the Magic Tree...
Saddlebrook Kids' Challenge - Miss Nancy Sleeps on the Roof!
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473)
If Saddlebrook Library Kids read at least 20,000 books this summer, Miss Nancy will climb the ladder at 7PM to...
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest for Kids
When:
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274)
Use sidewalk chalk to create a piece of art! 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will win a prize.
Whoppers - Find Your Way to the Finale Storytime
When:
Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room
Celebrate Saturdays with stories! Experience the delight of interacting with stories through books, songs, fingerplays and movement....
LEGO Club
When:
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
Wii Fit Kids Club
When:
Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Come work out at the Library! Try out yoga, do strength training, aerobics and...
Wave Writers
When:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room
If you love a good story and would like to try your hand at making waves with...
LEGO Club
When:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
Movie Day
When:
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Come to the Library and enjoy watching the adventures of Alice and the Mad...
Game Time
When:
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area
Get up and get down! Come to the Library and play a Wii dancing...
Open Gaming Ages 7-11
When:
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where:
South Omaha Library (444-4850) at Conference Room A
Play PS2, GameCube, Nintendo Wii and more.
Create a Book Cover
When:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area
If you have textbooks to cover because school has started, bring them to the...
LEGO Club
When:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
Homework Help
When:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area
During this time, get basic homework help, use Tutor.com, research, or type a paper...
Wave Writers
When:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room
If you love a good story and would like to try your hand at making waves with...
LEGO Club
When:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
Homeschool Youth Book Discussion
When:
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where:
Millard Branch (444-4848) at West Meeting Room
For homeschooled children. Please read and be ready to discuss any two books from the Hank...
Teen
Programs
Now Showing at the Swim-In - Teen Movie Day
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room
Come watch a movie on the big screen and enjoy snacks!
Teen Homeschool Book Discussion
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where:
Millard Branch (444-4848) at East Meeting Room
See Paul Christopherson, Young Adult Librarian, for July's book selection. Pop and chips will be provided.
Venture into Scuba Diving!
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room
Come explore the exciting sport of scuba diving! Diventures will be talking about scuba diving, the world...
Young Adult End of SRP Pizza Party
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
Milton R. Abrahams Branch (444-6284) at Meeting Room
Must be enrolled and actively participating in the Teen Summer Reading Program at Milton R....
Galley Grub - Build Your Own Sundae Party
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where:
Millard Branch (444-4848) at Combined Meeting Rooms
Build Your Own Sundae Party. Teens signed up for the Summer Reading Program can play on...
Battle on the High Seas - Teen Game Time
When:
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room
Come play games on the Wii and PS2 like MarioKart, Wii Sports Resort, and Rock Band....
First Mates on Deck - Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
When:
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room
Open to all 7th thru 12th graders that are in public, private or home schools. TAB...
Friday Night Youth Summer Jump-off
When:
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where:
Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)
It's the fourth year of FNYSJ and it's better than ever! Join us for a teen lock-in each...
Galley Grub - Build Your Own Sundae! Summer Reading Program Finale
When:
Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room
Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Program with a delicious treat!
The Big Dunk
When:
Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where:
Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)
Who will be making the most waves this summer? Whoever is in the dunking booth of course! Help...
LEGO Club
When:
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
Friday Night Youth Summer Jump-off
When:
Friday, August 06, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where:
Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)
It's the fourth year of FNYSJ and it's better than ever! Join us for a teen lock-in each...
Wii Fit Teen Club
When:
Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Have fun while working out at the Library! Try out yoga, do strength training,...
Wave Writers
When:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room
If you love a good story and would like to try your hand at making waves with...
LEGO Club
When:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
Teen Movie Day
When:
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area
Watch the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes an...
Movie Day
When:
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area
Come to the Library and enjoy watching the adventures of Alice and the Mad...
Friday Night Youth Summer Jump-off
When:
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where:
Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)
It's the fourth year of FNYSJ and it's better than ever! Join us for a teen lock-in each...
Game Time
When:
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area
Get up and get down! Come to the Library and play a Wii dancing...
Create a Book Cover
When:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where:
A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area
If you have textbooks to cover because school has started, bring them to the...
Computer
Classes
Improve your Computer Skills Guide
Intro to Microsoft Word 2007
When:
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where:
Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at PC Lab
Learn the basics of creating and using a word processing document.
Computer Basics
When:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where:
W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)
Learn about the keyboard, mouse, printer; how to open and close a program; use menus and toolbars; and...
Internet Basics
When:
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where:
W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)
Learn how to use the Internet to search effectively. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse and...
Beginning Microsoft Word 2007
When:
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where:
Florence Branch (444-5299) at Computer Pod
Learn the basic elements and how to format a document.
Computer Basics
When:
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where:
W. Dale Clark Main Library (444-4800) at AIM Public Computer Lab
Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the mouse...
Microsoft Excel Basics
When:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where:
W. Dale Clark Main Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab
Learn how to set up, manipulate and format a basic spreadsheet. Basic computer...
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007
When:
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where:
Florence Branch (444-5299) at Computer Pod
Learn to format pages in columns, use drop caps, insert pictures and more. Beginning MS Word 2007...
Working with Photos
When:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where:
W. Dale Clark Main Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab
Learn about different picture file types (e.g. jpg, gif, bmp, png)
Make basic...
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