May 2016 - North Richland Hills Library

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the
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Spring Book Buzz
Volume 16 Issue 5
May 2016
North Richland Hills Public Library
May 25
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Library Community Room
Get the buzz on new adult fiction releases for Spring 2016 from a publishing
insider. All attendees will receive a tote bag and advance reader packets of
upcoming releases. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is
required. Please register at: library.nrhtx.com/bookbuzz
Presented by:
Library Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Book Club Information
Book Break for Adults: May 18
When: Third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Library Board Room
What Book?: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
One-On-One Computer Classes
Need computer help? The North Richland
Hills Library is
offering one-on-one
computer classes. The class topics range
from Computer Basics to Microsoft Excel.
Please call (817) 427-6814 Reference
department or come to the 2nd floor
Reference
desk
to
schedule
your
appointment today!
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Classes offered are Computer Basics I
and II, Basic Internet, Basic Excel, Basic
Word, and Basic Email
Classes offered are 1 hour sessions
Classes are offered in the mornings
Monday –Friday, Evening classes available Monday – Thursday at 7pm only
Classes in Español are available upon
request
Any individual who registers for a class
must attend or cancel their registration
before the class begins
For beginners instructors recommend
taking Computer Basics I and II
Call the Reference
Department at
817-427-6814 for
more information
on any item in the
newsletter!
¿Necesita ayuda con la computadora? La
Biblioteca de North Richland Hills está ofreciendo clases de computación privadas. Los temas
de las clases empiezan desde Fundamentos de
Computadoras hasta Microsoft Excel. Por favor
llame al (817) 427-6814, Departamento de
Referencia, o visítenos en el escritorio de
Referencia en el 2º piso para hacer su cita hoy.
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Las clases ofrecidas son Fundamentos de
Computadora I y II, Fundamentos de
Internet,
Fundamentos
de
Excel,
Fundamentos de Word y Fundamentos de
Correo Electrónico.
Las clases ofrecidas son sesiones de 1 hora.
Las clases son ofrecidas de lunes a viernes
por la mañana. Las clases por las tardes
están disponibles de lunes a jueves a las
7pm solamente.
Cualquier persona que se registre para una
clase debe asistir o cancelar su cita antes
de la clase
Para
principiantes,
los
instructores
recomiendan
tomar
Fundamentos
de
Computadora I y II
Connect with Us!
Your library is posting on social media! Follow all
of our social channels by navigating to the addresses
below:
Facebook: facebook.com/NRHlibrary
Twitter: twitter.com/NRHlibrary
Instagram: instagram.com/nrhlibrary
Newsletters: library.nrhtx.com/newsletter
Goodreads: library.nrhtx.com/goodreads
Read with Mollie & Friends
The Third Saturday of Each Month from
10:30 a.m. – Noon in Polly’s Room
Mollie the therapy dog and her furry friends are ready to read with you!
These dogs are fun and cuddly non-judgmental listeners that can help to
strengthen reading skills and build confidence in beginning readers.
Please arrive by 10:00 a.m. to sign up for your 15 minute time slot. There are a limited number
of slots available and slots will be available on a first come, first served basis. All ages are
welcome to participate in this individualized reading program. Call 817-427-6818 for more info.
Holiday Closures
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. The Maker Spot will
be closed on Saturday, May 28th and Monday May 30th. Please return any items to the walk-up
or drive-thru book drops during this closure or call 817-427-6800 to renew materials.
Free Comic Book Day
May 7
11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of comic-themed fun! Activities, crafts and photo ops with Star Wars
characters throughout the library will help us celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Dress in your
favorite superhero costume and come early to get your free comic book!
Community
Adult
Children’s
Teen
May 2016
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Toddler Time
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Chess Club
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Sunset Story Time
7:00-7:30 p.m.
8
9
Flutasia
7:00-8:00 p.m.
10
Toddler Time
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Chess Club
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Free Comic
Book Day
11:00 a.m.—
2:00 p.m.
Mapping the
Journey
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Story Time
10:15 a.m. OR
11:15 a.m.
11
Programs
Programs
Programs
Programs
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13
14
19
20
21
Story Time
10:15 a.m. OR
11:15 a.m.
Sunset Story Time
7:00-7:30 p.m.
15
16
Socrates Café
7:00-8:00 p.m.
22
23
Blood Drive
1:00-5:00 p.m.
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30
17
Toddler Time
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Chess Club
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Sunset Story Time
7:00-7:30 p.m.
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18
Read with Mollie
& Friends
10:30 a.m.
Book Break
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Story Time
10:15 a.m. OR
11:15 a.m.
25
Toddler Time
Spring Book Buzz
10:00-10:30 a.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Chess Club
Story Time
4:00-5:30 p.m.
10:15 a.m. OR
11:15 a.m.
Sunset Story Time
7:00-7:30 p.m.
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27
28
The Maker Spot
Closed for
Memorial Day
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Toddler Time
Library Closed for
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Memorial Day
Chess Club
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Sunset Story Time
7:00-7:30 p.m.
817-427-6800
9015 Grand Ave
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
www.library.nrhtx.com