What's Happening This Week: May 11-17
Link to our Storytime Calendar
Ooey Gooey Science
Monday, May 12 @ 4:15 PM
"I See You" Due to the content of this months program YOU MUST register and COMPLETE A PERMISSION SLIP at the library. Call the library for more information. This is a hands-on program for kids 8-12 years old, and not for the faint-of-heart, nor weak-of stomach. Space is limited.
Registration Required.
L.A.F.F. Book Club
Monday, May 12 @ 4:30 PM
L.A.F.F. = Libraries Are For Fun! Kids, this month we're reading, Anne Frank, Beyond the Diary: A Photographic Remembrance by Ruud ran der Rol. Excerpts from Anne's original diary and interviews with the last people to see her alive offer insight into her life.
The book will be provided at the first meeting: free copies to the first 10 kids signed up who are in attendance and library copies, when available, for the rest of the group. Please do not read the book in advance!
Intermediate Spanish for Adults
Monday, May 12 @ 6:30 PM
This is a 6 week session for those adults who have completed the beginners' class this year. Come and continue your language learning experience.
Registration Required.
Tuesday Travel Talks
Tuesday, May 13 @ 12 PM
Jane Forster will give a talk and show her wonderful photos from her travels to Tanzania.
Registration Required.
Junior PageTurners
Tuesday, May 13 @ 4:15 PM
A lively book discussion and activity group for children in grades 1 - 3.
Please sign up at the Children's Desk to receive a copy of the book to read ahead of time.
The Night Readers
Tuesday, May 13 @ 7 PM
Evening Book discussion Group. Book list is available on our website under Book Clubs
Bark For Books
Wednesday, May 14 @ 4:30 PM
This program offers a pawsitive opportunity to boost your child's literary skills with a dog as his/her audience. Please call or visit the Children's Desk to register.
Registration Required.
Martha Stories
Wednesday, May 14 @ 6:30 PM
What would your dog say if it could talk? When Martha the dog eats some alphabet soup, the letters go straight to her brain and she starts talking. Based on the “Martha Speaks” stories by Susan Meddaugh, “Martha Stories” recounts several hilarious experiences of Martha and her family. Fast paced and funny, the play emphasizes the importance of literacy.
Recommended for grades K-4.
Registration Required.
Mail in Ballot Drive
Thursday, May 15 @ 5 PM
Your Vote Counts! Help the county out on Election Day and stop by the library to pick up your Voter Registration/Mail in Ballot Application. Even if you have signed up for mail-in/absentee ballots in the past, you need to fill out the form to receive forthcoming mail-in ballots.
Guitar Hero (for teens)
Thursday, May 15 @ 5:30 PM
Join us in the Teen Tower every Thursday for Guitar Hero.This is a casual, drop-in-leave-when-you-feel-like-it program.
Introduction to the Internet
Thursday, May 15 @ 6 PM
Learn a variety of ways to search for information on the Internet.
Search terms and techniques are introduced, followed up with how to evaluate websites. Mousing skills are required. Meet in computer lab.
Registration Required.
Great Decisions Forum - 2008
Thursday, May 15 @ 7 PM
Session Six. Topic: U.S. defense and security policy. The attendees at this series will discuss global issues shaping United States foreign policy.
Philip S. Miller Library Closed-Staff Day
Friday, May 16 All Day
Philip S. Miller Library closed for staff development.
Celebrate Children's Book Week with author Nancy Carlson
Saturday, May 17 @ 10 AM- 2 PM
Nancy Carlson will participate in a celebration of Children's Book Week. Learn more about Nancy's books, characters and path to writer and illustrator. Nancy will also be available to meet fans and sign books.
Don't miss related entertainment, arts and crafts and face painting scheduled throughout the festival.
Practice Your English
Saturday, May 17 @ 10 AM
Learning English? Come practice with us! We meet in the Great Southwest
Construction Conference Room for conversation and fun. No registration
necessary, all levels welcome.
Voter Registration Drive-Your Vote Counts!
Saturday, May 17 @ 10 AM- 3PM
The Arapahoe County League of Women Voters and/or Douglas County Library staff will be at your local library for voter registration. Stop by to make sure your vote counts.
New Programs & Events Calendar
Register for events through our new calendar. Or, call the Contact Center to register at 303-791-READ (7323).
