Zuill Bailey Performance

Cellist, Zuill Bailey returns to Dorris Van Doren this Thursday for another special performance featuring the Bach Suites.

Thursday, July 24 beginning @ 10:30 a.m.
Free
(Note: Performance is about 2 hours rather than the 5 hour time frame that was printed in the newsletter)

Updates and Events

I don't know if you've noticed as much as we have, but the library has been very busy this summer. We've had a lot of exciting programming this summer and there's still more to come! Unfortunately, some of the upcoming programs have been canceled due to some unforeseen circumstances. The good news is that most have agreed to reschedule. We'll let you know as soon as they contact us with the new info.

This Saturday's events include:

Special presentation on Work and Culture by Mike Grunsten from 10-11 a.m.
Grunsten will discuss working with cultural differences based on research and his experience working with multinational operations in the U.S. and Mexico. Free and open to the public.

Cock-a-Doodle-Doo Puppet Show for all ages @ 2 p.m.

The Vocal Performance scheduled for 2 p.m. is canceled.

The Humane Society program for last Saturday was canceled, but has rescheduled for this Saturday @ 3 p.m.

Manga Drawing Workshop for all levels (ages teen & up) from 3-5 p.m.
Character creation and the art of storytelling are some of the topics that will be covered.

Don't forget that this Saturday is also the LAST day to turn in all reading logs!
Get them in, get a prize, and show up on the 26th for the wrap-up party!

Pets 101 & Sushi 101

This Saturday's Summer Reading Club events include some primers for children and teens.

The El Paso Humane Society will be here to help children learn about animal health, pet care, and pet adoption.
Saturday, July 12 @ 1 p.m.

Later on in the day, we'll be holding a Sushi Social for teens as part of the Anime and Summer Reading Club. Teens will get to learn how to make a simple vegetarian roll and eat it, too! Materials will be provided.
Saturday, July 12 @ 3 p.m.

Patriotic Belly Dancing?

Not quite, but there will be belly dancing and patriotic music occurring on the same day.


Discover the history of an ancient dance form and move to the music with Zakia the belly dancer! It's part of the Summer Reading Club events, and it begins at 1 p.m on Saturday, June 28.

After you shake your hips, stick around to celebrate the Fourth of July early with us! Listen to the 62nd Army Brass Band Quintet perform patriotic and standard selections. Saturday, June 28 @ 2 p.m.

Reading, Teens, & Bears! Oh, my!

This week's SRC events include a chance to learn about bears, and a day long festival dedicated to teens.







On Saturday, June 21 @ 1 p.m. @ Dorris Van Doren, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park will help us learn about the bears that live in our area.

After the presentation, head on over to Cohen Stadium for Teenfest! Tons of cool stuff will be going on over there. Some of that stuff includes live bands, dancers, rock climbing wall, crafts, games, info booths, a car show, and more!

Teenfest, from 1-7 p.m. @ Cohen Stadium...Free!

More info...

This week's SRC Event

Come listen to stories by gypsy storyteller, Terry Alvarez.

Saturday, June 14 @ 1 p.m.

Don't forget, there's still time to sign up for the summer reading club (SRC)!

Summer Reading Club begins this week!

Summertime is here and it's the perfect time to go to your library, cool off, and... join the Texas Reading Club of course! Read 8 books or more to receive a certificate and goodie bag. Participants don't have to attend any SRC events, but they're just too good to miss out on!

Who can join?
All children from infants to age 12, and all teens ages 13-19 (or those entering the 7th grade). Even if you're too mature to join, be an example by reading with or alongside children and teens. Get caught reading!

Registration begins all day Saturday, June 7 and ends July 12.
SRC Kickoff with Adrian the Magician
Saturday, June 7 @ 1 pm

Teen SRC 80s Style Lock-in
Saturday, June 7 from 7-11 pm
Sign up at the information desk.

The rest of the SRC events will be listed here weekly. Teens can also check out our myspace page for updates.