Saturday, June 27 Events!

There's something to do all day long at the library this Saturday!

Art Garage 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Pablo returns for another inspiring workshop. Learn tips and techniques, tackle your drawing problems, and experiment with a digital drawing tablet. All ages, all skill levels, all day. Lunch is on your own from 1-2 p.m. All day attendance is not required.

Storyteller Nancy Green 1-2 p.m.
Entertainment with stories and songs. Part of the summer reading program events.

The schedule blood drive has been canceled.
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Summer Reading Club Begins June 6!

The Summer Reading Club is here once again! Children and teens can sign up from June 6-July 11. Read 8 books or more by July 18 and get a prize! Get all the details and register at the information desk.

June 6 Teen Fest @ Cohen Stadium from 12–6 p.m.
Bands, dancers, games, crafts, car show, info booths, giveaways, and more! All ages.

Children’s Programs are on Saturdays @ 1 p.m.
June 6 Up, Up and Away Kickoff Party with Mad Science
June 13 Bats presented by the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
June 20 Prehistoric Southwest presented by the Museum of Archaeology
June 27 Stories and Songs with Nancy Green

Teen Programs are on Tuesdays @ 4 p.m.
June 9 School’s Out BBQ (hotdogs and veggie dogs) Bring a bag of chips or drinks.
June 16 Tee Party Deconstruct old t-shirts. Shirts provided for first 15. Bring your own tees to make cool new ones.
June 23 Sushi Social Make and eat your own sushi. We provide the basics. You’re welcome to bring your own ingredients and utensils.
June 30 Lolita Tea Party Celebrate the Japanese pop subculture by dressing up, drinking tea, and playing human chess. Turn in a reading log to be entered to win a pair of tickets to the EP Anime Convention.

More programs in July!
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Scrapbooking Class

Are your photos still in boxes?

Then, jumpstart your scrapbooking by joining us for a basic, hands-on demo hosted by local shop Pizazz. Materials and refreshments will be provided, but the class is limited to 15 participants. Call or register at the information desk.

Saturday, May 30 from 3-5 p.m.

Join us for a weekly meet up to share tips and ideas for scrapbooking, card making, and other paper crafts. All ages are welcome! Saturdays from 3-5 p.m.
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Pajama Storytime

Don't forget to come to this month's Pajama Storytime! Children can bring their favorite blanket or pillow and wear pajamas to snuggle in and listen to some bedtime stories in the quiet room. Register at the information desk.

Thursday, May 28 @ 6 p.m.
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Art Garage Saturday!

Last summer, Pablo Tovar, Jr. hosted a terrific drawing workshop for teens. He returns this year for a series of two Art Garage Saturdays that will encompass a variety of topics, as well as encourage open discussion and collaboration. The workshop will be open to all ages and all skill levels. Participants will get a chance to experiment with a digital drawing tablet. Participants can join the workshop at any time and are not required to stay the whole day.

Saturday, May 23 from 10am-5:45pm
Lunch on your own from 1-2pm
(All day attendance is NOT required)

The next Art Garage Saturday is June 27th!
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May Blood Drive

If you didn't get to donate blood last time, now's your chance!
Donors get a really cool t-shirt.

Saturday, May 16 from 2-5 pm
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Sale @ the Bookmark

The Bookmark, our Friends of the Library store, is overstocked with hardback mysteries. They will be on sale for 50 cents each this week, from Wednesday April 29 to Saturday May 2. Mysteries are located in the last row (Bestsellers located near the window are excluded). So, be sure to stop by and support the Westside Libraries!

The Bookmark
7348 Remcon Circle
(915) 833-2342
Wed. 3-6pm
Thurs. 9am-3pm
Fri. 3-8pm
Sat. 9am-3pm
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