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For Adults
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The Composition of Non-Profit Oversight: Strategic, Tactical, and Visionary Workshop
Thursday, July 7
Walker Community Room
The Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE) hosts this workshop. Tuition for ACE members is $40 and for non-members is $60. Registration is requested by July 5. For more information, contact the ACE office at 501.375.1223 or register online at www.acenonprofit.com.
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Book Drive Continues: 2500 Books for 2500 Kids
June 1 - July 26
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee will sponsor a 2011 book drive benefitting the Fayetteville Public Library. You may donate a new or very gently used book at the Children's desk. Most needed books are picture books, chapter books and books for teens. Donated books will be given to children and teens participating in the library's Summer Reading Club, Books for Borrowing and Reading Roadshow programs.
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Monday, July 31 at 2 pm
Walker Community Room
McCoy discusses his new book, Tent Number 8: The 1977 Girl Scout Murders & the Trial of Gene Leroy Hart.
 McCoy, a former criminal defense attorney, has written a book about the murders of three girls at Camp Scott in the early morning hours of June 14, 1977 and the trial of a man many say was innocent. The unsolved case still haunts the community of Locust Grove, OK and once captivated the nation.
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For Children
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Partners in Play with Trike Theatre
Saturday, July 2, 10:30 am
Walker Community Room
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Animal Stories and Parade
Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Bring your own stuffed animal! Best for ages 3-5.
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Pet Show: Dress your pet
Wednesday, July 6, 1 pm
Bring a pet food donation for Ranger's Pantry!
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Adam Miller, folksinger and storyteller
Saturday, July 9, 10:30 am
Walker Community Room
For families with children of all ages.
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Out of This World Tea Parties for ages 3-5:
Monday, August 1 at 10:30 am
Monday, August 1 at 5 pm
Tuesday, August 2 at 10:30 am
Register in person at the Children's Desk beginning Monday, July 11. Space limited.
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Anansi the Spider Stories with FPL's Executive Director Shawna Thorup
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 am
Walker Community Room
Best for ages 3-5.
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Dennis Lee, renowned Texas puppeteer
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 pm
Walker Community Room
Best for K - 5th grade.
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Passport to Magic with magician Tommy Terrific
Wednesday, July 13, 1 & 2 pm
Walker Community Room
Best for K - 5th grade.
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Pirates of Penzance for families - Opera of the Ozarks
Saturday, July 16, 2 pm
Walker Community Room
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Camps, Clubs & Workshops
Registration required. Call 856.7170 or visit the Children's Library to register.
Beading with Susie Jenkins for grades 3-5 Tuesday, July 19, 2-3:30 pm
Registration underway
Trike Theater Camp - Folktale Theater for grades K-2 Tuesday, July 26-Friday, July 29, 1-3 pm Registration underway Trike Theater Camp - Tell a World Story Your Way for grades 3-5 Tuesday, July 26-Friday, July 29, 4-6 pm (ends at 5 pm on Friday) Registration begins July 5
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Saturday, July 16, 10:30 am
Walker Community Room
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7-Up Storytime
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Best for ages 3-5 |
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McCafferty Irish Dancers
Wednesday, July 20, 1 & 2 pm
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Daytime Lock-in for students who have completed K, 1st, 2nd grades
Thursday, August 11 from 11 am - 2 pm
$10 fee required. In-person registration begins Thursday, July 21 at the Children's Library desk.
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Overnight Lock-in for students who have completed 3rd, 4th, 5th grades Friday, August 12, 8:30 pm through Sat., Aug. 13, 8 am
$25 fee required. In-person registration begins Friday, July 22 at the Children's Library desk.
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Wild Goose Theater and Puppets
Saturday, July 23, 10:30 am
Walker Community Room
Enjoy the puppetry of Nashville-based Wild Goose Theater. |
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Singer Songwriter Shannon Wurst
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Hear the NWA 2010 Female Singer/Songwriter of the year!
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World of Music with Toucan Jam
Wednesday, July 27, 1 & 2 pm
A Fayetteville favorite!
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Arts Live Theatre presents live Shakespeare
Thursday, July 28, 7 pm
Best for older students.
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Anoush Dance Troupe
Saturday, July 30, 10:30 am
Fun for the entire family. |
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Washington County Historical Dancers
Saturday, July 30, 1 pm
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Where's Brie? Find clues on Facebook!
July 3 - July 30
Use the coordinates provided weekly on FPL's Facebook page to locate Brie the Terrier somewhere in Fayetteville. Claim your prize at the Library.
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Big Screen Week o' Hogwarts: Harry Potter and the ... (also a costume contest)
July 10, 12, 13, & 14 at 2 pm
Walker Community Room
July 10: Sorcerer's Stone
June 12: Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban
June 13: Goblet of Fire, he Order of the Phoenix
July 14: Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1
Dress Hogwarts and enter a drawing for prizes including tickets to see Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2. |
Peace Out at Town Center Peace Fountain
Wednesday, July 20, 11:30 am
Meet American Red Cross disaster relief and teen volunteers who help internationally. Chilled snacks provided.
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Wide, Wide World of Games
Tuesday, July 26, 4-7 pm
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Play games from around the world.
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Desert Fire Belly Dancing
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Saturday, July 30, 3 pm
Registration required. Register by calling 856.7270 or emailing your name, grade completed and phone number.
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Save the date!
September 10
OWL - Ozark Writers' Live!
October 28
Gathering of the Groups with author Colin Beavan
November 13
Author Geraldine Brooks
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