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Eva Perry Regional Library
eNewsletter December 2009 |
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! 
Holiday HoursClosed Dec.24, 25,and 26Close 6 pm New Year's Eve
Closed New Year's Day
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Check out our lobby display
Enjoy the outstanding photographs of Kate Bingham, local amateur photographer.
If you know of a local craftsman, artist, or group who would like to be considered for a lobby display, please call 387-2100 and ask for the Adult Services desk.
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| Adult Book Discussions |
Please sign up for these discussions at the Adult Services desk or call 387-2100. Copies of the book selections are available at the Adult Services desk.
Click here to join us for a book discussion.
Wake Up and Read
Wednesday, January 13th at 10 a.m.
Lottery by Patricia Wood
The action in this novel centers on Perry L. Crandall, IQ 76, dedicated employee of a marine supply store in Washington, who wins a $12 million dollar lottery. Complications ensue in this pleasant book.
Evareaders
Tuesday, January 26th at 7 p.m. Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo
After sixty years of living in the upstate New York town of Thomaston, Louis Charles and Sarah, his wife of forty years, prepare for a trip to Italy to visit Louis's childhood friend, an artist who fled his hometown many years earlier.
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Please sign up for the programs at 387-2100 or for online sign-up use the link below.
Back to Basics Yoga Wednesday, January 6th at 7 pmwith Karin Johnson, certified yoga instructor
Learn a bit about the history and philosophy of yoga, then Karin will demonstrate various asanas, or poses, which attendees will practice before going on to a 30 minute yoga session. Please bring a large towel or mat, as well as a yoga strap or smaller towel.
Meet Local Authors
Tuesday, January 12th at 7 pm
Areawriters will talk about their published books and their writing experiences.
The authors will be happy to sign books.
Come meet:
Kelly Gay The Better Part of Darkness
Bryan Gilmer Felonious Jazz
Phyllis Harrison Plowshares in the Palatinate
Lila Hopkins The Master Craftsman
It's always exciting and interesting to hear writers speak, so please join us!
JobLink/Americorps 
Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Experienced volunteers are available to help with resumes, interviewing skills and job hunting. Walk-ins or appointments welcome. For more information or to schedule and appointment, please call Dennis Hickey at 557-1121.
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| Events for Kids |
Holiday Reading Challenge!
Pick up your Holiday Reading Challenge sheet at the Youth Desk Nov. 16
through Dec. 31 and decorate our gingerbread house! Color a candy picture to decorate our "Gingerbread House Display". Return your completed reading sheet for a small prize by Dec. 31st.
Gingerbread Houses
Kindergarten and up
Saturday, Dec. 12, two sessions - 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.
Bring a clean, empty half pint or pint sized milk carton and we will
help you turn it into a gingerbread house! Parents are encouraged to
stay and help younger children. Please register at the Youth
Services Desk or call 387-2100.
 Holiday Crafts for ages 2-8
Monday, Dec. 21, 10:00-12:00
Drop by the library anytime between 10 and 12, and make a
simple holiday craft. No registration necessary.
NCCBA Book Club for ages 5-8
Registration required
We'll listen to different stories nominated for the 2010 North Carolina Children's Book Award in each of the programs in this series, then do a related craft, see a puppet show, and more! Sign up for one or all of the sessions. Please register at the Youth Services Desk beginning December 12th or call 387-2100.
January 16 10:30-11:30
February 6 10:30-11:30
February 27 10:30-11:30
March 20 10:30-11:30
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fan Club
3rd - 5th graders
Saturday, Jan. 23, 10:30 - 11:30.
Games and activities for readers of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Please register at the Youth Services Desk or call 387-2100.
Registration begins Jan 2.
 Tie-Dye Craft3rd - 5th grades
Sat. Feb. 13, 10:30 - 11:30
Please register at the Youth Services desk or call 387-2100.
Registration begins Jan. 23.
 "All the Same Web" production from Rags to Riches Theatre Troupe for all ages
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30am
See a play about the trickster, Anansi, presented by the Rags to Riches Theatre Troupe. Please register at the Youth Services Desk or call 387-2100.
Registration begins Jan 23.
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| Storytimes for Kids |
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WINTER STORYTIMES
at the
Eva Perry Regional Library
January 11th thru March 5th
TODDLER TALES Ages 18 mos.-3yrs old
Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:15 & 11:00
PRESCHOOL TIME 3-5 years old
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 & 11:00
PAJAMA STORYTIME All ages welcome
Thursday nights at 7 pm
*Pajamas & Teddy bears are optional.
Year Round Storytimes
Mother Goose Magic Babies to 18 months
Wednesdays at 9:15am
German storytime 4 to 8 years
December 5th at 10:30am
Presented by Carolina Kinder
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| Teen Scene |
Middle School Book Club Grades 6-8
Thursday, December 17, 4:30-6 pm
Bring a favorite title to share with the rest of the club, along with
a snack to share. This will serve as our holiday party.
No registration necessary.
Middle School Book Club
Thursday, January 14, 4:30-6 pm
Title: Call for selected title.
 Anime Club
Ages 13 and up Saturday, December 19, 3-5 pm Selection TBA No registration necessary.
Anime Club
Ages 13 and up
Saturday, January 9, 3-5 pm
Watch favorite anime series
Hot popcorn is served
Finals Week Frenzy January 19-21, 2-6 pm Come and study with your friends Our conference room and treehouse will be reserved for your use.
Journal Makeover
Grades 6-8
Saturday, January 30, 3:00 - 4:30
Bring an old composition or spiral-bound notebook, decorate it with materials we will supply, then laminate it and use it for a new purpose. Please register at the Youth Services Desk or
call 387-2100. Registration begins January 9.
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| Newsworthy |
 We Have Upgraded to Office 2007!
We
have upgraded the library computers to Office 2007. Users of Microsoft Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint will find that these programs look significantly
different. Need help getting started with these new versions? Ask a staff member
or try visiting this website for free online training: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computer/
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