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Cloud Computing Classes
Programas en Español
Summer Reading
Brandon Sanderson
The Digital Bookmobile
Kids' Summer Programs
Teen Summer Activities
Upcoming Events
June 1: Summer Reading Program Kick-off and Book Sale

June 4: Kids Summer Story Times begin

June 3: AuthorLink: Brandon Sanderson

June 5:  Teen Volunteer Board

June 6: The Digital Bookmobile

June 8: Cloud Computing Class 4-part series begins

June 11: Drop In with Your Device

 

June 12: Cómo Usar Google Drive   

 

June 13: Teen Lock-in 

 

June 18:  Learn It: 60 Minutes to a Better Marriage, pt 2  

 

June 19: Learn It: Designing Container Flower Gardens 

 

June 20: Cómo diseñar un jardín de flores en maceta 

 

June 26: The Great Egg Drop for Teens 

  Quick Links
Cloud Computing

Google Drive logo

Cloud Computing Classes
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Computer Training Lab

June 8

Google Drive: Getting Started 

 

June 15

Using and sharing Docs

Part 1

 

June 22

Using and Sharing Docs

Part 2 

 

June 29

Google Extras and Apps

 

To register or for more information, please call 801-852-7681.

Programas en Español
Cómo Usar Google Drive
Miércoles, Junio 12
Lección I
Descubra Ud. lo que es computación en la nube

Miércoles,Junio 19
Lecciόn 2
Vea Ud. cómo compartir un documento

Cómo diseñar un jardín de flores en maceta
Viernes, el 20 de junio
7:00 pm
Young Special Events
Room, #201
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Provo City Library Newsletter
June 2013
Brandon Sanderson

AuthorLink with Brandon Sanderson

 

Monday, June 3
7:00 pm
Library Ballroom

Free; ticket required 

 

The Provo Library is delighted to host the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Brandon Sanderson, as he introduces his debut novel for a young adult audience: The Rithmatist. Join us for this amazing event!

 

Brandon will speak, and then will sign copies of his books. Personalized signatures are limited to three per person, but there are no restrictions on signatures only.

 

Tickets are required for admission, and are now available at the Adult Reference Desk. Tickets are free; limit four per person. (Those who are unable to obtain tickets are welcome to join our Stand-by Line on the night of the event.)

 

Copies of The Rithmatist along with others of Sanderson's books will be available for sale at the event, courtesy of The King's English Bookshop.

Digital Bookmobile The Digital Bookmobile National Tour

 

Thursday, June 6
12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
New Provo Recreation Center (parking lot)

222 West 500 North

Book lovers of all ages will learn how to download eBooks from the library through interactive demonstrations and high-definition
instructional videos.

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel trailer full of high-tech equipment to help patrons explore the library's eBook
collection. This free event is one day only, so don't miss it.

 

Enter to win one of two Kindles! 

Kids Summer Reading
Kids' Summer Programs

 

Summer Make and Take Crafts

June 4 - July 25

Tuesdays & Thursdays, any time between 10 am - 12 noon.

Free crafts for children ages 0 - 12 in the Young Special Events Room, #201. Families must have a Provo City Library card or registered Orem Public Library card. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One craft per child.

 

Summer Toddler Time

June 5 - July 17

Every Wednesday from 10 - 10:30 am and 11 - 11:30 am in the Story Circle.

Songs, stories, and a puppet show for toddlers and their parents/caregivers.

 

Canopy Capers

June 4 - July 25

Every Tuesday & Thursday at 12 noon.

Bring your lunch and listen to stories outside under a canopy on the southeast lawn of the library.

 

Summer Spanish Story Time

June 3 - July 22

Every Monday from 7 - 7:30 pm in the Story Circle.

Songs, stories, and a puppet show in Spanish for families.

Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Summer Activities

Teen Volunteer Board

Wednesday, June 5

3:30 pm

Young Special Events Room, #201

Meet the first Wednesday each month, September through June. Volunteers will work on projects, followed by snacks, socializing and playing games.

 

Library Lock-in

Thursday, June 13

7:00 - 11:00 pm 

Library Ballroom

Teens, get locked in the library! Snacks, crafts, board games, Wii games, and a service project for the Children's Department. A parent signed permission slip is required. 

 

The Great Egg Drop

Wednesday, June 26

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Young Special Events Room, #201
Come create an egg holder using anything you can find! Then there will be a contest to see whose egg survives a drop!
To learn more about any of these programs or services, visit our website at www.provolibrary.com or call 801-852-6650.
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EBSCOHost Kids Search
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