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Bright Ideas Garden Tour
presented by the Friends of the Library
May 4, 2013 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
Tour eight beautiful gardens, each unique in it's own way. Those touring the gardens will see terracing, raised gardens, waterfalls, and bog gardens. Each property will inspire you with possibilities for your own yard. And the best part is the owners will be on hand to talk to you about the installations and maintenance of their properties.
Tickets are $15 with a 15% discount if purchased before May 1. Friends of the Library will also receive an additional 10% off the ticket price. Maps will be available at the Circulation Desk.
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Let's Get the Party Started!
We have so many things to celebrate, we just had to have a party!
Please join us, Monday, May 20 at 6:00,
This first concert in the "Monday Music" series is in honor or the Lindheimer Master Naturalist. These people have worked hundreds of hours to enhance the library grounds. A fairytale bridge has been created and the entire length of the nature trail is almost ready for foot traffic. Music starts at 6:30, but plan on being here by 6:00 to meet some of the people who worked on this project.
A number of people got the chance to hear Alli Mattice sing two songs as a guest at the singer-songwriter series and wanted more. So, we are happy to announce that she will be the headliner at our first "Monday Music Concert". David Cleary will provide backup so we know everyone will have a good time.
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"Name the Dinosaur Egg Project"
We know about Dinosaurs - because we live at Canyon Lake where there are dinosaur tracks (footprints from many thousands of years ago.) Did you know that dinosaurs laid eggs? These eggs must have been very big, maybe even "Egg normous!"
Artists around the lake have drawn and painted pictures of what the eggs might have looked like and are even planning to make the eggs, some small and some quite large, some beautiful and some funny. The statues of their designs will be placed all around the lake at businesses, parks and other locations.
We need a name for this adventure and are asking everyone to enter a contest for naming this project. Can you hatch a name? There are prizes for the winner. Pick up and return entry forms at TPML or the Chamber of Commerce. The deadline for submitting your idea is May 18, 2013.
This a joint project of the Art Guild of Canyon Lake, Chamber Commerce of the Canyon Lake Area, the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country, and the Tye Preston Memorial Library.
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Lunch and Learn Programs
Every Wednesday at 12:00 pm
Coffee, hot tea, and cookies served.
May 1
The Archeology of the Texas Hill Country Indians
Bobby Bedoe's Power Point presentation will show the tools and weapons used by the Indians of the Hill Country, beginning from 12,000 B.C., to the times they lived on reservations here in the Hill Country. Bobby is an arrowhead enthusiast and would be glad to look at ones you own if you bring them to the class.
May 8
Cooking with the Authors
Join the ladies of St. Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church, as they prepare an elegant Mother's Day brunch with an Italian flair. Sample the Italian breakfast strata, and enjoy biscotti with your coffee as they demonstrate these as well as other make-ahead dishes to transport your mother from the Texas hill country to the Italian countryside. Their new cookbook, Feasting with St. Francis, will be available for purchase.
May 15
"Counterintelligence: A Personal Experience"
Regan Smith spent her career working for Army CounterIntelligence. Find out what it's like to work in this field that few of us ever hear about.
May 22
Telescopes 101
Are you thinking of buying a telescope? Do you own one, but are not sure how to use it properly? Come and have all your questions answered by one of our favorite astronomy guys, Ron Frisk. Now you're ready for Astronomy Night at the library and can maybe help others to see the stars.
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ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT TPML
SATURDAY, MAY 4TH
BRING THE FAMILY
8 TO 10 P.M.
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Poetry Group Meets
Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00
If you have ever thought about writing poetry, come in and join the dynamic and encouraging club members who will make you feel right at home.
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"Butterfly Effect" by Margie Bivens
Donated by Diane Schaule
In remembrance of her mother, Elsie Zrimec
Butterflies and Mothers
With soundless tenacity she begins
To break the chrysalis she's lain within
And emerge, an exquisite creature anew -
Beautiful, and as fresh as the morning dew.
A gift from above, her wings now unfurled
To adorn this wondrous, magical world -
Dancing, flitting, alighting, still -
The measure of her creation filled.
My mother, too, loved the out-of-doors.
My mother's countenance forever wore
A radiance that shone brightly through her eyes -
She reminds me of these butterflies....
Author: R'Ann Rahman
TPML is grateful for this wonderful addition to the butterfly garden.
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Teens Read 2013
To kick off our Teens Read Summer Program we will have "It Happened at the Library" photo contest. Join us from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 to learn how to use Photoshop to create an outrageous photograph of something at the library. Photographs are due by June 27 at 5:30. Anyone from age 12 to 17 is eligible to enter.
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New Fiction Books
12th of Never - James Patterson
The Hit - David Baldacci
Fly Away - Kristin Hannah
Daddy's Gone A Hunting - Mary Higgins Clark
Six Years - Harlan Coben
Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble - Ann B. Ross
Widow's Tears - Susan Wittig Albert
The Apple Orchard - Susan Wiggs
New NonFiction Books
Beyond Belief - My Secret Life Inside Scientology
Clean: Overcoming Addiction and ending America's greatest tragedy - David Sheff
Fodors 2013 Caribbean
New DVD's
Shameless - Seasons 1&2
Dark Shadows
Isaiah 9:10 Judgement
The Lady
Prometheus
Les Miserables
Seal Team Six
The Sopranos - Seasons 1 thru 6
New Audio Books
The Wedding Night - Sophie Kinsella
Life Code: The New Rules For Winning - Dr. Phil McGraw
The Burgess Boys - Elizabeth Strout
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver
The Fear Index - Robert Harris
A Week in Winter - Maeve Binchy
Above lists are only highlights of this months aquisitions and do not include donated items.
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The Genealogy Club at Canyon Lake meets
May 14, 2013 1:00 till 3:00
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Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest.
-Lady Bird Johnson
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May Computer Classes
Thurs., May 9 / 1:30 - 2:30pm Basic Computer
Thurs., May 16 / 1:30 - 2:30pm eBooks - Bring your device with you.
Thurs. , May 23 / 1:30 - 2:30pm Basic Computer
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Master Gardener Series
Gardening for Hummingbirds and Butterflies
May 20 at 12 pm
Master Gardener Robbi Will is well known for her passion and knowledge
of gardening in the Hill Country. Don't miss out on this one!
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Beginning students Thursdays 10:00 till 12:00
Intermediate/advanced students Tuesdays 10:00 till 12:00.
New students are always welcome.
For information on literacy tutoring, please call the library at 830-964-3744.
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Sit Down with your Commissioner
Your County Commissioner, Donna Eccleston, sets aside time every month to sit down and visit with Canyon Lake constituents on a one on one basis. This is participatory government at its best.
May 9 and 23, 2013
1:30 - 4:00 pm
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Coming in September - Conversational Spanish
By popular demand, Conversational Spanish Workshops have been scheduled for every Thursday from 6:00 till 8:00 beginning September 12. The fabulous instructor, Becky Felan, will be taking a summer break, and everyone knows that school doesn't start until the fall! We appreciate Becky's enthusiasm and willingness to share her talents.
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The Friends of TPML
The election of officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is being held on Thursday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. This is our Annual Meeting and we would like our Friends and library patrons to attend and meet the new Board of Directors.
Precinct 1, Commissioner Donna Eccleston is our guest speaker. Eccleston is a real library lover and supporter. She served on the Capital Campaign Committee for the library.
Commissioner Eccleston is also a member of the Friends of the Tye Preston Memorial Library.
Please plan to attend and help us make our annual meeting a success.
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It's Always Busy at the Library!
  We have a wonderful spot for a picnic lunch! Volunteer Terry assists at the card catalog.
 
Craftsman Wally Schultz custom built the
A niece finds her uncle's library a new podium. We love you, Wally!
memorial brick.
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CLAW Meeting
Canyon Lake Area Writers Group meets the
first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:30.
This group is exploding with talent and
enthusiasm. If you are thinking about
writing and need encouragement
or need to bounce some ideas off
someone, please join in.
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Summer Reading Carnival 2013
Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 till 12:00
This year the carnival will be on a Saturday so more kids can partake of the fun! There will be a moon bounce castle, face painting, balloon twisting, hat making, sno cones, and more! Everything is free and you can sign up for the summer reading program. Readers will receive t-shirts and a chance to win a new bicycle.
   
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Children's Summer Reading Program 2013
Saturday , June 8: Opening Day Carnival and Registration 10:00 a.m. till noon
Wednesday, June 12: Canyon Lake through time:Dinosaurs to Lake Days - Heritage Museum
Wednesday, June 19: Last Chance Forever - Birds of Prey Conservancy present an outdoor flying demonstration and information about raptors. Don't miss this one!
Wednesday, June 26: Craft Day along with singer Al Barlow
Wednesday, July 3: Puppets present "The Uglified Ducky"
Wednesday, July 10: Grand Finale Closing Day and announcement of winners. Hot dog lunch for everyone!
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Storytime and Baby Lapsit
Wednesday morning thru May at 10:00
for a specially chosen story, crafts, songs, and a snack.
Millionaire's Reading Club ~ May 13
Come at 3:00 or at 4:00
Read a million words and join the club
of second to eighth graders who love to read!
Get Ready For Kindergarten ~ May 13 at 10:00
This program is designed for children ages 3 - 5.
Please call or come in to sign up.
Books with Bailey
May 11 at 11:00
Bailey is a therapy dog who loves
to have children read to her. She rewards
good reading with her best doggy tricks.
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Friends Family Theater presents ...
Free tickets and popcorn for adults and children!
Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m.
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 Save the Date
2nd Annual Women's Accessories Sale, June 14 - 15 Sponsored by the
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