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Teens: Comic Covers

Teen will create their own or recreate a favorite comic book cover.

Fall Leaves Story Time

Children will learn about Fall with fingerplays, stories, and music!

What can you do with Library Card?

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month making a Pinata

Drop in: Celebrate Spanish Heritage, "Let's make Maracas!"

Celebrate Spanish Heritage month From 1:00PM – 4:00PM Tuesday through Friday. Children will have an opportunity to come and make their own maracas. We will also be reading Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Camoy and Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza.

Drop in: Celebrate Spanish Heritage, "Let's make Maracas!"

Celebrate Spanish Heritage month From 1:00PM – 4:00PM Tuesday through Friday. Children will have an opportunity to come and make their own maracas. We will also be reading Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Camoy and Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza.

Drop in: Celebrate Spanish Heritage, "Let's make Maracas!"

Celebrate Spanish Heritage month From 1:00PM – 4:00PM Tuesday through Friday. Children will have an opportunity to come and make their own maracas. We will also be reading Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Camoy and Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza.

Drop in: Celebrate Spanish Heritage, "Let's make Maracas!"

Celebrate Spanish Heritage month From 1:00PM – 4:00PM Tuesday through Friday. Children will have an opportunity to come and make their own maracas. We will also be reading Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Camoy and Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza.

Monday Matinee

Broadmoor Library presents Monday Matinee! Please join us each month for some favorite movies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s! And after each movie you can vote for what film you would like to watch next. Movies begin at 10:00am in the large meeting room. In September we’ll be showing Close Encounters of the Third Kind from 1977 (Rated PG).

Broadmoor Uke Jam

All skills welcome. Bring your ukulele and join our jam session. Beginners' class starts at 4:30pm followed by the Uke Jam at 5:00pm.

Genealogy: History of Centenary College Football

Join us in the Meeting Room at the Broadmoor Branch as we give an overview of the Centenary Football team from its beginnings to the end of its football competition. We will talk about their win-loss records over the years, the star players, the coaches, the rivalries and their field.

Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board

Teens (12 - 18 years old) are invited to share their programming ideas and help with program preparation at our Teen Advisory Board. This program will provide attending teens an hour of volunteer work.

Queer as Fluff Book Club: Hispanic Heritage Month

All are welcome! Join us each month for a new queer happily ever after! This month we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by reading "American Dreamer" by Adriana Herrera. Please contact the Information Services Department for more information.

Preschool Story Time: Ice Cream

Summer may be over, but our love of Ice Cream never is !! Children and their caregivers will scream for ice cream at this story time full of fun ice cream stories !! *Children under 10 must have a responsible person present in program*

Whippersnapper Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month

Children (5 - 11 years old) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing Hispanic culture games and making a Guatemalan Worry Doll. *Children under 10 must have a responsible person present in program*

Baby Bounce: A Lapsit Story Time

This story time is designed especially for babies (newborn to 18 months) and their caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and stories. Older siblings are welcome to join and are encouraged to bring their own “baby” stuffed animal. *Children under 10 must have a responsible person present in programs*

Computer Class: Graphic Design Tools

Please contact the Information Services Department for more information or to register for this class.

Saturday Story Time: Acorns

Children and their caregivers will go "nuts" at this acorn story time. *Children under 10 must have a responsible person present in program*

Comic Book Capers: National Comic Book Day Celebration

Children are invited to join us at the library to celebrate National Comic Book Day! Dive into the world of comic books as we create a superhero-themed craft and enjoy a TV episode featuring your favorite comic book characters.

Teen Tuesday: Hispanic Heritage Month Mini Piñatas

CGLA is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a DIY pinata craft!

Beginner Spanish Class

Are you interested in learning Spanish? Gilda Rada, English/Spanish writer & translator, will lead classes on Spanish skills for reading & conversation. Spanish learners of all levels are invited to attend.

Advanced Spanish Class

Are you interested in learning Spanish? Gilda Rada, English/Spanish writer & translator, will lead classes on Spanish skills for reading & conversation. Spanish learners of all levels are invited to attend.

Storytime: Monkeying Around

Come and join us at the library for a wild storytime about monkeys and other primates! Go bananas as we read stories, sing catchy tunes, and a make a craft!

Adult Game Day: Hispanic Heritage Edition

Adults are invited to join us to play Hispanic games, including lotería and dominoes, as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month festivities.

Shades of Hue Book Club-The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick

This book club is for adult patrons. The group will meet on the last Saturday of each month and discuss selected books by authors of varying shades and hues. This month's selection is The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick. Readers meet Ginny Splinter, who on a whim, invites  four strangers, all fighting some level of heartbreak, on a picturesque trip to Bologna, Italy.

Adult Computer Classes for Beginners: Learn to Navigate the Internet

Learn the basics of using the internet. This series of classes is for patrons with little to no experience with computers.

Celebrate National Comic Book Day: Comic Book Creators

Boom! Pow! Children ages 6-11 are invited to create your first ever comic strip. These comic strips will be displayed in our children's area for the public.

Story Time Stars!

Preschool Storytime is a 1 hour program for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, fingerplays, crafts, and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills.

Coffee, Tea, & Adult Coloring.

Adult Coloring, Children and YA welcome. Word Search, Puzzles, and Tons of fun.

Family Movie Matinee

Families are invited to come over to the Gilliam Library and watch a movie throughout the month of July for lots of family fun!

Hey Now Hooping Performances SRP!

SRP Presents Hey Now Hooping Performances!

National Comic Book Day Crafternoon!

In honor of National Comic Book Day children are invited to stop in and create their own superhero masks!

Teen Time: Hispanic Heritage Month Ornaments!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month teens are invited to create Hispanic 3D Paper Star Ornaments! Ages 12-18.

Teen Time: Game Day!

Teens are invited to unwind and play a variety of card games and board games, etc. Ages 12-18.

Business and Marketing Workshop

Join Shameka McCoy for a business and marketing workshop series every Tuesday in September. See below for more details. Registration is required.

Pajama Storytime

Please join us for Pajama storytime! Details to come soon.

Fall Bucket Craft

Participants will create a fall bucket craft

Teen Time: Celebrating National Comic Book Day with Special Guest Samuel Cannon!

Samuel Cannon will present a mini version of his comic book camp that he host at LSUS!

Teen Time: Wednesday Words of Wisdom

Teens are invited to hear guest speakers present on a wide range of topics and lived experiences! Ages 12-18.

Terrific Thursday Storytime!

Children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and crafts! This program is for families with children 2-5. Details coming soon.

Teen Time: STEAM Thursday

Teens are invited to create and learn through experimentation under the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and math) umbrella.

Teen Time: Friday Film Review

Teens are invited to watch a variety of movies!

Magical Math

Children are invited to experience math as never before! Using stories, songs, and games children will enjoy math in a fun unique way! This program is for children ages 6-11. Details coming soon.

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Encanto! (Disney)

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month children are invited to enjoy the screening of Encanto! Popcorn will be served. Movie rated PG.

Tea Talk

Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, and let's talk about our favorite comics in celebration of National Comic Book Day. Feel free to bring your own comic books to show off!

Creative Minds: Comic Book Making

Do you like graphic novels? Is your life one big adventure? Is your imagination all fired up? Children and teens are invited to come create their own comic book. All supplies will be provided. Ages 6-18.

THINK TEEN: CARE IS VISISBLE!

Teens will create a self care routine checklist. Ages 12-18

Little Adventures: Apple Picking Time

It is the peak time for apple picking! Babies and toddlers will enjoy an early literacy, interactive story time all about apples. Ages 0-5.

SML 100 year celebration craft/Spanish word scramble

Come and celebrate our SML 100th anniversary each month with a craft at our Hosston branch. Unscramble these ten Spanish words to win 100 points, or a prize.

Let us begin a book club

Join us as we discuss beginning a book club. List your favorite authors and titles.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Comic Book Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie: Wakanda Forever

Let’s celebrate the love of Comics with a special viewing of the film " Wakanda Forever" . In this movie fans get a chance to see Namor the Submariner. This movie highlights various aspects of Hispanic culture and Namor is portrayed by Tenoch Huerta, the first Hispanic hero in the Marvel movie universe.

Mooretown Movies and More!!! (mo, Mo, & MO!!!)

During this cold time of year, the Mooretown meeting room is the perfect place for the kids to unwind and have fun. Movies are shown as well as Arts & Crafts and games.

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Read Me A Story

Come out and join us here at Mooretown for Read Me a Story! Patrons and their children can hear various readings of different children's stories from many of the most popular authors! Open to ages 0-5 yrs

Senior Chair Exercise

Hispanic Heritage Film for Kids - Encanto

Seated Pilates

This class is designed for those who wish to attain a low impact but effective workout. Please feel free to join us,

Gamers Unite Day (Children)

Gamers Unite Day (Teens)

Let's Color

Riddle Me This

Pinterest Party

Pinterest Party is a monthly adult crafting session where we make things that we find on Pinterest. This month we are making Mod Podge notebooks.

Story Time

This month we are reading books that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sewing Class

Register and join our sewing classes. They are taught by Mrs. Ellen, an experienced and skillful team member of the library.

Sewing Class

Register and join our sewing classes. They are taught by Mrs. Ellen, an experienced and skillful team member of the library.

PEA-PODS STORYTIME

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books are just right for your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time!

TEEN IN 3D

Welcome to the place where FUN and LEARNING collide!!!!

Sewing Class

Register and join our sewing classes. They are taught by Mrs. Ellen, an experienced and skillful team member of the library.

CRICUT CLASS

IMAGINEERS

Use your creative engine to design and build your imagination!

GAME DAY

MOVIE TIME!!!!!

This day is for movie lovers! Come see a movie on the BIG SCREEN! Feel free to bring your own snacks. On the last Saturday of each month we will do a craft too.

Maker Space: LEGO

Calling all kids! It's LEGO Night at North Shreve! Drop by and create your own unique masterpiece. All builds are displayed in the branch for one week. All you need to bring is your imagination!

Storytime: It's Fall!

Babies through preschoolers are invited to welcome the Autumn season with stories, songs, and a leaf craft.

Computer Class: Introduction to Computers

Adults will become comfortable using computers. Learn about safety, passwords, social media, and e-commerce, and create an email account.

Hispanic Heritage Month Painted Potts

Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month by painting flower pots! All supplies provided. Sign-Up Required. Teens and tweens welcomed.

Adventures in Crochet

Join us for Adventures in Crochet! Bring your own project or start one with us! No experience necessary. Basic supplies provided.

Art Escape: Mexican Folk Art Painting

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, adults are invited to come create a colorful, Mexican Folk Art, painting. Limited seating. Registration required. To register call (318)674-8172.

Canva 102

Join us in learning more tips and tricks about Canva in Canva 102. We will learn about the Canva tools such as animation and effects! Canva is a free graphic design website. Adults and teens welcome.

NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN -UP MONTH

SIGN-UP FOR A FREE LIBRARY CARD THIS MONTH AT THE OIL CITY BRANCH WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU!

National Hispanic Heritage Story Time

National Hispanic Heritage month story time come and go!

National Hispanic Heritage Story Time

National Hispanic Heritage month story time come and go!

National Comic Book Day

On September 25, 2023 we will celebrate National Comic Book Day and we have blank booklets to fill in to make your own comic book. Come by the Oil City branch on September 25th and make your own comic book.

Comic Book Day

Come in and make a Comic Book Bookmark to take home.

Coffee Break

Take a coffee break with us. on Thursdays!

Dance Class

Come learn how to swing dance to the latest beats.

Children Story-time

Come join us for a fun filled story-time with music and craft.

Basic Computer Classes

Comic Station

In honor of National Comic Day, join your favorite library as we host "Comic Station" this is an activity that will promote your artistic talent and allow you to create your own comic story. Hope to see you there!

Toddler Time Tuesday

Join us for our first "Toddler Time Tuesday", a place where your toddler will begin learning shapes, colors, alphabet and numbers. This will aid in the readiness of your toddler for pre-school. We will use an easy to follow learning technique that is based off of natural senses- Hear, see and touch. Hope to see you there!

Coffee and Coloring

Join us for some coffee and some coloring and good conversation.

Bingo

Join us for good game of Bingo. Fun and Prizes for all who play.

Calming Jars

Join us in making a Calming Jar to help relieve some stress and sooth your nerves.

All Things Anime

All Things Anime Jeopardy Edition Part 2

Don't Stress Play Chess Club

Join us for our monthly club meeting. We will spend time having fun playing with players of various levels. All levels are welcome!