January/February For more information about the Library and its programs, please go to or call (903)

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1 A publication of the Friends of the Tyler Public Library Is one of your New Year s resolutions to pick up a new hobby or teach yourself a new skill? Check out the how-to guides available at the Library! Not only do we have numerous print titles located in our non-fiction section, there are also many great articles on everything from cooking to windsurfing available through our Texshare Online Database. Ask us for more information today!

2 Eclectic Book Club The last Tuesday of the month, join us for this book club featuring a new genre every month. 5:30 p.m. Internet Center Workroom. January: Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert A. Heinlein Game On! Every Friday from 3-5:30 p.m., join us for family game night on the first floor. Come each week for a new game! The first Tuesday of every month is Board Game night from 5-6 p.m. Open to all ages. Adult Coloring & Origami Every first and third Monday of each month, come relax with a coloring page! Every second and fourth Monday of each month, join us for origami the art of paper folding. 3-4 p.m. Reading Room Free Meditation Workshops Experience the beauty of the heart with instructor Gayathri Kambhampati. See next page for updated meeting times! Taylor Auditorium.

3 The meditation workshop will not meet on Friday, Jan. 1 due to New Year s Day. On Friday, Jan. 9, it will meet at 9 a.m. Starting Friday, Jan. 15, the meditation class will meet every Friday at 10 a.m. The workshop will continue to meet every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Library is now accepting donations for the following items: sewing machines and quilting fabrics. Please feel free to donate these items the next time you come in. These items will be used for program activities. The Library appreciates your donations.

4 Starting Jan. 13, join us in the Taylor Auditorium every Wednesday at noon for this year s selection of foreign policy discussions. Tables will be provided for those joining us on their lunch break. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch! Middle East Dr. Tabri From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of conflicts that are far from being black-and-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption? Climate change Dr. Martin Slann, UT Tyler In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Now, it s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And, is it too late for these efforts to be effective? The Koreas Kahne Parsons, TJC At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the United States. Today, North and South Korea couldn t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are wondering; is unification possible, or even desirable anymore?

5 The Future of Kurdistan Nicholas Moore Kurdistan, a mountainous region made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia and Syria is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan one of the U.S. closer allies in the Middle East and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. What does the success of Iraqi Kurdistan mean for Kurds in the surrounding region? Cuba and the U.S. Dr. Colin Snider The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of isolation, it has begun taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba, its neighbor to the south. The announcement marks a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in one of the darkest moments of the Cold War the Cuban missile crisis. Although the U.S. trade embargo is unlikely to end any time soon, American and Cuban leaders today are trying to bring a relationship once defined by a crisis in the 1960 s on into the 21st century. The United Nations Rebecca Jackson, UT Tyler On the eve of the international organization s 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroad. This year marks a halfway point in the organization s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. As the UN s 193 member states look back at the success of the millennium development goals, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals a new series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in With the appointment of the ninth secretary-general in the near future as well, the next U.S. president is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office. The Rise of ISIS Dr. Wahlrab Born out of an umbrella organization of Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it seized Fallujah in December Since then, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in the country and declared itself a caliphate, known as the Islamic State. Still, the question remains: What is ISIS and what danger does it pose to U.S. interests? Our final Great Decisions discussion, Migration will take place on March 2

6 From Jan. 16 through Feb. 5, come view art from Smith County K 8th students inspired by the theme, Unity in the Community. This event is sponsored by the Tyler Together Race Relations Forum. There is a saying that variety is the spice of life and from Sunday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 14, the Tyler Public Library would like to spice up your literary life and set you up on a blind date with a book. We will have an assortment of potential dates to choose from all wrapped up in paper to keep up the mystery. Who knows? You may fall in love with a new genre or author. However you feel about your date, just fill out a Rate Your Date slip and you will be entered in a drawing at the end of the program featuring a prize.

7 Passport to Retirement Presented by Financial Advisors: Perry Conner and Adam Thompson of Martin Financial Group 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1450, Dallas, TX Three-Week Course Feb 2, 9 and 16 Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tyler Public Library 201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX The Tyler Public Library is not affiliated with and does not endorse the Martin Financial Group. To Register, please contact: Tyler Public Library at (903)

8 January/February 2016 Crafting Corner QUILTING Every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3rd Floor Internet Center Workroom Sign up at the Information Desk to receive weekly supply lists. CROCHET Every Wednesday Noon to 1 p.m. Taylor Auditorium Free classes available at the Tyler Public Library! Visit the information Desk for details.

9 FREE Computer Classes NOW OFFERING! January/February 2016 Basic Computer Skills ing Basics Internet Basics Job Search Tips Registration required. Sign-up sheet available at the Information Desk. This project made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. FREE E-Resource Class Bring your device (e-reader, smartphone, laptop or tablet) and learn how to take advantage of our free E-Resources! By Appointment Only Call (903) or visit the Information Desk for more details and to set up an appointment. For For more more information about about the the Library Library and and its its programs, please please go go to to or or call call (903) (903)

10 January/February 2016 The votes are in and the winners of the 1st annual Library Card Design Contest are Haru S. from Winona Middle School and Eliud A. from John Tyler High School. A new general use card design has also been created by Library staff to take the place of the card currently in use. The new general use card will feature a key chain card as well. Library cards are free to first time users of the Library. Those wishing to replace an existing card with a card featuring one of the new designs will be charged $1. We hope to have the new cards ready for distribution mid to late winter 2016.

11 Join us for stories, songs and activities everyone can enjoy. Leeme un cuento Read to me Los Lunes que a las 10:30 Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Starry Time Story Time Each Thursday at 6 p.m. For the whole family in the Story Room. Child Care Story Share First and Third Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up in the Auditorium. Registration Required Toddler Time Each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 3 in the Story Room. Story Time at Jumpin Jack s Party Shack Friday Jan. 8 and 29 Open jump is available from 10 a.m. to noon and is $6 per child + tax. Story Time is a free service of the Tyler Public Library. Read Aloud Crowd Each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up, in the Story Room.

12 Attention: American Girl Book Club and LEGO Block Party will not meet in January. Calling All American Girls! Join us for a multicultural event celebrating the Chinese New Year and featuring American Girl Ivy, friend of Julie. We will learn about Chinese New Year traditions and enjoy crafts, games and snacks. Saturday, Feb. 6 10:30 a.m. to noon Taylor Auditorium Ivy Ling, 1974 Book Club American Girl of February LEGO Block Party! The 1st Saturday of each month (September to May) Feb. 6, March 5, April 2 and May 7 in the Library s Auditorium 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. LEGO Block Party is an open, creative play time. Donations of LEGO blocks and sets are always welcome! Upcoming T.A.C. meetings Saturday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. For more information about the T.A.C., contact Mrs. Gray at lgray@tylertexas.com or Mrs. Bennett at kbennett@tylertexas.com Students in the Teen Advisory Council Choose upcoming teen programs Review new books first Serve as youth volunteers Make the Library a better place for teens

13 10:30 a.m. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, over 18, at all times. Pillows, blankets and carpet friendly snacks are welcome. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Teen Advisory Council (T.A.C.) 2 p.m. in the Library s Auditorium For Tweens and Teens, 6th to 12th grades We will honor the occasion with snacks, tea, games and a craft. Visit to RSVP or call Youth Services at (903)

14 Children are invited to build their very own cardboard car for our Drive-In at the Library event. After the car building session, children will have the opportunity to watch the Cars Toons Mater s Tall Tales from inside their new car while enjoying car side snacks. Registration is required for the car building portion of this event. All materials and snacks are provided to registered participants only. Outside carpet friendly snacks, pillows and blankets are welcome. Car Building 10 to 11 a.m.; registration required at Movie 11 a.m. to noon; no registration required, all children welcome Saturday, Feb. 20 Library s Auditorium Each car kit includes: 1 cardboard box 1 bottle of water 1 snack to be chosen Various decorative decals including: license plate, headlights, taillights, steering wheel, wheels and hubcaps, interior gauges and more. Other supplies available include: scissors, glue sticks, crayons and markers. Parents are encouraged to bring in decorative items for use in place of decals (ex. paper plates for wheels and/or plastic cups for headlights) Parents are encouraged to bring in carpet friendly snacks, pillows and blankets.

15 Log six hours of reading to earn points, a free book and a chance at prizes. Go to and follow the Winter Reading Club link (available Feb. 1). Set up an online account or use your account from last summer to log your reading time. Earn extra points by reading books from special lists, attending Library events, playing online games and more! More points mean more chances for prizes. Don t have internet access? No Problem. Paper reading logs will be available at the Information Desk. Volunteers will help you log your time online when you visit the Library. For tweens and teens in grades 6th 12th Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Library s Auditorium Learn how to make a personal cake in a coffee cup using only a few ingredients and the microwave.

16 clubread Last Tuesday No lines, no waiting! Self-check terminals are located on the first floor of the Library across from the Circulation Desk. of each month at 10 a.m. Jan. 26 All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr Feb. 23 The Light Between Oceans, by M. L. Stedman Tag us anytime online! #TylerTXLibrary Library Hours: Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. Contact Us: (903) (READ) S. College Ave. Tyler, TX Library Closings: Jan 1 & 18