A publication of the Friends of the Tyler Public Library The holidays are upon us and you know what that means: shopping. Christmas and other religious observances all have shopping in common, whether you re shopping for family, friends or simply yourself. The easiest some even say the cheapest way to go about shopping nowadays is to buy online. Amazon is the leading website in sales, discount and all around great prices. With just a click, you can choose to support the Friends of the Tyler Public Library with every purchase you make on Amazon using Amazon Smile. How do you do this? It s easy. Instead of going straight to Amazon, use this instead: smile.amazon.com. Once you log in, it ll prompt you to pick an organization to support. From there, you just type in Friends of the Tyler Public Library. Doing this allows Amazon to donate 0.5% of your purchase to our fund. This doesn t seem like much, but believe us, every little bit counts. This fund is always active so you can help make a difference in your Library anytime.
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. November s read: Pinterest Interest And Adult Coloring Every Second and Fourth Monday of each month, you can make a small craft item selected from Pinterest! Every First and Third Monday of each month, you can come relax with a coloring page! 3-4 p.m. Internet Center Workroom Game On! Every Friday from 3-5:30 p.m., we have role play games. Other games are also available to play. The first Tuesday of every month is Board Game night from 5-6 p.m. Open to all ages. Free Meditation Workshops Friday mornings, 9 a.m. Tuesday evenings, 5:30 p.m. Experience the beauty of the heart with instructor Gayathri Kambhampati. Taylor Auditorium.
November is Patriotism month and, to celebrate this, we will be collecting letters for the troops. Come to the Library anytime with letters or donations. At the end of the month, we ll take everything we ve collected and send them out. We will also provide materials for people who would like to write, a letter. If you don t know what to write then try drawing a picture instead. Copies of this form will be at the information desk for anyone to take and write a letter. Unlined version for anyone who would like to draw a picture or write more without the restriction of lines.
As of October, a new policy for membership was enacted nonresidents (patrons who live outside Tyler city limits). In the past, non-residents paid a $1 per item borrowing fee via punch cards. The new membership is much simpler. Non-residents can pay $10 for a month of membership, $50 for a six-month membership or $90 for a one-year membership. Memberships allow non-residents the same borrowing privileges as residents. The library is now accepting donations for the following items: sewing machines, quilting fabrics, tea cups and saucers, and mason jars. 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.
Don t forget about our new game section! The game section is located on the first floor past New Books. Did you know that the Library offers this service? For people with a Kindle, Nook or even a smart phone, you can check out and read books on your device. Ask the information desk for more information about the Overdrive system. If our Library doesn t have a book you re looking for, come to the information desk and request an Interlibrary Loan. Please note that we no longer do music, audiobooks or DVD ILL s.
November is National Novel Writing Month Throughout November the Library will host write-ins in the Taylor Auditorium. Nov. 6, 13, 20 2 to 6 p.m. GOAL: Write a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30. Sugar and Caffeine Write-in Nov. 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11: Thank Goodness it s Over Bash Dec. 12: Self Publishing Talk 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium.
November/December 2015 Crafting Corner QUILTING Every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3rd Floor Internet Center Workroom Supplies list available at information desk. CROCHET Every Wednesday 12-1 p.m. Taylor Auditorium Free classes available at the Tyler Public Library! Visit the information desk for details.
FREE Computer Classes NOW OFFERING! November/December 2015 Basic Computer Skills Emailing 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! New Time! By Appointment Only Call (903) 593-7323 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 www.tylerlibrary.com or or call call (903) (903) 593-7323.
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, 6 p.m. For the whole family, in the Story Room. Child Care Story Share First and Third Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up in the Auditorium. Registration Required Toddler Time Each Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 3 in the Story Room. Returning Nov. 6 Story Time at Jumpin Jack s Party Shack Friday Nov. 6, Nov 20, Dec 5 and Dec 20. 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, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up, in the Story Room.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 11:30 a.m. Rated PG-13 2h, 22m Saturday, Nov. 21 Benefitting East Texas charities The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 2:15 p.m. Rated PG-13 2h, 23m From Monday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 21 bring in nonperishable food items in exchange for tickets to use during our Hunger for Hunger Movie Event. Book donations will also be accepted during the event. On Saturday, Nov.21 watch The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at 11:30 a.m. and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 at 2:15 p.m. in the Library auditorium. Tickets earned from food and book donations can be used at the concession stand during the program. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. All food and book donations will be given to the East Texas Food Bank and the Literacy Council of Tyler. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, over 18, at all times. For more information go to www.tylerlibrary.com or call (903) 593-7323
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Taylor Auditorium Guest Speaker: Kelly Lindsey will present her program, For the fun of it, about antique toys. Be Creative! Use your craft skills to make your own toy. Choose an outfit for our giant American Girl Paper Dolls and take a selfie with them. Come dressed as your favorite American Girl historical character or simply as a Girl of Today. Dolls or other special toys are also invited. Best suited for children ages 5 12 2015 Theme: Toys Tea, lemonade and coffee will be provided. Families are asked to bring prepackaged finger foods like cookies or crackers, enough to serve 12 people. Homemade treats cannot be served. Calling All American Girls! Book Club Join us for conversations, crafts, games and light refreshments based on the American Girl book series. A different historical character featured each month! First Saturday of each month. 10:30 a.m. to Noon Taylor Auditorium Maryellen Larkin, 1954 American Girl of November Join us Nov. 7 for some 1950 s fun! LEGO Block Party! The 1st Saturday of each month (Sept. to May) Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 & Dec. 5 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. LEGO Block Party is an open, creative play time with Lego and Duplo blocks. We provide the blocks, you provide the imagination. Donations of LEGO blocks and sets are always welcome!
Saturday, Dec. 19 Taylor Auditorium 10:30 a.m. Rated G, 1h 40m 2 p.m. Rated PG, 1h 37m Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, over 18, at all times. Pillows, blankets and carpet friendly snacks are welcome. 3rd Annual Tuesday, Dec. 1 - Friday, Dec. 18 For children up to age 12 What shall I read next? Receive one raffle entry each time you come to the Library s Children s Department and catch our elf enjoying a book somewhere in the shelves! Each Friday, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, a winner, chosen randomly from all entries, will take home their very own book of Christmas stories.
Youths from Tyler and Smith County have worked hard to submit creative and colorful designs for our Library Card Design Contest throughout the months of September and October Library administration has had the daunting task of narrowing the choices down to three designs in each category, Best Children s Design and Best Teen Design. Now, it is your turn. Cast your ballot for your favorite designs Nov. 9 Dec. 4 at www.tylerlibrary.com or at the Library s information desk! New Year s Resolution #1: Read more!! Winter reading program coming Feb. 1. Upcoming TAC meetings Saturday, Dec 19, 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan 16, 1 p.m. The TAC will not meet in Nov. due to the Hunger for Hunger program. 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
Monday, Dec. 28 Year End Fun! 10:30 a.m. Movie Inside Out 2 p.m. Lego Block Party Tuesday, Dec. 29 10:30 a.m. Movie Max 2 p.m. Create A Craft Wednesday, Dec. 30 10:30 a.m. Movie Minions 2 p.m. Minecraft Crafts Thursday, Dec. 31 10:30 a.m. Movie Aladdin 2 p.m. Lego Block Party
clubread BOOK DISCUSSION 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. Nov. 24 The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom 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) 593-7323 (READ) library@tylertexas.com www.tylerlibrary.com 201 S. College Ave. Tyler, TX 75702 Library Closings: Nov. 26 & 27 Dec. 24 & 25