PROGR AMS & EVENTS FOR ALL AGES SPRING JANUARY-MAY 2019 mckinney public library system mckinneypubliclibrary.org
Weekly Calendar Little Ones (0-5 Years) TH M TU TU W LET S MAKE MUSIC (2-5 years) Join us for a half hour of games and activities as we make music together! Mondays, Jan-Feb.; 10:15 a.m. McKinney Fire Station 7: Thursdays, March-May; 10:15 a.m. TODDLER TIME (16 months-3 years) Encourage early literacy, social development and imagination through interactive and engaging read-alouds, songs, rhymes and post-story time playtime with fun and ageappropriate toys! Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m. HALL: Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m. PRE-K STORY TIME: I CAN BE (3-5 years) What can your child be? A teacher, an astronaut, a doctor, a friend? Kind, silly, imaginative? Through read-alouds, discussions, games and take-home crafts your preschooler will engage with the world around them - and the potential inside of them! HALL: Tuesdays; 11:15 a.m. WOBBLERS & WALKERS (10-16 months) If your little one is already walking or starting to walk, this is the program for you! Join us for short rhymes and songs for the more mobile babies to enjoy. HALL: Wednesdays; 10:15 a.m. W TH TH F SA BILINGUAL STORY TIME (3-5 years) Children will listen to books and sing songs in two languages. HALL: Wednesdays; 11:15 a.m. LITTLE ONES LAPSIT (0-10 months) Caregivers engage their babies with books, rhymes and poems, bounces, tickles, fingerplays and movement games. HALL: Thursdays; 10:15 a.m. PRE-K STORY TIME (3-5 years) Children will experience print motivation and awareness, letter knowledge, and vocabulary through colorful picture books and visual aids. We will develop narrative skills through rhymes and songs, and explore our creative side in a post-storytime craft. Younger and older siblings are also welcome to attend. Thursdays; 11:15 a.m. FRIDAY PLAYDATE (0-3 years) Toys are set out for our young patrons to come play at the library and make new friends! Fridays; 10:15 a.m. HALL: Fridays; 10:15 a.m. STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY (3-5 years) Children are encouraged to engage with books through songs, rhymes, activities and crafts. Saturdays; 11:15 a.m.
School Age (K-5th Grade) TU TH second M CHECK IT OUT! Unleash your creativity with weekly arts and crafts! HALL: Tuesdays; 4:30 p.m. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAW? Learn how to draw animals, characters and anything in-between! All skill levels welcome! Thursdays; 4:30 p.m. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB Mothers and daughters read and share a new book every month. Check the website for reading selections. Father and sons welcome too! Second Monday of the month; 6:30 p.m. Teens (6th-12th grade) W TH All Ages SA COMIC BOOK FIGHT CLUB Join us as we discuss comic books and graphic novels! We ll watch movies, play games and participate in comic book related crafts. Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. ANIME CLUB Watch episodes of anime, talk about your favorite manga, make animanga-inspired crafts and hang out with other fans! HALL: Thursdays; 5 p.m. SATURDAY CHESS MEETUP Want to learn how to play or find new players to challenge? All skill levels welcome! HALL: Saturdays; 10:30 a.m. Adults first & third M W first F every other SA SU second ADULT YARN CRAFTERS Relax, express your creativity and meet others with similar interests. Charitable and personal projects are welcome, some materials are supplied. Informal setting for adults of all abilities. First and Third Mondays; 7 p.m. ADULT BOOK CLUB Join us for conversation and snacks as we discuss our current book. See website for book selections. HALL: First Wednesday of month; 12 p.m. MEDITATIVE MANDALA Join us for mindful bodies, listening and breathing. Small movements and gentle concentration on coloring will draw you into the present moment. Fridays; 10:30 a.m. CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Open to all levels of non-native Spanish speakers. Topics are provided for discussion and groups arranged by proficiency levels. HALL: Every other Saturday; 2:30 p.m. (check online event calendar for specific dates) MONTHLY WRITER S EXCHANGE A forum for established and aspiring authors to exchange ideas, discuss issues of interest and offer mutual support. Location key: Second Sunday of the month beginning in February; 2 p.m. John & Judy Gay Library HALL: Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library
Spring Break SUPERHERO ACADEMY HALL LIBRARY PRE-K 10:30 A.M. / K-5TH 2:30 P.M. SECRET IDENTITIES 11 Create your own superhero identity! Learn creative ways to pick out your own superhero name, symbols and more! Monday, March 11 SUPERHERO SCIENCE 12 Learn what it would be like to have superpowers using science experiments! Tuesday, March 12 SUPERHERO ACADEMY SUPERHERO ART 13 Learn how to draw your favorite superhero! All supplies will be provided. LEARNING ENGLISH Wednesday, March 13 BUILDING A HERO 14 Can you make a superhero who can leap over tall buildings in a single bound? We ll be using Legos and blocks to build your favorite superheroes. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Thursday, March 14 15 10 weeks Attend this special event to become officially Superhero Certified! Friday, March 15 FREE Tax Assistance AARP TAX ASSISTANCE Free individual tax preparation and filing on-site. No age or income requirements - just bring your tax documents. No appointment necessary. See website or call library for details. HALL: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays Feb. 1-April 15; 10 a.m to 5 p.m. HALL: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb.19 - April 25; 7 p.m. ESL BOOK CLUB SUPERHERO ACADEMY GRADUATION ESL classes consist of reading, writing, listening, grammar, speaking and pronunciation. These classes are for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Attendees who have not pre-registered must attend a registration session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 at Hall Library. See website or call library for details. 23 20 Non-native English speakers can improve their language with easy-to-read books. The library will supply books for the first ten participants. See website or call library for details. HALL: March 23 and April 20; 10:30 a.m. Trying to learn a second language? Learn to read, write and speak over 100 languages, at home or on the go with Transparent Language Online. Visit our website to start learning today. s
FUN WITH KNOWLEDGE Adult Programs & Events Genealogy 5 20 Computers 5 sessions 4 classes BLACK HISTORY MONTH - LOCAL HISTORY PRESENTATION McKinney expert Deborah Kilgore will illuminate lesser-known aspects of McKinney s history. See website for more details. HALL: Tuesday, Feb. 5; 6:30 p.m. FAMILY SEARCH The Plano Family History Center will provide an overview of the online resource FamilySearch. HALL: Saturday, April 20; 3 p.m. ADULT CODING COURSE This program is for those who want an introduction to coding with HTML and CSS. Each week will build on the previous week, so a commitment to all five sessions is encouraged. Laptop computers will be available or you may bring your personal laptop. Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. HTML/CSS (Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20) COMPUTER BASICS Whether you re just getting started or brushing up old skills, join us for our computer classes! HALL: Saturdays; 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12 or April 13: Getting Started Jan. 26 or April 27: E-mail and Internet Skills Feb. 9 or May 11: Feb. 23 or May 18: Word Excel Healthy lifestyle 3 sessions may Landscaping Games 11 5 11 AYURVEDA SEMINARS Learn about this system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are recognized as a type of alternative medicine. This series will be presented in three parts. McKinney Fire Station 7: Saturday, March 9, April 6 and May 4; 3 p.m. HEALTHY EATING FOR FAMILIES Getting your family excited about healthy eating, dietary cheating and menu selection are on the table in this informative program. HALL: Saturday, May 11; 3 p.m. TEXAS SUPERSTARS Learn how to enhance your landscape with Texas Superstar plants! These are plants selected for superior performance in Texas and include a variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Tuesday, Feb. 5; 7 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT AT TUPPS Let us pick your brain! There will be prizes for the first place team and best team name, as well as a raffle. Visit our website for rules, regulations and registration. Restricted to participants aged 21+. TUPPS BREWERY: Thursday, April 11; 7:30 p.m. DID YOU KNOW? Universal Class offers more than 500 lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). Everything from career training to DIY guides are available with your McKinney Public Library card!
SPECIAL EVENTS jan. Teens (6th-12th grade) may 28 29 25 26 12 25 29 20 GAME NIGHT Join us for a fun-filled hour of board games! Apples to Apples, Jenga and more. HALL: Monday, Jan. 28; 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 29; 5 p.m. BLACK PANTHER MOVIE NIGHT If you missed this superhero film in the theater or just want to see it again, join us! We ll have snacks on hand. HALL: Monday, Feb. 25; 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26; 5 p.m. SAVAGE WORLDS GAME NIGHT Fast and furious tabletop role play games with a cinematic flair! Come join us to roll some dice and save the library! HALL: Tuesday, March 12; 5-8:30 p.m. VIDEO GAME MEETUP Want to settle the score with your friends on Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers or find out who s the best dancer on Dance Dance Revolution? We ll have plenty of games to play! Feel free to bring your own Wii-compatible controllers. HALL: Monday, March 25; 5 p.m. CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH Love Haikus? Or maybe you prefer sonnets? Learn how to write in a distinctive art form and express your feelings and ideas in new ways! HALL: Monday, April 29; 5 p.m. REBEL REVOLT TABLETOP ESCAPE ROOM The United World Government s W.A.R. facility is near completion. Your crew must stop this from happening by solving lots of interesting and fun puzzles! But watch out for those psychopathic killer robots... HALL: Monday, May 20; 5 p.m. jan. Family events for all ages 19 june 3 12 13 14 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Learn about this important holiday in Chinese culture (also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival) with a lion dance troupe and drummer! There will be a hands-on activity, lion costumes for kids and a presentation about the significance of the lion dance. HALL: Saturday, Jan. 19; 11 a.m. SOUNDS OF IRELAND: IRISH MUSIC CULTURE IN NORTH TEXAS Live demonstrations by musicians from area Irish music organizations. Just in time for St. Patrick s Day! HALL: Sunday, March 3; 1 p.m. ARTS IN BLOOM The streets of downtown come alive with fascinating sights and sounds as fine artists, dancers, performance artists, musicians, Texas wineries and food vendors take part in this three-day celebration. Visit www.artsinbloomtx.com for details HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY: April 12-14 SUMMER READING KICKOFF It s the end of the school year and we re here to get you ready for Summer Reading! 6 HALL: Thursday, June 6; 10:30 a.m It s never too early to get ready for summer reading! Create or update your Beanstack account, get individualized book recommendations and review books. Visit mckinneytexas.beanstack.com
Summer Reading Kickoff Concert FRIENDS of the McKinney Public Library presents 7 UNCENSORED: MY LIFE AND UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK AND WHITE AMERICA Author Zachary Wood discusses his recent book. MPAC: Thursday, Feb. 7; 7 p.m. M Advisory Board MEETINGS TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) Make a difference! TAB plays an important role in making recommendations for teen library services, in addition to helping plan teen and youth programs. Board membership is restricted to grades 7-12 through an application process. Meetings are open to the public. See website for details. HALL: Mondays; 4:30 p.m. LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD The Library Advisory Board meets monthly with the library director and other staff to discuss matters related to library services. Members are appointed by the City Council, and meetings are open to the public. Meetings alternate between library locations. See website or call library for details. HALL or Third Thursday of the TH month; 5:00 p.m. may 25 18 15 20 MARJORIE HERRERA LEWIS PRESENTS WHEN THE MEN WERE GONE The story of a female football coach in Brownwood, Texas during World War II. Presented by the author. Monday, Feb. 25; 1:30 p.m. SHARRON LUCKY PRESENTS THE ENCHANTRESS OF NUMBERS, BY JENNIFER CHIAVERINI The story of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, who was Lord Byron s daughter and the world s first computer programmer. HALL: Monday, March 18; 7 p.m. JANICE BYRD PRESENTS A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW, BY AMOR TOWLES Wealthy Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in Moscow s luxurious Metropol Hotel in 1922. HALL: Monday, April 15; 7 p.m. ROSEMARY RUMBLEY PRESENTS I WAS A DEPRESSION BABY, BUT I WAS NEVER DEPRESSED Rosemary Rumbley recounts her experiences in Depression-era Dallas. HALL: Monday, May 20; 7 p.m.
Don t miss out! Register in advance. The McKinney Public Library System s programs and events are free but space is limited. To register or to check for event updates, visit our website below. Free tickets are available one week in advance on a first-come-first-serve basis. For groups larger than ten, please call REGISTER 972-547-2045 for special arrangements. McKinney Library Locations ROY & HELEN HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY JOHN & JUDY GAY LIBRARY IN DOWNTOWN McKINNEY IN GABE NESBITT COMMUNITY PARK 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, Texas 75069 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, Texas 75070 McKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM HOURS: Monday Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 1 5 p.m. www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org 972-547-7323