A publication of the Friends of the Tyler Public Library October 8 11 Thursday - Sunday Most items $1 or less Sunday Only! Bag & Box Day Lobby and First Floor Book Nook Don t miss out on these prices! Book Sale opens 30 minutes prior to the Library s opening and 30 minutes after the Library closes.
THE ART OF PEACE-TYLER AND SGI-USA EAST TEXAS INVITES YOU TO THE September Display: Banned Books Victory Over Violence exhibit Hosted by the Tyler Public Library Sept. 13-20 Opening ceremony begins at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Library s first floor. October Display: All-Hallows-Read Available during all Library hours. 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 Visit the information desk for more details.
Come one, come all! On Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium, we will be having a Table Topics gaming discussion followed by a Dungeons & Dragons demo. Satisfy your inner child by coming to play board games all day on the first floor. After this event on Fridays, the program Game On! will feature table top games from 4 to 6 p.m. in our Auditorium. Bring your friends and family and let s game!
Join us each month as we explore different genres of literature and see what each has to offer. The last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Be at the first meeting to see what is chosen for the month of October. This year, come celebrate the freedom to read! Banned Books week this year is Sept. 27 through Oct. 3.
October is Health Month. To celebrate, the Library is hosting events to keep everyone informed on important health-related topics. Join us! Vision Awareness Day October 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium. Free Meditation Workshops Friday mornings 9 a.m. Tuesday evenings 5:30 p.m. Experience the beauty of the heart with instructor Gayathri Kambhampati. Located in the Taylor Auditorium. Flu Clinic Oct. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium.
THIS JUST IN! Pressing News! Zombies have invaded the Library once again. We need your help to save the Library! Join us on Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. when we make our last stand against the zombie horde. We can t do it without you! All ages welcome Nerf guns and zombies provided Admission: $2 donation to the Friends of the Library
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 3-4 p.m. 3rd floor Internet Center Workroom Free classes available at the Tyler Public Library! Visit the information desk for more information.
FREE Computer Classes NOW OFFERING! 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.
Featured movie of Sept. Featured movie of Oct. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 17 10:30 a.m. Taylor Auditorium Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, over 18, at all times. Free event; no registration required. Pillows, blankets and carpet-friendly snacks are welcome. 10th Anniversary! Thursday, Oct. 22 10:30 a.m. (Read Aloud Crowd Story Time) 6 p.m. (Starry Time Story Time) Not Norman by Kelly Bennett will be featured at our story times on Thursday, Oct. 22. Those in attendance will be participating in the world s largest shared reading experience, Jumpstart s Read for the Record!
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 November 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.
Students in the Teen Advisory Council Upcoming TAC meetings Saturday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 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 Choose upcoming teen programs Review new books first Serve as youth volunteers Make the library a better place for teens Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 2 to 4 p.m. - Taylor Auditorium Cost: $15 $20 Registration Required Registration is Aug. 24 to Sept. 10, 2015. Includes all supplies needed to make a 3 foot mum with 6.5 inch flower or a 2 foot garter with 3.75 flower in your school colors. Payment due at time of registration. Space is limited. Visit the checkout desk to register.
Calling All American Girls! Join us for conversations, crafts, games and light refreshments based on the American Girl book series. A different historical character featured every month! Josefina American Girl of September Meeting Sept. 5 First Saturday of each month. 10:30 a.m. to Noon Taylor Auditorium Felicity American Girl of September Meeting Oct. 3 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. Oct. 26-31 Visit the Library dressed in your Halloween costume anytime between Oct. 26 and 31 and receive a free book of your choice from the Library Book Nook. For more information, please go to the checkout desk.
clubread BOOK DISCUSSION Last Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. No lines, no waiting! Self-check terminals are located on the first floor of the Library across from the Circulation Desk. Sept. 29 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Oct. 26 The Moviegoer by Walker Percy Open to all book lovers! For more information, call (903) 593-READ. 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 Closure Sept. 6-7