Ye Ole Gala 2012 Set for March 3

Be it known that one and all are summoned to ye annual Library Gala, a reception feast of truly historic grandeur, presented the evening of Saturday, March 3rd at ye Big Sandy Superstore Conference Center. The grand reception will begin at 6:30 o’ the clock, and the five-course feast will be served at 7:00 o’ the clock sharp. Click to read more about it.

The Orient Read and Imagined

"The Orient Real and Imagined," a survey of Orientalist art in all mediums and techniques from the collection of the Dahesh Museum of Art, is the subject of our window displays on the second floor of the main library. Click here for more details.

Come to Our Movie Feb. 25

Mark your calendar for a Free Family Movie Day at the Main Library, This month movie is "Courageous" on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2 pm.

Tax Preparation Help Has Started

If your total household income is less than $50,000, you are eligible for free tax preparation and you may be eligible for an earned income tax credit of up to $5,751 even if you don’t owe taxes. The program started Jan. 30. Click here for details.

Let's Make Sushi!

We'll be learning how to make sushi at a class at the main library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 13. Registration is required and there a $2 charge for material.

Knitting and Crocheting Class

This winter, every First and third Thursday of each month, group will meet at 12-1 pm on first Thursdays and 4-5 pm on the third Thursdays. Two instructors in this class will show you how to do knitting or crocheting for a lot of fun projects. Library will provide your start up needle and yarn. Light refreshment will be provided.

We Now Have Kindle eBooks!

Yay! Time to spread the word! Kindle ebooks are now available for download through our FREE download service with OverDrive!

Math Tutor Hours

The math tutor is now available Tuesday evenings 5-8 p.m. at the main library. For details, call the reference department.

Appy Hour with AT&T this Feb. 7

These days, AT&T reps are on hand at the main library the first Tuesday of each month for "Appy Hour" from noon to 1 p.m. to tell us as new apps for various smartphones. Our next session is Feb. 7. Also on hand will be guests to help answer your questions about the latest phone technology. Click for more information!

Your Library App is Now Available

Have you ever...

-- Seen a title in a bookstore and thought “I should get this at my library”?

-- Wished you could listen to an audiobook on your smartphone?

-- Wanted authoritative references on the go?

There's an app for that! Check out a few of the FREE mobile apps! Meanwhile, here are step-by-step instructions. And here's another app that may be of interest, this one for OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks.

Winter Newsletter Now Online

The Winter 2011 issue of Connection, our regular newsletter, is now available in print at the library branches and digitally right here online. It's built around our special holiday crafts projects, and much, much more. To read it, click here.