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Sunday April 25, 2010
Start: Apr 25 2010 2:00 pm

Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society will present "The Classic Architecture of Oakwood Homes" on Sunday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. in the library meeting room.  Advance registration is requested and is limited to the first 50 people. Update:  Registration is closed.  The limit has been reached.

Monday April 26, 2010
Start: Apr 26 2010 4:00 pm

Enjoy a "pizza" snack while listening to Mrs. Sommer read from chapter books. For grades K-5 in the Meeting Room.

Now reading: "Beastology: Flight of the Phoenix" by R.L LaFevers
"In 1928, when timid ten-year-old Nate learns that his parents
have been lost at sea, he joins his father's cousin on a flight
to Arabia where they must oversee the death and rebirth of the
phoenix, thus beginning his training as a "beastologist."

No registration required.

Tuesday April 27, 2010
Start: Apr 27 2010 10:30 am

Two-year-olds and their caregivers share storytime
by listening to stories and participating in simple games with Mrs. Rose.

Start: Apr 27 2010 3:30 pm

Papertoys--the hottest new craft! Come to the library and make your own Paper Dog.

Wednesday April 28, 2010
Start: Apr 28 2010 10:30 am

Children ages 3-5 will join Mrs. Rose for stories, songs,
games, and films.

Start: Apr 28 2010 3:45 pm

Come to the library to play "Magic:The Gathering" and other card games. Snacks provided.

Thursday April 29, 2010
Start: Apr 29 2010 6:30 pm
End: Apr 29 2010 7:00 pm

This week's theme: Worms

Join Mrs. G. for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
For all ages.

Saturday May 01, 2010

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating libraries and comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their libraries or stores. Stop in between 1-5 and pick up a free comic book at the Youth Services desk (main floor).

Start: May 1 2010 3:00 pm

Drop in for books, blocks, puppets, puzzles, coloring,
and more with Mrs. G.
For ages 6 and under.
Ages 2 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Monday May 03, 2010
Start: May 3 2010 4:00 pm

Enjoy a "pizza" snack while listening to Mrs. Sommer read from chapter books. For grades K-5 in the Meeting Room.

Now reading: "Beastology: Flight of the Phoenix" by R.L LaFevers
"In 1928, when timid ten-year-old Nate learns that his parents
have been lost at sea, he joins his father's cousin on a flight
to Arabia where they must oversee the death and rebirth of the
phoenix, thus beginning his training as a "beastologist."

No registration required.

Tuesday May 04, 2010
Start: May 4 2010 10:30 am

Two-year-olds and their caregivers share storytime
by listening to stories and participating in simple games with Mrs. Rose.

Start: May 4 2010 3:30 pm

Make your own waffle and add toppings! We'll play a game, too.

Start: May 4 2010 7:00 pm

Join us at the Starbucks at 2424 Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood for coffee and discussion! This month's book: An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison. For June's meeting, read: East of the Mountains by David Guterson.

Wednesday May 05, 2010
Start: May 5 2010 10:30 am

Children ages 3-5 will join Mrs. Rose for stories, songs,
games, and films.

Thursday May 06, 2010
Start: May 6 2010 6:30 pm
End: May 6 2010 7:00 pm

This week's theme: Mother's Day

Join Mrs. G. for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
For all ages.

Friday May 07, 2010
Start: May 7 2010 3:45 pm

Now Showing - "Princess and the Frog"

Popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.

Rated G

98 minutes.

Saturday May 08, 2010
Start: May 8 2010 3:00 pm

Drop in for books, blocks, puppets, puzzles, coloring,
and more with Mrs. G.
For ages 6 and under.
Ages 2 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Monday May 10, 2010
Start: May 10 2010 4:00 pm

Enjoy a "pizza" snack while listening to Mrs. Sommer read from chapter books. For grades K-5 in the Meeting Room.

Now reading: "Beastology: Flight of the Phoenix" by R.L LaFevers
"In 1928, when timid ten-year-old Nate learns that his parents
have been lost at sea, he joins his father's cousin on a flight
to Arabia where they must oversee the death and rebirth of the
phoenix, thus beginning his training as a "beastologist."

No registration required.

Tuesday May 11, 2010
Start: May 11 2010 10:30 am

Two-year-olds and their caregivers share storytime
by listening to stories and participating in simple games with Mrs. Rose.

Start: May 11 2010 3:30 pm

Make a gift for your mother or other special person for Mother's Day. Shhh--the gift we're making is a secret!

Wednesday May 12, 2010
Start: May 12 2010 10:30 am

Children ages 3-5 will join Mrs. Rose for stories, songs,
games, and films.

Thursday May 13, 2010
Start: May 13 2010 6:30 pm
End: May 13 2010 7:00 pm

This week's theme: Trash

Join Mrs. G. for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
For all ages.

Monday May 17, 2010
Start: May 17 2010 4:00 pm

Enjoy a "pizza" snack while listening to Mrs. Sommer read from chapter books. For grades K-5 in the Meeting Room.

Now reading: "Beastology: Flight of the Phoenix" by R.L LaFevers
"In 1928, when timid ten-year-old Nate learns that his parents
have been lost at sea, he joins his father's cousin on a flight
to Arabia where they must oversee the death and rebirth of the
phoenix, thus beginning his training as a "beastologist."

No registration required.

Tuesday May 18, 2010
Start: May 18 2010 3:30 pm

Use paper and decoupage glue to make a cool switchplate for your room.

Wednesday May 19, 2010
Start: May 19 2010 10:30 am

Children ages 3-5 will join Mrs. Rose for stories, songs,
games, and films.

Start: May 19 2010 3:45 pm

Come to our third Teen Advisory Board meeting and make a difference in your library. You will earn 1 hour of volunteer time for participating in this meeting.

Applications to serve on the Teen Advisory Board are available in the Teen Scene area of the library, or contact Mrs. Bengson at bengson@wrightlibrary.org if you'd like to join..
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Thursday May 20, 2010
Start: May 20 2010 6:30 pm
End: May 20 2010 7:00 pm

This week's theme: Trash

Join Mrs. G. for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
For all ages.

Friday May 21, 2010
Start: May 21 2010 3:45 pm

Now Showing - "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

Popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.

Rated PG

87 minutes.

Saturday May 22, 2010
Start: May 22 2010 3:00 pm

Drop in for books, blocks, puppets, puzzles, coloring,
and more with Mrs. G.
For ages 6 and under.
Ages 2 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday May 25, 2010
Start: May 25 2010 10:30 am

Explore the Wright Library Digital Collection

Join an audiovisual librarian for a demonstration on how to download books, music, and videos from the Internet to your computer and portable device. 

You will learn how to

  • install required software
  • search the collection
  • check out and download items
  • transfer titles to CD and portable devices

The session will take place in the library meeting room.  No registration is required.  This program will be repeated Thursday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m.

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