PRESS RELEASES - DECEMBER 2006

December @ The Arlington Public Library

December 1, 2006

A variety of free, educational activities occur at the Arlington Public Library every month. For a comprehensive listing of programs and services at the Arlington Public Library in December, log on to www.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us or call the George W. Hawkes Central Library at 817-459-6900. This automated number is available 24 hours a day.
December Programs

Sit and Stitch
Calling lovers of knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and all forms of needlecraft! Join us the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Northeast Branch Library at 1905 Brown Blvd. from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to show off your work, share tips, tricks, new ideas and meet others who share your passion. The first meeting will be Dec. 2. Bring your current work in progress and holiday ideas to share. Adults and teens are welcome.

It’s a Wrap: Make Your Own Holiday Gifts
It’s the season for giving! Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join the Northeast Branch at 1905 Brown Blvd at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 to make simple, low cost gifts for friends and family. Choose from bookmarks, CD holders, tie-dyed journals, visors and beaded-necklaces, and holiday gift bags.

Anime-niacs
Join the Northeast Branch Library at 1905 Brown Blvd. at 4:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month to watch and discuss different anime series. This program is especially for students in grades 7 to 12.

Woodland West Reading Group
Join the Woodland West Branch Library at 2837 W. Park Row Drive at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month for good books and good conversation.
 December 5 - Holes by Louis Sachar
 January 2 - A Hole in Texas by Herman Wouk

Nutcracker in a Nutshell
Join the Southeast Branch Library at 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd. at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.12 for a mini version of the Nutcracker with puppets! S&D Puppetry will perform this classic holiday story that celebrates the season of gift giving and children’s dreams. Children and adults are welcome to come in pajamas. Refreshments and a craft will follow the puppet show. Registration is required. This program is for ages 5 to 12.

Teen Christmas Craft Party
Join Miss. Buffy for a Christmas craft extravaganza. Make and take presents for family and friends at the Southeast Branch Library at 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd. at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Registration is required. This program is for students in grades 7 to 12. Refreshments will be provided.

Northeast Arlington Reading Group
The Northeast Arlington Reading Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14 for our special end of the year celebration! Contact Tamera or Susan at the Northeast Branch Library at 1905 Brown Blvd at 817-277-5573 for more information and details. Join us each month for good books and good conversation.
 December 14 - The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Calling All American Idol Wannabes
Hey Superstars! Show off your skills at our After Hours Holiday Karaoke Party! We’ll have singing, pizza and soda at the George W. Hawkes Central Library at 101 E. Abram St. on December 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This program is for teens in grades 7 to 12.

Mayor Cluck’s Holiday Party for Children
Mayor Robert Cluck invites the children of Arlington to join him for a festive holiday party at the George W. Hawkes Central Library at 101 E. Abram St. at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 16. The Mayor will read The Night Tree by Eve Bunting, a heart-warming story about a family’s very special holiday tradition. Children can make a pine cone birdfeeder to hang in the trees on the library grounds. Entertainment will be provided by Miss Persis’ Studio of Dance. This program is for children ages 3 to 10 years-old.

Create a Frame
Join us at the Southeast Branch Library at 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd. at 2:30 p.m. Saturday December 16 to express your creativity using paint, paper and stamping techniques. Take home a lovely wooden frame to display your favorite picture. This program is for adults. Space is limited. Call the Southeast Branch at 817-459-6395 to register.

Visit Zuckerman’s Farm: Program inspired by story Charlotte’s Web
Come have a terrific time with us as we meet Wilbur. We will present a puppet show based on the book. There will also be games to play and radiant crafts to make. This free program is appropriate for children in elementary school.
 Lake Arlington Branch Library - 4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd. 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19
 Woodland West Branch - 2837 W. Park Row D. 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21

All Aboard the Polar Express
On Saturday, December 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., join in the holiday spirit with the library staff of the Northeast Branch Library at 1905 Brown Blvd. Children of all ages and their parents are invited to a special holiday story time. First we’ll read the Chris Van Allsburg book, The Polar Express, and then we’ll see a movie. We’ll also drink cocoa, ring bells, make holiday crafts, and sing a few carols.

Northeast Teen Movie Night
Because of library closings in observance of the holidays, there will be no teen movie night at the Northeast Branch Library in December. Please join the library on Jan. 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for our next teen movie.