tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16959105736294633992024-02-06T18:44:11.781-08:00The Inside CoverHaltom City Public LibraryThe Inside Coverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213977338643300887noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-48065153740550901822020-06-02T11:02:00.000-07:002020-06-02T15:48:26.109-07:00Libraries Transform: Resources for Anti-Racism and Social Justice<br />
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While we are still here promoting the fairy tale-themed <a href="https://haltomcitytx.beanstack.org/">Summer Reading Program</a> that began yesterday, there is
too much going on in the real world to ignore. We believe the first step in
igniting change begins with reading and learning. We have compiled these
resources to better educate ourselves, help parents learn how to talk to
children about racism and current events, and inspire people of all ages to do
better. This list is not exhaustive, and if you would like more information, please <a href="mailto:library@haltomcitytx.com" target="_blank">contact the library</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2150840">The
day you begin by Jacqueline Woodson</a> ; illustrated by Rafael López<br />
Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us
that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth
anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories,
others will be happy to meet us halfway.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=184127">Let
it Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters</a> by Andrea Davis Pinkney,
illustrated by Stephen Alcorn<br />
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus and sparked a boycott that
changed America. Harriet Tubman helped more than three hundred slaves escape
the South on the Underground Railroad. Shirley Chisholm became the first black
woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. The lives these women led
are part of an incredible story about courage in the face of oppression; about
the challenges and triumphs of the battle for civil rights; and about speaking
out for what you believe in--even when it feels like no one is listening.
Andrea Davis Pinkney's moving text and Stephen Alcorn's glorious portraits
celebrate the lives of ten bold women who lit the path to freedom for
generations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=1081196">Rosa</a>
by Nikki Giovanni ; illustrated by Bryan Collier<br />
The story of Rosa Parks and her courageous act of defiance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=820740">Separate
is never equal : Sylvia Mendez & her family's fight for desegregation</a> by
Duncan Tonatiuh<br />
Almost 10 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her
parents helped end school segregation in California. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2090144">Something
Happened in Our Town</a> by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard,
illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin<br />
Something Happened in Our Town follows two families -- one White, one Black --
as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story
aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help
children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Books For Teens and Adults:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=2&cn=881132">Between
the world and me</a> by Ta-Nehisi Coates<br />
“In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American
history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son,
Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation's
history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of
"race," a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the
bodies of black women and men--bodies exploited through slavery and
segregation, and, today, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all
proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live
within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and
free ourselves from its burden?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2065370">The
hate U give</a> by Angie Thomas<br />
(TEEN) After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer,
Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to
intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2241320">How
to be an Antiracist</a> by Ibram X. Kendi<br />
Combines ethics, history, law, and science with a personal narrative to
describe how to move beyond the awareness of racism and contribute to making
society just and equitable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2110633">We
are not yet equal : understanding our racial divide</a> by Carol Anderson with
Tonya Bolden.<br />
(TEEN) Adapted for young readers, <i>We Are Not Yet Equal </i>examines five key
moments “When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal
black participation in democracy, but the systemic response is a consistent
racist backlash that rolls back those wins.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=2&cn=578130">Just
mercy : a story of justice and redemption</a> by Bryan Stevenson<br />
“The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama recounts
his experiences as a lawyer working to assist those desperately in need,
reflecting on his pursuit of the ideal of compassion in American justice.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2266358">Me
and white supremacy : combat racism, change the world, and become a good
ancestor</a> by Layla F. Saad<br />
“Me and White Supremacy teaches readers how to dismantle the privilege within
themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on
people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=1685151">When
they call you a terrorist : a Black Lives Matter memoir</a> by Patrisse Khan-Cullors<br />
“From one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement comes a poetic
memoir and reflection on humanity. Necessary and timely, Patrisse Cullors'
story asks us to remember that protest in the interest of the most vulnerable
comes from love. Leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement have been called
terrorists, a threat to America. But in truth, they are loving women whose life
experiences have led them to seek justice for those victimized by the powerful.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2094215" target="_blank">White Fragility : Why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism </a>by Robin DiAngelo<br />
The New York Times best-selling book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality.</div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=5&cn=2262188">Do
the Right Thing</a><br />
“On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section
of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes
into violence.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=2&cn=2185054">The
Hate U Give</a><br />
“Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the
hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the
community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=2270593">Just
Mercy</a><br />
“World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a
wrongly condemned death row prisoner.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=875288">Selma</a><br />
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting
rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.<o:p></o:p></div>
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31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism
and resistance<br />
<a href="https://www.embracerace.org/resources/26-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-resistance">https://www.embracerace.org/resources/26-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-resistance</a>
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<a href="https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf">Beyond
the Golden Rule: a Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice</a>
by Dana Williams; Illustrations by Vincent Nguyen<br />
<a href="https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf">https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf</a>
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The Conscious Kid: Critical Conversations<br />
<a href="https://www.theconsciouskid.org/criticalconversations">https://www.theconsciouskid.org/criticalconversations</a><br />
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Racial Equality Tools<br />
<a href="https://www.racialequitytools.org/h">https://www.racialequitytools.org/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Talking to Your Kids About Race<br />
<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/</a>
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Talking to Your Children About Racial Bias<br />
<a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Talking-to-Children-About-Racial-Bias.aspx">https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Talking-to-Children-About-Racial-Bias.aspx</a>
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<br />Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-91321649771979362892019-02-12T10:36:00.001-08:002019-02-12T10:36:44.932-08:00Community Health Information Station<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Haltom City Public Library is pleased to be able to offer a Community Health Information Station for easy access to health information for all.<br />
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"The Community Health Information Station is a tool to promote access to quality health information in the community. Users can browse through a variety of reviewed websites and applications that serve to improve patient and families' health outcomes."<br />
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The Community Health Information Station offers information on Health and Wellness, Drugs and Supplements, Clinical Trials, HIV/AIDS Information, Genetic Conditions, Toxins and Household Products, and Multicultural Resources and Program in multiple languages.<br />
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"This project was funded by the Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region, and put together by the Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library." </div>
Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-42945049002500347322019-01-12T09:32:00.001-08:002019-01-12T09:42:08.269-08:00AWE Early Literacy Stations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Haltom City Public Library is pleased to offer new AWE Early Literacy Stations for preschool and early elementary children. These computers offer STREAM games and programs in English and Spanish. Titles include:<br />
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Bailey’s Book House<br />
Contains seven easy-to-use early language activities with speech and graphics. Great introduction to letter sounds and words.<br />
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Merriam Webster Dictionary<br />
The classic student dictionary and thesaurus. Multiple language translations.<br />
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Billy Goats Gruff<br />
Interactive and engaging e-book that provides a plethora of story related activities. (New for Version 12)<br />
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Millie’s Math House<br />
Explore numbers, shapes, patterns, addition, and subtraction in this educational staple.<br />
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Britannica Elementary and Student Encyclopedia<br />
Take a journey with learning games, activities, homework help, timelines, maps, photos, videos, and virtual tours.<br />
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MusiCan 1, MusiCan 2-3, MusicCan 4-5<br />
This active listening program offers a “world of sound.” Includes sing-alongs, foundations of music, composing, and more.<br />
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Click!<br />
Use Click! to take photos using the built-in webcam (specific hardware), then import those photos into a number of programs.<br />
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My Amazing Human Body<br />
Entertaining introduction to the human body led by a humorous skeleton. Covers the skeleton, organs, and body systems.<br />
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ClueFinders 3rd Grade and 4th Grade Adventures<br />
Go on adventures by following clues and solving puzzles based on math, reading, science, and geography.<br />
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Playing with Letters & Sounds<br />
Build the foundation for reading and math success with activities on letter names and sounds, counting, number recognition, basic addition and more! (New for Version 12)<br />
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Diego’s Safari Rescue<br />
Help Diego save the African elephants of the Serengeti from an evil magician while learning about animals on the savannah, counting, colors, shapes, patterns, and native culture.<br />
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Photo Kit Junior<br />
Lots of activities using photos, art work, and writing. Create your own slideshow with captions and music.<br />
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Fingertapps Instruments-Band, Instruments-Solo, Jelly Jigsaw, Paint, and Sky Writer<br />
All of these Fingertapps applications offer touchscreen fun. Play music, paint, write, learn to count, and solve puzzles.<br />
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Reader Rabbit Toddler<br />
Toddlers learn by observing and exploring the world around them, discovering numbers, letters, shapes, and sounds.<br />
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten<br />
Learn school-essential physical, social, and early academic skills with the PreK pair of Jill and Joey.<br />
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Reader Rabbit Learn to Read with Phonics<br />
Learn to recognize and sound out words, build vocabulary, improve memory, develop concentration, and more.<br />
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Giggles My Musical World*/Giggles ABCs and 123s*/Nursery Rhymes*<br />
Visually appealing programs that are great for very young learners. My Musical World features various musical elements where your keyboard turns into any instrument! Nursery Rhymes includes 14 classic tales.<br />
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Sammy’s Science House<br />
Early science and thinking skills: classify animals, sequence movies, adjust weather conditions, and observe wild life.<br />
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Help Me 2 Learn – Letters and Numbers<br />
These two programs focus on letter sounds, phonics, number recognition, counting to 30, and more.<br />
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Sesame Street – Learn, Play & Grow<br />
Robust title for ages 2–4 features 25 activities based on language development, counting, music, art, and shape recognition.<br />
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History Explorer<br />
Travel through time, visiting eight empires and dynasties and locating famous artifacts as you attempt to rescue a lost professor.<br />
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Science Express: Life Processes and Physical Processes<br />
Learn how and where animals live in Life Processes. With Physical Processes, dig into the world of physical science.<br />
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JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten<br />
Classic educational title features six early reading, math, music, and art activities.<br />
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Space and the Universe<br />
Land the lunar module, explore the stars in a virtual planetarium, and enjoy all things outer space in this outrageously robust title from Dorling Kindersley.<br />
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JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade<br />
Beloved program includes 10 activities that teach math, reading, science, and more. Includes tutorial assistance for struggling kids.<br />
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SpeedCrunch<br />
Easy to use open-source calculator application includes advanced Math Book feature.<br />
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JumpStart Advanced Toddler<br />
In Grandma Duck’s magical garden, children discover original songs and activities on numbers, shapes, colors, and more.<br />
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SpongeBob SquarePants Typing*<br />
Become Bikini Bottom’s best typist by helping SpongeBob master a series of typing-based games.<br />
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Kid Pix 3D<br />
This time-tested favorite now features eye-popping 3D graphics and easy-path animation.<br />
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Stationery Studio<br />
Kids write stories, reports, letters, and create illustrations with this award-winning handwriting and computer-graphics program.<br />
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Know Your USA / Know Your World<br />
Learn about the geography (from cities to rivers) of the USA and the world from an in-depth series of maps, quizzes, and puzzles.<br />
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Thinkin’ Things: Toony The Loon’s Lagoon*<br />
Six activities build logical thinking skills like compare and contrast, hypothesize and test, create and discern, and analyze and predict.<br />
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Krazy ArtRoom<br />
A rare, magical program full of great special effects. Easy-to-use art and creativity center captures the power of interactive media.<br />
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Trudy’s Time and Place House<br />
Focuses on time and geography skills. Inside Trudy the Alligator’s main room, children choose from five activities.<br />
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La Casa de Dora<br />
Develop skills in virtually every primary curricular area as you explore the rooms of Dora’s house and play soccer against Boots.<br />
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Tux Paint<br />
Create your own art with this award-winning, open-source gem.<br />
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The Library is currently selling the<i> Landscapes of Haltom City</i> coloring book. This book was the joint idea of the Friends of the Haltom City Public Library and art educators, Kristen Autrey and Amber Beranek. The coloring pages in the book, created by members of the Haltom High School Art Club and the National Art Honor Society 2016 - 2018, feature many buildings and scenes straight out of Haltom City illustrated in a captivating style. </div>
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The coloring book can be purchased at the Library for only $10.00. As always, you can purchase this with cash, credit/debit or check. We will gladly take your payment over the phone and mail you a copy.</div>
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Come make a Book Craft Ornament on Wednesday, December 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is for adults and teens, and no registration is required. All supplies provided while they last.<br />
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The Haltom City Senior Center is very proud to present a Cliburn in the Community Concert on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Rachel Cheung, a 2017 Cliburn Competition finalist and audience award winner, will perform a free 45 minute concert to our seniors.Everyone is invited to this free concert, but please call and make your reservation with the Senior Center by noon on Thursday, December 6th. Cliburn in the Community provides the experience of live classical music performance for free to a broad audience through partnerships with vibrant venues and organizations throughout the Fort Worth area. The program brings in young, emerging artists for week long residencies to include performances and other community engagement opportunities.<br />
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Escape the holiday madness with Coloring and Cookies for Grown Ups. Enjoy Christmas cookies and holiday themed coloring pages on Friday, December 7, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. A special door prize will be given out this month.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Teens can come HANG OUT on Friday, December 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for games, snacks, and crafts.<br />
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Enjoy some Christmas music with Flutissimo! Flue Choir on Monday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. This free concert is open to all ages and no registration is required.</div>
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And for what you've been waiting for - SANTA! Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m. the library will have a special Holiday Bedtime Story Time! Make sure to bring your camera and wear your best pajamas for an evening of full of fun! We will have the Merry Makers performing, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, stories, and refreshments! </div>
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Teens can DECK THE HALLS on Friday, December 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to make an ornament craft, watch a holiday movie and enjoy a snack.</div>
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The Library will host a Santa Paws Tree for the <a href="http://www.haltomcitytx.com/departments/police-department/animal-services" target="_blank">Haltom City Animal Shelter</a>. Come in and choose a gift to purchase for the shelter. More details coming soon.</div>
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Williams and her mother Valerie Deering. Melinda has designed book cover art
and Valerie has created bookmarks to compliment the book covers. Her love of all
things Halloween led her to the creation of her specialty books.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beginning October 1, 2018, the Haltom City
Public Library will no longer charge fines for overdue materials.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Any <a href="http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/library-cards/metropac/" target="_blank">MetrOPAC</a> library
patron that checks out Haltom City Public Library materials will no longer be
charged the $0.20 a day fine for overdue materials.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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checking out additional materials if there is an overdue, lost, missing part, or
damaged item on the account.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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fines for other <a href="http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/library-cards/metropac/" target="_blank">MetrOPAC</a> libraries’ materials.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Library cards will
continue to be blocked for fine accruals of $5.00 or more. Fine accruals
include, but are not limited to, lost items, damaged items, missing parts, card
replacement fees, and other <a href="http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/library-cards/metropac/" target="_blank">MetrOPAC</a> libraries’ overdue fines. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If your library card is blocked because of overdue
fines or lost materials, please <a href="https://haltomcitytx.wufoo.com/forms/q7x0w7/" target="_blank">contact the library</a>. We will do what we can to
work with you for existing fines for Haltom City Public Library materials.</span></div>
<br />Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-4087285173083705532018-07-31T13:13:00.003-07:002018-07-31T13:16:55.827-07:00Fall Computer Classes<br />
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little or no experience using a keyboard and mouse? If so, come to this class
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prepare to enter the online world and how to navigate the computer. Registration
is required. Call 817-222-7786 to register.</div>
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of more information? If so, sign up for <i>Internet Basics</i>! Learn basic
internet terminology and how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify
common domains and stay safe while searching in this class. Registration is
required. Call 817-222-7786 to register.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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saving, opening, and printing documents in this class. Registration is
required. Call 817-222-7786 to register. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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functional or chronological resume and format the resume to best sell your
skills and experience to potential employers in this class. Registration is
required. Call 817-222-7786 to register.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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format numbers and other types of data in this class. Registration is required.
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<br />Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-53118090714120653882018-05-29T15:46:00.001-07:002018-05-29T15:46:06.985-07:00"What is that tree in front of the library with the purple flowers?"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the most frequently asked questions in the summer is "What is the name of the tree in front with the purple flowers?"<br />
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In front of the library building are <i>Vitex agnus-castus, </i>more commonly known as Texas Vitex. Other names include "Texas Lilac Vitex,” “Texas Lilac,” “Vitex,” “Hemp Tree,” “Sage Tree,” “Indian Spice,” or “Chaste Tree.”<br />
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Whatever you call it, it produced beautiful purple flowers in the summer that pollinators love.<br />
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For more information about Vitex, check out these sites:<br />
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<a href="https://dcmga.com/north-texas-gardening/perennials/master-gardener-favorites/texas-vitex/" target="_blank">Texas Vitex</a><br />
<a href="http://texassuperstar.com/plants/vitex/index.html" target="_blank">Texas Superstar</a><br />
<a href="http://agrilife.org/urbantarranthorticulture/files/2010/06/RecommendedPlantsforNorthTexas.pdf" target="_blank">Recommended Plants for North Texas</a>.<br />
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<br />Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-45794129428417667162018-05-12T10:35:00.001-07:002018-05-12T10:35:09.917-07:002018-2019 BISD Battle of the Books We have the books for Battle of the Books!<br />
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The purpose of the Battle of the Books is to:<br />
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<li>Promote recreational reading.</li>
<li>Expose students to a variety of literature.</li>
<li>Enhance reading comprehension and retention.</li>
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<li>Variety of genres, such as adventure, mystery, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, biography, folktales, fairytales and realistic fiction. (Due to the nature of Battle of the Books we have excluded other informational texts.)</li>
<li>Variety of authors</li>
<li>Quality books that are well written and timeless. Possible candidates may include: Newbery, Caldecott, Texas Bluebonnet Award and other award lists.</li>
<li>Availability: Books should be in print. Paperback bindings are preferred.</li>
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Links to all books can be found on the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/marianhcpl/2018-2019-bisd-battle-of-the-books-primary-titles/" target="_blank">Library's Pinterest page</a>.<br />
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<b>A Visitor for Bear</b> by Bonny Becker<br />
Bear's efforts to keep out visitors to his house are undermined by a very persistent mouse.<br />
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<b>Last Stop on Market Street </b>by Mat de la Pena<br />
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.<br />
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<b>The Night Gardener </b>by Terry Fan<br />
Everyone on Grimloch Lane enjoys the trees and shrubs clipped into animal masterpieces after dark by the Night Gardener, but William, a lonely boy, spots the artist, follows him, and helps with his special work.<br />
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<b>Dog vs Cat</b> by Chris Gall<br />
A dog and a cat, both newly adopted and forced to share a room, do not get along until a howling, smelly, terrifying newcomer unites them in a common cause.<br />
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<b>The Bad Seed </b> by Jory John<br />
A grumpy bad seed tells lies, cuts in line and commits other naughty acts before declaring his intention to renounce his mischievous nature, an effort that is met by skepticism by his fellow seeds.<br />
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<b>Barkus</b> by Patricia MacLachlan<br />
Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and school favorite.<br />
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<b>Over and Under the Pond</b> by Kate Messner<br />
Celebrates the forms of life that live above and under a pond, including turtles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, minnows, frogs, and catfish.<br />
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<b>After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)</b> by Dan Santat<br />
After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.<br />
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<b>Not Quite Narwhal </b>by Jessie Sima<br />
Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.<br />
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<b>Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion</b> by Alex Smith<br />
Safari-themed adaptation of the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood.<br />
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<b>The Dance of the Violin</b> by Kathy Sinson<br />
Young violinist Joshua Bell enters a competition determined to perform a difficult piece of music, but when he begins to play, he promptly makes a mistake and instead of leaving the stage, Joshua decides to ask the judges for a second chance.<br />
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<b>Gone Camping: A Novel in Verse</b> by Tamera Will Wissinger<br />
Camping is fun. Until it's time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears?<br />
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Links to all books can be found on the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/marianhcpl/2018-2019-bisd-battle-of-the-books-intermediate-ti/" target="_blank">Library's Pinterest page</a>.<br />
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<b>A Boy Called Bat </b>by Elana Arnold<br />
For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a stray baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.<br />
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<b>Cici's journal : the adventures of a writer-in-training </b> by Joris Chamblain<br />
When aspiring writer Cici becomes obsessed with discovering the deepest secrets of the people around her, believing it will help her understand them, her friends and family suffer the consequences.<br />
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<b>Losers Club </b>by Andrew Clements<br />
Alec, a sixth-grade bookworm always in trouble for reading instead of listening and participating in class, starts a book club, solely to have a place to read, and discovers that real life, although messy, can be as exciting as the stories in his favorite books.<br />
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<b>Book Uncle and Me</b> by Uma Krishnaswami<br />
When the mayor tries to shut down the free lending library set up by Book Uncle, a retired teacher, Yasmin decides to do something about it.<br />
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<b>Framed </b>by James Ponti<br />
In Washington, D.C., twelve-year-old Florian Bates, a consulting detective for the FBI, and his best friend Margaret help thwart the biggest art heist in United States history.<br />
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<b>Esperanza Rising</b> by Pam Monoz Ryan<br />
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.<br />
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<b>Fuzzy Mud </b>by Louis Sachar<br />
Tamaya Dhilwaddi and Marshall Walsh walk to and from school together since elementary school. But their routine is disrupted when bully Chad Wilson starts a fight with Marshall. To avoid Chad, Marshall and Tamaya take a shortcut home through the off-limits woods. They are soon lost, and they find trouble. More trouble than anyone could imagine.<br />
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<b>Separate is Never Equal </b>by Duncan Tonatiuh<br />
Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California.<br />
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<br />Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-19129045534550577522018-03-21T13:43:00.001-07:002018-03-21T13:43:24.111-07:00TMLDA Achievement of Library Excellence Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Haltom City Public Library is honored to receive the <a href="https://tmlda.org/" target="_blank">Texas Municipal Library Directors Association's</a> Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Only 52 libraries of the 548 library systems in Texas earned this award. This is the Haltom City Public Library's tenth time being awarded this honor.<br />
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Our application can be viewed below or by <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ORf2JfY7BjVq4KMGt8zzK5NfLbMmrQ8b" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.<br />
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Haltom City Public Library is pleased to exhibit works from students of Texas
Pottery Supply. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"Texas Pottery Supply is a full service pottery shop in
Haltom City! We manufacture all of our own clays (earthen-ware and
stone-ware)! Being a retired art teacher, I still offer classes in wheel-throwing and hand-building! We do special events for “Ladies' Night Out”
at the HC Public Library, bible study groups, date nights, team building or
whatever special group is interested! We also offer kids’ classes in the
summer!" </span></blockquote>
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Texas Pottery Supply was a popular vendor at the 2017 Ladies' Night and donated silent auction and raffle items for the fundraiser. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">Stop by the library to enjoy the art of Texas Pottery Supply. For more information about Texas Potter Supply</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">, visit their website at </span><a href="http://www.texaspottery.com/" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">www.texaspottery.com</a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">. </span><br />
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them? The sounds of holiday fun coming
to Haltom City Public Library? They
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1821683654753770/" target="_blank">Coloring and Cookies for Grown Up</a> will begin the holiday
season for the Library with Christmas cookies and holiday themed coloring pages
on Friday, December 1, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A special door prize will be given out this month.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On Saturday, December 2, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1967054393521764/" target="_blank">Super Science Saturdays</a>, children will have fun with science
when they learn about Snap Circuits. Later, Saturday, December 2, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., children and adults both can experience festive entertainment and
activities at the <a href="http://www.haltomcitytx.com/news-events-parks-recreation/2347-haltom-city-christmas-on-broadway-december-2-2017" target="_blank">Haltom City Christmas on Broadway</a> held
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Love Christmas music? Come to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/131085177594490/" target="_blank">Holiday Sing-Along Afternoon</a> on Monday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m. and watch White Christmas while singing along to the songs. Free popcorn, hot chocolate, and lyrics sheets provided.</div>
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Something magical is about to happen at the Library on Monday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. when the library shows<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1901267573525700/" target="_blank"> Elf for Family Movie Night</a>, a touching Christmas film for the
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Thursday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. the library will have a
special <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2059351527630335/" target="_blank">Holiday Bedtime Story Time</a>! There will be a puppet show, stories, holiday
craft, and refreshments so wear your pajamas and settle in for an evening of
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Teens have a special after-hours program this month on Friday, December 15 from 7:00 - 9 p.m., <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/134873973837732/" target="_blank">Escape the Room</a>! Solve puzzles to "escape." Pizza will be served! Space is limited and registration is required. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScozNL8XAO7NT4lFRy8c4CPDj99Xy8ldxNQoyX3r_kgalnNdQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1" target="_blank"> Register online here!</a></div>
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The Friends of the Library Christmas elves will be creating their wonderful book Christmas tree sitting in the lobby early this year so you may have missed hearing their excited whispers and giggles.</div>
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The Library will host a Santa Paws Tree for the <a href="http://www.haltomcitytx.com/departments/police-department/animal-services" target="_blank">Haltom City Animal Shelter</a>. Come in and choose a gift to purchase for the shelter. More details coming soon.</div>
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The library has lots of <a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&type=Keyword&term=christmas&by=KW&sort=MP&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=2" target="_blank">holiday movies and books</a> for you to enjoy! </div>
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Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-58708325122443818592017-10-04T12:25:00.004-07:002017-10-04T12:25:53.434-07:00Mason Cox - Artist on Display<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Haltom City Public
Library is exhibiting art work by local painter Mason Cox. All the paintings on
display at the Library are in pastels. Please read here what Mason has to say
about his art. If you want to contact Mason his email address is <span lang="ES-MX"><a href="mailto:mason.cox@live.com"><span lang="EN-US">mason.cox@live.com</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>After a 20-year
career in the Air Force and several years in the corporate world I started
taking art classes at the local community colleges and found it enjoyable and
relaxing. Now that I'm retired full time I spend a lot of time painting. Most
of my work is what I consider a realistic/impressionistic style. I have some
abstract works but not many. I have experimented with different media but I
tend to like the bright colors I get with acrylics and find it easier to blend
shades as I’m working. In 2014 I was inspired by an article in Pastel Journal
and started working in that media. I really enjoy it and have had some success.</i></span> </blockquote>
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inspiration comes from my motorcycle travels throughout the United States where
I take photos that I use as starting points for my landscape paintings.</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Since I live in
Texas I have a lot of Texas scenes but I also return home to visit my family in
Indiana so there are some scenes from the Midwest as well as some from the
southeast. I especially enjoy painting flowers and trees and you will also see
several beach and water scenes as I have always felt drawn to the seashore (and
I've taken 2 trips to Hawaii recently).</i></span></blockquote>
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It's almost that time! Time to enter the Haltom City Public Library's Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest.<br />
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Who can enter:<br />
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Anyone! There are 4 judging categories:<br />
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<li>Children ages 5-8</li>
<li>Children ages 9-12</li>
<li>Teens ages 13-17</li>
<li>Adults 18 and older</li>
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How to Enter:<br />
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<li>Decorate a pumpkin or gourd—real or artificial—anyway you want: glue, paint, carve, or all of the above! See rules for more information.</li>
<li>Bring pumpkin to the library and fill out entry form.</li>
<li>The deadline to bring your pumpkins to the library is Saturday, October 27, 2018. </li>
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<li>Please keep pumpkins appropriate for viewing of all ages. Pumpkins deemed inappropriate by library staff for public display will not be judged or displayed. </li>
<li>No sharp or protruding objects of any kind will be allowed.</li>
<li>Pumpkins must be decorated at home and brought to the library during library hours. Deadline: Saturday, October 27, 2018. </li>
<li>Library staff will discard pumpkins that exhibit mold or rot. </li>
<li>Pumpkins will be assigned an entry number. Please do not put your name on the pumpkin. </li>
<li>Judging will take place during the Hooowling Halloween beginning at 6:30 p.m. on October 30th.</li>
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Book Discussion: <a href="http://fwmlc.polarislibrary.com/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=32.1033.0.0.1&cn=1071430" target="_blank"><i>Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk </i>by Ben Fountain</a></div>
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Join us for discussion of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain. No registration required. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact the library for a copy of the book.</div>
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<a href="https://www.tsl.texas.gov/readacrosstexas" target="_blank">Read Across Texas </a>is a statewide reading program sponsored by the T<a href="https://www.tsl.texas.gov/centerforthebook" target="_blank">exas Center for the Book</a>. Read Across Texas encourages communities to engage in tough but important conversations that surround the story of those who have bravely served our country and about what happens when these veterans come home. A grant from the <a href="http://flatx.org/" target="_blank">Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas</a> provided extra copies of the book.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.milvetpeer.net/" target="_blank">Military Veterans' Peer Network </a>offers Peer to Peer Group Support at the Haltom City Public Library. They meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.<br />
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Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-73679537814550544122017-08-30T09:30:00.000-07:002017-08-30T09:30:33.667-07:00Helping After HarveyHurricane Harvey has devastated our fellow Texans and we all want to help. You might have noticed the City of Haltom City posting this notice:<br />
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<strong>Haltom City is not accepting material donations such as clothing and blankets for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. If citizens want to contribute to Hurricane Harvey disaster relief money may be donated directly to the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background: transparent; color: #2c62ba; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">American Red Cross</a>. Select Hurricane Harvey from the drop-down menu. At this time and in the upcoming days, money will be the greatest need and the easiest and most convenient way of assisting those affected.</strong></div>
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In addition to the Red Cross, you may also want to consider donating to the <a href="https://www.spca.org/hurricane-harvey" target="_blank">SPCA of Texas </a> or the <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/news/resources/facts/harvey_help.html?credit=web_hpfs2_082817?referrer=https://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Humane Society</a> to help animals affected by the storm.<br />
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Libraries have also been hit hard with this storm. To help libraries affected, you can make a donation to the <a href="https://squareup.com/store/txla/" target="_blank">Texas Library Association Disaster Relief Fund.</a><br />
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You might have also noticed many people on local Facebook groups soliciting donations. Our IT Manager offers the following advice:<br />
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<br /><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">"Heads-up! Bad guys are exploiting the Hurricane Harvey disaster. There are fake Facebook pages, tweets are going out with fake charity websites, and phishing emails are sent out asking for donations to #HurricaneHarvey Relief Funds that they keep for themselves. Don't fall for any scams. If you want to make a donation, go to the website of the charity of your choice and make a donation. Type the address in your browser or use a bookmark. Do not click on any links in emails or text you might get. Whatever you see in the coming weeks about Hurricane Harvey disaster relief... THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK.</span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">Hurricane Harvey hit hard and especially Houston, TX is badly flooded. The death toll is rising and you can also count on cyber-scams exploiting this disaster. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">Scammers are now using the Hurricane Harvey disaster to trick people in clicking on links, on Facebook, Twitter and phishing emails trying to solicit charitable giving for the flood victims.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">Here are some examples:</span><ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">Be wary of anything online covering the Hurricane Harvey disaster in the following weeks.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">U.S. federal agencies are warning citizens anxious to donate money for those victimized by Hurricane Harvey to be especially wary of scam artists. In years past we’ve seen shameless fraudsters stand up fake charities and other bogus relief efforts in a bid to capitalize on public concern over an ongoing disaster. Here are some tips to help ensure sure your aid dollars go directly to those most in need.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">The <strong>Federal Trade Commission</strong> (FTC) issued an alert Monday urging consumers to be on the lookout for a potential surge in charity scams. The FTC advises those who wish to donate to stick to charities they know, and to be on the lookout for charities or relief Web sites that seem to have sprung up overnight in response to current events (such as houstonfloodrelief.net, registered on Aug. 28, 2017). Sometimes these sites are set up by well-meaning people with the best of intentions (however misguided), but it’s best not to take a chance.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">The FTC also warns consumers not to assume that a charity message posted on social media is a legitimate, and urges folks to research the organization before donating by visiting charity evaluation sites such as <a href="http://www.charitynavigator.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Charity Navigator</a>, <a href="https://www.charitywatch.org/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Charity Watch</a>, <a href="http://www.guidestar.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">GuideStar</a>, or the<a href="http://give.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance</a>. The agency also reminds people who wish to donate via text message to confirm the number with the source before you donate.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 12pt;">From the <strong>US Computer Emergency Readiness Team</strong> (US-CERT) comes a reminder that malware purveyors frequently use natural disasters and other breaking news items of broad interest to trick people into clicking on malicious links or opening booby-trapped email attachments."</span></blockquote>
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It is almost time for Ladies' Night Out! If you do not have a ticket yet, there is still time to get one and enjoy this fun event to raise funds for library programs and services.<br />
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Ladies' Night Out will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<br />
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Tickets are $45 and are available at the library. Call or come by to get your ticket today!<br />
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Dinner is being catered by <a href="http://eventsbycheftyler.com/" target="_blank">Events by Chef Tyler</a>. The menu is:<br />
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast in Chardonnay and Thyme Sauce<br />
Boursin Cheese Whipped Potatoes<br />
Italian Vegetable Medley with Balsamic Glaze<br />
Garden Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette<br />
Dinner Rolls<br />
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Appetizers of Caprese Skewers and Spanakopita will be served before dinner.<br />
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Arbonne </div>
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Avon<br />
Creation of Miracles</div>
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Creations by Yunna (handmade jewelry)<br />
Jamberry Nails<br />
Katherine Parker (baked goods)<br />
Lip Sense<br />
Loretta Helm (Pet bandannas and other handmade pet products)<br />
Mary Kay<br />
Monat Hair Care<br />
Pampered Chef<br />
Paparazzi Accessories<br />
Premier Jewelry<br />
Pure Romance (bath and body products)<br />
Purple Light Touch Massage<br />
Sam's Club (optical tests)<br />
Scentsy Candles<br />
Texas Pottery & Clay<br />
Therapy Baking (cake pops)<br />
Treasures and Lace (tatted lace jewelry)<br />
Young Living Essential Oils<br />
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Ladies' Night Out would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.</div>
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In case you haven't noticed, we have a lot of new programs for Teens at the library. Join us for the fun!<br />
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Game On<br />
Calling all gamers...Wii gaming fun. For 7th – 12th grades. Join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00 pm. In the community/meeting room.<br />
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Teen Advisory Board<br />
Earn a community service hour and help out the Library at the same time. Last Wednesday of each month from 4 – 5:00 p.m. (July 26th & August 25th). Voice your opinion about teen programs at the library. For high school teens, this meeting takes place in the Library board room.<br />
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Teen Trivia<br />
Held the last Friday of each month (July 28th & August 30th) at 4:00 p.m. in the community/meeting room. Answer trivia questions while enjoying a snack. Winner will receive a prize and have their name displayed.<br />
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Teen Superhero Movie Event<br />
On July 14th at 3:30 pm., Captain America Civil War (PG-13, 146 minutes, 2016) will be the feature movie at the Library.<br />
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Teen Mini Golf<br />
Have you ever wanted to play mini golf in the library? Here's your chance! Come enjoy 9 holes with friends on Friday, August 18th, from 7 - 9:00 p.m. For 7th-12th Graders. Space is limited so please sign up either online or call 817-222-7787.<br />
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The Haltom City Library's annual Summer Reading Program, sponsored by the Friends of the Haltom City Public Library, is in full swing! The library will be hoppin’ with lots of activities. </div>
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First start your vacation off and register for the Summer Reading Club. Pick up your reading logs and keep track of the time as you read. It’s easy. Remember...kids who read over the summer months maintain their skills and are better prepared to start school in the fall.</div>
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June 5: The Lego Movie</div>
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June 12: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory</div>
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June 19: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs</div>
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June 26: Beauty and the Beast</div>
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July 3: Wall-E</div>
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July 10: The Muppet Movie</div>
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July 17: The Iron Giant</div>
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July 24: Big Hero 6</div>
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June 9: Percussion Things</div>
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June 16: Willy Welch, Author, singer, musician</div>
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June 23: Chickendog Circus</div>
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June 30: Ronald McDonald</div>
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July 7: Author James Martinez</div>
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July 14: Zooniversity</div>
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July 21: Perot Museum TECH Truck</div>
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July 28: Professor Pop Bret Roberts, Magician</div>
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Get your Game On! at the Library. Wii provided. Every Tuesday and Thursday.</div>
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<b>Escape The Room - June 9 at 6:30 p.m.</b></div>
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Geared towards 7-12th grade teens, the Haltom City Library's "Escape the Room" traps players in a room and in order to escape they must follow clues and solve puzzles within a set time limit. Escapees will be rewarded with pizza!</div>
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June 30: Disney Trivia</div>
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July 28: Food Logos and Slogans<br />
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June 12: Singin' In the Rain</div>
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July 10: Mamma Mia! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Coloring & Cookies for Grownups</b></span><br />
Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
The popular program continues on the first Friday of the month. Relax and have fun coloring and enjoying a treat. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Adults only, please.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Super Science Saturday</b></span><br />
Saturday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m.<br />
Learn and have fun with hands on experiments. May's topic is Geology. Ages 6 - 12.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">NEW PROGRAM: <b>Sing-Along Afternoon</b></span><br />
Monday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m.<br />
The Haltom City Public Library and the Haltom City Senior Center are joining forces to offer this fun program for all ages! Sing along to your favorite musical. Free popcorn and lyrics sheets will be provided. May's movie will be <i>The Music Man</i>. All ages welcome.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Family Movie Night - The Secret Life of Pets</b></span><br />
Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Enjoy a movie with the family and free popcorn! May's Family Movie will be the Secret Life of Pets.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">SPECIAL EVENT: <i><b>IT CAN WAIT Simulator</b></i></span><br />
Friday, May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Please join AT&T for its <i>It Can Wait</i> simulator tour kickoff event. The simulator will be set up in the library. Test out the campaign's virtual reality simulator to experience firsthand why no post, glance, email, search, or text is worth a life. Remember: You're never alone when you are on the road. All ages.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Haltom City Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale & Swap, Craft Show, and Workshops</b></span><br />
Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
Don't miss the Garden Club's Annual event! There will be a plant swap and sale, garden craft sale, gardening workshops and a bee program for children.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Teen Advisory Board</b></span><br />
Wednesday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m.<br />
Calling all High School students! Voice your opinions about teen programs at the library! Earn a community service hour and enjoy a snack. The Teen Advisory Board will meet monthly on the last Wednesday of each month.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Burgers & Bingo at the Senior Center</b></span><br />
The library is also selling tickets to Burgers and Bingo (May 19 at 6:30 p.m.), a fundraiser benefiting Friends Helping Friends Senior Transportation Program. Tickets are $25.00. The fundraiser will be at the Senior Center at 5000 Berniece Street. There will be a silent auction and bake sale. Call 817.834.8021 for more information.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't forget about our Story Times!</b></span><br />
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Bilingual Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.<br />
Preschool Story Time: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.<br />
Toddler Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ladies' Night Out</b></span><br />
Ladies' Night Out Tickets are now available! Get your ticket before June 17 to take advantage of the $39 early bird price ($45 after June 17) and be entered into the Early Bird Drawing the night of the event.<br />
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<br />Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-58140254106451429722017-04-29T06:56:00.001-07:002017-04-29T06:56:36.160-07:00Book Sale + More<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The annual Friends of
the Haltom City Public Library book sale is here. The sale runs from Thursday,
April 27<sup>th</sup> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">–</span> Sunday,
April 30<sup>th</sup>. There is something for everyone. There are puzzles, 78
RPM records, videos (first video is $1.00, the next 5 are free; that<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">’</span>s less than 17 cents per tape!). There are
hardcover and paperback books. You will discover both children and adult books.
That gem that you have been searching for just might be here. Don<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">’</span>t miss the opportunity to find it!</div>
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Thursday, 4-27:
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Friday, 4-28:
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The Friends of HCPL
work all year long to organize and set up this annual tradition. The Friends
use these proceeds to help fund the costs of many events. The Friends have
sponsored or co-sponsored many of our events. Here is a listing of some of
those events:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our wonderful Friends
have purchased many things for the Library throughout the years. There are just
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If you would like to
join the Friends (there is no membership fee) or volunteer for some of the many
events throughout the year, please call President, Patsy Sullivan at 817.849.2526.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you to all the
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Irvelene Hays Cindy
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Marion Hilliard Patsy
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Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-58472516999770439832017-04-06T09:42:00.000-07:002017-04-06T09:42:10.164-07:00Volunteer Appreciation Reception<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mark April 12th from 2 to 4 pm on your calendar to drop by the Haltom City Public Library and hob knob with those special people who contribute so much to the fantastic programs sponsored by the Library. Light refreshments will be provided and much lively conversation will occur. Many volunteers come to work and support the Library and their most wonderful employees, but rarely get a chance to stop working long enough to get to know fellow volunteers. This is one of those special times where we can share experiences and laugh together. And, if our citizens like the special and the regular programs of the Library, this is a time to pat the backs of some of those who make it happen. <br />
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Marian Hilliard, special contributor to the Inside Cover and library supporter<br />
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Haltom City Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495296078335827098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695910573629463399.post-44358956606365550552017-03-23T17:29:00.003-07:002017-03-23T17:29:35.771-07:00Springing Forward at the Haltom City Public Library<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring is in full swing, and there's a lot coming up at the library.<br />
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For those of you who love to watch movies (and who doesn’t?), we have increased the limit of DVD checkout limit from 10 DVDs per card to 15.<br />
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Super Science Saturday continues on the 1st Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. The theme for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1257602777630525/" target="_blank">April 1st is Rockets</a>, and the theme for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1641165939518788/" target="_blank">May 6th is Geology</a>. Super Science Saturday - where science meets fun - is appropriate for ages 6 to 12.<br />
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Representatives from the Library will be at the <a href="http://www.haltomcitytx.com/news-events-community-projects/2138-2017-haltom-city-carfest-april-1" target="_blank">Haltom City Carfest </a>on April 1st handing out bookmarks. The Easter Bunny will be there!<br />
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The Easter Bunny will take time again out his/her busy schedule to make a special appearance at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/404460229919469/" target="_blank">April 13th Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m</a>. Bring your camera!<br />
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Relax and have fun with us at Coloring and Cookies for Grown Ups on the First Friday evening of every month at 6:30 p.m. (yes, after the library is closed!). All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Coloring and Cookies will be held on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/184712308664311/" target="_blank">April 7th </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/221615294960341/" target="_blank">May 5th</a>.<br />
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The Library will be showing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1323892377655270/" target="_blank">HOP on April 10th at 6:30 p.m</a>. for Family Movie Night. The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1213348942092648/" target="_blank">Secret Life of Pets will be shown on May 8th</a>.<br />
Everyone looks forward to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1113835158721826/" target="_blank">Friends of the Haltom City Public Library’s annual book sale</a>. The sale is right around the corner. Mark your calendar for the following times and dates:<br />
Thursday, April 27th: 10:30am – 7:00pm<br />
Friday, April 28th: 10:30am – 5:00pm <br />
Saturday, April 29th: 10:30am – 4:00pm<br />
Sunday, April 30th: 2:00pm – 4:00pm box sale<br />
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The Library will once again host the Haltom City Garden Club's Plant Swap and Sale in May. Stay tuned for more details.<br />
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Summer Reading Club planning is in full swing. Check back for exciting details!<br />
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The next <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1051420021657709/" target="_blank">Ladies’ Night Out</a> date has been set. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 12, 2017. And we are happy to announce that Chef Tyler will be catering the event once again.<br />
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We hope to see you at the library soon!<br />
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