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April 25, 2012
April 21, 2012
Today at the Jenna Welch and Laura Bush Community Library, there was a lot of language learning happening! French classes and Chinese classes took place. Students learned how to pronounce, read and speak a little of these new languages. All classes are free and all ages.
Next week, learn Dari at 11 am and Chinese at 12 noon.
April 20, 2012
The Summer Reading Club is just around the corner! Starting in June, there are great programs at your library! To get in the mood, check out this great video: Get a Clue at your Library!
March 30, 2012
Today El Paso Community College (EPCC) is celebrating Cesar Chavez Day! Cesar Chavez Days celebrates the work of Cesar Chavez, who founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) in order to help secure fair wages for farm workers. So, the library and the college campus are closed.
Cesar Chavez Day is not a national holiday yet. It is celebrated every year in California on March 31st (which is also Cesar Chavez’s birthday) and efforts to recognize the day as a federal national holiday are underway.
Cesar Chavez gave our nation and each of us a unique example to live our lives by. His selfless dedication for farm worker and worker rights, economic justice, civil rights, environmental justice, peace, nonviolence, empowerment of the poor and disenfranchised, is a monumental legacy that will inspire all and the generations to come. (From http://www.cesarchavezholiday.org/aboutus.html).
For more information about Cesar Chavez and the holiday, visit these websites:
Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Website
Cesar Chavez Foundation Website
March 27, 2012
Did you know that you can find the El Paso Public Library on Facebook? If you use Facebook, you may want to visit the library’s Facebook page to find out about upcoming events, new programs and new services. You’ll also find links to book reviews, photos from events and videos!
The El Paso Public Library has a Main Facebook page. You can find out about programs for children and adults on this page. You can see the Easter Bunny reading to children and learn more about film festivals, computer classes and more!
If you’re looking for programs and services for teens, check out the Teen Hangout Facebook Page. Recent posts include photos from the Hunger Games and live footage of bands playing at the library!
And always… be sure to like us!
See you on Facebook!
March 21, 2012
Yes, April is coming up faster than you expect! So get ready by planning to attend some of the events at the library!
- Starting April 7th, every Saturday you can learn a new language! Not only are the Chinese classes (at 12 noon) continuing, but you can also learn Arabic, Persian and French from one of our talented, multi-lingual staff, Zohreh! Never Late to Learn New Languages will start at 11 am on Saturdays.
- April 7th is also the day of an Easter Egg hunt. Come to the library any time to find an egg. What will you find inside? You’ll only find out if you visit the library!
- Ready to Read Storytimes continue throughout the month. They are every Tues, Wed and Satuday at 11.
- Learn how to pass the Citizenship exam with flying colors! Come to the library’s Citizenship classes every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
Hope to see you at the library!
February 3, 2012
Coming up next week!
StoryTime: Preschool and Family Storytimes will start this week. Storytimes are every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 am. This program will happen every week except during EPCC holidays.
Flix a la bibliotheque: Watch foreign films, anime and classic films. Become truly film-savvy! Every Tuesday from 4 to 6 pm.
Gaming @ the Library: Play board, video and card games with other gamers. Every Wednesday from 4 to 5 pm.
Zumba Fitness: Get really fit and keep your New Year’s Resolutions! Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30–at Conchitas!
Chinese for the Family: Learn to speak, read and write Chinese! Family class at 12 noon till 1pm. Another class for ages 13 and up takes place at 1:15 to 2:15.
All Programs Free! BYO… snacks and drinks.
February 1, 2012
Digital Learning Day is a national, state and virtual event that takes place to highlight technology and digital learning in the classroom.
The virtual events include a live webcast and a virtual town-hall. Teachers will share their ideas and successful programs that use digital technology at school. For more information on the virtual events, visit the Digital Learning Day website.
How do you personally use digital technology to learn? Do you study using flash cards on your phone? Have you ever taken an online class? Did you learn to do something cool by watching a YouTube video?
Think about it and be sure to check out the digital versions of your library! The El Paso Public Library has many online resources, including test prep and language learning programs. Find out more at the El Paso Public Library Website’s Online Resources and Database page. And if you’re an EPCC student, remember you can use many excellent databases online.
Happy Digital Learning Day!
January 17, 2012
The new Children’s area at the Jenna Welch & Laura Bush Community Library is starting to look like a place children and their caregivers will delight in visiting! The ceiling has been partly installed, with whimsical light fixtures and a cloud-like paneling. Too cute!
January 16, 2012
Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986 after a long battle to create federal legislation for a national observance of the day. In 1994, Congress modified the day from an observance to a day of service.
For the first time, the Jenna Welch & Laura Bush Community Library participated in the City of El Paso’s Martin Luther King Food Drive. This gave our library the chance to participate in a city-wide program to distribute food to these organizations in El Paso:
The Center Against Family Violence
La Fe Montana Vista Community & Resource Center
The El Paso Rescue Mission
El Paso Villa Maria
La Familia of El Paso
La Posada Home
The Opportunity Center for the Homeless
Reynolds Home
The Salvation Army
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in non-violent change. He believed that we each could make a difference. If you would like to see more information about community organizations that are doing service on MLK day, then you can find a project on the MLK Day Service website.
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Learn more:
Visit the MLK Day of service website.
Find out about the City of El Paso’s service initiative.
Find a book from the public library or from the El Paso Community College about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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