July Movie at the Westside Branch Library

The Westside Branch Library will be showing Oz-The Great and Powerful on Saturday July 20, 2013 at 12:30 pm after our story time. Popcorn for everyone will be provided so tell all your friends. Hope to see you here!!

Our Next Book Club Book

Our next book club discussion will take place July 23, 2013 at 6:00 pm.

The book to be discussed is Geraldine Brooks, "Caleb's Crossing".

Please join us for fun and light refreshments.

Teen Summer Reading Club

Capoeira demonstration at the WS library

 This past Thursday we had Mr John Blowe come to our library for our first Summer Reading Club program. He talked to the audience about the history of capoiera and did a demonstration that included instruments as well as audience participation. This coming Thursday June 20, 2013 Mr Evans will be showing his balloon creation making skills to all in attendance. Please be sure not to miss this event as it promises to entertain the little ones as well as the older ones!

Pre-father's day Movie Sat 6/15/2013 @ 2PM

Big Daddy
	Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Cole Sprouse, Jon Stewart Columbia Pictures; Directed by Dennis Dugan Rated PG-13; 95 minutes; 1999
	Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. When his girlfriend orders him to grow up, Sonny adopts a six-year-old boy to impress her. What follows is a comical look at what it takes to be an adult and a father. But Sonny’s girlfriend is not impressed, and he can't return the little bundle of joy.
	“Enormously entertaining!”- Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO “Adam Sandler delivers another winner!”- Steve Oldfield, FOX-TV “Adam Sandler Scores again!”- Sara Edwards, NBC-TV

2013 Summer Reading Club

It is that time of the year again, the 2013 Summer Reading Club is here and this year promises to be better then ever before. New performers, new book formats, new books, and this year even an Adult Summer Reading Club.  Thats right, and Adult Summer Reading Club where adults can enter a raffle to win and Ipad Mini or an E-reader. Stop by today and register, this year you can even register online from the comfort of your own home just click here and follow instructions. Reading is essential for memory retention especially for children during the Summer vacation and what better way to engage in reading than our reading club, with performances every Thursday at 5:30pm your children will be sure to want to come to the library. Hope to see you here!!!!

Come check out our new display...

Our new display features fun crafts with

fuse beads and other craft books.

Come on in and check some out!

New format here!!! Playaway!!!

WHAT IS PLAYAWAY?

Playaway, the first all-in-one audiobook format, brings pages to life at the push of a button. Audio content and simple, digital technology are now merged into an easy-to-use player that comes with an entire book or audio program pre-loaded on it and ready-to-go. Playaway's universal jack is compatible with standard listening accessories, like headphones, speakers, and all standard car adapters. And weighing only two ounces, Playaway is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and goes anywhere you do!

No cassettes, No CDs. No downloading. Just press play!

Features:

-Automatic Bookmark: Remembers where you left off when turned on again

-Choice of narration speeds: You can speed up or slow down the narrator speed based on your listening preference.

-Ultra portability:Goes wherever you do. With a universal jack, you can listen anywhere.

**We have many available now at the WS library and will be receiving more every month. Dont forget to ask about them next time you visit us at the Westside Library!

Library Card Design Contest!!!

Did you ever want to display your artistic talent in front of thousands of people. Well now is your chance. Enter your art in the Library’s FREE library card design contest. Three winners will have their designs and names on future EPPL Cards PLUS win a cool tablet computer

CONTEST RULES
One winning design will be chosen from each age group!
Child (12 and under)
Teen (13—18)
Adult (19 and over)
ENTRIES
Entering is free
Open to residents of the City of El Paso except for library staff and immediate family members
All entrants must have an EPPL card
All artwork must be original
All artwork submitted becomes property of
El Paso Public Library
Deadline for entries is Friday, June 28
Final dimensions for the library card will be 2-1/8” by 3-3/8”
Entries can be hand-drawn or digitally created images and graphics
Digital entries should be high resolution (300 dpi) for printing purposes if possible
Entries must be accompanied by signed entry form
Submission
By email to galindojw@elpasotexas.gov
In person at any EPPL Branch or
Mail to: EPPL, Attn: Design Contest, 501 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79901

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