Upcoming library events at Mandarin Branch Library

Science Fiction Book Club

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

Join us for a discussion of the book "Rama II" by Arthur C. Clarke.

Mandarin Teen Anime Club

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Do you like Japanese Anime? Come discuss your favorites and watch Anime videos. For ages 12 - 18.

Cool Japanese-style snacks and beverages will be available.

Chess Night

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

CHess for children of all ages and levels. Instruction offered for beginners.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for toddlers ages 19 months up to 3 years old. Toddler to be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before program.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for preschoolers ages 3-5. Children attend without a caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before start of program.

Family Movie

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Bring the family to enjoy a showing of Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (rated G). Refreshments provided.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for toddlers ages 19 months up to 3 years old. Toddler to be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before program.

After School PS2

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Come in for 90 minutes of your favorite Playstation 2 games. Guitar Hero, MX vs. ATV, Tekken, Madden Football, and others will be available! You may bring your own but the library will not be responsible. ALL GAMES MUST BE RATED "T" FOR TEENS OR BELOW!

Classic Movie Night

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Join us for a showing of the Alfred Hitchcock classic "Strangers on a Train". Rated PG. Refreshments will be provided.

Stories for Families

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Join in as we share stories, songs,fingerplays and a craft. Recommended for families with children of all ages.

Fiction Book Club

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

Join us for a discussion of the novel "One True Thing" by Anna Quindlen.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for toddlers ages 19 months up to 3 years old. Toddler to be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before program.

What's Up Wednesday

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 2:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Join us for a craft, cooking, or whatever is up! Program is for children in grades K-5.

Mandarin Teen Creative Writing Club

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

The club is a group of teens with the goal of writing the very best that they can. Members must be from 12 to 18, have the need to express themselves and the ability to have fun while doing so!

After School PS2

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Come in for 90 minutes of your favorite Playstation 2 games. Guitar Hero, MX vs. ATV, Tekken, Madden Football, and others will be available! You may bring your own but the library will not be responsible. ALL GAMES MUST BE RATED "T" FOR TEENS OR BELOW!

Graphic Novel Book Club

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

Join the book club in its discussion of "Simon's Dream", book three of the Fog Mound series, by Susan Schade and Jon Buller. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Stories for Families

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Join in as we share stories, songs,fingerplays and a craft. Recommended for families with children of all ages.

Fiction Book Club

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

Join us for a discussion of the novel "One True Thing" by Anna Quindlen.

Chess Night

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Open to all ages and all levels. Instruction offered for beginners.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 5:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

All teens welcome! Come and give your input as part of the community on how we can improve the teen aspects of the library. Books! CDs! Movies! Events! Teen area decoration! Tell us what we can do to turn the library into YOUR LIBRARY!

EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Stories for toddlers ages 19 months up to 3 years old. Toddler to be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Please pre-register 30 minutes before program.

TEEN MOVIES - AFTER SCHOOL BLOCK BUSTERS!

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Why are there no titles listed here? Because we're going to show the best movies I can get!

*Disclaimer - Seats are only available to those who are not behind in their homework.

After School PS2

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Come in for 90 minutes of your favorite Playstation 2 games. Guitar Hero, MX vs. ATV, Tekken, Madden Football, and others will be available! You may bring your own but the library will not be responsible. ALL GAMES MUST BE RATED "T" FOR TEENS OR BELOW!

Musical Movie Night

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Join us for a showing of the movie "42nd Street" starring Ginger Rogers. Refreshments will be provided.

Origami for All Ages

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:45 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library

Come enjoy the art of origami. Learn some new skills and practice your old ones. Families welcome

PC Users Group

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 2:30 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Conference Room

Computer users helping & discussing computer issues.

Mandarin Teen Anime Club

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Mandarin Branch Library at Community Room

Do you like Japanese Anime? Come discuss your favorites and watch Anime videos. For ages 12 - 18.

Cool Japanese-style snacks and beverages will be available.