CITY ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

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PROGRAMS AT THE CITY ISLAND LIBRARY- FEBRUARY 2014

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Serving The City Island Community & the Public Since 1911

Our hours are: Mondays and Thursdays 11 AM-7 PM

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 AM- 6 PM

Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM-5 PM

FEBRUARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Read-a-Loud: The first Friday of every month will have a read-a-loud in the early afternoon. Listen to the librarian’s choices and feel free to bring your family’s favorite to share. Friday, February 7th , 11AM to noon.

February Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts: We will supply the scissors, glue and construction paper, please bring your own imagination and artistic flair as we make arts and crafts to celebrate the Valentine’s Day. Thursday February 13th from 11-12 noon for pre schoolers, and again at 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM .

FEBRUARY TEEN PROGRAMS

After-School Lounge: Students can play Wii, bring a book, do your homework and sneak in a snack. Monday through Friday afternoons when school is in session from 3:00-5:00 in our Community Room.

FEBRUARY ADULT PROGRAMS

Introduction to the Internet: This workshop is designed to introduce anyone who has never been on the internet before. Gain proficiency in using e-mail, utilizing social media and finding resources on the NYPL web site. Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to noon.

Resumé Writing Workshop and Online Job Search: Staff will be here to help you look for employment and get your resume into top form for the competitive job market. Registration is encouraged but drop ins are fine. It is recommended you bring along a flash drive to save your work. Every Wednesday morning from 10:00 to noon.

Saturday Afternoon Movies: Every Saturday that we are open, we will present a movie or a lecture/discussion. Please check our flyers in the library or call for Saturday movies or lecture programs. All Saturday afternoon events begin at 1:00 P.M.

Tablet Group: Learn how to borrow and download library e-books, discuss your favorite apps and ask questions about how to use tablets in your day-to-day life. Every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00.

Island Writers: This is a creative writing workshop that meets in our community room once a week. “When we write, we find ourselves writing answers to questions we didn’t know we had.” Presented by Ms. Gail Hitt Every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00.

The Bronx & The Superbowl Come join Prof Victor Mastro and football fans for an afternoon of the history of the Superbowl and its connection to the Bronx. Saturday February 1st at 1:00 P.M.