Audelia Road Branch of the Dallas Public Library: February Activities

Audelia Road Branch Library
10045 Audelia Rd.
214-670-1350

All Dallas Public Library locations will be closed Monday, February 18, 2008 for Presidents' Day.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories and activities for ages 3 - 5 and their parents/caregivers.

ADOPT-A-SHELF TRAINING
Saturday, February 2, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Much like ‘Adopt-A-Highway’ maintenance programs, our Adopt-A-Shelf volunteer program offers volunteers the opportunity to help the Library maintain our stacks. Volunteers will provide shelf reading as well as other much-needed services for the Library collections. Space is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration as a volunteer is REQUIRED. Please call Dana Brumbelow at 214-670-1350 for additional information.

DOES THE GROUNDHOG SEE HIS SHADOW?
Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m.
Groundhog craft and activities for children.

GO RED WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -
THE POWER TO END STROKE
Sunday, February 3, 2:00 p.m.
This February, the American Hearth Association encourages you to celebrate your health through learning about the most prevalent killers of Americans – heart disease and stroke.

AARP - FREE INCOME TAX HELP
Tuesdays, February 5 - April 15, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Please bring your W-2, Form 1099 or any other current tax information to fill in your form and a copy of your previous year’s tax return. AARP will help anyone, if there are no persons age 55+ waiting for tax help.
Sponsored by American Association of Retired Persons.

DASH ONLINE FOR HOMEWORK HELP
Tuesday, February 5, 4 p.m.
Children grades 4 and above learn to use this online homework help resource. See the librarian to sign up.

MAKE A FREEDOM CHAIN
Wednesday, February 6, 3:30 p.m.
Children make a freedom chain to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message of freedom for all.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, February 7, 11:30 a.m.
Join our discussion group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with Belinda Glenn, coordinator of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program of the City of Dallas. Please call ahead if you are bringing children or require Spanish assistance. For questions, call Belinda Glenn at 214-243-2049.

AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIETIME
Thursdays, February 7 and 14, 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a different Disney movie every week! All ages welcome.



LIBRARY LIVE! * VISUAL ARTS WITH CYNTHIA PADILLA
Saturday, February 9, 2 p.m.
This hands-on program will serve as an introduction to textiles.
* LIBRARY LIVE! Chase presents LIBRARY LIVE! Big Thought’s FREE monthly program that offers interactive, culturally diverse performances and workshops for students and families. The program brings literary traditions to life through dance, visual art and music. Check out the educational fun at the branch nearest you! Other sponsors include The Dallas Morning News, City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs, The Constantin Foundation, Target Stores, and Centex Corporation.

THE ART OF NECESSITY: SHARING A BRIEF HISTORY OF QUILTS
Saturday, February 16, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Mary Calloway, member of the Quilter's Guild of Dallas, will present a program on the history of quilts and quilting, from its practical uses as a bed cover, to quilting as an art form. Ms. Calloway will be bringing a large collection of quilts to show and discuss and will also share some interesting anecdotes of the history of quilting in Texas. All ages are invited. Girl Scouts working on quilt craft or history badges are especially encouraged to attend.

THE MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.
February's selection is The Savage Garden by Mark Mills. This is a discussion group, not a book review, and we always welcome new members. RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged. Please RSVP to 214-670-1350.

COMPUTER BASICS: HOW DO I TURN THIS THING ON?
Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m.
30-minute hands-on workshop for the novice computer user who seeks basic understanding of computers. Learn about basic computer parts, take a tour of the keyboard and enjoy "mouse-ercizes". Space is limited to four. Reservations may be placed at 214-670-1350.

AUDELIA ROAD BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.
February's selection is The Road by Cormac McCarthy. This is a discussion group, not a book review, and we always welcome new members. Please RSVP to 214-670-1350.

AUTHORSPEAK
The Dallas Public Library and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth have joined together to present Authorspeak, a literary series featuring nationally known and bestselling authors. This partnership brings to the metroplex a series with a unique focus unlike any other author series currently offered. These two distinguished speakers will open our lives to the world through their extraordinary books.
• Willie Brown, Thursday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.
• Ted Fishman, Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.
• Lectures will begin with a reception at 6 p.m.
• J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, 7th floor.
Ticket Prices: Members of the Council and Library Friends
$20 per speaker
Non-members
$30 per speaker
For tickets or more information please visit: www.dfwworld.org













SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS. If you have special equipment, space, or language needs, call your local branch library or the Central library, 214- 670-1400,
214-670-1716 (TDD, TTY). Please call at least 48 hours before the event.
ASISTENCIA ESPECIAL DISPONIBLE PARA PROGRAMAS. Si usted tiene necesidades especiales de equipo, espacio, o idioma, llame a su biblioteca local o a la biblioteca del centro,
214-670-1750, 214-670-1716 (TDD/TTY). Por favor llame minimo de 48 horas antes del programa.