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	1 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 1, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Branch Library October 1, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A library staff member is available to show you how to use the library’s online job resources. Monday morning 10 to 12, and Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30, use a computer…	2 Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Library October 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your jammies, bring your blankie and pillow!	3 PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! North Branch Library October 3, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at North Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 4…	4 Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 4, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 4, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Now we offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Thursday! Come to either our 10:30 or 11:30 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035…	5 Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 5, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm We offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Friday! Come to either our 10:00 or 11:00 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035 for… Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 5, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.	6 Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Words of Wonder Words of Wonder East Branch Library October 6, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at East Branch Library at either 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM… AMARILLO READS – Lessons of the Dust Bowl Panel Discussion AMARILLO READS – Lessons of the Dust Bowl Panel Discussion Southwest Branch Library October 6, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Experts discuss the history, climate and economics of the Dust Bowl. Moderated by KGNC Agri-Business Director, James Hunt Let’s Talk in English Conversation Club Let’s Talk in English Conversation Club North Branch Library October 6, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Conversation Club is moving back to the North Branch. Join us on Saturday mornings to practice your English. Call 381-7931 for more information. TAG Meeting TAG Meeting North Branch Library October 6, 2012 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm The October Teen Advisory Group meeting will be at the North Branch Library from 12-2.
7 TAG Meeting Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister.	8 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 8, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Branch Library October 8, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A library staff member is available to show you how to use the library’s online job resources. Monday morning 10 to 12, and Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30, use a computer… Family Fun Night Family Fun Night East Branch Library October 8, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for an evening of fun family board games! Pajama Story Time for the younger kids!	9 Family Fun Night Family Fun Night Family Fun Night Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Kids’ Program: Origami! Kids’ Program: Origami! Southwest Branch Library October 9, 2012 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come learn the basics and make a creature of your own to take home! PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Library October 9, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your jammies, bring your blankie and pillow!	10 PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! North Branch Library October 10, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at North Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 4…	11 Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 11, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 11, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Now we offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Thursday! Come to either our 10:30 or 11:30 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035… AMARILLO READS–Timothy Egan Lecture AMARILLO READS–Timothy Egan Lecture October 11, 2012 7:00 pm 7 PM in the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room. Coffee and book signing to follow.	12 AMARILLO READS–Timothy Egan Lecture AMARILLO READS–Timothy Egan Lecture AMARILLO READS–Timothy Egan Lecture AMARILLO READS–Timothy Egan Lecture Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Inspirational Book Club Inspirational Book Club Northwest Branch Library October 12, 2012 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Library’s longest continuously meeting book club! Call Kay at the Northwest Branch Library for more information. This month’s selection is Travelers Rest by Ann Tatlock. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 12, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm We offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Friday! Come to either our 10:00 or 11:00 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035 for… Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 12, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.	13 Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Words of Wonder Words of Wonder East Branch Library October 13, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at East Branch Library at either 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM…
14 Words of Wonder Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister.	15 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 15, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Branch Library October 15, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A library staff member is available to show you how to use the library’s online job resources. Monday morning 10 to 12, and Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30, use a computer…	16 Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Library October 16, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your jammies, bring your blankie and pillow!	17 PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! North Branch Library October 17, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at North Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 4…	18 Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 18, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 18, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Now we offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Thursday! Come to either our 10:30 or 11:30 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035…	19 Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 19, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm We offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Friday! Come to either our 10:00 or 11:00 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035 for… Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 19, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. After Hours Event: Fall Party! After Hours Event: Fall Party! Southwest Branch Library October 19, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join us to watch a movie with activities and crafts to follow!	20 After Hours Event: Fall Party! After Hours Event: Fall Party! Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Words of Wonder Words of Wonder East Branch Library October 20, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at East Branch Library at either 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM…
21 Words of Wonder Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister.	22 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 22, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Branch Library October 22, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A library staff member is available to show you how to use the library’s online job resources. Monday morning 10 to 12, and Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30, use a computer… After School Spectacular: Fall Festival! After School Spectacular: Fall Festival! Northwest Branch Library October 22, 2012 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Join us for snacks and autumn crafts! Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Downtown Branch Library October 22, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Come to this hands-on introduction to computer basics. By the end of the first session you will open a program, conduct a Google search, learn how to use a mouse,…	23 Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 23, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Fourth Tuesday Book Club Fourth Tuesday Book Club Southwest Branch Library October 23, 2012 11:00 am - 12:00 pm October’s selection is Lady Almina and the Real Downtown Abbey: The Last Legacy of Highclere Castle. PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Library October 23, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your jammies, bring your blankie and pillow!	24 PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! North Branch Library October 24, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at North Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 4…	25 Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 25, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 25, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Now we offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Thursday! Come to either our 10:30 or 11:30 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035… Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Southwest Branch Library October 25, 2012 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm October’s selection is The Gates of Zion by Bodie Thoene.	26 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Laugh and Learn Laugh and Learn Northwest Branch Library October 26, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm We offer two sessions of Laugh and Learn on Friday! Come to either our 10:00 or 11:00 session! This program is filled with music, finger play, and learning! Call 359-2035 for… Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 26, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.	27 Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Words of Wonder Words of Wonder East Branch Library October 27, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at East Branch Library at either 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM… 2nd Annual Open Book Festival 2nd Annual Open Book Festival October 27, 2012 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Join us for the 2nd Annual Open Book Festival on Saturday, October 27 in the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room. Breakfast with the Authors–9:30 AM to Noon Meet Local & Regional Authors! …
28 2nd Annual Open Book Festival Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister.	29 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 29, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Job Seeker’s Lab Job Seeker’s Lab Downtown Branch Library October 29, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A library staff member is available to show you how to use the library’s online job resources. Monday morning 10 to 12, and Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30, use a computer… Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Downtown Branch Library October 29, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Come to this hands-on introduction to computer basics. By the end of the first session you will open a program, conduct a Google search, learn how to use a mouse,…	30 Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Computer Basics 101 Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library October 30, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Pumpkin Carnival Pumpkin Carnival North Branch Library October 30, 2012 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kids, wear your costumes and bring the whole family for an evening of fall fun that includes games, snacks, and stories. PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Library October 30, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your jammies, bring your blankie and pillow!	31 PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Lunchtime Book Club Downtown Branch Library January 1, 1970 12:00 am – April 30, 2013 1:30 pm This month’s title is The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister. Ready, Set, Read! Ready, Set, Read! North Branch Library October 31, 2012 Research shows kids who attend library story times read earlier and are better prepared to start school! Join us at North Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 4…