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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. Words of Wonder Words of Wonder East Branch Library December 1, 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… Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting Downtown Branch Library December 1, 2012 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2 Teen Advisory Group (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.	3 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 December 3, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.	4 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. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library December 4, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Santa Visits Story Time! Santa Visits Story Time! Northwest Branch Library December 4, 2012 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm In place of our usual PJ Story time, Santa will visit the Northwest Branch Library. Bring your camera to take a picture with Santa!	5 Santa Visits Story Time! Santa Visits Story Time! Santa Visits Story Time! Santa Visits 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 December 5, 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… Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library December 5, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Northwest Branch Library December 5, 2012 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join us for a story time!	6 Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Tiny Tales 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 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…	7 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 December 7, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 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 December 7, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.	8 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 December 8, 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…
9 Words of Wonder 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. Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Northwest Branch Library December 9, 2012 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Learn how to tie your own gift bows wrap large or oddly shaped gifts wrap gifts for shipping that still look beautiful when they arrive	10 Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! 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 December 10, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. After School Spectacular: Holiday Crafts! After School Spectacular: Holiday Crafts! Northwest Branch Library December 10, 2012 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Suitable for all ages, but designed for grade-school kids. Teen Event: Making Sock Crafts Teen Event: Making Sock Crafts Northwest Branch Library December 10, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm All materials provided. Open to ages 13-19. Family Fun Night! Family Fun Night! East Branch Library December 10, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for an evening of fun family board games! Pajama Story Time offered for younger kids!	11 Family Fun Night! Family Fun Night! 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. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library December 11, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Kids Program: Origami! Kids Program: Origami! Southwest Branch Library December 11, 2012 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come learn the basics and make a creature of your own to take home! Whoville Holiday Party! Whoville Holiday Party! North Branch Library December 11, 2012 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wear your pajamas or come dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character! The Grinch and all the folks down in Whoville will be on hand for pictures and we’ll watch… Christmas Skit Christmas Skit Northwest Branch Library December 11, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In place of our usual PJ Story Time, Santa will visit the Northwest Branch Library. Bring your camera to take a picture with Santa!	12 Christmas Skit Christmas Skit Christmas Skit Christmas Skit 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 December 12, 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… Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library December 12, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow. Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Northwest Branch Library December 12, 2012 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join us for a story time!	13 Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Tiny Tales 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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…	14 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 December 14, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 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 December 14, 2012 10:00 am - 10:30 am A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.	15 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 December 15, 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…
16 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.	17 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. Holiday Skits Holiday Skits Downtown Branch Library December 17, 2012 An annual favorite–these funny skits are created from favorite holiday picture books! Join us at 9:30 or 1:30 for holiday skits. Christmas Movies Christmas Movies Southwest Branch Library December 17, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for a family Christmas movie. Ereader Petting Zoo Ereader Petting Zoo Northwest Branch Library December 17, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Can’t decide which ereader is for you? Come try out different devices and see what fits you. Experienced staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.…	18 Ereader Petting Zoo Ereader Petting Zoo Ereader Petting Zoo Ereader Petting Zoo Ereader Petting Zoo 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. Holiday Skits Holiday Skits Downtown Branch Library December 18, 2012 An annual favorite–these funny skits are created from favorite holiday picture books! Join us at 9:30 or 1:30 for holiday skits. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library December 18, 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 December 18, 2012 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This month’s selection is The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. PJ Story Time PJ Story Time Northwest Branch Library December 18, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your jammies, bring your blankie and pillow!	19 PJ Story Time PJ Story Time PJ Story Time 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 December 19, 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… Holiday Skits Holiday Skits Downtown Branch Library December 19, 2012 An annual favorite–these funny skits are created from favorite holiday picture books! Join us at 9:30 or 1:30 for holiday skits. Christmas Movie Christmas Movie Southwest Branch Library December 19, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for a family Christmas movie. Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Northwest Branch Library December 19, 2012 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join us for a story time!	20 Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Tiny Tales 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. Holiday Skits Holiday Skits Downtown Branch Library December 20, 2012 An annual favorite–these funny skits are created from favorite holiday picture books! Join us at 9:30 or 1:30 for holiday skits. Books and Boogie Books and Boogie Southwest Branch Library December 20, 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 December 20, 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 Downtown Branch Library December 20, 2012 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Bring a lunch and join us for a good conversation about a great book. This month’s selection is The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.	21 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 December 21, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 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… Christmas Movie Christmas Movie Southwest Branch Library December 21, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for a family Christmas movie.	22 Christmas Movie Christmas Movie 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 December 22, 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…
23 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.	24 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. Libraries Closed Libraries Closed December 24, 2012 All Amarillo Public Library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.	25 Libraries Closed Libraries Closed 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. Libraries Closed Libraries Closed December 25, 2012 All Amarillo Public Library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.	26 Libraries Closed Libraries Closed Libraries Closed 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 December 26, 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… Tiny Tales Tiny Tales Northwest Branch Library December 26, 2012 10:30 am - 11:00 am Join us for a story time!	27 Tiny Tales Tiny Tales 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 December 27, 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…	28 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 December 28, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 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…	29 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. Words of Wonder Words of Wonder East Branch Library December 29, 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…
30 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.	31 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. Libraries Open 9-6 Libraries Open 9-6 December 31, 2012 All Amarillo Public Libraries will be open 9-6 today.