SUMMER READING

Last chance to join our Adult Summer Reading Club. Join our Summer Reading Club and participate in a raffle for a chance to win a Digital Picture Frame. The raffle will be on September 2, 2009. You don't have to be present to win.

Summer Reading Parties!

Summer Reading 2009 is coming to an end and we would like to take this opportunity to tell you to come in for some prizes, pizza, and fun!

Auburndale Library Fact-of-the-Month!

• Cell phones are allowed in the library provided that you speak quietly and the ringer is turned off. Text away freely!

Special Program Highlights this month:

Teens End of Summer Party
Thursday, August 13th @4:00pm

Food, prizes and games! Pizza and soda is mandatory, and there will be a raffle for the iPod shuffle, $25 iTunes gift card, and 8GB Sandisk. No registration, just show up!

Kids Summer Reading Party
Wednesday, August 19th @10:30am

Finishing this summer with a party! Show up for a raffle for METS tickets and free passes to the American Museum of Natural History! Surprise bags with free books are given out to every child.


Please join us! There is no registration required, so just walk in!

Fun in the Summer with A/C in the Library

Not going anywhere this summer? Come to the library, where we have fun stuff to do!

• Mondays, 3-4pm: Wii Party: Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl, you name it, we play it!
• Thursdays, 4-6pm: MG Anime Club: Preview Anime from the Web, discuss shojo stuff, and other misc stuff we do...
• Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm: Chess Club: Exercise your brain with chess! It helps your strategic and analytic skills instead of letting your brain rot for the summer!
  

Auburndale Library Fact-of-the-Month!

• Blocks for library cards are raised to $15 (It used to be $10). As long as you have under $15 in fees and fines, you can still check out items!

Closings this month:

• Friday, July 3rd, 2009: Independence Day.
• Saturday, July 4th, 2009: Independence Day.

Special Program Highlights this month:

Cooking with Green Gourmet
Thursday, July 23rd @4pm

Teens learn to choose foods that make them feel good, look good and have more energy. They'll prepare recipes from around the world, see a demonstration of knife skills, learn a holistic approach to wellness and prevention by making healthy food choices, discerning junk foods, tasting effectively and with respect, while learning new kitchen skills. Space is limited; preregsitration required.

• Learn to Cook!
• Play with Knives!
• For Teens Only!
• Remember to Register!

Summer Reading Kick Off!

Summer Reading is kicking off this Thursday on June 4th, and everyone (all ages) are invited to sign up, just go to http://www.summerreading.org or click here to sign up! This year's theme is "Be Creative and Express Yourself!", so now is the time to discover your talent and show it off!

Auburndale Library Fact-of-the-Month!

• Starting July 1, 2009, you'll need a library card and a PIN to use the Express (15 minutes) computer. Visitors who are ineligible for a free library card may purchase one hour of computer time for $5 (good for one day only).
  

Special Program Highlights this month:

Monkey King Steals the Heavenly Peaches and Immortality Pills, excerpt from "The Journey to the West"
Saturday, June 13th @2:30pm

The Chinese Theatre Works presents the Peking Opera version of The Monkey King, China's most famous martial arts and acrobatic folk hero, complete with make-up, elaborate costumes and music.

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts & Asset Protection
Wednesday, June 23rd @1:30pm

Noted elder law and estate planning attorneys will present strategies and consult with you on aspects of elder law, power of attorney, estate and disability planning and long-term care. You will learn how to gain income and avoid estate taxes while providing for heirs and charitable interests. You will also gain insight into preserving wealth and increasing lifetime income.

The Fabulous Doo-Wop of The Tribunes
Saturday, June 27th @2:30pm

The Tribunes have a long history of a cappella vocal harmonizing on songs of the '50s, performing solid gold oldies and sharing the stage with virtually all of today's oldies artists/groups.

Please join us! There is no registration required, so just walk in!

May Flowers ~~<~@

May is here and it's time to spring cleaning! Did you know our library carry books and cleaning and stain removal? Need help in the domestic field? Plenty of housekeeping books here! Don't buy your own books, save money and take out ours!

Auburndale Library Fact-of-the-Month!

• Library Bucks, given out for Reading Down Your Fees, may be redeemed at any library, at any time, although they cannot be transferred from one individual to another.

Special Program Highlights this month:

An Afternoon of Italian Music with Soprano Teresa Mazzilli
Saturday, May 9th @2:30pm

Soprano Teresa Mazzilli offers an afternoon serenade of traditional favorites beloved from Rome to Naples. Featuring:

• "Arriverderci Roma"
• "O Sole Mio"
• "Santa Lucia"
• and more!

The Art of Feng Shui
Saturday, May 16th @1pm

Learn how to bring your life into a more peaceful balance and how to reduce stress by using the principles of feng shui.

Please join us at the wonderful musical event, no registration required, just walk in!