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library for stories, are a vital part of songs, and puppets our environment. with Santa! Bring your camera to take Join Michelle Boerst ELEVATE! Women Finding pictures with Santa at the end of the of the Denton and Sharing Success program. Best for ages 1 to 5. County Beekeepers Association and Join us for a day of women finding Wed 12/7 South Branch 7 p.m. learn why our buzzing buddies are so success in the business and creative Thurs 12/8 South Branch 10 a.m. important to Texas and the world. An world. A panel of successful local Fri 12/9 North Branch 11 a.m. enclosed “observation hive” of bees will businesswomen will tell their stories to Wed 12/14 Emily Fowler 11 a.m. be part of this educational presentation. inspire you and vendors will be available Christmas Crafts with the Tues 1/31 North Branch 4 p.m. to discuss their products and services. Garden Culture Club The Fast and the Furriest Women are ‘raising the bar’ on success ‘Tis the Season! Join the Garden Join Danielle Bradley, Texas State Park in Denton! Culture Club and use natural Interpreter, for this fun and informative Vendor Tables 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. materials to make festive holiday crafts. program that teaches participants how Panel Discussion 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. For ages 5 and older. to identify different mammals based on Networking & Refreshments 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Fri 12/16 Emily Fowler 4:30-5:30 p.m. skins, skulls and tracks. Best for ages 5-8. Sat 1/28 North Branch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs 2/23 South Branch 3:30 p.m. Noon Year’s Eve Small Business Support Group Ring in the New Year at Noon! Join other small business owners to Noon Year’s Eve at the library is Learn to Conserve: network, share information, and provide a party full of exciting games, Home Energy Saving Tips support to each other in a friendly, art projects, balloons, refreshments, Learn about opportunities to save comfortable environment. There will laughter, and FUN for the whole family! energy in your home with Denton’s be time to network, exchange business Sat 12/31 Certified Energy Auditor, Jim Hemsell. cards and promotional information, South Branch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topics will include key tips for Denton as well as learning and educational Tiny Tutus homes, energy audits, air sealing, opportunities. Bring your tiny programmable and smart thermostats, Second Tuesdays of the month. dancers and and more. The first ten attendees North Branch 7 p.m. explore the world receive a free energy efficient LED Crowdfunding Your Creativity of ballet with local light bulb. Registration requested. with Christopher Stoll dance educator Lily Sloan. This class Thurs 1/19 Emily Fowler 6-8 p.m. Christopher Stoll is a traveling artist will include ballet-inspired exercises who recently authored and illustrated and imaginative play. For children A Natural History of the Fantastic, an ages 2-4 years and their caregivers. artistic guidebook of fantasy creatures. Adult participation is encouraged. He will discuss the promise and perils of Registration required. crowdfunding, internet communities, Fri 1/13 North Branch 10 a.m. workshopping creative projects, and his Big Denton Playdate personal journey through self-funding Engage in fun games designed to and printing. Copies of Mr. Stoll’s book delight young children and encourage African Cultural Celebration will be available for sale and are early literacy. Come to play and leave Celebrate the culture of Africa in available at the library for checkout! ready to turn ordinary household honor of Black History Month with Visit his website at www.stollart.com. objects into your child’s favorite toy. some music and food! UNT’s African Registration encouraged. Denton ISD, Denton Public Library, and Percussion Ensemble, directed by Mr. Fri 12/2 Emily Fowler 2 p.m. UNT will provide hands-on examples of Gideon Alorwoyie, will perform music different engaging activities at this free from central and West Africa. Enjoy a come-and-go program. For ages 5 and sampling of African foods from the North younger and their caregivers. Texas African Market. All ages welcome! Sat 1/28 Emily Fowler 10-11:30 a.m. Tues 2/28 Emily Fowler 7 p.m.

North Branch Library South Branch Library Emily Fowler Central Library 3020 N. Locust St. 3228 Teasley Ln. 502 Oakland St. For Children Spanish StoryTime Holiday Crafting Sing-Along ¡Hablamos español! Join us for a Crafting never sounded so good! Denton Public Library Closings fun-filled Spanish StoryTime where Come make holiday cards and (all three locations) children will hear stories, sing songs, ornaments while live holiday The Libraries will close at 6 p.m. on and learn new words in Spanish. Led songs play in the background. Sing Thurs, Dec. 22 and will be closed Dec. by native speaker Myra Ronquillo, this along or just craft and listen. This come- 23 through Dec. 26. Regular hours will StoryTime is designed for speakers of and-go program is recommended for all languages. Ages 1-7. children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. be resumed on Tues, Dec. 27. Mon 12/5, 1/9, 2/6 Fri 12/16 North Branch 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The Libraries will be closed on North Branch 11 a.m. Twilight Toddler Time Sun, Jan. 1 and Mon, Jan. 2. Regular Join us for stories, songs, and activities in hours will be resumed on Tues, Jan. 3. this evening StoryTime for toddlers (ages The Libraries will be closed on 12-36 months) and their caregivers. Mon, Jan. 16. Regular hours will be Tues 1/10, 2/14 Emily Fowler 6:30 p.m. resumed on Tues, Jan. 17. The Libraries will be closed on Fri, Feb. 24 for all-staff training day. Regular hours will be resumed on Sat, Feb. 25.

Stuck on you! Learn about the properties of magnets and stay for some magnetic Read to Rover experiments. Best for ages 5-8. Give your child an opportunity to Thurs 2/2 South Branch 3:30 p.m. practice reading one-on-one with Introduction to littleBits a trained, certified therapy dog. Explore electronics and invention by This program is made possible by a building and creating with littleBits, partnership with the Therapy Pals of electronic modules that magnetically Golden Triangle. For children reading snap together. For ages 6-10. on their own, ages 6-11. Registration is Registration required. requested. Tues 1/17 North Branch 4 p.m. Wed 12/7, 1/4, 2/1 Emily Fowler 4:30-5:30 p.m. Snow Science Sat 12/10, 1/14, 2/11 Investigate the wintery world of snow North Branch 10 a.m. and snowflakes. Best for ages 5-8. Sat 12/10, 1/14, 2/11 Thurs 1/19 South Branch 3:30 pm Animal Club South Branch 11 a.m. Join author Deborah Johnston in a Build It With Bricks! non-fiction book club for children to Do you like to build creatively with research animals, develop critical LEGO® bricks? Explore STEM with thinking skills, and learn public speaking. LEGOs® at the library. (All LEGOs® are Children will use their research provided by the library). Ages 5 and up. to develop a “Hunting Trip in the Fri 12/9, 1/13, 2/10 Classroom” event at the library. Sat 2/4 Best for ages 6-9. Emily Fowler 4:30 p.m. January Crafting Extravaganza Wed 2/8, 2/22 South Branch 2-3 p.m. Take a break from the winter weather Animal Hunts at the Library: and join us for a crafting adventure. Does Your Student Snowy Owl Creative fun with friends is at your The Animal Club will lead us on an fingertips! What will you make? For Need Homework Help? imaginary journey as we read and learn children ages 5-8. about snowy owls. Best for ages 5-9. Tues 1/24 North Branch 4 p.m. Brainfuse provides Wed 12/14 South Branch 4 p.m. Homeschool STEAM Ahead live tutors online from Explore, create, experiment, and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily for discover with STEAM (Science, all students, kindergarten Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. Ages 7-11. through college for free 1/26 - Buzz Aldrin Goes to the Moon with your library card. 2/23 - Mary Cassatt Paints in Paris Thurs 1/26, 2/23 Emily Fowler 2:30 p.m. To access Brainfuse, visit www.dentonlibrary.com Winter Wonderland Weird but True! Wondering what to do this Delve into some weird and wacky facts and click “Homework Help” winter season? Walk in our about the world around you. Stay for on the “Research Tools” some weird and wacky science. winter wonderland and have page. frozen fun, play reindeer games, make Best for ages 5-8. ornaments and winter crafts, and eat Thurs 1/26 South Branch 3:30 p.m. wintery snacks. For children of all ages. Thurs 12/15 South Branch 4-5 p.m. For Children

Weekly Programs for Children January 16 - April 22 Mother Goose Time Toddler Time Bring your baby to these classes Participate with your toddler in these promoting infant and caregiver special classes that promote literacy bonding through stories, songs, and and social interaction through stories, Valentine’s Day Cards activities. For infants as old as 18 songs, and toddler-appropriate Make beautiful homemade months and their caregivers. activities. For ages 12-36 months and Valentine’s Day cards for your Tuesdays South Branch 9:30 a.m. their caregivers. loved ones. Ages 4-11. Fridays North Branch 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays (except Feb. 14) Thurs 2/9 Emily Fowler 4:30-5:30 p.m. Baby and Toddler StoryTime South Branch 10:30 a.m. This program for children age 3 and Wednesdays Emily Fowler 9:30 a.m. younger is designed to promote Thursdays North Branch 9:30 a.m. literacy and caregiver bonding Toddler Play Time through books, songs, and finger plays. Join us for this come-and-go program Wednesdays North Branch 7 p.m. that encourages independent toddler StoryTime play with literacy and sensory activities. Join us for interactive preschool Children learn through play, so take classes that use stories, songs, and a breather and let your toddler learn puppets to build early literacy skills and while you visit with other parents. For Chocolate Factory prepare children to learn to read. For ages 12-36 months. Enjoy a chocolate-filled event to make children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays South Branch 11 a.m. chocolate creations and play M&M Wednesdays Emily Fowler 11 a.m. Thursdays North Branch 10 a.m. Bingo! Best for ages 5-8. Thursdays South Branch 10 & 11 a.m. Thurs 2/9 South Branch 3:30 p.m. Fridays North Branch 11 a.m. Valentine Dance Party Saturdays South Branch 10 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to shimmy, shake, and sing along to some favorite tunes. We will provide shakers, scarves, and bubbles so they can dance their sillies out! Best for ages 1-5. Tues 2/14 South Branch 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Friends of the Denton Public STEAM Ahead Libraries BIG Book Sale is Explore, create, experiment, and Saturday, February 4 at Valentine’s Day Craft discover with STEAM (Science, Love is in the air! Come North Branch Library from Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. participate in a variety of activities. Ages 8-11. Registration crafting opportunities, including required. Valentine’s Day cards, flower designs, 2/18 - Scratch Programming Registering for Library and more. For ages 1-10 and their and Coding Classes and Events caregivers. Sat 2/18 South Branch 2:30 p.m. Tues 2/14 North Branch 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to the library’s classes and events. Registration is required for some programs so that the library can assure it has adequate seating, supplies, and/or refreshments. When registration is required, you can call (940) 349-8752 unless another contact is listed. You can also register online at www.dentonlibrary.com. In some cases, free tickets are distributed one hour prior to a Explore Owls program at the hosting library. This is You can learn a lot about a species if Iditarod common when attendance historically you study their diet. Learn about owls has filled a venue to capacity. Mush your way on an adventure to the by dissecting owl pellets in this hands-on Iditarod. Learn about this amazing race learning experience. Join Danielle We also ask that individuals with and the dogs that lead the way. Best for Bradley, Texas State Park Interpreter, special needs and groups of six or ages 5-8. for this fun and informative program. more call before an event so that we Thurs 2/16 South Branch 3:30 p.m. Best for ages 5-8. can provide the best possible library Wed 2/22 North Branch 4 p.m. experience. For Teens and Tweens Anime Club Teen Volunteer Orientation South Branch Teen Advisory Board Watch anime? Are you between the ages of 11-16? Join our Teen Advisory Board and help Read Manga? Need community service hours or just plan awesome teen programs and Draw fan art? want to start gaining job experience? events. Meet new friends, enjoy some Come to North Come volunteer with us at the library! tasty snacks, and earn your volunteer Branch Library For more information or to become a hours at the same time. For ages 11-17. to share your volunteer, please register for one of the Wed 2/8 South Branch 6:30 p.m. love of all things anime/manga. Snacks orientation sessions below. provided. Best for ages 11-17. Wed 1/17 South Branch 5 p.m. Tues 12/13, 1/10, 2/14 Wed 2/15 South Branch 7 p.m. North Branch 7 p.m. Pokémon Club Teen Fiber Craft Guild Fun, drop-in club for Learn a fiber Pokémon enthusiasts. craft, whether it Bring your cards or DS is crochet, cross and battle other stitch, knitting, Pokémon fans. or another For ages 8-15. needlecraft. Help Sat 1/28, 2/25 South Branch 2 p.m. build our guild Teen STEM Lab of enthusiasts Do you like to build things? Do you want Cookie Wars by becoming to know what an engineer does? If so, Come compete in the library cookie an apprentice, come join the The Brain STEMs from the wars! Competitors will be challenged exchanging UNT Society of Women Engineers for free to decorate a cookie based on a patterns, and sharing knowledge in food and fun as we learn about science randomly chosen theme. For ages this come-and-go program every third and engineering! Best for ages 8-14. 10-17. Registration required. Tuesday of the month. This program is for Wed 2/1, 2/15 Sat 2/11 South Branch 2 p.m. teens and tweens 11-17. North Branch 4:30 p.m. Tues 1/17, 2/21 North Branch 3:30 p.m. For Adults ESL & GED Classes Exploring Western Philosophy Book Clubs Denton ISD’s Adult Education & Explore the foundations of Western Literacy program offers FREE classes in thought from its earliest beginnings in English Language Acquisition (ESL), an interactive class with Dr. Eva H. citizenship, adult basic education, and Cadwallader, professor of philosophy, GED. Locations throughout Denton and Emerita. No charge to attend. Collin Counties. For more information, No meetings on Dec. 22 or Dec. 29. please call (940) 369-0400. Thursdays North Branch 4-5:30 p.m. Chess Class Alzheimer’s Association Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group Come and learn how to play the game Caregiver Support Group Read and discuss a wide range of of chess. Chess coaches from the UNT A safe environment in which to share non-fiction titles. TAMS program will provide instruction feelings, struggles, and successes while for players at all levels. caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s 12/7 My Grandfather Would Have Shot Sundays 12/4, 1/22, 1/29, 2/12, 2/19 disease or related dementia. Visit Me: A Black Woman Discovers Her Emily Fowler 2-4 p.m. www.alz.org for more information. Family’s Nazi Past by Jennifer Teege Tues 12/6, 1/3, 2/7 1/4 Idiot Brain: What Your Head is Really Emily Fowler 12:30 p.m. Up To by Dean Burnett Professor’s Corner: A Discussion 2/1 Lady In Gold: The Extraordinary Tale Group Devoted to Literary Texts of Gustave Klimt’s Masterpiece, Meets on the second Wednesday of Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer each month November through June. by Anne-Marie O’Connor Chess Night Everyone is invited. No registration First Wednesday of the month. Players ages 7 to adult and all skill required. This series is made possible in North Branch 7 p.m. levels are welcome to play. There will part by a grant from Humanities Texas, be no meetings on the following dates: the state affiliate of the National Death and Desserts 12/26, 1/ 2, 1/16. Endowment for the Humanities. Mystery Book Club Mondays North Branch 6-8:45 p.m. 12/14 “The Poetry of Texas Poet Discover new authors for your mystery Breastfeeding Support Group Laureate Larry D. Thomas” habit on the first Thursday 1/11 “The Poetry of Texas Poet of each month. Catharine DeMore, a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, and Laureate James Hoggard” 12/1 Christmas Mysteries Susan MacKenzie, IBCLC, RN, CPN, RLC, 2/08 “The Poetry of Texas Poet 1/5 Full-Figured Sleuths will introduce different topics related to Laureate Paul Ruffin” breastfeeding, followed by discussion. Second Wednesday of the Month. 2/2 Author Study: South Branch 7-8:30 p.m. Alexander McCall Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed Smith during the meeting. Older siblings are welcomed. There is no cost to attend. First Thursday of the month. First Wednesday of the month. Emily Fowler 7 p.m. North Branch 10-11 a.m. For Adults Volunteer Orientation Volunteer Income Tax Interested in volunteering at the library? Assistance (VITA) Register for a session to learn more! VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) All volunteers must pass a background is a United Way of Denton County check. These sessions are not intended program that provides free tax for those who need to complete preparation and e-filing services for court-ordered community service. low-to moderate income families and Registration required. individuals. To qualify for the VITA Mon 12/19 South Branch 2 p.m. program, participant’s annual income Sat 1/7 North Branch 9:30 a.m. must be $50,000 or less. For a list of Tues 2/7 Emily Fowler 7 p.m. documents and information you should Deciphering the bring to your VITA session, go to Language of Retirement Living www.unitedwaydenton.org/VITA. Join Dorothea Dickey with Good For more information, please call Health by Chocolate: Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village, (940) 566-2688. Indulge and Be Well to learn about the many options in Tues 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 Hooray! Chocolate can actually be retirement living, as well as how to pay The Forge at North Branch good for us. Taste the quality and learn for it all. If you’ve ever wondered what 5-7:30 p.m. how to use chocolate to enhance your living situation might work best for you Sat 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 food… and your health. Join Denton or a loved one, this class is for you. The Forge at North Branch Public Library as we partner up with Fri 1/13 North Branch 2 p.m. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Natural Grocers to bring you a fun and informative class about chocolate. Decoding Medicare Workshop Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop Selena Smith, Nutritional Health Coach (Formerly Turning 65 Workshop) with Natural Grocers will provide a Presented by Decoding Medicare, Feeling stressed out? Learn the basics of mindfulness and the role it plays in cooking demonstration and we will this workshop will address common bring a list of our favorite chocolate Medicare issues, such as when and how relieving stress. Presented by TWU’s Health Services Office. Registration books- please bring the title of your to enroll, types of supplements, drug recommended read that mentions plans, and types of Advantage Plans. requested. Fri 1/27 Emily Fowler 2:30 p.m. chocolate and join the fun! This Registration required. class will meet in the classroom at Sat 1/14, 2/25 Natural Grocers, 110 W University Dr. Emily Fowler 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration required. Home Organizing Workshop Sat 2/11 Natural Grocers 10 a.m. Lorraine Brock, founder of the Learn to Conserve: Vermiculture professional organizing company Get (For the Love of Worms!) Organized!, will share tips on keeping Vermiculture, or worm composting, is your home organized using different the process of converting organic systems and techniques. Attendees can waste into nutrient-rich humus called also enter for the chance to win a door Cravings & Weight Gain Achieving your healthiest weight is not vermicast or worm castings. This prize! Registration requested. To learn workshop will show you how to get more, visit Lorraine’s website at about dieting or even pure willpower, but rather understanding how certain started with your own worm www.getorganized.ws/. composting project. Instructor Don Fri 1/20 Emily Fowler 2:30-4 p.m. foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite. Join Natural Grocers for this Edwards will discuss different types of program that will cover nutrient-dense worm bins and walk participants though Call (940) 349-8752 to meals that support healthy metabolism worm bin construction and creation of register for classes and while controlling appetite. Registration starter kits. One lucky participant will events, or register any time encouraged. leave with the bin constructed in class. at www.dentonlibrary.com. Fri 2/3 Emily Fowler 2:30 p.m. Registration encouraged. Thurs 2/16 Emily Fowler 6-8 p.m. Genealogy Introducing Fold3 Library Edition Denton County Take a guided tour of the Library’s Genealogical Society newest resource, Fold3 Library Edition Meet fellow genealogists, share tips, by Ancestry. Learn how to search and and learn new information. browse the collections including: US 1/12 “Using the Catalog to Search military records with content from the the Salt Lake City Family History Revolutionary War onward, African Library”- Karen Pittman American and Native American 2/9 To be announced. Beginning Genealogy Archives, FBI Case Files, and the Holocaust Archives. Registration Thurs Emily Fowler 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of genealogy research requested. in this introductory class. Topics include: Sat 2/11 Emily Fowler 3 p.m. gathering family information, using genealogical forms, accessing vital records, locating census records, and using the resources available in Special Collections at Emily Fowler Central Library. Registration requested. Sat 1/21 Emily Fowler 3 p.m. For Adults Crafts Crafters’ Corner Bring your favorite craft, visit and exchange patterns and know-how, and get to know others in the local crafting community. This is a come- and-go program. Thursdays Emily Fowler 9:30-11:30 a.m. Finish It Friday Crafters Bring your favorite craft to this come- and-go program. Exchange patterns and know-how with others in the local crafting community. Group meets in the library under the Forge sign. Beginner’s Paper Marbling Class Fridays North Branch 9:30-11:30 a.m. Holiday Card Making Paper marbling has been around for a thousand years and it is an art form that Local crafter Hanci Tollefson will is beautiful, fun, and relaxing. Come lead this fun card-making learn the basics such as how to lay workshop in the spirit of the down paint and create patterns. holidays! Ages 16 and up welcome. Marbled papers can be framed or Registration encouraged. used in card making, collage, and other Tues 12/20 Emily Fowler 6:30-8:30 p.m. paper arts. Please wear old clothes. Stampin’ Around Ages 15 and up. Registration required. Stampin’ Up demonstrator Sheri Thurs 2/23 Emily Fowler 6:15 p.m. Yielding is back with more awesome card designs for the New Year! Join her Tissue-Dyed Scarves Workshop for some card-making workshops using Join local crafter Mary Cresson to learn stamp and design sets. Attendees will how to dye silk scarves using tissue create 3 themed cards during each paper. Attendees will make two scarves session. Come to one or both (p.s. - they make great gifts!). Space is workshops! Registration required. limited and registration is required. Ages Ages 16 and up welcome. 18 and up only please. Tues 1/24, 2/21 Thurs 12/8 Emily Fowler 2-4 p.m. Emily Fowler 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri 12/9 North Branch 9:30-11:30 a.m. Business Classes Contact Business Outreach Librarian Kerry Montz at (940) 349-8757 or [email protected] for more information about programs and The Forge services for business. at North Branch Library See the front page for information Small Business Marketing on a Public Hours about the event, ELEVATE! Women Shoestring Budget Monday 1-9 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Finding and Sharing Success. Whether your business is big or small, Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. you can form an inexpensive plan to Small Business Support Group reach prospective customers and Join other small business owners to increase visibility through print and Call (940) 349-8752 to network, share information, and digital marketing. Learn about provide support to each other in a identifying your brand, your customers, register for classes and friendly, comfortable environment. and your strategy. Lunch will be events, or register any time Meetings will consist of time to network, provided. Registration is suggested. at www.dentonlibrary.com. exchange business cards and Fri 2/10 North Branch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. promotional information, as well as learning and educational opportunities. Second Tuesdays of the month. ReferenceSA is free with your library card. North Branch 7 p.m. SCORE SCORE (Service Core of Retired - Find new business opportunities Executives) provides free and confidential business mentoring tailored - Research companies to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses. Appointments - Conduct market research run hourly between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Registration is - Find resident information required- contact Kerry Montz to - Locate addresses phone numbers make an appointment. Wednesdays by appointment. North Branch To learn more, contact Kerry Montz at Kerry.Montzcityofdenton.com Technology Classes For Adults Classes for the Curious Basic Computer Classes Basic Excel (2-part class) iPad for Seniors: The Basics Learn to use spreadsheets to present Learn how to connect your iPad to numerical information. Must know Wi-Fi, explore external features, discuss how to use a mouse, how to save and battery issues, and practice essential retrieve files in Windows, and be able navigation skills. Senior citizens who to attend both sessions. Registration have minimal experience using an iPad required. are encouraged to attend. Please bring Wed 12/7 & Fri 12/9 personal iPad. Registration required. Wed 2/15 & Fri 2/17 Mon 1/30 North Branch 1 p.m. South Branch 2-3:30 p.m. Learning the Keyboard and Mouse Basic Windows 7 How does a mouse work? What do the 3D Printer Orientation If you can use a mouse and are just keys on a keyboard do? Come practice Learn about 3D printing and get starting to learn the computer, this is the the basic skills that will get you ready certified to use the Library’s 3D printers. class for you. Covers terminology and to work with a computer. Registration Mon 12/5, 2/6 using Microsoft Windows. Registration required. The Forge at North Branch 7-8 p.m. required. Thurs 2/9 North Branch 9:30-11:30 a.m. Arduino Step by Step Sat 1/14 South Branch 2-4:30 p.m. This course will take you from zero PowerPoint (2-part class) experience in electronics or Create eye-catching presentations. programming to Arduino Master. Must know how to use a mouse, save Topics include: and retrieve files in Windows, and be • Arduino Ecosystem and Programming able to attend both sessions. Introduction Registration required. • Shields, Accessories, and Sensors Wed 1/18 and Fri 1/20 Explore Free • Internet Integration and South Branch 2-3:30 p.m. Typing Websites for Beginners Communication iPad Basics for Beginners Visit beginning typing websites to see • Advanced Integrations with Motors, Practice along with the instructor as we what they offer and if it is right for you. Gears, and Movement explore how to navigate, customize You will have an opportunity to try out Anyone interested in learning electronic settings, surf the internet with Safari, each website. This class is for those who design is welcome. No experience is and manage apps. Please bring your would like to learn to type or need to required, and all you need is an own iPad. Registration required. refresh their skills. Registration required. Arduino and several low-cost Wed 1/25 North Branch 7 p.m. Thurs 2/16 North Branch 9:30-11:30 a.m. components. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/HackerSpaceTech/. Sat 12/10, 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25 Denton Public Library Closings The Forge at North Branch 2-5:30 p.m. (all three locations) The Libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Thurs, Dec. 22 and will be closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 26. Regular hours will be resumed on Tues, Dec. 27. The Libraries will be closed on Sun, Jan. 1 and Mon, Jan. 2. Regular Learn How to Solder hours will be resumed on Tues, Jan. 3. Learn the basics of soldering in this The Libraries will be closed on hands-on class. You’ll learn by doing, Mon, Jan. 16. Regular hours will be creating a light up badge that you can The Friends of the Denton Public resumed on Tues, Jan. 17. take home. Registration required. Libraries BIG Book Sale is Mon 12/12, 2/20 The Libraries will be closed on The Forge at North Branch 7-8 p.m. Saturday, February 4 at Fri, Feb. 24 for all-staff training day. North Branch Library from Regular hours will be resumed on Learn Electronics Meetup 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a meetup for anyone interested Sat, Feb. 25. in learning electronics via the three self-paced MIT 6.002x courses on EdX (https://www.edx.org/). These free introductory electrical engineering courses from MIT will give you a great basic understanding of electronics at the college level. During the meetups you can work on the course, get help, discuss concepts, whatever will help in your learning. Some calculus knowledge is required to fully understand the material and do the assignments. Mon 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27 The Forge at North Branch 7-8:30 p.m. Diciembre 2016 - Febrero 2017 Gratis Programas y Eventos en La Biblioteca

Programas Semanales para Niños Enero 16 - Abril 22

Tiempo Madre Gansa Horas de Cuentos para Traiga a su bebe a estas clases Niños Pequeños promoviendo la vinculación infantil Participe con su niño en estas clases y cuidador a través de historias, especiales que promueven la canciones, y actividades. Para alfabetización y la interacción social los bebes hasta de 18 meses y sus a través de historias, canciones, y cuidadores. actividades apropiadas para niños Los martes South Branch 9:30 a.m. pequeños. Para las edades de 12-36 Los viernes North Branch 9:30 a.m. meses y sus cuidadores. Santa StoryTime Los martes (excepto 14 de febrero) Ho, ho, ho. !Venga a la biblioteca Tiempo de Cuentos para los Bebes y Niño Pequeños South Branch 10:30 a.m. para historias, canciones, y títeres Este programa para niños de 3 años Los miércoles Emily Fowler 9:30 a.m. con Santa! Traiga su cámara para de edad y menor esta diseñada Los jueves North Branch 9:30 a.m. tomar fotos con Santa al final del programa. para promover la alfabetización y la Hora de Recreo para Niños Pequeños Para niños de 1-5. vinculación con el cuidador a través Acompáñenos para este programa Mié 12/7 South Branch 7 p.m. de libros, canciones, y juegos con los de venir-e-ir que anima el juego Jue 12/8 South Branch 10 a.m. dedos. Los padres y los niños están independiente con actividades del Vie 12/9 North Branch 11 a.m. invitados a conocerse después de alfabetismo y actividades sensoriales. Los niños aprenden a través del juego, Mié 12/16 Emily Fowler 11 a.m. Tiempo de Cuentos. Vamos a poner juguetes para que los niños puedan así que tome un descanso y deje a su Clases de GED y ESL jugar mientras que los adultos charlan. niño aprender mientras que Ud. visite Los miércoles North Branch 7 p.m. con otros padres. Para niños entre El Departamento de Educación de Adultos 12-36 meses. de Denton ISD ofrece clases de inglés Hora de Cuentos Acompáñenos para las clases Los martes South Branch 11 a.m. como Segundo Idioma (ESL) y Desarrollo Los jueves North Branch 10 a.m. de la Educación General (GED) en las tres preescolares interactivas que usan historias, canciones, y títeres para sucursales de las bibliotecas. Por favor Las bibliotecas cerrarán a 6 de la construir habilidades de alfabetización llame al (940) 369-0400 para saber los tarde, 22 de diciembre. Estarán temprana y preparar a los niños a cerrados, 23 -26 de diciembre. horarios, los lugares, y para registrarse. aprender a leer. Para los niños de 1-5 años y sus cuidadores. Las bibliotecas cerrarán 1 y 2 de Ayuda Voluntaria Sobre el Impuesto enero. a la Renta (VITA) Los miércoles Emily Fowler 11 a.m. Los jueves South Branch 10 y 11 Las bibliotecas cerrarán 16 de VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) a.m. enero. es un programa gratuito de United Way Los viernes North Branch 11 a.m. Las bibliotecas estarán cerrados el Denton County que ofrece preparación Los sábados South Branch 10 a.m. viernes, 24 de febrero para un día de de impuestos y servicios de la solicitud capacitación del personal. electrónica de servicios a las familias y los individuos de bajos a moderados ingresos. Leer a Rover Para calificar para el programa VITA, los Déle una oportunidad a su niño para ingresos anuales del participante deben practicar leyendo uno a uno con un ser de $50,000 o menos. VITA es posible perro entrenado y certificado de la terapia. mediante la colaboración con el Servicio Regístrate en nuestro programa de Read de Impuestos Internos y el North Branch to Rover, hecho posible por una Library. Para obtener una lista de los asociación con Therapy Pals de Golden documentos y la información que debe Triangle. Registro requerido; llame al (940) traer a su sesión VITA, vaya a 349-8752 para hacer preguntas. Para los www.dentonlibrary.com. Para obtener niños leyendo por su cuenta, de 6 a 11 más información, por favor llame al años. (940) 566-2688. Los Miércoles 12/7, 1/4, 2/1 Los Martes 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 Emily Fowler 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Forge at North Branch 5-7:30 p.m. Los Sábados 12/10, 1/14, 2/11 www.dentonlibrary.com Los Sábados 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 North Branch 10 a.m. The Forge at North Branch Los Sábados 12/10, 1/14, 2/11 (940) 349-8752 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. South Branch 11 a.m. www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA Usted puede inscribirse en los programas en línea a TDD: (800) 735-2989 www.dentonlibrary.com o llamando al (940) 349-8752. Pub. 11/2016