FAYETTEVILLE FREE LIBRARY EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Scrapbooking: Holiday Cardmaking Class

When: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Just in time for the Holidays!! Creative Memories Holiday Card Class!!

Do you love making Holiday Cards? Do you love Creative Memories products? Then this class is for you. Come join us for a fun afternoon making 18 beautiful Holiday Cards. Here are the details:

Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville, NY
Cost: $27.00

Here is what you will receive for your $27.00 class fee:

** Jewel Christmas 12 x 12 Additions Kit
** Classic Nativity 12 x 12 Additions Kit
** 18 Cardstock Cards
** Jewel Paper Ribbon FREE
** 18 Envelopes FREE

This class should take about 2-3 hours and you will have 18 beautiful holiday cards that you will be proud to send to your friends and family!

You will also have paper and stickers left over to make additional cards or to use in your scrapbooks to enhance those holiday photos!!

Please RSVP to Anna Maria Lankes at scrapmomsyr@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, November 12th to have your materials in time for the class.

Preschool Storytime

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Time for Twos

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A special storytime for children who are able to attend to and respond to simple stories. Includes songs, puppets, and movement activities. Most children in this group are around 2 years old.

Tech Tuesday: Facebook and beyond

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Locate friends and family just in time for the holidays! Learn about facebook, the social networking website.

First Steps

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Community Room C (East)

Calling all toddlers! First Steps is a language-building program using music, movement, puppets, rhymes and stories. Suitable for graduates of Cuddletime and those toddlers who are good walkers.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Movie: Disney's Nature Earth

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

James Earl Jones narrates this US version of the 96-minute documentary film which follows families of arctic polar bears, African elephants, and humpback whales for an entire year.

Movie: Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, The Original

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

All are invited to celebrate the holidays with this classic holiday film, Movie: Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, The Original TV Classic. Runtime 47 minutes. Narrated by Burl Ives. Head up to the Reading Room shortly after for pictures with Santa.

Please bring a new unwrapped toy for the Christmas Bureau Toy Drive

Cafe 300 Lunch-n-Learn Series

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Cafe 300

Presenter Dr. David T. Nash will discuss medical myths in Cafe 300.
A variety of presenters weekly from 12 noon to 1 pm-

Preschool Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Time for Twos

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A special storytime for children who are able to attend to and respond to simple stories. Includes songs, puppets, and movement activities. Most children in this group are around 2 years old.

Movie: Angels and Demons

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of the most powerful underground organization in history, the Illuminati. Upon learning of an unstoppable terrorist act against the Vatican, Langdon travels to Rome and joins forces with Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra, and together they will follow the 400-year-old Path of Illumination that leads to the Vatican's only chance for survival.
Rated PG-13, Runtime 139 min

First Steps

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Community Room C (East)

Calling all toddlers! First Steps is a language-building program using music, movement, puppets, rhymes and stories. Suitable for graduates of Cuddletime and those toddlers who are good walkers.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Jennifer Byrne, Harpist: Holiday Music

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fireplace Area

Wednesday, Dec. 2nd from 7-8pm
Thursday, Dec. 10th from 7-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 15th from 7-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd from 7-8pm

Cuddletime

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language-building program. Bor babies not yet walking and an adult.

Cafe Francais

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Cafe Francais is an opportunity to meet and engage in French conversation, enjoy cafe, cookies and listen to French music. New members are warmly welcomed. Moderated by VIOLETTE HUMSI.

Children's Movie: Disney's UP!

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Come and join us for a showing of Disney's new movie, "UP!"

Sunday Musicale

When: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Reading Room

Belle Aire - Handbell choir

Cafe 300 Lunch-n-Learn Series

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Cafe 300

Dr. Joe Rosney of TLC Chiropractic will talk about osteoporosis and exercise. Various presenters from 12 noon to 1 pm in Cafe 300.

Preschool Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Time for Twos

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A special storytime for children who are able to attend to and respond to simple stories. Includes songs, puppets, and movement activities. Most children in this group are around 2 years old.

Movie Premiere: Julie and Julia

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Julia Child's beginning in the cooking profession is intertwined with the life of thirty-year-old Julie Powell, who decides to cook all 524 recipes in Child's first book in one year to escape from the monotony of her daily life. Rated PG-13, 123 min. runtime

First Steps

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Community Room C (East)

Calling all toddlers! First Steps is a language-building program using music, movement, puppets, rhymes and stories. Suitable for graduates of Cuddletime and those toddlers who are good walkers.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Cuddletime

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language-building program. Bor babies not yet walking and an adult.

Database of the Month

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Bring your lunch and your cell phone!Demo of Text-a-Librarian: Text Message Reference Solutions,www.textalibrarian.com. SMS (short message service) provides web interface using existing email and im systems.

Live Homework Help

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Live Homework Help connects learners with a real live tutor. Come see the new features that Live Homework Help offers.

Jennifer Byrne, Harpist: Holiday Music

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fireplace Area

Wednesday, Dec. 2nd from 7-8pm
Thursday, Dec. 10th from 7-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 15th from 7-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd from 7-8pm

Musical Family Storytime

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Reading Room

LIVE music, stories, fingerplays and songs geared for children ages 2 to 6. Siblings welcome!

Join the Band! Dress up Like a Rock Star!

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Join the Band! Dress up Like a Rock Star! Guitar Hero and Karaoke!

Cafe 300 Lunch-n-Learn

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Cafe 300

Victoria Underwood, local author, will discuss her latest novel from 12-1 pm in the Cafe!

Preschool Storytime

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Time for Twos

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A special storytime for children who are able to attend to and respond to simple stories. Includes songs, puppets, and movement activities. Most children in this group are around 2 years old.

Jennifer Byrne, Harpist: Holiday Music

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fireplace Area

Wednesday, Dec. 2nd from 7-8pm
Thursday, Dec. 10th from 7-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 15th from 7-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd from 7-8pm

First Steps

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Community Room C (East)

Calling all toddlers! First Steps is a language-building program using music, movement, puppets, rhymes and stories. Suitable for graduates of Cuddletime and those toddlers who are good walkers.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 10:15 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

A time to share stories, rhymes, songs and language activities with your 3 to 5 year old. Emphasis is on development of early literacy skills.

Blood Drive

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

The FFL will host a blood drive, in partnership with the American Red Cross, on Dec. 16th from 1:30pm to 6:30pm. Please sign up by calling 637-6374, ext. 2.

Cuddletime

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: StoryTelling Room

Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language-building program. Bor babies not yet walking and an adult.

Independent Film Night

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:45 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

"For my Father" Israel 2008. 100 min. Hebrew/English subtitles.A would be suicide bomber in Tel Aviv gets his detonator on the fritz. Forced to spend 48 hours in "enemy territory", he meets people who are marginalized by Israeli society and falls in love.

Smart Play

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

An early literacy drop in program for ages 2 to 5 years old. Educational toys and activities are at each of 5 stations developed to reinforce six early literacy skills important in learning to read. Program is unstructured and child-directed.

Smart Play

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

An early literacy drop in program for ages 2 to 5 years old. Educational toys and activities developed to reinforce 6 early literacy skills important in learning to read are at each of five stations.

Live Homework Help

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Live Homework Help connects learners with a real live tutor. Find out what new features Live Homework Help has to offer.

Fancy Nancy Holiday Soiree

When: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Community Room A (Combo B & C)

Dress up in your finest holiday ensembles and join us for a soiree based on the latest Fancy Nancy book, "Splendiferous Christmas." Make a gift for a special someone, enjoy a chocolate fountain, parade around the library in your Fancy Nancy finest and much more....