East Forest Park Branch Library

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Participants working on their T-shirts during the "Paint a 'Green' T-shirt" Program at the East Forest Park Library on July 14.

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BRANCH PROGRAMS:

Knit-Alongs!
Every Wednesday, 1 pm

Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm.

Advance registration is not necessary; call the Branch at 263-6836 for more information.

Drop-In Knitting Club
will resume in September

Watch this space for details.

East Forest Park Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group

Meets: Last Wednesday of the month, 6 - 7 pm

The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group is a book group that meets from 6 - 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join the discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.

Next Meeting's Book Selection: August 25: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

Upcoming Months:

September 29: The Beach House by Jane Green

October 27: Time Traveler: A Scientist's Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a Reality by Dr Ronald L Mallett (part of The City Thinks/Springfield Public Forum)

November 17th : 31 Hours by Masha Hamilton (Date to be confirmed at August meeting)

Hi!Tech Help for Seniors

Half-hour sessions are available with trained volunteers who will help you get started with the wide world of computers! Please call the branch directly for an appointment. This service is intended for Beginners who need one-on-one help becoming more comfortable with the mouse, keyboard, and Windows desktop environment.

COLLECTIONS include:

• Children's and adult books
• Fiction and non-fiction materials
• Feature films, children's videos, and documentaries
• CD-ROMS and cassette/book kits
• CDS and cassettes

SERVICES include:

• Reference: assists patrons in finding answers and/or materials
• Reader's Advisory: helps patrons of all ages find the right book
• PACS to access local and regional library catalogs
• Interlibrary and intralibrary loan service
• Access to databases with general, health and business information for adults and children
• Computer access: sign up at reference desk
• Word processing: 30 minute slots
• Internet: 30 minute slots
• Photocopy machine for public use

FOR CHILDREN:

• Children's programming
• Storytimes for young children
• School Vacation Week activities
• Summer reading program
• Library Visits: If you are interested in scheduling a school or preschool visit to the library, please call us at 263-6836

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