Sunday, November 4, 2007

Albuquerque Nov Events at the Libraries

Date: November 10, 2007



Event: Holiday Used Book Sale benefiting the Friends for the Public Library



Location: Main Library, 501 Copper Ave. NW



Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.



Cost: $1 before 1:00 p.m., free after 1:00 p.m.



Contact: (505) 768-5167



Description: Looking for great prices on gently used books, CDs, records and tapes? Visit the Friends for the Public Library’s biggest sale of the year. The sale is held from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Admission is $1 before 1:00 p.m., and Free from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Approximately 15,000 items are available at reasonable prices; paperbacks are just 25 cents each and hardbacks are 50 cents and up. For more information call (505) 768-5167.







Date: November 10, 2007



Program: Read with Chance the Therapy Dog



Location: Wyoming Library, 8205 Apache NE



Time: 10:30 a.m.



Cost: Free



Contact: (505) 291-6264



Description: Would your child like a patient, attentive friend to read to? Chance is a 4 ½ year Therapy Dog that works with his owner Judy in the certified Delta Society Pet Partners team. Children can practice reading out loud without fear of judgment; it's a great way for them to gain confidence in their reading. Please call (505) 291-6264 for more information.







Date: November 10, 2007



Program: Teen Advisory Board Meeting



Location: Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE



Time: 2:00 p.m.



Cost: Free



Contact: (505) 857-8321



Description: Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who knows what’s cool and trendy? Join us for the next meeting of the Cherry Hills Library’s Teen Advisory Board and find out how you can make a difference in the library! We will be planning our next Mystery Night! For more information on the TAB call the Cherry Hills Library at (505) 857-8321.







Date: November 10, 2007



Program: Make Your Own Mandala (for adults & children!)



Location: Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE



Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.



Cost: Free (but please call in advance to register)



Contact: (505) 291-6295



Description: Adults and Children – Make your own Mandala at the Lomas Tramway Library. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mandalas are patterns, often circular, created by cultures throughout history as a healing and problem solving tool as well as for creative expression. This is a free program but advance registration is required. Also, a donation of 2 canned good items is requested. For more information call and to register call (505) 291-6295.







Date: November 13, 2007



Program: Make It and Take It Crafts



Location: Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd. NW



Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (please arrive no later than 4:30 p.m.)



Cost: Free



Contact: (505) 761-4020



Description: Make-It-and-Take-It Crafts at the Los Griegos Library. This month’s project is Autumn Leaf Garland. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (please arrive by 4:30 p.m. to start). This is a free drop-in program for the entire family. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (505) 761-4020.







Date: November 17, 2007



Program: Young Poets Society



Location: Main Library, 501 Copper Ave. NW
Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m.



Cost: Free



Contact: (505) 768-5141



Description: Poets up to the age of 20 are invited to participate and read or recite their own poetry or their favorite poetry. Noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Story Pit. Ages 14 and under will read from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Ages 15-20 will read from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to listen! For more information on this and upcoming Young Poets events call (505) 768-5141.







Date: November 17, 2007



Program: Teen Advisory Board Meeting



Location: Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE



Time: 2:00 p.m.



Cost: Free



Contact: (505) 291-6260



Description: Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who knows what’s cool and trendy? Join us for the next meeting of the Juan Tabo Teen Advisory Board and find out how you can make a difference in the library! New members welcome. For more information on the TAB call the Juan Tabo Library at (505) 291-6260.







Date: December 1, 2007



Program: What Makes a Fish a Fish?



Location: Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE



Time: 1:00 p.m.



Cost: Free



Contact: (505) 291-6295



Description: Docents from the Rio Grande Zoo will be at the Lomas Tramway Library to talk about the characteristics of fish and what makes them different from other marine life. Find out why a jelly is not a fish, but a sea horse is! 1:00 p.m. For more information on this and other programs at the Lomas Tramway Library call (505) 291-6295.







Sincerely,

Riann K. Powell
Cultural Activities Coordinator
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System
Phone: (505) 768-5115
Fax: (505) 768-5191

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