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Name: What's Up This Week? Ep. 37
Start: 2021-04-11
End: 2021-04-11
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All Day	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. What's Up This Week? Ep. 37 All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Description: A weekly dose of history facts and trivia from University Branch Library! View Ep. 37	This event is in the "Elementary" group. Virtual: After-School Break - Rainbow Fizzy Bombs All Day Elementary Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Make bath time more fun with these DIY Fizzy Rainbow Bath Bombs!	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Mother Goose Time All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Virtual Mother Goose Time is an online, multi-sensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Perpetual Calendar Craft All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Sienna staff will demonstrate how to make this unique craft made with 4 2"x2" wooden blocks, paint, mod podge, paint btush, stencils and/or template! Watch the video here!	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual Food for Thought: Earth Day Cookies All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Description: In view of library closures, Mission Bend will post a how-to cooking video in lieu of our regularly scheduled cookbook club meeting. April’s video will demonstrate how to make your own cookies in the shape of Earth!		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Virtual: Will Parker Music for Kids All Day Preschool, Elementary Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Music Description: Join us online for a whimsical and interactive musical performance by Will Parker. He plays guitar, harmonica ad sings original songs for all ages. Come ready to sing-a-long and dance.
		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Computers 101 All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Description: FBCL's multi-part "Computers 101" series consists of basic, introductory videos providing an overview of computers and how they can be used.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Misinformation & Disinformation: What’s That? All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures Description: An introduction to misinformation and disinformation, including surprising reasons why we’re vulnerable to it, tools to help us identify it, and what to do with it when we come across it. Program suggests a website to test one’s skills.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Toddler Time - Imaginary Creatures All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Parent and child activities time for toddlers including songs, stories, and finger plays. This program is recommended for children aged 1-3.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book Talk - "I'd Rather Be Reading" written by Anne Bogel All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures Description: Join us to hear about some of the library staff's favorite books. In this episode we'll introduce "I'd Rather be Reading" written by Anne Bogel. You may view the video here.		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Virtual: “Everybody is Smart!" Music Performance by JAWAD All Day Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades Program Type: Music, Performances Description: This performance inspires young learners to feel empowered and embrace expression through music, art, singing, and character creation.
		This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Photography Tutorial - What Makes This Photograph Great? All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Arts & Crafts Description: Join us for another video in our Photography series. In this month's episode, we will be looking at a specific work of American Portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, and analyzing what makes this a great photograph.			This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Story Time - Outer Space All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Parent and child activities time for preschool aged children including songs, stories, and finger plays. This program is recommended for children aged 3-6.
10 am			This event is in the "Adult" group. Live - Pro Se Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: ESL Conversation Circle 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 95 Description: Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills. Registration is required and a Webex link will be delivered prior to the event.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live - Express Class 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description: Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software. These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Senior Series - Truth About Staying Put As We Age 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Business/Finance Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: The truth is not everyone will move into a senior community.
11 am				This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: First Colony Reads 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Adult, Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: First Colony Branch Library staff would love to help you find your next read! Connect with staff live via WebEx, and let us help you find something new to read based off your reading preferences. Have your library card handy!	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Live: Poet-Trees 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 49 Description: Learn how to create a decorative poetry art piece with First Colony Branch Library staff in celebration of National Poetry Month. Staff will demonstrate how to create a Poet-Tree using sticks and either handwritten or printed out poems.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 98 Description: Join us via video conference as we discuss Sinestro Corps War by Geoff Johns. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Mystery Readers Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 98 Description: Join the Mystery Readers Club to discuss A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena. Mystery Readers Book Club meets virtually every third Saturday of the month.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Spanish Conversation Circle 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description: Spanish learners of all levels get an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills. This program will be presented via WebEx. Register online, and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Conversation Circle 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 45 Description: English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. This program will be presented live via WebEx. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mission Bend Branch Library Virtual Book Club: “Educated” 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description: Join in a lively discussion of "Educated" by Tara Westover. In lieu of a face-to-face meeting, the Mission Bend Book Club will meet via WebEx to discuss April's title.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Story Spinners Writing Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult, Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 95 Description: Are you writing a book? Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start? Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.	This event is in the "Adult" group. LIVE - Lexis Digital Library Training 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Training class that will focus on Lexis Digital Library. This class will go more in-depth into using the database for searching titles for download, print or email. These classes will be taught by a representative from Lexis Nexis.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Sienna Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: This month, we will be discussing City of Thieves by David Benioff. This title is available in audio and print. Please call Sienna Branch Library at 281-238-2900 to check on the availability of print copies.
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Live: Young Adult Advisory Council via WebEx 4:00pm - 4:45pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Live: Young Adult Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Join us virtually to give your opinion on this month's book and hear what your peers think. This month, we're reading Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: University Branch Book Club: The Nest 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description: Join us for a lively discussion of The Nest, by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. Registrants will receive a WebEx meeting link on the morning of the meeting date.

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