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Daily event listings for Monday September 8, 2008. All programs are free and open to the public.
 
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Event: Get Published! - Create Zine! Registration: Not Required
Date: Wed, Jan. 2, 2008 - Wed, Dec. 31, 2008 Age Level: Ages 12 to 18.
Time: Library Hours Language: English
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
 
 
 
 
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Event: Underwater Photography of Ron Watkins Registration: Not Required
Date: Sun, Aug. 24, 2008 - Fri, Sep. 26, 2008 Age Level: all ages
Time: Library Hours Language: English
Location: Desert Broom Library    
An exhibit of stunning underwater photographs by local photographer Ron Watkins.  
 
 
 
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Event: Paperless Society - Randy Slack Registration: Not Required
Date: Tue, Sep. 2, 2008 - Sun, Sep. 28, 2008 Age Level: all
Time: Library Hours Language: English
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
Burton Barr Central Library will host an exhibit by artist Randy Slack, titled "Paperless Society" at the library's @Central Gallery. Join us from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 for the free Artlink First Friday reception with the artist. The reception is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  
 
 
 
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Event: Babytime Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Birth to 23 months
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Language: English
Location: Yucca Library    
Your baby needs YOU to learn. Have fun sharing books, songs, finger plays and more. Playtime follows program. Caregiver must accompany baby into program. No registration required.  
 
 
 
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Event: Toddler Time Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: 2-3
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Language: English
Location: Century Library    
Children 24 to 36 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including using interactive reading activities.  
 
 
 
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Event: Baby Time - Crawlers Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Birth to Crawling
Time: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Language: English
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
Your baby needs YOU to learn. Have fun sharing books, fingerplays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program. Caregiver must accompany baby into program. For more information, call the Children's Desk at (602)262-6625.  
 
 
 
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Event: Babytime Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Birth to 23 months and Caregiver
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Language: English
Location: Century Library    
Children birth to 23 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, fingerplays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program.  
 
 
 
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Event: Babytime for Crawlers Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Birth to 12 months
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Language: English
Location: Juniper Library    
Children birth to 12 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, fingerplays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program.  
 
 
 
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Event: Computer Class 1: Getting to Know a Computer Registration: Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: For adults
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Language: English
Location: Desert Broom Library    
No computer experience is necessary. Check out the basic parts of a computer. Learn some computer lingo. Registration is required. Information and registration are available at the Desert Broom Reference Desk.  
 
 
 
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Event: Toddler Time Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Ages 2 - 3
Time: 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM Language: English
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
Time for 2's and 3's! Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including using interactive reading activities. For children 24 to 36 months accompanied by a caregiver. For more information, call the Children's Desk at (602)262-6625.  
 
 
 
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Event: Mesquite Mystery Author Series: Margaret Coel Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Adult
Time: 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM Language: English
Location: Mesquite Library    
Join us Monday, September 8th when Margaret Coel, Southwestern Mystery Author and Colorado Book Award winner, comes to Mesquite to discuss her writing. A signing will follow the program. Coined as the "Female Tony Hillerman," Coel combines cultural insight of the Arapahoe tribe with a suspenseful mystery. She will be on tour for her newest novel, Blood Memory. This program is sponsored by the Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Berkley Publishing and the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, Mesquite Branch.  
 
 
 
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Event: Getting to Know a Computer Registration: First come, first served
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: For Adults
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Language: English
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
No computer experience is necessary.
  • Check out the basic parts of a computer.
  • Learn some computer lingo.
 
 
 
 
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Event: Wii Sports Day Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Adults
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Language: English
Location: Palo Verde Library    
Play Wii sports at Palo Verde.  
 
 
 
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Event: Monday Movies Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: 12-18
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Language: English
Location: Cesar Chavez Library    
Check out a film on our flat screen every Monday in the teen space.  
 
 
 
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Event: 'Tween Time Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: 7-11
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Language: English
Location: Cesar Chavez Library    
Join us every 2nd Monday afternoon of the month for activities that make learning fun. Explore the wonders of the world through art, science, books, games, movies and more.  
 
 
 
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Event: Friends of the Library - Yucca Chapter Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: For adults
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Language: English
Location: Yucca Library    
A friendly group who make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome to the Yucca Chapter.  
 
 
 
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Event: Clase de inglés Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Adults
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Language: Spanish
Location: Palo Verde Library    
Clases de inglés ofrecido por ACORN.  
 
 
 
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Event: Game Night Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: 12-18
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Language: English
Location: Acacia Library    
Games and more games! Listen to music, play Nintendo Wii and Guitar Hero, or enjoy a board game. Hang out with other teens and have fun! Snacks provided by the Acacia Teen Council.  
 
 
 
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Event: Habilidades Básicas de Computación Registration: First come, first served
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Adultos
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Language: Spanish
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
Es para el principiante que tiene poca experiencia usando el ratón y el teclado. Con esta clase aprenderá a dar comandos usando el ratón y el teclado. También aprenderá a escribir letras con acentos. No se requiere experiencia previa en computadores o habilidades de teclado.  
 
 
 
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Event: Monday Night Family Programs Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: For all ages
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Language: English
Location: Saguaro Library    
Enjoy free magic shows and puppet shows, musical performances and dance performances, as well as zoo, arts and crafts, and science presentations. Call 602-262-4636 or visit the library for more information.  
 
 
 
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Event: Books 'n' Us Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: 8-12
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Language: English
Location: Juniper Library    
Kids ages 8 - 12 and an adult read the same book and then join others for a great discussion. This month's book is available at Juniper Library and is a part of the National Endowment for the Arts "Big Read Initiative."  
 
 
 
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Event: English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Registration: Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Adults and Teens (16 or older)
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Language: English
Location: Ironwood Library    
ESL (English as a second language) classes will be held at Ironwood Branch Library every Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room. The class will begin on Monday, September 8 and run through Wednesday, December 17th 2008. Instructors provided by Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County. The class is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, Ironwood Chapter. Registration Required. Free.  
 
 
 
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Event: Family Storytime Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: All Ages
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM Language: English
Location: Desert Sage Library    
All ages, with birth to 5 accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs, flannel board stories, and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading including dialogic and sound awareness activities.  
 
 
 
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Event: First Monday Art Salon with Roger Palmenberg Registration: Not Required
Date: Mon, Sep. 8, 2008 Age Level: Adults Only
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Language: English
Location: Burton Barr Central Library    
Burton Barr Central Library will host fine art photographer Roger Palmenberg for a presentation and discussion of his work. The free program is part of Phoenix Public Library's FirstMondays Art Salon.  
 
 
 
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