FRESNO COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS

Visual Poetry Photo Contest BEGINS

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - All Day
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Photo Contest for Teens grades 6-12. For requirements and forms, click on link below. DEADLINE: March 22. Photos will be displayed and prizes awarded at Open Mic Night on April 1 to kick off National Poetry Month.

Art Smart

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Art lessons that incorporate art and subjects such as math, language arts and science through fun exercises.

Shakespeare at the Library

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Monthly staged readings by members of the Woodward Shakespeare Festival presented at the Woodward Park Regional Library. All programs open to the public and will start at 6:30 PM. Selections to be announced.

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Art Smart

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library at Mendota Conference Room

Art Smart lessons incorporating the arts into core curriculum subjects of the Central Valley schools, by tieing core subjects of math, language arts and science to the visual arts through art appreciation and hands-on activities. Taught in collaboration with the support of the Fresno Art Museum.

Study Hall

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Movie- Fahrenheit 451

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Caruthers Branch Library at Caruthers Meeting Room

A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie

Wii Gaming

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library at Fowler Meeting Room

Join us for fun wii gaming!

Valentine Movies

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside Regional Library at Sunnyside Meeting Room

2/3/10 : The Proposal
2/10/10 : Ghosts of Girlfriends past

Hooked on Yarn

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library

Do you want to meet people who share your interest in needle crafts? All are welcome from beginners to advanced.

Hooks and Needles knit and crochet

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library at North Side of Auberry Library

For all ages and abilities

Auberry Library Teen Council

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library at Teen Area

Discuss up-coming events, share book titles.

Valentine's Origami

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

Come learn the art of origami inlcuding how to make a valentine heart for that special person(s) in your life. This program is free. If you plan to attend, we do ask that you phone ahead for confirmation.

Gillis Teen Council Meeting

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Gillis Branch Library

Plan and implement programs for teens.Meeting every second Thursday of the month from 5-6 PM.

Wii gaming

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Kerman Branch Library at Magazine Room

Come and experience the Nintendo Wii. MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games!

Woodward Teen Council Meeting

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Mountain Room

Earn volunteer hours, meet new people, & help develop events for teens while having loads of fun. Munchies provided at each meeting. Pick up an application today & check out www.myspace.com/wdwdteencouncil or call the library for more info.

Mardi Gras' "Read for Beads"

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside Regional Library at Sunnyside Meeting Room

No need to register, just show up with your cards. Current banned list is enforced! Gift card will be given out to the 1st place winner.

Cesar Chavez Youth Art Contest

When: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fresno County Public Library

K-12 students: Create a work of visual art that celebrates the life, the accomplishments, or the legacy of César Chávez! Submissions are due Feb. 1-16, depending on library branch. Visit http://fresnolibrary.org/child/chavez.html for full details.

TAG

When: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library at Fig Garden Library Meeting Room

TAG

Mardi Gras' "Read for Beads"

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Mardi Gras "Read for Beads"

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - All Day
Where: Kingsburg Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Art Smart

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library at Mendota Meeting Room

Art Smart lessons incorporating the arts into core curriculum subjects of the Central Valley schools, by tieing core subjects of math, language arts and science to the visual arts through art appreciation and hands-on activities. Taught in collaboration with the support of the Fresno Art Museum.

Art Smart

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Art lessons that incorporate art and subjects such as math, language arts and science through fun exercises.

San Francisco's "Shakespeare on Tour" Presents Hamlet

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library at Fowler Meeting Room

"Shakespeare On Tour" will perform a 55-minute, family-friendly version of Hamlet at the Fowler Library. This production, professionally directed by Rebecca J. Ennals, will be set in Hamlet’s original medieval Danish castle, and will feature richly brocaded costumes, a set painted by Serena Serjama, and an experienced cast. All shows will feature a question-and-answer session with the cast. Please sign up in advance.

"Shakespeare on Tour" was created in 1988 to offer an affordable in-school performing arts experience, Shakespeare On Tour has served more than 2,000,000 people statewide. The program serves as a regional model for performing arts organizations trying to expand their reach and community participation. The Tour currently reaches approximately 150 schools and community centers every year, and is easily scalable, limited only by available financial resources.

Mardi Gras' "Read for Beads"

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Mardi Gras "Read for Beads"

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - All Day
Where: Kingsburg Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Games & Fun

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 1:30 PM
Where: Sanger Branch Library at Sanger Meeting Room

Enjoy board games and other fun activities

Afternoon Movie

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where: Politi Branch Library

Teens! Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a movie!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Study Hall

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Bejeweled Mardi Gras Masks!

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library at Fowler Meeting Room

Decorate your own Mardi Gras mask with jewels and feathers (while supplies last)!

Mardi Gras' "Read for Beads"

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Mardi Gras "Read for Beads"

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - All Day
Where: Kingsburg Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Hooks and Needles knit and crochet

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library at North Side of Auberry Library

For all ages and abilities

Mardi Gras masks

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library at Fig Garden Library Meeting Room

Decorate your own Mardi Gras mask with jewelry, paint, and feathers.

Wii gaming

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Kerman Branch Library at Magazine Room

Come and experience the Nintendo Wii. MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games!

Connect with Classics

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Love to read? Want to catch up on old & new classics? Join us for a discussion about a new book every month. August - May.

Mardi Gras' "Read for Beads"

When: Friday, February 19, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Mardi Gras "Read for Beads"

When: Friday, February 19, 2010 - All Day
Where: Kingsburg Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Mardi Gras' "Read for Beads"

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - All Day
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Mardi Gras "Read for Beads"

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - All Day
Where: Kingsburg Branch Library

Read 1 book or graphic novel between Feb. 13th-20th, and you will receive 1 colorful, Mardi Gras bead necklace! (Limit 1 per person).

Book Club

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Computer Lab

A bookclub with lively discussions about the book of the month.

Old School Games

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Tranquillity Branch Library

Game day at the Library. Enjoy board games and cards.

TAG - Teen Council

When: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library at Fig Garden Library Meeting Room

Get involved with the library by joining the Teen Action Group. Make friends, eat snacks, plan activities, go on book buying trips, and more! Looks great on a college application. 7th-12th grades.

Homework Help

When: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Study Hall

When: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Homework Help

When: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Movie Mondays

When: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Family movies for everyone to enjoy.

Art Smart

When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Art lessons that incorporate art and subjects such as math, language arts and science through fun exercises.

Afternoon Movie

When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where: Politi Branch Library

Teens! Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a movie!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Art Smart

When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library at Mendota Conference Room

Art Smart lessons incorporating the arts into core curriculum subjects of the Central Valley schools, by tieing core subjects of math, language arts and science to the visual arts through art appreciation and hands-on activities. Taught in collaboration with the support of the Fresno Art Museum.

Study Hall

When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Wii Gaming Tournament

When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library at Fowler Meeting Room

Join us for a Wii Gaming Tournament. Game TBD. Candy prizes!

Hooked on Yarn

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library

Do you want to meet people who share your interest in needle crafts? All are welcome from beginners to advanced.

Hooks and Needles knit and crochet

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library at North Side of Auberry Library

For all ages and abilities

Wii gaming

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Kerman Branch Library at Magazine Room

Come and experience the Nintendo Wii. MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games!

Fahrenheit 451 Play

When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where: Central Library

Theatrical staging of Fahrenheit 451 adapted by Ray Bradbury in th 1970's. Directed by S. Eric Day.
Performance is at the Severance Building 1401 E. Wishon, Fresno.
Pick up free tickets at your library branch.

Homework Help

When: Monday, March 01, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Homework Help

When: Monday, March 01, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Study Hall

When: Monday, March 01, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Movie Mondays

When: Monday, March 01, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Family movies for everyone to enjoy.

Screening of Film Fahrenheit 451

When: Monday, March 01, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

View the 1966 film starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie with screenplay by Ray Bradbury.

Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

When: Monday, March 01, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library at Fig Garden Library Meeting Room

book discussion

Art Smart

When: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Art lessons that incorporate art and subjects such as math, language arts and science through fun exercises.

Games & Fun

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:30 PM
Where: Sanger Branch Library at Sanger Meeting Room

Enjoy board games and other fun activities

Afternoon Movie

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where: Politi Branch Library

Teens! Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a movie!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Teen Council Meeting

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library at Mendota Meeting Room

Meet with local teens to help plan library programs, gain leadership skills and experience, earn volunteer hours, and make new friends!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Study Hall

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Clovis Classics Bookclub

When: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Clovis Regional Library

What makes a "classic"? Join us to discuss books the books that have stood the test of time. Open to adults and teens.
This month: The Human Comedy by William Saroyan

Hooks and Needles knit and crochet

When: Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library at North Side of Auberry Library

For all ages and abilities

Wii gaming

When: Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Kerman Branch Library at Magazine Room

Come and experience the Nintendo Wii. MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games!

Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451

When: Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library at Auberry Branch Library

Chris Henson will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.

Scavenger Hunt

When: Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library

Its Teen Tech Week and time for a technical related Scavenger Hunt. How good are you? Come and find out. Prizes!

Homework Help

When: Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Homework Help

When: Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Study Hall

When: Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Movie Mondays

When: Monday, March 08, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Family movies for everyone to enjoy.

Book Discussion-Fahrenheit 451

When: Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Join Paul Kaser to discuss and review Kurt Vonnegut's Fahrenheit 451. Free copies of the book are available to all those who register. See staff at the Information Desk

Book Burning: A Discussion/The Inflammatory Institution

When: Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library at Fig Garden Library Meeting Room

Discussion

Art Smart

When: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Art lessons that incorporate art and subjects such as math, language arts and science through fun exercises.

Shakespeare at the Library

When: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Monthly staged readings by members of the Woodward Shakespeare Festival presented at the Woodward Park Regional Library. All programs open to the public and will start at 6:30 PM. Selections to be announced.

FAHRENHEIT 451

When: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside Regional Library at Young Adult Area

WE WILL GIVE YOU A FREE BOOK, TO KEEP, IF YOU COME TO OUR FAHRENHEIT 451 BOOK DISCUSSION.

Afternoon Movie

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 2:30 PM
Where: Politi Branch Library

Teens! Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a movie!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendota Branch Library

Have a homework question? Come and get one-on-one tutoring Mondays - Thursdays at the Mendota Branch Library

Study Hall

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Not your average study hall! Do group work, use your laptop, get homework help or just hang out and do homework in the large meeting room. For Teens, grades 7-12 only. Food and drink are ok!

Homework Help

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library

Free homework help for kids K-12. Held on most Mondays and Wednesdays during Study Hall, 3:30-5:00pm, in the large meeting room. First come, first served. Bring your homework or study questions!

Wii Gaming Tournament: Naruto Shippuden

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library at Fowler Meeting Room

Join us for a fun gaming tournament. Candy and Naruto prizes!

Sci-Fi Film Discussion

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Clovis Regional Library

Paul Kaser will give an overview of the history and themes of sci-fi films, showing clips from landmark movies.