FRESNO COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS

Cedar-Clinton Homework Center

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

On-site tutors help with schoolwork questions. First come first served.

Big Read Draw or Paint an Owl Contest

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Main Library Area

Join us on Wednesdays and learn to paint or draw an owl and enter to win some prizes. Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Dramatic Reading

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Merlinda Espinosa of Teatro de la Terra will do a dramatic reading from excerpts of Bless Me, Ultima and perform live music.

Politi Book Discussion: Bless Me, Ultima

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Politi Branch Library

Share your thoughts on Bless Me, Ultima with others who have read the book.

Yu-Gi-Oh Gaming

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Sanger Branch Library at Sanger Meeting Room

Yu-Gi-Oh card games for teens and tweens

Chicano Poetry: Past and Future

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Gillis Branch Library

The Chicano Writers and Artists Association’s journal, Flies, Cockroaches, and Poets features many Valley writers. Three of these writers, Erin Alvarez, Steven Sanchez and Mia Barraza Martinez, will discuss the tradition, history and future of Chicano poetry and poets.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Woodward Shakespeare Festival

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Dramatic Presentations and Staged Readings by the Woodward Shakespeare Festival at the Woodward Park Regional Library.

Cedar-Clinton Homework Center

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

On-site tutors help with schoolwork questions. First come first served.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Home Made Ice Cream

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library

Do you like to eat ice cream? I know you did. Do you want to learn how ice cream was made in the old days? Of course you do. Learn this recipe and take this knowledge home to make your own. No more running after ice cream trucks. Registration required. Limited to 20 people. Children must come with their parents.

WARNING: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO EAT ICE CREAM. THE LIBRARY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST APPETITES.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game at the Library

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Gillis Branch Library

Play the new Pathfinder Roleplaying game. Free Pathfinder Society games in the library. First come First served, so register in advance at the Central Valley Pathfinder Website. http://cvpathfinder.com/

Enlgish/Citizenship Conversational Group/

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Main Library Area

Join us in small group setting to practice your English and your citizenship questions. Every Saturday from 12:30-1:45 PM.

Cedar-Clinton Homework Center

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

On-site tutors help with schoolwork questions. First come first served.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Cedar-Clinton Homework Center

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

On-site tutors help with schoolwork questions. First come first served.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Using the Library's Chromebook Computers

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Clovis Regional Library at Teen Area.

Learn how to use the library's new collection of Chromebook personal computers available for checkout to the public for use within the library.

Enlgish/Citizenship Conversational Group/

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Main Library Area

Join us in small group setting to practice your English and your citizenship questions. Every Saturday from 12:30-1:45 PM.

Bethesda Apostolic Church's Community Fest

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Community Bookmobile

The bookmobile will represent one of several community service organizations presenting their services along with snack food sales.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Creative Card Class

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Sanger Branch Library at Sanger Meeting Room

Make handmade greeting cards for special occasions. Sign up required. Call branch for more information.

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off at the San Joaquin River Parkway- River Center!

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Fresno County Public Library

Help us Kick-Off the 2013 Summer Reading Program at the San Joaquin River Parkway- River Center! Performers and activities include: 2 E&M's Reptile Family Shows, Music of Oklin Bloodworth, Meet Bentley the Library Dog, Storytimes, Games, Face Painting, hop on board the Bookmobile, Crafts, Bubbles, Raffle Prizes for signing up for the Summer Reading Program (June 15-August 04), and more! Don't miss out on this phenomenal event for all!

Thanks to our many sponsors: Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU), Island Waterpark, Carl's Jr., Round Table Pizza, Fresno Grizzles, Valley PBS and The San Joaquin River Parkway

Enlgish/Citizenship Conversational Group/

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Main Library Area

Join us in small group setting to practice your English and your citizenship questions. Every Saturday from 12:30-1:45 PM.

Cedar-Clinton Movies

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

Friends of Cedar-Clinton Library presents Saturday afternoon movies!

Fowler-Friendship Bracelets

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Fowler Branch Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Easton-Friendship Bracelets

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Easton Branch Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Mosqueda-Friendship Bracelets

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Mosqueda Branch Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Woodward Park-Friendship Bracelets

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Woodward Park Regional Library at Woodward Park Meeting Room

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Reedley -Friendship Bracelets

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Reedley Branch Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Bear Mountain -Friendship Bracelets

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Bear Mountain Branch Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Central -Friendship Bracelets

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Central Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.

Orange Cove -Friendship Bracelets

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Politi -Friendship Bracelets

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Politi Branch Library

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Sunnyside -Friendship Bracelets

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside Regional Library at Sunnyside Meeting Room

Friendship Food Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Cedar Clinton- Edible Beach

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Cedar Clinton Branch Library

Edible Beach: Create a beach landscape using nothing but food. Sugar in the raw makes great sand! Space is limited; first come, first served.

Parlier- Edible Beach

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library

Edible Beach: Create a beach landscape using nothing but food. Sugar in the raw makes great sand! Space is limited; first come, first served.

Auberry- Edible Beach

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Auberry Branch Library

Edible Beach: Create a beach landscape using nothing but food. Sugar in the raw makes great sand! Space is limited; first come, first served.

Beginning Music Lessons

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Music Lessons for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring your own instrument.

Summer Reading Program -- Edible Craft

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Orange Cove Branch Library at Orange Cove Meeting Room

Come Make a Fun Edible Craft

Pinedale- Friendship Bracelets

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Pinedale Branch Library

Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

West Fresno - Friendship Bracelets

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: West Fresno Branch Library

Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Caruthers - Friendship Bracelets

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Caruthers Branch Library

Make friendship bracelets using beads that are in the shape of delicious treats. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Intermediate to Advanced Music Lessons

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Parlier Branch Library at Parlier Meeting Room

Intermediate to advanced Music Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your own instrument.