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Ocotillo Library (MAR 2011)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on February 19, 2011

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.phxlib.org
September @ Ocotillo Branch Library

102 W. Southern Ave.● All programs are free!

New Library Hours

Mon Closed Mondays
Tue 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Wed 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Thu 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sat 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sun Closed Sundays

 

culture PASS>>>

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 or 3 others to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

 

__________________________Children Programs

Babytime—(Occurring Fridays) 9:15 am to 10:15 am–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.

 

Family Storytime—(Occurring Fridays) 10:30 am to 11:30 am– All ages with children, birth to five, 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.

______________________________Teen Programs

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18.  These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

______________________________Adult Programs

English Conversation Practice—(Wednesdays) 5:30 to 6:45 PM – Aprende Ingles.  Gratis para miembros.  Clases para todos adultos.

 

Adult Computers Available—A library card will enable adults to reserve one hour of free internet per day for filing taxes, job searching, typing, and other functions.  Fees for printing are .20/page for Black and White and .40/page for color.  An express computer is also available with  a library card.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—2nd Saturday– Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

 

 

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Ocotillo Library (NOV 10)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on November 2, 2010

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY

www.phxlib.org November @ Ocotillo Branch Library

102 W. Southern Ave.● All programs are free!

LIBRARY HOURS

 

Branch Hours

Mon 11:00AM – 7:00PM

Tue 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Wed 11:00AM – 7:00PM

Thu 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Fri 11:00AM – 7:00PM

Sat 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Sun Closed Sundays

The library will close November 11 for Veteran’s Day and November 25-26 for Thanksgiving.

culture PASS>>>

Visit your library and check out a museum. Select an institution to visit. Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk. The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 or 3 others to the institution. For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

__________________________Children Programs

Babytime—(Fridays) 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM–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.

Family Storytime—(Fridays) 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM– All ages with children, birth to five, 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.

______________________________Teen Programs

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18. These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE. Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library. There is a limit of one reservation per day.

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______________________________Adult Programs

English Conversation Practice—(Wednesdays) 5:30 to 6:45 PM – Aprende Ingles. Gratis para miembros. Clases para todos adultos.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—2nd Saturday–Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information. Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains. For adults.

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Ocotillo Library (Oct 10)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 17, 2010

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.phxlib.org
October @ Ocotillo Branch Library

102 W. Southern Ave.● All programs are free!

New Library Hours Effective April 5, 2010

Mon Closed Mondays
Tue 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Wed 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Thu 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sat 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sun Closed Sundays

culture PASS>>>

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 or 3 others to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

__________________________Children Programs

Babytime—(Occurring Fridays) 9:15 am to 10:15 am–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.

Family Storytime—(Occurring Fridays) 10:30 am to 11:30 am– All ages with children, birth to five, 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.

______________________________Teen Programs

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18.  These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

Teen Read Month—October is Teen Read Month.  All Phoenix Public Libraries will have reading programs and special fun events.  Ocotillo Library will host Game Truck on October 9, 1 pm to 3 pm.

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Clase de conversación en ingles – (Miercoles) 5:30-6:30 pm.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—2nd Saturday–Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.



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Ocotillo Branch Library (June 2010)

Posted by South Mountain Villager on May 18, 2010

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.phxlib.org
June @ Ocotillo Branch Library

102 W. Southern Ave.● All programs are free!

New Library Hours Effective April 5, 2010

Mon Closed Mondays
Tue 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Wed 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Thu 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sat 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sun Closed Sundays

culture PASS>>>

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 1 or 3 others to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

__________________________Children Programs

Summer Reading Game-June and July—Bring your kids to the library when they are out on summer break to participate in summer reading.  Pick up a game board so they can keep track of the books they read and earn prizes, including a book of their own.  Come in and get a schedule of the fun weekly programs for families.

Babytime—(Occurring Fridays) 9:15 am to 10:00 am–Children birth to 23 months accompanied by a caregiver. Have fun sharing books, finger plays, songs and more. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program.

Family Storytime—(Occurring Fridays) 10:30 am to 11:30 am– All ages with children, birth to five, 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.

______________________________Teen Programs

Teen Reading Program-June and July—The teen reading program will be completely online this summer.  Check the library website for instructions.   www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org

Come in and get a schedule of the fun programs just for teens.

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18.  These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

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Clases de Ingles LUCHA—Los martes y los jueves, 5-7 pm – Aprende Ingles.  Gratis para miembros.  Clases para todos adultos.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—2nd Saturday–Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Dec 09

Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 13, 2009

Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for New South Mountain Community Library

The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new South Mountain Community Library on Wednesday, Dec. 2.  Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. in the east parking lot off the main entrance at 7050 South 24th Street, just north of Baseline Road.

The new 50,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in summer 2011, will feature a children’s story room, large community meeting room, teen space, WiFi, study rooms, 131 public computers with Internet access, patio spaces and a new collection of newspapers and magazines, books, DVDs and CDs.  The library will be operated jointly by Phoenix Public Library and South Mountain Community College.

Mayor Phil Gordon, Councilman Michael Johnson, Phoenix Public Library Assistant City Librarian Shera Farnham, South Mountain Community College President Dr. Ken Atwater and Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Rufus Glasper will speak at the event.  There will be a special appearance by Phoenix Public Library children’s program mascot BookBreath and students from South Mountain Community College Jazz Ensemble will perform.

The library, designed by richärd + bauer, llc., is funded through the 2006 Citizens Bond Program and the 2004 Maricopa Community College District Bond Program.

South Mountain Community College, this year celebrating its 30 th anniversary, is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

Phoenix Public Library is a system of 15 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library.  For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.  Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/phxlibrary.

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Ocotillo Library Sept 09

Posted by South Mountain Villager on August 30, 2009

ocotillo

Children Programs

Babytime—(Occurring Tuesdays) 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM–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.

Family Storytime—(Occurring Tuesdays) 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM– All ages with children, birth to five, 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.

Teen Programs

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18.  These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

Teen Night—1st and 3rd Friday, 5 PM to 6 PM– Kick off your shoes and dance, unleash your inner rock star, or just relax and watch your favorite movie! Play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero or watch a movie on Ocotillo’s giant projection screen. We’re always on the lookout for new challengers! Light snacks provided.

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Adult Programs

Clases de Ingles ACORN—Los lunes y los miercoles, 5-7 pm – Aprende Ingles.  Gratis para miembros.  Clases para todos adultos.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—2nd Saturday–Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

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Ocotillo Branch Library Aug 09

Posted by South Mountain Villager on August 3, 2009

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.phxlib.org
August @ Ocotillo Branch Library

102 W. Southern Ave.  ● 602-262-4636 ● All programs are free!

NEW LIBRARY HOURS

Branch Hours

Mon

11:00AM – 7:00PM

Tue

9:00AM – 5:00PM

Wed

11:00AM – 7:00PM

Thu

9:00AM – 5:00PM

Fri

11:00AM – 7:00PM

Sat

9:00AM – 5:00PM

Sun

Varies – See Branch

culture PASS>>>

Visit your library and check out a museum.  Select an institution to visit.  Bring the laminated card to the circulation desk.  The library will give you a date due slip that admits you and 3 others to the institution.  For more information visit the library, or online theculturepass.org

az adventure passport

Your Adventure Passport contains 2-for-1 tickets, fun activities, and prizes for the kids, and a chance to win $1000 in airfare.

__________________________Children Programs

Babytime—(Occurring Tuesdays) 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM–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.

Family Storytime—(Occurring Tuesdays) 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM– All ages with children, birth to five, 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.

______________________________Teen Programs

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18.  These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE.  Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library.  There is a limit of one reservation per day.

Teen Night—August 14, 5 PM to 6 PM– Kick off your shoes and dance, unleash your inner rock star, or just relax and watch your favorite movie! Play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero or watch a movie on Ocotillo’s giant projection screen. We’re always on the lookout for new challengers! Light snacks provided.

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______________________________Adult Programs

Clases de Ingles ACORN—Los lunes y los miercoles, 5-7 pm – Aprende Ingles.  Gratis para miembros.  Clases para todos adultos.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—2nd Saturday–Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.  Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information.  Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains.  For adults.

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January Programs at the Ocotillo Branch Library

Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 5, 2009

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY www.phxlib.org

OCOTILLO BRANCH

102 W. Southern Ave. ● 602-262-4636 ● All programs are free!

__________________________Children Programs

Babytime—(Occurring Tuesdays, January through November) 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM–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. Program is bilingual.

Family Storytime—(Occurring Thursdays, January through November) 9:15 AM to 10 AM—All children, birth to five, 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.

Children’s Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for children ages 11 and under. Children must sign up at the information desk.

______________________________Teen Programs

Teen Night—(Occurring Wednesdays, January through November), 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM–Every Wednesday Night is Teen Night at Ocotillo Library. Kick off your shoes and dance, unleash your inner rock star, or just relax and watch your favorite movie on Ocotillo’s giant projection screen! Play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero. We are always on the lookout for new challengers! Light snacks provided. Ages 12-18.

Teen Computers—Two internet computers are reserved for teens ages 12 to 18. These computers are located in the TEEN SCENE. Teens must own a library card to use any computer in the library. There is a limit of one reservation per day.

______________________________Adult Programs

Clases de Ingles ACORN—Los martes y los jueves, 6-8 pm – Aprende Ingles. Gratis para miembros. Clases para todos adultos.

Friends of the Library, Ocotillo Chapter—(Second Saturday of each month), 10:30 to 11:30 AM–Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. Join this friendly group and make things happen in your neighborhood library! All are welcome! Visit the branch for more information. Visit the Friends book sale by the front of the library for fantastic bargains. For adults.

Please check the library website www.phxlib.org for changes in days or hours of service.

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