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It's Game Time

Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 4:00 pm

Hate being shushed by mean librarians? Now’s your chance to talk as much as you want in the library. We have the games—just bring your skills and a friend (or make a new one here). You can also bring a snack if you want and any burning questions or interesting topics of conversation. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.

Art Therapy

Thursday, October 25, 2018, 9:30 am

Coloring can be an incredibly cathartic activity; it's a simple, stress-free way to connect with one's creativity and relieve daily anxiety. Stop in every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and discover why this trend has taken off. Coloring pages and materials will be provided. Recommended for all ages.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, October 25, 2018, 10:30 am

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Story Times! These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities are designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with the children.

Knitting Club

Thursday, October 18, 2018, 2:30 pm

Are you an experienced knitter? Have you never knitted in your life but would like to learn? Do you crochet? All are welcome at Deanwood’s new knitting club. Bring your own needles, hooks and yarn, or borrow our needles while you’re here and use our craft wool. We can help you get started on a basic project and help each other through any tangles. There are no “instructors” here, just friendly faces who want to learn together. Bring your projects or just a curious attitude. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Learn Chess

Thursday, October 25, 2018, 6:00 pm

It's your move! Learn to play chess, improve your game, or practice your moves with other players. Recommended for families and all ages.

Build It

Saturday, October 27, 2018, 10:00 am

Design, construct, build and play at Build It. Put your STEAM skills and imagination to work and create one-of-a-kind structures and projects with colorful building blocks, magnetic tiles, recycled objects, everyday craft materials and more.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Monday, October 29, 2018, 1:30 pm

These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Maker!

Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 4:00 pm

Create a different project with us every week as we explore art, music, science and technology. Dive into Maker and create projects such as mini robots, helicopter games, racing cars, airplanes, musical instruments, movies, computer programming games and more. Maker takes place every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the children's space. Recommended for children ages 6 and up. Maker: noun A person or persons employing do-it-yourself (DIY) techniques to develop unique creations and inventions for useful purposes.

Learn Chess

Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 6:00 pm

It's your move! Learn to play chess, improve your game, or practice your moves with other players. Recommended for families and all ages.

Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 7:00 pm

An evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-to-40-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages. Filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination, these programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

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Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word

Last Wednesday of Every Month @ 6:30 p.m.

Join us for Open Mic @ Deanwood Recite or read your own work, or poetry from a book -- or just come to listen.

'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer - Check It Out!

If you’re looking for great book for teens, then look no further.

Ask The Federal Trade Commission

One talk in the series presented by Neighborhood Legal Services Program

Free WorkshopThursday July 12th11 AMLearn about consumers' rights from lawyers who work for the Federal Trade Commission.Protect you and your children from identity theft.Know your rights when dealing with debt collection.Learn how to file a FTC (Federal Trade Commission) complaint.Get helpful consumer publications from the FTC.

Learn About Microsoft Word, in Six Parts

A six-part Microsoft Word class will be offered in June on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The classes will cover all major aspects of Microsoft Word versions 2007 and 2010. Part one will be offered on June 19th. The following five parts will be offered on the following Tuesdays, with the sixth and final part offered on July 24th.

Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word

On June 27, come share your spoken word pieces or poetry or read someone else's work.Don't have a piece to read? Be a judge or just come listen!There will be prizes!

Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Pizza Party

Sign Up for Summer Reading Today!

Celebrate the start of the Teen Summer Reading Program with a pizza party here at the Deanwood Library!

Open Mic!

Spoken Word & Poetry

Come share your spoken word pieces or poetry.Or read someone else's work.Or be a judge.Or just come listen!Wednesday May 30 6:30 p.m.Check out books or DVDs while you're here.(Click on this book cover to go to the library catalog.)

Learn About Microsoft Powerpoint, in Four Parts

A four-part Microsoft Powerpoint class will be offered in May on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The classes will cover all major aspects of Microsoft Powerpoint.Part One will be offered May 15. The other three parts will be offered on the following Tuesdays, with the fourth and final part offered June 5.

Proposal Writing Basics Workshop

Want to know more about the proposal writing process for your nonprofit but don't know where to start?Confused about how the proposal fits in the grant-seeking process?

Looking For A Good Graphic Novel?

If you're in search of a good book to read, then here are two recommendations for those that are visually stimulated. Here are two amazing graphic novels that are quick reads and that will definitely leave you wanting more!The story of two orphans who learn to live together and support each other in the middle of the desert on an abandoned ship.

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