|
Friday, September 20, 2002 |
|
Library plans events to attract new patrons
September is National Library Card Month, and the East Point Library will host a variety of activities this fall to encourage citizens to become "card-carrying" patrons of the library. Scheduled events are: Super Saturdays: Reading program for children ages 6-13 featuring storytellers, magicians, volunteer readers and multiplication BINGO. Saturdays, through November 23, 2002, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Position Yourself: Dr. Vicki Mack and Warren Morgan discuss college scholarships and SAT preparation October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Photography: Photographer Frank Johnson discusses photography with teens on September 21 from noon to 1 p.m. Yuck! Science and Social Studies Project Tips: Research tips for parents and children ages 6-13 on using the library for special projects. The program is October 12 and November 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mr. Thrash's Storytime: Stories for children ages 3-5. Call to schedule a group visit. Wednesdays, through November 20, from 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Toastmasters: Improve public speaking skills. Mondays, 6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Book Boosters: Call to schedule a reader for students at East Point Schools. To register for a library card, show identification verifying name and current Fulton County address. Parents must complete applications for children younger than 14. For more information, contact Michael Hickman at the East Point Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System by telephone at 404-762-4842, or by e-mail at epbranch@hotmail.com.
|
||