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Events at Rose Garden Branch Library


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Date/Time Event

Tue, Nov 24
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1-on-1 Computer Assistance
Our volunteer tech guru can help you with Microsoft Office, internet, and basic computer questions.
This event takes place in the Teen Room
Pre-registration required


Wed, Nov 25
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wii Wednesdays
Join us for gaming with the Nintendo Wii Dance Party, Mario Party, Sports, and Wii Play!
This event takes place in the Community Room


Thu, Dec 3
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Preschool Mad Science Butterflies Workshop
Preschoolers discover all about butterflies - where they come from, stages of their growth, how they eat and even make some of their own to take home during this workshop. Science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Kids must be 3-5 yrs old. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rose Garden Branch Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room
Pre-registration required


Thu, Dec 3
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Mad Science Acids and Bases Workshop
Uncover the secrets of chemistry and the effects acids and bases have on our daily lives. Learn to test for acid rain and make your own CO2 fire extinguisher. A great introduction to chemical reactions! Science experiences for kids that are as entertaining as they are educational. Ages K-6th grade. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rose Garden Branch Library.
This event takes place in the Community Room
Pre-registration required


Wed, Dec 9
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

P&T Puppets: Night Before Chris Mouse
P&T original puppet show based on Aesops Fable: Belling the Cat. Fun for all ages.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Thu, Dec 10
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Local Children's Book Author: Marcus Araiza
Local children's picture book author, Marcus Araiza will read from his new book The Tiger and the Turtle. For more about the book see: http://the tigerandtheturtle.com/.


Fri, Dec 11
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Science Rocks: Bugs
Kids, get your hands dirty! Observe live insects, including crickets and beetle larvae, make a puppet of an insect, and read a story about bugs! Ages 3-6 yrs old. This workshop is presented by Ildiko Stennis of Science and Enrichment.
This event takes place in the Community Room
Pre-registration required


Mon, Dec 14
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rose's Book Club
We will be reading and discussing The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Newcomers welcome.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Tue, Dec 15
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Craft: Make a Sock Snow Man
Make a snowman from a sock and rice. Supplies provided. You bring your imagination! Ages 6 yrs +
This event takes place in the Community Room
Pre-registration required



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