Upcoming FREE Programs and Events All events take place in the Community Room, unless otherwise noted.

Family Film Friday Join us for a fun movie fit for the entire family! Beginning in June and lasting through July, Family

Film Friday will take place every Friday at 4:00pm. Sponsored by the Azle Library Trust. Free popcorn

provided by the Friends of the Library.

Time: 4:00pm Dates & Movies:

6/1: Happy Feet 2 (PG) 6/8: Cars 2 (G)

6/15:Toy Story 3 (G)

6/22: The Princess & the Frog (G) 6/29: Despicable Me (PG)

Children’s Summer Reading Performances See the inside of this newsletter for details.

Dates: June 5th-July 11th

CHIP/Medicaid Enrollment Date: Tuesday, June 5th & 19th

Time: 2:00-4:30pm Location: Library Foyer

Wonderful Wednesday Storytimes See the inside of this flyer for details. Dates: June 6th-July 18th

Teen Council Meeting Teens ages 12-19 are welcome to attend and share their ideas about teen library programs.

Date: Thursday, June 7th Time: 5:30-6:30pm

What’s Cookin’? Learn cooking techniques, discover new recipes,

and sample tasty foods at this monthly program! Date: Monday, June 11th

Time: 4:30pm Topic: Food and recipes found in literature.

The Age Of Impressionism Join us as TCU professor Shelly Matthews discusses The Age of Impressionism in conjunction with the

special exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. Date: Tuesday, June 12th

Time: 6:30pm

Craftalicious: Go Go Wild! Make a unique wildflower card to grow in your garden and learn earth saving tips. For all ages.

Date: Thursday, June 14th

Time: 10:00am Location: Library Entrance

Blood Drive See the inside of the newsletter for details. Date: Thursday, June 14th

Time: 2:00-6:30pm (come-and-go)

READ to a Dog Children of all ages will be able to read to a certified therapy dog.

Date: Sunday, June 17th Time: 2:30-4:00pm (come-and-go)

Main Street Book Club Adults of all ages are welcome to attend and

discuss the monthly book selection. Date: Tuesday, June 19th Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Book: How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn

Senior Cinema Adults of all ages are welcome. Sponsored by the Azle Library Trust. Free popcorn provided by the

Friends of the Library. Date: Monday, June 25th Time: 2:00pm

Movie: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13)

Adult Book Craft Adults of all ages will learn how to make their own literary themed coasters.

Date: Thursday, June 28th Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Azle Memorial Library 333 W. Main St.

Azle, Texas 76020 Phone-817-444-7216 Fax-817-444-7064

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June 2012

Azle Memorial Library Summer Reading Staff Picks

Hope Suggests:

“Girls Don’t Fly” by Kristen Chandler YA FIC CHANDLER

Curren Suggests: “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness FIC HARKNESS (Also the July Main Street Book Club Pick!)

Nancy Recommends: “Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!” by Matthew McElligott J FIC MCELLIGOTT

Meg Recommends: “Roses” by Leila Meacham FIC MEACHAM

Meg Also Suggests: “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline FIC CLINE

Megan Recommends: “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner J FIC DASHNER

Children’s Summer Reading Club (ages birth-12):

Be A Detective! Grab your magnifying glass and plan for an exciting discovery of ideas far and wide as “Get A Clue… At The Library,” the 2012 Summer Reading Club begins June 5th. Summer Reading Club participants birth through age 12 who read at least 5 books are eligible to receive a free ticket to Ringling Brothers Circus, an ice cream treat, and a free ticket to a Texas Rangers game in July. Other prizes will be awarded based on minutes read, and top readers will receive trophies at the Awards Ceremony on July 24th.

Also enjoy the FREE Tuesday professional performances! Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early! A list of June performances is below. Check out the Children’s Summer Reading Club Brochure or visit www.azlelibrary.org for a full schedule and additional information.

June 5th (10am and 1pm) - Mondo Drummers: Percussion extravaganza!

June 12th (10am and 1pm) - Soup & Big E: Laughter, silliness and music!

June 19th (10am and 1pm) - Science Safari: Take a trip into the world of science!

June 26th (10am and 1pm) - Critterman “Squirm Factor”: Awesome animals!

*Summer Reading is sponsored by the Azle Library Trust and Friends of the Azle Library*

Get hungry for books with Teen Summer

Reading!

The 2nd annual Teen Summer Reading Club begins in June! Participants (ages 12-18) will be eligible to win awesome prizes and attend

the end of summer celebration. For more information please visit www.azlelibrary.org

or visit the Library and ask to speak to the Teen Summer Reading Coordinator.

Prizes include: Hunger Games Gift Pack

Skateboard Movie Tickets

Gift Cards AND MANY MORE!

The Azle Memorial Library is excited to

announce its first Adult Summer Reading Club for ages 18 and older! The theme this year is “Master the Art of Reading.” Participants will

be eligible to win great prizes! Visit the Library between June 5th and July 25th to register

and enter to win. Winners will be announced at the finale party on Thursday, July 26 at 4:30

pm. in the Library Community Room.

Prizes Include:

Nook Simple Touch $50 gas card Salon Gift Certificate Books Free Car Washes Pilates Gift Set

AND MANY MORE!

You’re Invited….

To Help Solve The Mysteries Of Harris Burdick!

Choose from one of 5 mysteries located near the Children’s Area and pick up an entry form.

Write your “solution” as a story (see the requirements for participation)

Submit your entry by 8pm on 7/17 to be eligible for judging.

HAVE FUN!!! Ribbons awarded in 4 age categories (ages 7-adults)

Questions? Ask for Library staff members Miss Nancy or Miss Meg.

Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve!

Thursday, June 14th is your chance to help save lives and feel good about doing it. The Azle Memorial Library is partnering with the Red Cross to bring you the Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve blood drive.

All presenting donors will receive a rock-n-roll t-shirt and be eligible to win a Gibson guitar! PLUS: all those aged 16-21 who attempt to donate blood or platelets are eligible to win a $5,000 scholarship!

Thursday, June 14th 2:00 - 6:30pm Azle Library Community Room

Toddler Tales 10:00 - 10:30am

Ages 18 months - 36 months

Preschool Storytime 10:45 - 11:15am Ages 3 - 6 years

Join us each Wednesday from June 6th-July 11th for a special storytime. Each week kids who attend will receive a special bookmark!

Older siblings welcome to attend and join the fun!

Check out Azle’s Local Authors!

Local talent is easy to find with the

NEW Local Author’s Section at the Azle

Memorial Library! Located behind the

new books shelf (near reference), this

section features works from past and

current residents of Azle. All books are

available for check out.

Are you a published author living

in Azle? If so, we welcome your donation

towards the Local

Authors Section.

Please inquire with

the Library Director.