W. DALE CLARK LIBRARY (444-4800) PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Internet for Beginners

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab

A class designed to teach the beginner the fundamentals of the Internet.

Holiday Lights Festival Lighting Ceremony

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 5:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800)

Kick off the Holiday Lights Festival with the Lighting Ceremony using more than one million light bulbs! Come with your friends and family to enjoy the show from the Library's east windows. (The 4th floor is reserved for the elderly and disabled)

Storytime - Theme: Cookies

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Storytime Area

Join us as we enjoy stories, fingerplays, creative movement and simple crafts designed for the preschoolers (ages 3-5 years). The program is geared for the preschool age group, but children of all ages are welcome at all storytimes.

Microsoft Word

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 5:30 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab

A computer class designed to teach the fundamentals of the Microsoft Word program.

Storytime - Theme: Gifts and Giving

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Storytime Area

Join us as we enjoy stories, fingerplays, creative movement and simple crafts designed for the preschoolers (ages 3-5 years). The program is geared for the preschool age group, but children of all ages are welcome at all storytimes.

Chat 'n' Chew Book Club

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Fourth Floor

December - "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson

6th Annual Jane Austen Tea

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Fourth Floor

Bring your favorite teacup and join us for light English fare, wonderful company and a stimulating talk titled "Jane Austen and Sin!" by Laura Mooneyham White, associate professor of English and director of nineteenth-century studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Admission is free. Register here or call 444-4844. The Bookworm will have books and holiday gift items available for purchase.

Wells Fargo Family Festival

When: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800)

The Library will host a variety of activities including a clown who will create balloon fun for children and storytelling from The Rose Theater. Children can listen to stories about Holidays Around the World at 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. In addition, the Nova String Quartet will perform in the coffee shop at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Finally, magician Jeff Quinn will amaze and astound the audience with a show at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Stop by the Wells Fargo activity area for cookie decorating and Swiss Miss hot chocolate. Free trolley service is provided between the Library and seven other Family Festival locations.

Internet for Beginners

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab

A class designed to teach the beginner the fundamentals of the Internet.

Storytime - Theme: Candles and Celebrations

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Storytime Area

Join us as we enjoy stories, fingerplays, creative movement and simple crafts designed for the preschoolers (ages 3-5 years). The program is geared for the preschool age group, but children of all ages are welcome at all storytimes.

Omaha Metro Handbell Ensemble

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Brown Baggers

Come listen to Christmas music played on handbells by the Omaha Metro Handbell Ensemble.

Computer Basics

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab

This class is designed for beginners and will cover basic computer functions.