Upcoming library events at W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Computer Basics

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Learn about the keyboard, mouse, printer: how to open and close a program; use menus and toolbars; and save a file.

Swanson Swingers Book Club

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852) at Conference Room

February - "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" by Rebecca Wells
March - "Dying for Chocolate" by Diane Mott Davidson
April - "White Man's Grave" by Richard Dooling
May - "Under the Tuscan Sun" by Frances Mayes
June - "Groom with a View" by Jill Churchill
July - "John Adams" by David McCullough
August - "Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly" by Rob Dalby
September - "The Education of Little Tree" by Forrest Carter
October - "A Lady First: My Life in the Kennedy White House" by Letitia Baldridge

Internet Basics

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Learn how to use the Internet and search effectively. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse and keyboard.

Storytime

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Join Ms. Berry and friends for a fun time in the Library. We will listen to some great stories, learn some new fingerplays and do some other great activites.

Celebrate OPL!

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Come join Omaha Public Library for the new brand launch! Times are changing. Community needs are changing and we, too, are changing. Swanson Branch launch party activities include:

10 am-noon - Face painting and temporary tattoos
10:30-11 am - Dad & Me Storytime
11-11:45 am - Jazz duo (sax & guitar, John Carlotto and David Eames of ShurThing!
noon-12:45 pm - Chinese Cultural Association (dancing/martial arts presentation)
1-1:30 pm - Family storytime
1:30-2 pm - Classical duo (sax and french horn, John Carlotto and Mark Sorensen)

Running for the entire 4 hours:

Craft table.
Trade in your library card and spin the prize wheel!
Scamper will also make an appearance!
Refreshments

DAD & ME Storytime

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Give your wife a break on Saturday morning and bring your child/children to Dad & Me storytime. Ms. Berry will read some great stories. You and your child/children will lean some new fingerplays and do some other great activities.

Witty Whimsical Women Book Club Panera Bread in Beverly Plz, 7825 Dodge

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

February - "The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
March - "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
April - "Bold Spirit" by Linda Hunt
May - "Then She Found Me" by Elinor Lipman

Storytime

When: Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Join Ms. Berry and friends for a fun time in the Library. We will listen to some great stories, learn some new fingerplays and do some other great activites.

DAD & ME Storytime

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

Give your wife a break on Saturday morning and bring your child/children to Dad & Me storytime. Ms. Berry will read some great stories. You and your child/children will lean some new fingerplays and do some other great activities.