October 2015 Lark Branch Library

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Tree Talk

Thursday, October 1, 1:00 - 3:00PM

Clifford Hawkins from the City of McAllen

Recycling department will share his expertise on

trees. Mr. Hawkins is an Urban Forester.

Computer Basics

Tuesday, October 6, 10:00 - 11:00AM

Monday, October 26, 10:00 - 11:00AM

Learn basic computer skills. This course is ideal

for someone who has little or no experience with

computers. Registration is required.

Lark Branch Library Book Club

The Street Lawyer by John Grisham

Thursday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:30PM

The Book Club meets on the second

Thursday of each month. For more information,

contact Esther Rosario at 956-681-3100.

Snackin’ With the Stars

Saturday, October 10, 2:00PM

Saturday, October 24, 2:00PM

This is a funky research club loosely connected

to cookbooks. In October our topic will be:

Howlin’ at the Moon Halloween. The first

meeting of each month will be to introduce the

subject. The second will be to share research,

recipes, and snacks. Cookbooks will be the

prize given away at the second meeting.

Internet Basics

Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 - 11:00AM

Learn to navigate on the World Wide Web.

Registration is required.

Family Puzzle Day

Saturday, October 17, 1:00 - 4:00PM

Spend quality time with your family putting some

awesome puzzles together.

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Thursday, October 15, 6:30 - 7:30PM

Author Marcus Sikora and his mother Mardra

Sikora will join us to celebrate Down Syndrome’s

Month and will talk about Marcus’ book, Black Day:

The Monster Rock Band. There will be a special

viewing of the animated short film, followed by a

talk about Marcus’ process of creating his book and

a book signing.

eBranch at Your Library

Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 - 11:00AM

Did you know the library has a wide variety of

eBooks and audio books to loan? We will give you

a tour of our E-branch. Please have your library

card and PIN number ready.

Adult Coloring (Ages 18+)

Thursday, October 22, 6:00 - 8:30PM

Coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults.

Come out and treat yourself to some free time to

color, eat snacks, listen to music, and socialize.

We’ll supply the floral coloring sheets and

colored pencils. For more information, call Esther

Rosario. Registration is required.

October Craft

Monday, October 26, 6:00 - 8:00PM

Let’s make a Halloween decoration at your

library. Registration is required.

Hear a Local Filmmaker

Thursday, October 29, 6:30 - 7:30PM

A local filmmaker, Henry Serrato, will talk about

his film on the mysterious “chupacabra”. A

screening of the movie will follow.