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National
Library Week
 Imagine
if you went to the library and there was nobody there to help.
- How would you begin
your research?
- What if you had
questions?
- What if the Internet
returned thousands of websites and you had no idea where to start?
This is National
Library Week, a great time to thank your librarian for making your
research - and your life - easier. Stand up and speak out for
libraries today so there will always be someone there for you
tomorrow. Remember: there’s something for everyone @ your library.
A message from The
Campaign for America's Libraries and San Antonio Public Library
Visit the
American Library Association's website for more information
about National Library Week.
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Calling All Gardeners
 One
of San Antonio's true treasures, Master Gardener Sir Oliver "Smitty"
Smith, will present a FREE Saturday afternoon (April 9th from 2:00 - 3:30
p.m.) program on XERISCAPE LANDSCAPE DESIGN—Easy-Care Plants for Hot/Dry
Climates, at the Central Library · 600 Soledad St. · San Antonio, TX.
Sir Oliver
with his life-long love of gardening, has over 10 years experience helping
non-green-thumbed San Antonians achieve easy care, more beautiful lawns
and gardens. Come join us for what promises to be a lively, informative
presentation. A short question and answer period will follow the
presentation. Learn the easiest way to GET IT DONE and be the envy of your
neighbors, all without breaking the bank. DOOR PRIZES!
Call (210)
207-2500 for more information.
OTHER
GARDENING EVENTS @ THE LIBRARY
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Plants that Thrive in San Antonio. Presented
by Bexar County Master Gardeners. Sunday, April 2, 2:00 p.m.
Westfall Branch Library.
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Xeriscape your Landscape. Presented by Rachel
Cywinksi, Bexar County Master Naturalist. Saturday, April 2, 3:00 p.m.
McCreless Branch Library.
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Heritage Gardening: Spring Into Gardening 2005:
The Wonder of People and Plants. Presented by Vernon Mullins, Master
Gardener. Wednesday, April 6 & 20, 10:00 a.m.
Carver Branch Library.
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Best Herbs for San Antonio. Presented by
Janet Miller, Bexar County Master Gardener. Sunday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.
Cody Branch Library.
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Herb Gardening. Presented by Bexar County
Master Gardeners. Sunday, April 30, 2:00 p.m.
Westfall Branch Library.
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Fiesta SAn
Antonio
 April
in San Antonio means one thing, Fiesta! For 10 days events, parades,
and parties are thrown to commemorate the past and celebrate our
great city. Most locals have favorite Fiesta events that are not to
be missed, and some families have entire Fiesta traditions that span
generations. But how much do you really know about San Antonio’s
favorite festival?
When you are done,
scroll down to check your answers.
The 2005 Fiesta San
Antonio marks how many years of celebrating?
a) 80
b) 114
c) 58
d) 231
Fiesta celebrates
and honors which of the following?
a) heroes of the Alamo
b) heroes of the Battle of San Jacinto
c) the rich culture and history of San Antonio
d) all of the above
The first Fiesta
event was…
a) Cornyation
b) Night in Old San Antonio
c) Battle of the Flowers
d) Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Today Fiesta is
celebrated with approximately how many events?
a) 10
b) 99
c) 150
d) 500
How many volunteers
does it take to pull off Fiesta San Antonio every year?
a) 75,000
b) 500
c) 25,000
d) 40,000
About how many
cascarones are broken during Fiesta San Antonio
a) 600
b) 100,000
c) 75,000
d) 12,000
Answers:
1. b
2. d
3. c
4. c
5. a
6. b
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FEATURED EVENT |
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Meet the Author:
Around the Bloc: My Life in
Moscow, Beijing, and Havana with Stephanie Elizondo-Griest
Thursday, April 14
Central Library
3rd Floor, Story Room
7:00 p.m.
Stephanie Elizondo Griest possesses an adventurer's
soul and it has taken her around the world. In her book she recounts her many
adventures in Communist countries and provides intriguing insight into its
people. During her travels the South Texas native volunteered in
children's shelters in Russia, "polished" propaganda in China, and
relished belly dancing with rumba queens in Cuba. The author will be
discussing her memoir—all are invited and admission is free. Those attending will
have the opportunity to ask the author about her travels and will also be
able to sample Caribbean cuisine to commemorate the occasion.
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LIBRARY EVENTS |
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FAMILY
Musical Offerings: Joan Christenson, Artistic
Director—Jazz Meets Classical. Join us for this unique
collaboration between jazz and classical musicians as they perform works
by George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. Saturday, April 2 & 30, 2:00 p.m.
Guerra
Branch Library.
Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros.
Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m.
Memorial
Branch Library.
TEEN
Teen Cooking Demo with San Antonio Food Bank.
All welcome! Monday, April 25, 4:30 p.m.
Carver
Branch Library.
ADULT
Brian Brooks: The Healing Power Within.
Saturday, April 2, 2:00 p.m.
Great Northwest Branch Library.
Outdoor Food Safety. Learn food safety tips
for picnics, tailgates, and grilling, then sample some safe food! Tuesday,
April 5, 6:00 p.m.
Great Northwest Branch Library.
You're Crafty. Bring your own craft, and join
us to craft and chat. Bring a snack to share if you like; all ages
welcome. Tuesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m.
Great Northwest Branch Library.
Living Within Your Retirement. Thursday,
April 14, 7:00 p.m.
Oakwell
Branch Library.
Fiesta Flower Craft. Wednesday, April 20,
7:00 p.m. Cody
Branch Library.
Poets Read. Saturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m.
Memorial
Branch Library.
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Computer Classes
We urge you to call your library before heading out for a special
program. Although we verify all information, cancellations do
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There
isn’t a better time of year in San Antonio to wax lyrical about nature,
love, friendships, or even an ordinary day. Celebrate National Poetry
Month by learning how to create some verses yourself and release your
inner poet today.