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SummerFest
2005
Wrap up the best
summer ever with the San Antonio Public Library at SummerFest!
This year on
Saturday, July 30, 2005, you’re invited to celebrate with us in
Downtown San Antonio at the Central Library located at 600
Soledad.
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FAMILY & KIDS
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Special appearance: Bizarre Magic! with Brian Brushwood |
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TEENS
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Disco Inferno with DJ GQVelasquez |
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FOR EVERYONE
Crafts · Games · Face
Painting · Music and More! |
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DIY Home Improvement
Workshops
![Home Depot logo [Logo courtesy of www.homedepot.com]](../../images/logos/logoHomeDepot2.gif) Central
Library and Home Depot Offer Weekend Warriors D-I-Y Workshops
Two great sources for learning how to do-it-yourself—Central Library and
The Home Depot, 435 West Sunset Road—are teaming up in an original
partnership to offer free D-I-Y clinics at Central Library on Saturday,
July 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. And at the same time, they'll also offer
children aged 5-12 the chance to get in on the action at a D-I-Y Kids
Workshop.
Summer is a busy time for home improvements, so three one-hour sessions
are planned to cover a variety of learning opportunities for weekend
warriors on Central Library's lawn. The sessions are:
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How to Lay Ceramic Tile You'll find it really is as easy as it
looks on TV home makeover shows! Go home with the confidence to redo a
wall space or rehab an old table with ceramic tiles.
Home Depot Project:
Laying Out Tiles |
Saturday, July 9 10:00 a.m.
Central Library lawn |
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Making Wood Shelving Units with Master Woodsman Ram Skilled in
wood arts, Ram will demonstrate how simple it is to make shelving
storage cubes at home. It's easy on you and your pockets. |
Saturday, July 9 11:00 a.m.
Central Library lawn |
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Pound the Pavers: Sidewalks & Drives Attractive garden walkways
and drives don't require a professional! Sand, stone and time are
basically all it really takes to give your home some curb appeal. |
Saturday, July 9 12:00 p.m.
Central Library lawn |
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Home Depot Kids
Workshop While Mom and Dad are busy, kids can make and decorate a
variety of projects for free; supervised by kid-friendly Home Depot
and library staff. All kids will receive a free Home Depot work apron!
Home Depot:
Kid Workshops |
Saturday, July 9 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Children's Department's covered terrace |
"Most of us have started
a home fix-up project presuming we'd just figure out the technique.
Halfway through we end up throwing in the trowel," said event
organizer Andrew Gordon. "This is a great chance for anyone to see how
simple and economical these projects can be—if you know what you're doing
before you start."
Gordon added that another
factor for Central Library and Home Depot teaming up was to make the
workshops, normally offered at Home Depot stores, easily accessible to the
public.
"Central Library is easy
for everyone to reach. You don't have to drive to the ‘burbs, which for
some people isn't an option. We're bringing the resources to the
community. By working together, Central Library and Home Depot—well, it's
true—you can do it. We can help."
Of course, all these events are free and open to the public. One hour of
free parking is available at the Central Library parking garage with
validation. For more information, call the Central Library Information
Line at 207-2500.
Check out
SAPL's events for more hot programs all summer
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Guerra Turns
One in July
 Guerra
is preparing for a Branch Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 16,
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
It will include a remote broadcast by WOAI
Radio from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. From 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the
staff will provide hot dogs and soft drinks, crafts and educational
activities for all ages, and information about services available
through the City, County, and public service organizations.
The brand-new Friends
of the Guerra Library group will hold their first book sale on this
day.
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Heels and
Wheels
 Central
Library will partner with Red McCombs Toyota and Texas AAA to host a
"Heels and Wheels" car clinic workshop designed for women on
Saturday, July 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
At 10:00 a.m. in the
Auditorium, Texas AAA will
discuss the importance of regular car inspections, preventative
maintenance and planning for and dealing with roadside emergencies.
At 11:00 a.m. on the lawn,
Red McCombs Toyota
will offer a hands-on clinic to give auto amateurs the skills to
perform basic repairs and vehicle maintenance--putting on a spare
tire, changing wiper blades, fluids, fuses, etc. McCombs Toyota will
also answer questions about what to ask before authorizing repair
work.
Learn how to
do-it-yourself to save yourself time and money.
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Database Update |
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The following databases are now available on computers outside the
library
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San Antonio Express News
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America's Obituaries and Death Notices
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Dallas Morning News Historical Archive
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Noticias en Español
Anyone with a SAPL library card number can access these and many other
databases from any computer, anywhere from the list of
Online Databases. Researching quality
articles is just a click away!
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Gallery |
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First Impressions: Students Create Prints to
Display at the San Antonio Central Library
About the Exhibit
Artpace has mounted a special exhibition of prints at the Central Library
Gallery through July 17th. The prints were produced by students involved
in ArtElements, Artpace’s K-12 educational program, in response to local
artist Cruz Ortiz’s recent residency exhibition. During the Spring
semester of 2005, students learned about exhibiting artists at Artpace and
were mentored in the art of silk screening to create these exciting
projects.
About Artpace San Antonio
Artpace serves as an advocate for contemporary art and as a catalyst for
the creation of significant art projects. The programs support the
evolution of new ideas in contemporary art and cultivate diverse audiences
while providing a forum for ongoing dialogue. Learn more at
www.artpace.org
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LIBRARY EVENTS |
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CHILD
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Pre-release Party. Wednesday,
July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Cody
Branch Library.
Nutrition for Kids with the Texas Cooperative Extension. Group size
is limited; please register. Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:00 p.m.
Memorial
Branch Library.
TEEN
Pizza Time! Teen Book Club: Yann Martel's Life of Pi. Pizza and soda
provided. Monday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.
Forest Hills
Branch Library.
Kung Jung? Cool! Learn about Korean Martial Arts with Kung Jung Mu Sul
of Texas. Thursday, July 14, 3:00 p.m.
McCreless
Branch Library.
ADULT
Clases de guitarra en español con el Sr. Mendes. Saturdays, July 2, 9,
16, 23, 30, 12:00 p.m.
Bazan Branch Library.
Get Crafty: Let's all take an hour off once a month! Bring your
favorite craft project, be it yarn, or thread, or scrapbooks or WHATEVER,
and be in the mood to chat! The major point here is
FUN - lots of it! Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 p.m.
Great
Northwest Branch Library.
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Book Discussions
· Book Sales
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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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This July
marks the 20th anniversary of Anti-Boredom month. July was
first declared "anti-boredom" month by the "Boring Institute" of
Maplewood New Jersey. Boring Institute founder Alan Caruba is a
publicist and self-styled boredom Guru who is best known for his
annual list of "Most Boring Celebrity of the Year ". He was inspired
to create an institute devoted to life's most dull moments after
sitting through yet another tedious and repetitive Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast in 1984. Now Mr. Caruba encourages
Americans to avoid boredom by taking up at least two hobbies and
meeting their neighbors.