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**Blue Hen Book Awards

VOTING IS NOW UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2013!

The nominees have been announced and we're leaving it up to the readers to vote for their favorite. Read all 5 books in your favorite category: Picture Book, Chapter Book or Teen Book and CAST YOUR VOTE!
 
When you turn in your ballot you will automatically be entered to win a grand prize at the end of the voting period!
 
Visit the Appoquinimink Library and get your ballot now!
 
** The Blue Hen Book Awards are Children and Teen Choice Awards sponsored by the Youth Services Division of the Delaware Library Association. The purpose of the award is to encourage literacy and library use by children and teens.

Job Center @ Delaware Libraries/Appoquinimink Community Library

For questions or to register for Job Center Classes ONLY please send an email to Alta Porterfield  alta.porterfield@lib.de.us
 
May 2013 *Job Center Classes
Appoquinimink Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, May 7
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Internet Job Searching-overview of how to use job search websites plus many other tips.
 
Tuesday, May 14
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thank You Letters, Cover Letters and Emails: Go to the Next Level
 
Tuesday, May 21
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Create a Winning Resume
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Individual Resume Critiquing
 
Tuesday, May 28
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Interview Workshop
 
Wednesday, May 29
1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Intro to Computers & the Internet
1st time computer users. Include basic Word
 
  • Job Center will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays for all job related tasks.
  • Career Asset Builders Job Club at 4:00 p.m.
  • Classes allow time for questions even beyond time posted.

*A Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

ONGOING PROGRAMS @ THE APPOQUINIMINK LIBRARY!

Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time
Fridays: March 8, 22, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, & 17
10:15 a.m.
Fun stories and a craft for children age 3 and older and their caregivers.
Please register at the Circulation Desk for this class.
 
BOOK BABIES
Fridays: March 8, 22, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, & 17
11:00 a.m.
Stories, fingerplays, activities, and movement to songs for babies birth to 24 months and their caregiver.
Please register at the Circulation Desk for this class.
 
CARDMAKING AND SCRAPBOOKING
Mondays: March 18, April 15, May 20
6:30 p.m.
Registration Required
Explore your artistic side and create an original craft with art instructor Pam Gill. Materials fee of $5.00 required in class. Teens/Adults.
 
FAMILY FUN NIGHT!!
Tuesdays    6:00 p.m.  
Registration Required
Ages 3 and up!
 
April 30: Make a Weather Wheel   
April brings all types of weather. Make a weather wheel to find out what the weather will be like today!
 
May 28: Dig Into Reading!
The Summer Reading Club is almost here. You'll really dig the cool craft we're making.
 
LEGO CLUB!
Tuesdays: April 16 & May 21
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls Age 5-11
You bring your creativity and we'll provide the LEGO's for a fun-filled hour of imagination!
 
TECH TUESDAYS
Tuesdays: April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required
One-on-one tutorial on how to use your e-device and how to download e-books and e-audiobooks. Adults.
 
THE KNITTING CIRCLE
Tuesdays: March 5, 19; April 2, 16, 30; May 14 & 28   
7:00 p.m.
Drop in for a lively and fun conversation while learning the latest knitting techniques or work on your own project. All levels of knitting experience welcome! Teens/Adults
 
BOOK DISCUSSION
Third Wednesday of the Month
7:00 p.m.
Join our monthly book group for a lively and fun in-depth discussion! Bring a friend! Adults.
March 20: If These Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home by Lucy Worsley
April 17: TBA
May 15: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
June 19: A Good American by Alex George
Book Group Does Not Meet in July and August
September 18: Catherine the Great: A Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie
 
Reserve your copy today!  http://ilsapp.lib.de.us
 
IN BE "TWEEN" THE LINES
Saturday: May 18
1:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Age 9 and older. Do you have a favorite book or graphic novel? Join our book group and tell us about your recent read!
 
FABULOUS FILMS FOR KIDS!
Saturdays 
3:00 p.m.
Join us once a month for spring film fun! Refreshments will be
April 20:  Over the Hedge (PG)
May 18:  FernGully: The Last Rainforest (G)
 
CYBER SATURDAYS
Saturdays: March 30, April 13, 27, May 11, 25
2:30 p.m.
Registration required
One-on-one tutorial on how to use your e-device and how to download e-books and e-audiobooks. Adults.
 
SEW-BEE-IT QUILTERS
Saturdays: March 9, April 13, May 11
10:00 a.m.
Our experienced quilters will be glad to guide you step-by-step on the basics of quilting. Don't be shy. Bring a friend and your creativity! Teens/Adults.
 
DELAWARE MONEY SCHOOL
Delaware Money School's Financial Literacy Institute offers free programs at the Appoquinimink Library. Check their website for dates and topics.
To register go to www.delawaremoneyschool.com or call 1-800-267-5002

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION

Go to the following websites for exciting opportunities in volunteering throughout the state!