Events in January · 2021. 1. 2. · STEAM Play, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center Casual Monday (Teens), 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library Create Hour,

Monday, January 43D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

STEAM Play, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

Casual Monday, 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Create Hour, 4:30 p.m. at Southeast

Online Chess Club, 5:30 p.m. Email [email protected] to sign up

Tuesday, January 5MS Office Word 101, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.

3D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at Southwest

Pop up 3D Printer, 4 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

De-stress Tuedays: Self Care for Teens, 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Doodle Hour, 4:30 p.m. at Southeast

Wednesday,January 63D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

Art Pod, 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Create Hour, 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Thursday, January 7Introduction to Excel, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.

Lego Challenge, 3:30 p.m. at Lake Arlington

3D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at Northeast

Diary Makers, 4 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

STEAM Hour, 4:30 p.m. at Southeast

Art Pod, 4:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

Friday, January 8Little Art, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Graphic Design Basics, 11 a.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

Saturday, January 9Art is for Everyone: Chummy Chick Amigurumi, 12 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Spheros Every Saturday, 2 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

Find us at @ArlingtonTXLib. Please register on our website ahead of time for Zoom or WebEx events.

Every MondayVirtual Arabic Storytime, 10:30 a.m. on ZoomVirtual Art Storytime, 2:15 p.m. on Zoom

Every TuesdayVirtual STEAM Storytime, 11 a.m. on Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. on Zoom

Every WednesdayBaby Time, 10 .am. at Southwest Virtual Baby Storytime, 10:15 a.m. on ZoomFamily Storytime, 10:30 a.m. in Community Council ChambersVirtual STEAM Storytime, 11 a.m. on ZoomVirtual Toddler Storytime, 11:15 a.m. on Zoom

Every ThursdayVirtual Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. on Zoom

Every FridayCuentos en español (virtual), 10:30 a.m. on Facebook Virtual Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. on Zoom

Register online for zoom storytimes.

Events in January

Pick up a Book Bundle!

Award Winning Book Pick Up, 11 a.m. at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, January 5

Transportation Book Pick Up, 11 a.m. at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, January 12

Dinosaur Book Pick Up, 3:30 p.m. at Lake Arlington, January 12

Transportation Book Pick Up, 10:30 a.m. at Northeast,January 13

Dinosaur Book Pick Up, 3:30 p.m. at Woodland West, January 13

Dinosaur Book Pick Up, 11 a.m. at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, January 19

Dinosaur Book Pick Up, 3:30 p.m. at Southwest, January 25

Favorite Characters Book Pick Up, 11 a.m. at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, January 26

Drive up and have your library card ready to check-out some picture books! This is a contactless curbside pick-up, and the books are for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

To check-out your books, simply pull into the curbside pickup area, and read your library card number to us. Library staff will put the themed books in your trunk to enjoy at home!

Stop by each week to return your books and pick-up that week’s new themed books!

Monday, January 11Homeschool Monday, 2:30 p.m. at SouthwestVisit calendar for more info.

3D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library


Casual Monday (Teens), 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library



Tuesday, January 12MS Office Word 201, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.

Read This or That!, 12:30 p.m. on Facebook




Wednesday,January 13Virtual Southwest Morning Reading Group, 11 a.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

Outdoor Craft Fun!, 1 p.m. at Southwest

3D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center


Thursday, January 14 Introduction to Excel 101, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.






Virtual World Language Storytime: Mandarin, 5 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

Virtual Night Out Book Club, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

Virtual Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.


Saturday, January 16Art is for Everyone: Peachy Pandas, 12 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library



Tuesday, January 19Simple Steps to Start a Business, 9 a.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

MS Office Word 301, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.

Read This or That!, 12:30 p.m. on Facebook


Pop up 3D Printer, 4 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center



Art is for Everyone: Character Design Workshop, 6 p.m. on Zoom

Wednesday,January 20Virtual Good Grounds Book Club, 11 a.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

3D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center


Thursday, January 21Introduction to Excel 201, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.






Virtual Southwest Spine Crackers, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.


Saturday, January 23Spheros Every Saturday, 2 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center

Monday, January 25Homeschool Monday, 2:30 p.m. at SouthwestVisit calendar for more info.

3D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library


Casual Monday (Teens), 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library


Internet Security Basics (Digital Literacy), 4:30 p.m. at Southeast Register online to attend.


Be Bookish: Book Discussion, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

Find us at @ArlingtonTXLib. Please register on our website ahead of time for Zoom or WebEx events.

Events in January

Tuesday, January 26Read This or That!, 12:30 p.m. on Facebook


Computer Basics (Digital Literacy) , 4 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library



H.O.P.E. Tutoring, 4:45 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. Registration required.

Virtual Club de Lectura en Espanol, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

Diverse Children’s Books Workshop, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.

Wednesday,January 273D Pens, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center


H.O.P.E. Tutoring, 4:45 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center. Registration required.

Virtual Future Proof Your Genealogy, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Register online to attend.

Thursday, January 28Excel Open Lab, 10 a.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.






H.O.P.E. Tutoring, 4:45 p.m. at Southeast. Registration required.

Virtual Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7 p.m. on ZoomRegister online to attend.


Job Search Tips (Digital Literacy), 1 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown LibraryRegister online to attend.

Saturday, January 30Art is for Everyone: Jelly Jewels, 12 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library


GENEALOGYDROP-IN

Genealogy and Local History Librarian will be available to assist with research at the George W. Hawkes Downtown

Library.

VIRTUALGENEALOGY CLASSES

Wednesday, January 27Future Proof Your Genealogy,

7 p.m. on Zoom

Every Monday in January from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12Arlington Genealogical Society

Meeting, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom

Every Thursday in January from 3 - 6 p.m.

Career Counseling

One-on-One Appointments

January 5 - 15 Registration Required

Individual appointments with AdultEd’s Career Pathways Navigator. Use this time to

explore how you can advance your career and take the next

step.

SHELF CHECK

Saturday, January 2, 5 p.m Saturday, January 9, 5 p.m.Saturday, January 16, 5 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 5 p.m.Saturday, January 30, 5 p.m.

A podcast led by library staff focusing on books, movies and so much more!

New episodes will air every week.

LISTEN ON

CLASSES AT GEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

To maintain social distancing, these programs require registration. Masks are required. Participants will receive their own individual

supplies. Programs for ages 18+.

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 11:30 A.M.

Learn to use our 3D printers.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: TERRARIUM, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 10 A.M.

ON FACEBOOK Join us and learn how you can create your own

sustainable Terrarium!

INTRODUCTION TO SEWING: SCRUNCHIES, THURSDAY,

JANUARY 7, 4;30 P.M.Learn sewing machine skills and make a

scrunchie while you are at it!

VIDEO TUTORIAL: CROCHET A COASTER, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY

6, 10 A.M. ON FACEBOOKLearn how to crochet a coaster.

TUTORIAL: POM POMS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,

10 A.M. ON FACEBOOK Create pom poms using yarn!

INTRO TO CARVEY MILLING MACHINE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22,

11:30 A.M.Get a hands-on introduction to proper setup and

safe usage of the Carvey Milling Machine.

CRICUT: STICKERS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 4:30 P.M.

Create your own personalized stickers using

sticker vinyl and the Cricut.

QUILTING MACHINE BASICS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 11:30 A.M.Learn to thread and operate a Baby lock Tiara III

quilting machine!

INTRO TO EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE, MONDAY, JANUARY 25,

11:30 A.M.Learn to import a design, basic modifications

and add lettering.

INTRO TO SERGER: NAPKINS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 4:30 P.M.

Learn to use a serger machine to make a napkin!

MAKER TEENS CLASSES

To maintain social distancing, these programs require registration. Masks are required. Participants will receive their

own individual supplies. During this program, the Makerspace will be limited to teens only.

3D PRINTED KEYCHAINSSATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2 P.M.We will be working with 3D printers to print

keychains.

ART PODWEDNESDAYS IN JANUARY

4:30 P.M.Stretch your drawing skills by participating in

different sketch challenges every week!

CRICUT STICKERSSATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2 P.M.

Create your own personalized stickers using

sticker vinyl and the Cricut Machine.

JOY JARS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2 P.M.

Put on your craft hat! Join us as we create joy

jars!

ACRYLIC PAINTING ,SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2 P.M.

We will be painting with acrylic. Paint, canvas,

and brushes will be provided.

CLASSES FOR TEENS AT THE GEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

DIVERSE CHILDREN’S BOOK

WORKSHOP

ON ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED

JANUARY 26 AT 7 P.M.

Learn how to find great children’s books with diverse characters that are written by diverse authors in this virtual

program

1/9 Chummy Chick Amigurumi 12-2 p.m. 1/16 Peachy Pandas 12-2 p.m. 1/19 Character Design Workshop 6-7 p.m. via Zoom 1/30 Jelly Jewels 12-2 p.m.

Jessica Brewer will have her art exhibit at the Downtown Library during the month of January. Please check out her art in the Create Gallery on the second floor.

January Classes with Jessica Brewer

Register for virtual events on our calendar at arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup.

H.O.P.E. TUTORING

Offering in person tutoring at Arlington Public Library locations to empower 3rd-

8th graders to reach their full academic potential through free, individualized tutoring

Downtown LibraryTuesdays starting January 26

4:45 p.m.

East Library and Recreation Center

Wednesdays starting January 274:45 p.m

Southeast BranchThursdays starting January 28

4:45 p.m.

Register Online athttps://www.hopetutoring.org/

VOCATIONAL TRAINING INFO SESSION

Join our Career Pathways Navigator and learn how

you can advance your career through Adult Education programs. This short info

session will navigate the Library’s programs

Registration Required

January 4 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.Try Curbside for

Contactless Services

Curbside KitsJan 4 be bookishJan 8 process art kitJan 20 read to me

All Arlington Public Library

locations will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021

Registration Required

Register for virtual events on our calendar at arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup.

• Digital Vision Board - Jan. 7, 11 a.m. (East)• Graphic Design Basics – Canva – Jan. 8, 11 a.m. (East)• Internet Security Basics – Jan. 25, 4:30 p.m. (SE)• Computer Basics – Jan. 26, 4 p.m. (DT)• Job Search Tips – Jan. 29, 1 p.m. (DT)

ADULT EDUCATIONDigital Literacy Classes

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

ADULT EDUCATIONMicrosoft Office Classes

Downtown Library

• MS Word 101 - Jan. 5, 10 a.m. • Intro to Excel – Jan. 7, 10 a.m. • MS Word 201 – Jan. 12, 10 a.m. • MS Excel 101 – Jan. 14, 10 a.m.• MS Word 301 – Jan. 19, 10 a.m. • MS Excel 201 – Jan. 21, 10 a.m. • MS Excel Open – Jan. 28, 10 a.m

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

ArabicStorytimeListen and experience engaging stories read in Arabic. At this session, the whole family can enjoy a unique story time and learn a little about the Arabic culture. All speakers are welcome.

Mondays at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom

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Events in January · 2021. 1. 2. · STEAM Play, 3:30 p.m. at East Library and Recreation Center Casual Monday (Teens), 4:30 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library Create Hour,