Euless Public Library
Ongoing Library Programs
Youth
Storytimes for Toddlers
2 - 3 years old
Wednesdays
11 – 11:15 a.m.
Storytimes for Preschoolers
4 - 6 years old
Wednesdays
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Family Storytime
First Monday of the month
6 p.m.
(during the school year only, not during June & July)
Adult
Let's Talk about Books
1:30-3:15 p.m.
Join our monthly book discussion group. The
meetings, held September through June, feature
talks by guest speakers, as well as discussions of
books members have read. Meetings take place the
first Tuesday of the month (except September
when it is the second Tuesday of the month).
Euless Library Foundation
meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Library Board
meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Friends of the Library
hosts a book sale twice a year.
Computer Classes
The library is offering computer classes. Please
call the Adult Reference Desk for the current class
offerings and schedule.
National Library Week
April 12-18, 2009
Worlds Connect @ Your Library
Celebrate National Library Week April 12-18, 2009. National Library Week 2009 will be celebrated with the theme, "Worlds connect @ your library." First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians while promoting library use and support. Plan to visit the library to participate in fun events. All types of libraries participate including school, public, academic and special.
Tax Help
Each year the Library hosts volunteers from AARP to provide free tax help. They will be here Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons from February through April. Appointments are strongly recommended. The Library can also provide tax forms as well as reference resources such as J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 817-685-1489.
Youth Programs
A variety of programs for youth of all ages are offered throughout the year. Make sure to pick up a monthly calendar for a complete listing of programs and times.
Regular Programs
Tuesday Crafts - ages 3-5
Wednesday Story times - ages 2-5
Programs to Watch for in the Future
For the Little Ones:
Baby Story time
Fancy Nancy Story time
Pajama Family Story time
Elementary and Middle Schoolers:
Movie Days
Seuss Celebration-March
Poetry Café-April
Knitting Workshops
Just for Teens:
Book Club
Knitting -December through March
Holiday Craft-December
Movie & Valentines Craft-February
Online Databases
The Texas State Electronic Library is a collection of databases on any and all subjects and they are all accessible from home. Got a paper due tomorrow? You can go online 24/7 and research any subject area, plus find lots of newspaper and magazine articles.
For access, visit www.euless.org/library, click on Online Catalog, then to E-Sources and a selection of databases. Use RMN1130 as the login, and TX76039 as the password, and you are on your way.
Other databases include:
Footnote.com
Footnote.com is a place where original historical documents are combined with social networking in order to create a truly unique experience involving the stories of our past. The Footnote.com collections feature documents, never before available on the Internet, relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, U.S. Presidents, historical newspapers, naturalization documents, and many more. Footnote.com is more than just an online repository for original documents. In addition to hosting millions of records, Footnote.com supports a community of people that are passionate about a variety of topics relating to history. Full access is available inside the library only. Limited access is available from home.
Newspapers Online
Find valuable local, regional and national newspapers, as well as full-text content of key international sources -- all in one easy-to-search database with a world map. Each provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities and people in the community, as well as a distinctive focus offering a variety of viewpoints on local and world issues.
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus is a database of over 143,000 titles where you can find all sorts of resources for exploring fiction and nonfiction. For example, you can use your favorite author to find other books you might enjoy in Author Read-Alikes. Also, check out the book discussion guides and awards lists. NoveList Plus is available to you in the library or from home via our online catalog. Try this readers' paradise today!
Polaris
Our online catalog can help make your life easier. Log in anytime day or night and search for titles, place holds and renew items from home. You can also check the status of items you have checked out, items on hold, items overdue, and if you have any fines. You will need your library card number and a PIN number. Call or drop by the Circulation Desk for more information or to get a PIN number.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Watch for news about the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. Donations are always welcome. Just bring them to the library and we'll even help you carry them in.
