2nd Annual Hobby and Craft Fair

10/23/2010

The 2nd annual Hobby and Craft Fair was held at the Green Valley Library on Saturday, October 23rd from 1 to 3 p.m. The fair featured 23 different booths highlighting talented locals.

Items ranging from candles, gaming miniatures, models, textile crafts, jewelry and fashion accessories were on display during the event. Musical instruments, bonsai offerings, vintage radios and record players were also featured, along with fine art pieces and sketching. Autumnal refreshments were provided in the form of cider and doughnuts. Those interested in participating in next year's event should contact the Green Valley Library @ 207-4261.

First Anthro Program

Thanks to Karen Harry and all those who attended last Wednesday's first Anthropology program. Join us next month when we welcome Barbara Roth with her program, Gender in the Ancient Southwest - registration is free and can be done online or by calling 207-4261.

Family Night @ Your Library!

Join us every month for Family Night @ the Green Valley Library!

Last month families competed at the Green Valley Library’s 1st Annual Marble Maze Races, creating giant mazes out of cardboard tubes and duct tape for the coveted title of “We’ve Got All Our Marbles” and a solid gold (almost!) trophy!

Next, on February 24 @ 4:30 p.m. you can bring the family by to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day! Enjoy books, music, crafts and, of course, TORTILLA CHIPS AND SALSA. For ages 10 and under, accompanied by parents/caregivers.

Then, on March 17 @ 4:30 p.m. you know the “Luck of the Irish” will be with you at our St. Patrick’s Day celebration, including a SHAMROCK CRAFT.

For more information, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com or call 207-4262. We hope to see the whole family as you come celebrate with us!

February Children's Programs @ Your Library!

It's February!

Check out what the Green Valley Children's Library has to offer this month!

Click the images below to enlarge the details.

To register for programs and events, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com,

call 207-4262, or stop by our desk to sign up!

The Real CSI

We had a great turnout at our "Real CSI" event. Thanks to our presenter from Metro and all who attended!

February 2010 Adult Programs!!

Join us for our new & exciting programs in February!

Becoming Organized: Feb. 6th @ 2pm

Relaxation & Stress Management: Feb. 10th @ 7pm

All About Coins: Feb. 13th @ 2pm & Feb. 23rd @ 7pm

Learn to Play Poker: Feb. 16th @ 6:30pm

Spiritual Awakening: Feb. 26th @ 12pm

Registration Required!! Register online at www.mypubliclibrary.com or call us at 207-4261

The Real CSI

The Real CSI

Please join us at the Green Valley Library on Wednesday, January 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Amy Nemcik, Crime Scene Analyst from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department-CSI Unit, will be discussing the real life procceses of crime scene investigation. She will discuss how a crime scene is documented for the ultimate goal of convicitng the perpetrator of a crime. Please call 207-4261 to register.

Spiritual Awakening Classes

Henderson Libraries and Unlock My Dreams – Andrea D’Angelo (http://www.unlockmydreams.com/) are pleased to bring you FREE Spiritual Awakening Classes at the Green Valley Library.

“Release your past, create your future, and find peace in the present moment” with Andrea D’Angelo – Life Coach and Spiritual Teacher.

Call and register at 207-4261
The first Spiritual Class at Green Valley Library is scheduled on:

Friday, February 26, 2010, 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89014

Let It Snow!

It might not be cold enough for real snow this month in Henderson, but that doesn’t mean Green Valley Library kids couldn’t enjoy a fun-filled Snow Day indoors with a little imagination! The Jan. 14 children’s program offered one snowy lineup of activities! First, a snow story by the computer’s “virtual fire” while kids enjoyed creamy hot cocoa and snowmen marshmallows. Then, two craft stations for chalk snow scene drawings and snow flake creations. The event ended with a variety of winter-themed games such as pin the carrot on the snowman, snowflake bean bag toss, and igloo/fort building with white cardboard bricks!



If you’re interested in future kids’ programming like this, stop by the Green Valley Children’s Library for our calendar or view events online at www.mypubliclibrary.com! And be sure to check back Feb. 1 to see our February children’s calendar right here on the Green Valley Library blog!

Get A Free Movie Rental From our Redbox!

Ask any Green Valley library employee and they will tell you that you can get a FREE movie rental coupon for a FREE one-night movie rental from our REDBOX!!!

Get the coupon today! Valid only at the Green Valley Library Redbox location.

Archivist of the United States to Sworn In

I knew that the U.S. had a Librarian of Congress, but I didn't know we had an official archivist. David S. Ferriero will be sworn in today as the 10th Archivist of the United States. He is the former director of the New York Public Library. Find out more about Mr. Ferriero and the National Archives by reading this article from CNN and visiting the National Archives website.

Bake with Me: Chocolate! brings little ones into the kitchen

A continuation of our popular Bake with Me program, Bake with Me: Chocolate! gave children ages 2-4 a unique opportunity to cook with their parents and learn to create an easy and delicious treat! Since chocolate is such a major part of the winter season, the Jan. 6 program featured a Chocolate Mug Cake recipe as well as stories and dancing while the cakes baked in the microwave. Try recreating the recipe at home with your little one!

Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons flour (whole wheat pastry flour recommended)
2 ½ Tablespoons white sugar
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 ½ Tablespoons milk
1 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Splish of vanilla (that’s half a splash!)
2 Tablespoons egg
1 extra Tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Step 1) In a microwave-safe mug, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix well with a fork so that no flour sticks to the bottom of the mug.

Step 2) Pour in milk, oil, chocolate chips and splish of vanilla. Mix together, then add the egg and mix again. Add the extra Tablespoon of chocolate chips on top. Cover with a plate.

Step 3) Microwave for 1 minute. If not completely cooked, add an extra 30 seconds. Carefully remove mug from microwave. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Be sure to come back in May for the next installment of the Bake with Me program…Pizza!

Arts & Crafts @ Your Library!

Where could you find dozens of different crafts from programs held throughout the year? At the Green Valley Library! Our Dec. 29 Craft Buffet featured a wide selection of craft activities for kids to put together, all set out buffet-style, making for one artistic end to 2009! Look for more crafts at our upcoming children’s programs in 2010!

Nevada Test Site is coming to Green Valley!

Join us on February 17th as we welcome the Nevada Test Site for a presentation on the department’s 50+ year history and legacy in Nevada. You will learn about the purpose and history of the testing facility along with information about directions for the future. Witness original image and sound clips. Presented by U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Event is free and open to the public. Register online or by calling 207-4261.

Blood Drive Today! Saturday January 9, 2010

We're having a blood drive today from 10AM to 3PM. Please stop in and give a pint. It's quick and painless! All donors will receive a pass to Regal Cinemas.

FREE MOVIE TICKETS!

You could win free admission to see Disney's The Tooth Fairy! Come be a part of our upcoming Tooth Fairy program on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Click the image below to enlarge the details.

Free IRS Tax Forms & Instruction Booklets

Need a 2009 IRS Tax Form or Instruction booklet?? At the Green Valley Library be sure to visit our Tax Form Table for a FREE copy of IRS Tax Forms and the Instruction booklets for 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ. The table is located across from our Help Desk.

Looking for a form that is not on the table? Just ask our Help Desk for further assistance.

Most forms can be found & printed from the http://www.irs.gov/ website.

Make a FREE AARP Tax Assistance Appointment

The tax season is almost upon us!! Don't miss your opportunity to have a

FREE AARP Tax Assistance appointment at The Henderson District Public Libraries!

Sign-up begins January 12th at The Green Valley Library & the appointments will start February 2nd. Registration is Required!!

Call us at 207-4261 or stop by the library's Reference Desk for assistance.

It's first come first serve & appointments are limited so be sure to contact us early for your appointment!

'Eat, Pray, Love' Author Tackles Marriage

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the the popular, Eat, Pray, Love, has a new upcoming book on marriage. The book is titled Committed. She recently gave an interview to CNN. The transcript of that interview can be found here.

Anthropology Series Registration Has Begun!

Register now for the first of our anthropology series beginning on February 3 at 6:00 with The Archaeology of the Lost City. We will welcome UNLV's Dr. Karen Harry as she discusses the history of the Lost City's archaeology program near Overton, NV.

Registration is free, and can be done online or by calling 207-4261!

Reminder: Sign up for Story Times Today!

Click the image below to enlarge details about the Green Valley Library's

Story Times in January! We can't wait to see you there!