CoWork Oasis in partnership with the El Paso Public Libraries along with community partners is here to help. Book It & Launch El Paso will assist you by providingFREE informative workshops created to inspire and engage you with industry professionals. All we ask is to please let your friends know you are booking it and launching a business in El Paso!
Attendees will learn how to use the business model canvas. Learn how to conduct the Customer Discovery Process to help validate your ideas. You will also learn how to set up an E-commerce website and learn how to use social media marketing in the 21st Century environment. You don't want to miss this FREE workshop!
SNAPOLOGY!!! Come participate in Star Wars themed activities using LEGO bricks and other interactive learning tools, build scenes from the movie, build ships, light-sabers, you name it...
We're also giving away school supplies during this event as well!
Please join us for our back to the 50's sock hop themed dance celebration where we'll have live music by the one and only Millennium Waves, refreshments, lots of dancing, a raffle for a prize basket, Mr. Universe the Balloon Guy, Whataburger's very own Whataguy, and free school supplies (while supplies last). We'll also have a prize for the best dressed guy and gal!
Also, we'll have a special STEAM program taking place in the children's area where they're making and learning the functions and aspects of wind socks (because there's a whole lot of wind here in El Paso).
Teen Lock-In!!! Friday, 27 July 2018 from 5:30PM - 9PM
TEENS, please join us for a free event designed specifically for y'all. The library closes at 6PM, but will only be open to teenagers from the ages of 12-17 ONLY. During this time, we will have Glitch providing us with virtual reality gaming, two henna tattoo artists providing free henna, an escape room, pizza, cookies, candy, music, scavenger hunts, and so much more. Again, this is only for teenagers and is 100% free!
Think you have what it takes to win a single elimination FIFA '18 Tournament against others your age? If so, come and join us for the annual FIFA Tournament.
Ages 12-17 only (if you want to bring an entourage to cheer you on, that's cool) Console: PS4 All equipment provided No registration required. Last year's winner was 12 years old...
Winner takes all (gift card from Gamestop provided by the Friends of the Library)
Walk It Like I Talk It, There's a Wocket in My Pocket
Thursday, 19 July 2018 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Teens, do you love music?! If so, come and join us on Thursday, 19 July 2018 for our Summer Reading Program, "Walk It Like I Talk It, There's a Wocket in my Pocket," where we'll be rapping children's books over popular music instrumentals and beats. Don't have a clue what I'm talking about? Take a look below and make sure you turn the volume up!
Ayyyyy, llama llama. red pajama...
See where I came up with the title?
All of the books will be provided and so will the music. The music is up to you and is not limited to just rap songs, so if you want to do an opera version or a hard metal version or a love song version, we got you!!!!
Come and join us for a special visit by Pete the Cat who will be participating in crafts and stories with us! He will also be ready to many pictures, so have your smiles ready!
Pete the Cat is a groovy, blue cat. No matter where he goes, Pete the Cat always keeps his cool. He loves surfing, playing baseball and guitar, spending time with his friends, and trying new things.
Come join us out on the lawn for water wars!!! Ms. Candy has planned a super awesome water war event that will include lots of water, water balloons, and fun! All water balloons will be provided; however, if you'd like to bring your own water guns, please feel free to do so.
Throughout the summer, come and join us for retro games (you know, the games prior to video gaming). All games are provided, such as, but not limited to: jacks, jump rope, limbo, hopscotch, and so much more.
Come and join us for a special visit by Elephant & Piggie who will be participate in crafts and stories with us!
Elephant and Piggie is a book series for early readers by Mo Willems. The series, which debuted in 2007 with two books, is done in a comic book style, and features two friends: an elephant, Gerald, and a pig, Piggie.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the
ending of slavery in the United States.
Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal growth rate
within communities and organizations throughout the country. Institutions such
as the Smithsonian, the Henry Ford Museum and others have begun sponsoring
Juneteenth-centered activities. In recent years, a number of local and national
Juneteenth organizations have arisen to take their place alongside older
organizations - all with the mission to promote and cultivate knowledge and
appreciation of African American history and culture.
Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and
achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all
cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective,
the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to
this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.
On January 1, 1980, Juneteenth became an official state
holiday through the efforts of Al Edwards, an African American state
legislator. The successful passage of this bill marked Juneteenth as the first
emancipation celebration granted official state recognition.Edwards has since actively sought to spread
the observance of Juneteenth all across America.
Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
The future of Juneteenth looks bright as the number of
cities and states creating Juneteenth committees continues to increase. Respect
and appreciation for all of our differences grow out of exposure and working
together. Getting involved and supporting Juneteenth celebrations creates new
bonds of friendship and understanding among us. This indeed, brightens our
future - and that is the Spirit of Juneteenth.
SNAPOLOGY!!! Travel to the Nether with Snapology, but watch out for those creepers! Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including animals, creepers, and your very own Minecraft character.
The summer is finally here, and school is out! So come and join us for all of the special programming and events that will be held at the Esperanza A. Moreno Regional Library Branch for FREE!!!! If you have any questions, please feel free to drop by the library or call us at 915.212.0442.
What better way to kick-off Summer vacation than a party?! Come join us on Saturday, 9 June 2018 for our Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party. The Whataburger Mascot, Whataguy, will make a special appearance along with musical performances by Ceiba.
Lastly, this is your opportunity to register for the Summer Reading Club. The Summer Reading Club is a library program where you register with your name, age, and phone number to accomplish the goal of reading just 8 books or 8 hours between now and August 4th, 2018. Once you accomplish that goal, turn in your reading log to retrieve your reading certificate and a small prize. Easy, right?! This year, the City of El Paso Public Library has set an overall goal for the public to read 50,000 books this summer, so sign up and participate to apart of this wonderful literacy initiative.
Children's Kingdom Learning Center will be sponsoring their annual free Summer meal program for children 18 and under, located at our library branch. All meals are provided at no cost for children 18 and under every Monday thru Thursday.
Have you seen the popular show Extreme Couponing where people get $200 in groceries, but after they use coupons, their totals come down to $20?! Well, come in and join our couponing master, Ms. Candy, who will show you how to utilize coupons to your saving money advantage. She will be holding this free economic workshop this Thursday in the meeting room.
Mother's Day is on this Sunday, so come spend time and celebrate your mother and/or any mother figure in your life with refreshments, coloring, a free gift, and the chance to win a Mother's Day basket that will be raffled. The Mother's Day basket includes, but not limited to: gift cards, bath bombs, scented candles, face & foot masks, and more!
Please join us for our 22nd annual Dia de los Ninos celebration where we'll have free book distributions, a jumping balloon donated by the Sports Department of the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation, live music ft. Millennium Waves, games, activities, face painting, and much more. All of this fun is provided free to the public.
Interested in learning the basics on the Stock Market? If so, join us on Thursday, 26 April 2018 for a free workshop geared to teach you the basics between various types of investment accounts, the basics of learning how to read and interpret stock information, and much more!
Join us this Saturday, and every other Saturday of the month, for Mrs. Roxanne's STEAM program for ages 6-12 years old. This Saturday, our STEAM Queen will be demonstrating condensation (Science), as well as creating slime!
STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science,
Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding
student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. STEAM aligns so much with the way children’s minds learn and
work from a very early age. The best way to foster a love of STEAM is to
encourage curiosity. From a young age encourage kids to question, to explore
and to play. Find their passions and help them chase those passions. Even if it
changes week to week, this is perfectly normal, especially for younger kids.
Encourage it. You will be amazed where your kids can go when they become
passionate about learning.
From preschool to elementary to middle school and finally,
high school, STEAMeducation will help children become innovative
adults with exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process.Skills
that our future generations will need in our increasingly technology driven
world. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!
