Steam Saturdays!

Join us every other Saturday for various steam activities @ 3 p.m.

Ages 6-12

March 30th

April 13th and 27th

May 11th and 25th

Retro Games: Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday from 2PM - 4PM

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. 

Happy Juneteenth!!!

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.

#TGIT is back!

Come make sure you catch up on all the episodes because #TGIT is back! 

Don't get left out or behind when the library has all of the episodes you need to make sure you know what's going on with Meredith Grey, Olivia Pope, and Annalise Keating.

                  

Spring Book Sale & Silent Auction

Saturday, 6 May 2017 @11AM-4:30PM

On Saturday, 6 May 2017 our Friends of the Library will be having another one of their infamous book sales and will be hosting a silent auction! Our bookstore is located inside of the facility.

Please feel free to peruse their varied selection ranging from children's books to adult fiction to music CD's and DVD's. They have such a huge selection at great prices that you won't be able to help yourself!

How Many Jelly Beans???

Think you know how many jelly beans are in the jar?

If so, come and take your best guess!

In order to participate, you must be between the ages 5-14 and for every 5 children's and/or young adult items checked out, you get a chance to guess... 

How Many Jelly Beans?

Spring Break Activities!

Monday, 13 March 2017 - Thursday, 16 March 2017

Early Literacy Initiative: A Free Program for Expectant Mothers

Questions?

Contact Crystal Hodges 915.921.7001

#MannequinChallenge: Holiday Edition

Have you participated in the #MannequinChallenge yet? We have...

Holiday Party ft. Santa: Saturday, 17 December 2016

Saturday, 17 December 2016 @12PM to 3PM

Come join us as we host our annual holiday celebration. We'll also be joined by special guest, SANTA! Not only will Santa be joining us, but there will be crafts, games, prizes, facepainting, a photobooth, refreshments, storytime, books and live entertainment ft. Millennium Waves!

Essential Oils 101: A beginner's guide

Saturday, 19 November 2016 @1PM-2PM

Join us to learn the ins and outs of essential oils! Now is a great time to learn and be prepared for winter wellness.

For more info, please contact:

Amy Sunseri

915.529.2562

Essential oils can be used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. They can be used as single essential oils or in complex essential oil blends depending on user experience and desired benefit.These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells, essential oils protect plants and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and their beautiful fragrance, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices. 
https://doterra.com/US/en/what-is-an-essential-oil#show-link

The Big Book Sale: Holiday Book & Rummage Sale

Saturday, 5 November 2016@11AM-4:30PM

This Saturday the Friends of the Library will be having a HUGE holiday book & rummage sale!

Win 2 Free Movie Tickets

We are a participating location for the chance to win 2 free tickets to the premier of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children! 

For every 5 Young Adult items checked out, receive a raffle ticket to enter the drawing.

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring

Adult Coloring

Every Monday

11AM - 12:30PM

Join us every Monday morning for a relaxing session of adult coloring where there's soft music playing in the background, refreshments, and intricate coloring pages. 

Believe it or not, but research indicates that there are many beneficial aspects to adult coloring such as: stress relief, focus and creativity, a healthy alternative to meditation, and socialization. 

So come and join us every Monday morning for a bit of relaxation to color you calm... 

*all supplies and materials provided*

Teen Hangout: Movie Night (Why So Angry?)

Thursday, 18 August 2016 @4.30PM

End of Summer Book Sale: Saturday, 13 August 2016

Saturday, 13 August 2016 @11AM to 4.30PM

This Saturday the Friends of the Library will be having their HUGE end of Summer book sale. 

Fill-a-tote with books: $5

Fill-a-bag with books: $2

Children's wrapped books: $0.25

Children's Audiobooks: $0.25

BOGO (buy one get one) Magazines: $0.50 

*All specials are the day of sale only*

Teen Hangout: Movie Night

Have you read the book? Which is better; movie or book? Cast your votes in the Teen Section of the library and come join us for Teen Hangout this Thursday, 11 August 2016 @4:30 PM.

PokeMon Go!

If you haven't heard by now, the coolest app and game right now is PokeMon Go!

Look what our Teen Librarian, Mrs. Crystal, caught flying around the children's area today...

We were able to catch up with Mrs. Crystal and here's what she had to say about her capture: 

"With much skill and concentration, I was able to successfully capture the Zubat without knocking over any of the books on display while managing to remain super quiet remembering I was still in a library. Ya know, it is a library and the Zubat is a flying PokeMon, so it was kinda hard to catch it without knocking any of the books down and making much noise so I wouldn't get in trouble with the other Librarians. I caught the Zubat on my second try! Excuse me while I walk around the library and gather up some more PokeBalls. It's kinda cool that the library is also a Pokestop too!"

Mrs. Crystal also mentioned that she thought that the Zubat was trying to find and hide all of the PokeMon books so that people don't get the inside scoop on how to 'catch em all!' So make sure you come and check out the books before all of these pesky PokeMon hide them all!

Not only will you find dozens of PokeMon and books around the library, but EAM is also a PokeStop and a PokeGym! So come to EAM and meet other PokeMon Trainers, discuss stategies on how to catch em all, check out Pokemon resources, battle other trainers, and collect some PokeBalls!

TEEN FIFA '16 TOURNAMENT

Thursday, 11 July 2016 @4:30 PM

PS4 Fifa '16 Tournament | Teens (ages 12-17)

Would you consider yourself as a gamer? Do you have the skill to win against others in FIFA? Come test your skills in EAM's first Teen FIFA '16 tournament on the PS4. The tournament is single elimination and the winner takes all; which happens to be a gift card to GameStop. Free to participate for those who wish to do so. All gaming equipment will be provided, so come and test your skills against other local gamers.

TEEN BOOK TALK: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Monday, 11 July 2016 @4:30 PM

Book Talk about Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

EAM is proud to announce that we have collaborated with Mrs. Avalos (Librarian at El Dorado HS) and the other school libraries to facilitate a city wide book talk for our teens. 

On Monday, 11 July 2016 @4:30 PM we will convene at the designated library branches to video chat and discuss the book Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. During this discussion, we will also be creating our own movie posters. Then on 30 September 2016 we'll all go see the movie at Cinemark East Montana. Directly after the movie we'll host a discussion comparing and contrasting the book and the movie in a reserved party room.