SNEAK PREVIEW! Youth Services PROGRAMS for FALL/WINTER 2010

Don't forget! Children's Programs now in the Civic Center until October 11!

Don't forget!  Storytime will be held in the Maitland Civic Center, just next door.  See you there! 

All this week we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!  Come in and join the Fiesta!

Saturday with Youth Services programs was great!

A big THANK YOU! to all of you who came out on Saturday to help us celebrate Patriot Day.  A great time was had by all.  Those of you who were unable to attend, here's what you missed!

Once more READing Paws is on the prowl!  Children in grades K-5 are welcome to come and read to the READing Paws doggies in our Multipurpose Room.  It's a great chance to read in a no pressure environment to the cutest pooches around!  Drop by 1 - 3 p.m!

Second Saturday is also here again!  4 p.m. is the time, Maitland Library is the place!  This time we are celebrating all kinds of things, but especially National Library Card Month!  If you don't have a card, why not get one today?!  Do your kids have cards?  Just think of all the wonderful books, movies or music you could take home and enjoy while supporting YOUR library!  Come and here stories, songs and enjoy a puppet show, "Go West!" as we welcome in autumn, and salute our heroes in recognition of Patriot Day.  As always, there will be a craft and light refreshments.  Bring some friends!

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