Sergio Troncoso Public Library

The holiday season for 2012 is upon us and the Ysleta Branch Library will be observing special hours during Christmas and New Years.                                                   Christmas Week                                                                            Sunday          Dec 23     Closed                                       Monday         Dec 24     Closed                                       Tuesday        Dec 25     Closed                                       Wednesday   Dec 26     9am - 5pm                                       Thursday       Dec 27     9am - 5pm                                       Friday           Dec 28     9am - 5pm                                       Saturday       Dec 29     9am - 5pm                                                New Years Week                                                                           Sunday          Dec 30    Closed                                      Monday         Dec

Jolly St. Nicholas made an appearance at the Ysleta Branch Library on December 13, 2012, spreading his joyous message of peace, joy and giving for this Christmas season. The kids all were thrilled to see Santa after singing Christmas carols. They all had a turn telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas.   Ho Ho Ho!   RR

  Like many of Maggie Stiefvater’s previous novels, The Raven Boys takes existing paranormal myths and legends and weaves them into something new and creative. Blue Sargent was raised in an unconventional home, living with not only her clairvoyant mother, but also with numerous relatives and friends who were similarly gifted with the Sight. Blue, unfortunately, does not have the same abilities. Instead, she has a rather grim prophecy hanging over her head that has been repeated to her many times throughout her life: her true love is destined to die. As a result, her mother warns her never to kiss anyone, and Blue—ever practical—complies. Every year on St. Mark’s Eve, Blue accompanies her mother to the ruin of an old church in their hometown of Henrietta, Virginia to transcribe the names of the spirits walking the “corpse road.” These spirits belong to the people who will die within the coming year. But this year, things were different. Not only does Blue’s mother send her

  It is that time of year again, October 31, 2012, for Snapshot Day at the El Paso Public Libraries where each year statistics, stories and images of the library and patron are collected. Here the Ysleta patrons are shown working attentively to their studies, research, internet inquiries and reading their preferred book of the moment. RR

      Ysleta Branch had a Halloween celebration for our young patrons. The kids participated in a skit of the Chocolate Chip Ghost Story. They also took part in games and a craft where they fashioned frightening monster feet. Candy, cookies and monster punch were enjoyed along with an ample amount of fun! RR RR

  Dia De los Muertos is a traditional Mexican   holiday that reunites and honors beloved ancestors, family and friends. On November 1, 2012 Ysleta Branch Library celebrated this holiday with a craft class where the patrons painted sugar skulls to their own liking. RR

  From the pages of the Lewis Carroll classic the Ysleta Branch reenacted a tea party for the patrons of the library featuring a craft in hat making. This Alice in Wonderland themed affair was held on August 16, 2012 and was complete with party favors and decorations. The function began with everyone making their own hats out of brightly colored paper. There were hat designs ranging from the unaccustomed curiosity to the uncanny eccentric. Their inventive headgear was then celebrated with a tea party. It was lots of fun for all! RR

On Saturday, September 15, 2012 patrons of the Ysleta Library were invited to express an artistic flair. They were asked to show what their heritage meant to them in the form of chalk drawings on our front walkway. Mexican heritage was the theme on most of the drawings. RR

Kitemaking was first developed 2800 years ago in China but on August 22, 2012 a roomful of kids and parents all learned how easy it is to make and fly a kite. There were 3 different designs that were shown, including an easy preschool kite for the small kids, a butterfly kite and a miniature kite. Afterwards they went outside to try out their makings in the wind. The kids and parents all had a great time. Look for another kitemaking class coming this March when the windy season returns. RR

On September 24, 2012 the Ysleta Branch Library held a presentation on Google Earth. Patrons of the library travelled the world, went to the moon, mars and the universe through a computer generated virtual 3D experience. Google Earth is a powerful tool that enables you to fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. RR