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Ready to Read - Thanksgiving

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read celebrating Thanksgiving.  Create a Thanksgiving Place Mat. This special storytime starts at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/25/2014, Join us!

Chico Visits Ysleta!

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Come to Ysleta Branch Library on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, and meet "Chico" the Chihuahua's mascot. He will be making a special appearance from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Don't forget your camera!

CD Hovercrafts @ Teen Hangout

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, announcing the Teen Hangout will present, ”CD  Hovercrafts”. Teens will learn how to build a small hovercraft. Ages 12-18. Meeting from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM on Thursday, 11/20/2014, Plan to attend!

Computer Class

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class titled Introduction to Computers. Entry level computing instruction. Learn mouse and keyboarding skills. Class starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 11/20/2014, Registration required.

Word 101 Computer Class

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host the computer class, Word 101. Learn the basics of Word 2010, Must know how to use keyboard and mouse. Class starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 11/19/2014. Registration required.

Ready To Read - Grandparents

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read and will feature "Grandparents". Grandparents are great. Make them a thank you card. The fun begins at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/18/2014. Join us.

Teen Game Night!

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Ysleta Branch Library and  Teen Hangout is presenting Teen Game Night! Teens can play board games or the X-Box.  Ages 12-18. Meeting from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM on Thursday, 11/13/2014,  9321 Alameda. S ee you there!

Introduction to Computers

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Entry level computing instruction is available at t he Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda . Learn mouse and keyboarding skills. Class starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 11/13/2014, Registration  is required.

Word 101 Computer Class

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Learn the basics of Word 2010 at t he Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda    Must know how to use keyboard and mouse. Class starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 11/12/2014. Registration required.

Ready to Read - Veterans Day

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read celebrating Veterans Day, a remembrance of our war heroes.  Make a greeting card craft. The fun begins at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/11/2014; Join us.

Computer Class - Introduction to Computers

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class titled Introduction to Computers. Entry level computing instruction. Learn mouse and keyboarding skills. Class starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:00 PM on Thursday,  11/6/2014, Registration required.

Teen Hangout - TAG

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, announcing the Teen Hangout will present, TAG: Teen Advisory Group. Teens input on future library teen programs. Ages 12-18. Meeting from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM on Thursday, 11/6/2014.

Computer Class - Word 101

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class titled, Word 101. Learn the basics of Word 2010. Must know how to use keyboard and mouse. Class starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 11/5/2014. Registration required.

Ready To Read - Native American Heritage

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read and will honor Native American Heritage. Listen to Native American fables and tales. Craft: Indian Pot Picture. The fun begins at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/4/2014, see you there.

EPDA Nutrition & Exercise Classes

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El Paso Diabetes Association is offering free Nutrition and Exercise classes at the Ysleta Branch Library. They are held on Mondays, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Specific dates are October 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24 and Dec 1st. Presented by Angela Hernandez, BS Educator.

Teen Hangout - Dia De Los Muertos

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, announcing the Teen Hangout will present, “Dia de los Muertos Felt Skulls”. Teens decorate felt skulls to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Ages 12-18. Meeting from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM on Thursday, 10/30/2014.

Computer Class - Introduction

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class titled Introduction to Computers. Entry level computing instruction. Learn mouse and keyboarding skills. Class starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 10/30/2014, Registration required.

Powerpoint Class

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a computer class; Power Point Basics. This class features a basic Introduction to MS PowerPoint. Must know how to use mouse and keyboard. Class starts at 5:30:00 PM and ends at 6:30:00 PM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014. Registration required

Ready To Read - Halloween

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read celebrating Halloween; Trick or Treat! Decorate a DVD. The fun begins at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 10/28/2014. Join us.

Small Business Administration Capital Access Seminar

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is presenting a free seminar at the Ysleta Branch Library. Learn about SBA programs and services to help you start a business, grow and succeed. This seminar will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Chess Presentation & Tournament

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On October 11, 2014, Ysleta Branch Library hosted a day of Chess events, Started off with the presentation "Chess In Libraries & Schools" with Alexey Root. Champion Chess player and teacher, she showed kids and adults techniques, strategic planning, and documenting  moves. Following the presentation began the tournament with over 70 participants.

Book Trailers Pt. 2

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, announcing the Teen Hangout will present, Book Trailers Pt. 2 continued from the previous week, teens will complete their book trailers. Ages 12-18 Meeting from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM on Thursday, 10/23/2014, see you there.

Ready to Read - Tom Lea

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read featuring a Tom Lea Presentation.  Learn about El Paso Artist Tom Lea. Come create your own mountain water color . Delivery begins at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 10/21/2014. Join us.

Computer Class -Introduction

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class titled Introduction to Computers. Entry level computing instruction. Learn mouse and keyboarding skills. Class starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 10/23/2014, Registration required.

Powerpoint Computer Class

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will have a Computer Class dubbed Power Point Basics. This class features a basic Introduction to MS PowerPoint. Must know how to use mouse and keyboard. Class starts at 5:30:00 PM and ends at 6:30:00 PM on Wednesday, 10/22/2014. Registration required.

Computer Class

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class titled Introduction to Computers. Entry level computing instruction. Learn mouse and keyboarding skills. Class starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 10/16/2014, Registration required.

Book Trailers Pt. 1

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, is announcing that Teen Hangout will be presenting "Teen Read Week: Book Trailers Pt. 1". Teens will begin to create a book trailer for their favorite YA book. Ages 12-18. Meeting is from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM on Thursday, 10/16/2014. Join us!

Embossing / Repujado

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents a Special Event workshop in the art of Embossing/Repujado. Come and learn this metalworking technique. Workshop starts at 5:00 PM till 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 10/15/2014, see you there.

Powerpoint Class

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, will host a Computer Class dubbed Power Point Basics. This class features a basic Introduction to MS PowerPoint. Must know how to use mouse and keyboard. Class starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 10/15/2014. Registration required.

Ready To Read - Fire Prevention

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The Ysleta Branch Library, 9321 Alameda, presents Ready to Read and will observe Fire Prevention Month. Honor our Firefighters. Make a firefighter hat. The fun begins at 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 10/14/2014. Join us.

120th Anniversary/Owl's Nest Opening

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On Sept. 27, 2014 the Ysleta Branch Library celebrated EPPL's 120th year anniversary with the opening of the Little Owl's Nest Computer Center. This center was newly expanded to provide an improved computer learning experience for children. Branch manager, John Faria, opened the celebration with a telling of the history of EPPL and the Ysleta Branch Library. Councilwoman Claudia Ordaz was on hand for the ribbon cutting and a storytime reading for our young patrons.

Pancho Villa Exhibit

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As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ysleta Branch Library hosted an exhibit featuring Pancho Villa. This exposition was coordinated by the great grandson of Pancho Villa

Chess Tournament

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Following the Alexey Root Presentation, Ysleta Branch Library will host a Chess Tournament sponsored by Sun City Chess Academy and directed by Ruben Arzaga. The tournament will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Contact Mr. Arzaga for pre-registration at 915-261-8350.

Chess in Libraries and Schools Presentation

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Come to the Ysleta Branch Library on Saturday, October 11, 2014 and meet chess player, teacher and writer, Alexey Root. She is the senior lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas and is the 1989 U.S. Women's Chess Champion. The Presentaion and Book Signing will begin at 10:00 am till 12 noon.

Summer Reading Club Wrap Up

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The Ysleta Branch Library is having a Wrap Up Party to celebrate the closing of this years Summer Reading Club. All our young patrons did great reading their books and attending the programs. All the kids that have completed the SRC 2014 will receive a certificate. ZZ the Clown will be on hand to entertain. The fun starts Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 3:00 pm!

Teen SRC Wrap-up Party

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Ysleta Branch Library is announcing the close of the Teen Summer Reading Program for 2014. A wrap up party is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 4:30 pm. The distribution of certificates and prizes are in store. Thank you teens for your participation!