New Storytime Hours September 18, 2009

Due to the new library hours there has been an adjustment in Storytime hours, they are:

Tuesday evenings from 6:15pm-7:00pm

and

Friday mornings from 11:15am-12:00pm

 

Summer Reading Program!! May 7, 2009

The theme this year for our summer reading program is:

Be Creative @ Your Library!

Every Wednesday

June 17th-July 29th

from 3-4pm

We will be doing lots of arts and crafts, so wear something you don’t mind getting a little messy in!  There will also be special guests including a special visit from the always popular E & M Reptile Family on July 22nd!!!!

If you have any questions just call us 685-2341

Ground Breaking Ceremony for new Tulare Public Library! September 26, 2008

 

You are invited to attend this special

Ground Breaking Ceremony!

Monday October 6, 2008

10:00am

On the corner of

Cross Avenue & M Street

 

Yard Sale September 11, 2008

Yard Sale!!!

Saturday September 27th

7:00am – 11:00am

On the Library lawn by Tulare Avenue.

We need you to:

      -Donate items or $$$

 -Volunteer to help

  -Shop for treasures

**All proceeds will go to support the Tulare Public Library Adult Literacy Program. Call 685-8146!

 

Tulare Advance Register Article! August 30, 2008

August 29, 2008  Tulare Public Library unveils reading events Staff reports:  September looks to be an interesting month at the Tulare Public Library, with activities planned for all ages.Here’s a look at upcoming events at the Tulare Public Library: Weekly events: The library will continue its story time for children at 10:15 a.m. Mondays and its Early Learning with Families, or ELF, time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. It’s free and parents are invited to bring their children. Sept. 6: Friends of the Tulare Public Library’s used-book sale is from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 113 North F St. Books are $3 per bag and proceeds benefit the library. Sept. 20: Tulare READ adult-literacy program will have a training session for community members interested in becoming tutors. Tulare READ helps adults improve their reading and English skills by pairing them with volunteer tutors from the community. Teaching experience is not required to be a tutor. Information: 685-8146. Sept. 26: The library will offer a class, “Intro to the Internet,” for beginners from 9-10 a.m. Call 685-8146 to reserve a seat. Sept. 27: Tulare READ will hold a yard-sale fundraiser from 7-11 a.m. Donations will be accepted for the yard sale beginning Sept. 22. Information: 685-8146. Side note: Librarian Heidi Clark would like to thank the anonymous donor who gave 10 stuffed animals, all characters from the movie “Bug’s Life,” for children at last week’s showing of the movie at the library.

 

 

Michelle Laiwa and Ieliza Hernandez, 4, read “Little Yoga” together for Ieliza’s preschool homework Wednesday at the Tulare Public Library. (STEVE R. FUJIMOTO)

 

The Tulare Public Library has many events planned for September, including a used-book sale, an adult-literacy program and a yard-sale fundraiser. (STEVE R. FUJIMOTO)

INFORMATION

The Tulare Public Library is at 113 North F St. The library opens at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and closes at 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, at 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays. Information: 685-2341.

Catch the Reading Bug This Summer!! June 18, 2008

Catch the Reading Bug this summer at the Tulare Public Library.

It lands Wednesday June 25 at 3:00pm!

We are kicking off our summer reading program

with a performance by the Fratello Marionettes of

“The Frog Prince”.

We will continue to meet on Wednesday afternoons

from 3-4pm through August 6^th.

Third Thursday Event April 16, 2008

 This Thursday the 17th we will have costumed storytellers and games in the Tulare Public Library Centennial Room.  The fun starts at 6:30pm!!

New Display in Children’s Area March 14, 2008

  We have just finished putting up a new display for the juvenile section of the library.  We hope you come in and check it out in person, here are a few pictures in case you can’t. We want to further promote our libraries ELF Program on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 and our storytime Monday mornings at 10:15.

    

  

ELF Program returns February 5th! January 9, 2008

  Our Early Learning with Familes (ELF) program returns February 5, 2008 at 6:30 – 8pm.  Here are some pictures from the Advance Register’s article on the success of last years program!

       Photo by Jim Starling.

Librarian Heidi Clark, left, of the Tulare Public Library reads an interactive book Tuesday while Omar Mercado, 6, raises his red mouse to add his part to the story.

        Photo by Jim Starling.

Tulare Library volunteer Cynthia Hampton, left, of Tulare plays with Yasmin Nunez, 1, of Tulare while her sister Jacqueline Nunez, 3, and Librarian Heidi Clark watch.

         Photo by Jim Starling

Jaricho Degroot, 4, Jessie Degroot, 7, and Justis Degroot, 9, of Tulare paint during the Early Learning with Family program Tuesday night after listening to a story involving mice who painted themselves.

For more information call 685-2341

Weekly Storytime December 7, 2007

    Please join us for storytime at the Tulare Public Library.  We meet Monday mornings at 10:15 and Tuesday evenings at 7:15.  Storytime is geared for children between the ages of 3 and 5, but all are welcome.  Call 685-2341 for more information.