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Fantastic Fridays in September

It’s Friday and school is over for the week!  Come to Branigan Library’s Fantastic Fridays and enjoy stories, fun activities and craft making. Talk like a pirate, visit other countries, and much more.  New this year--Ruth Romo from the New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will teach us some signs.  For ages 7-11.

Join us on Fridays at 3 PM in September for:

Jumping Frogs—September 11
Talk Like a Pirate—September 18
Explore Russia—September 25

Further questions?  Call Catherine Christmann @ 528-4085 for more information

Anyone who will require accommodation for a disability to attend this event, please notify the library 48 hours in advance at 528-4005 or 528-4008 TTY. 

Adult Summer Reading Wrap-Up

Several weeks ago we brought you a story about our Adult Summer Reading Program.  That program has wrapped-up, but read about all the interesting things we did and join us again next summer!

On June 22, the library hosted “End of Story: An Altered Book Workshop,” presented by library staff employees.  Participants got some hands-on experience in transforming a hardback book into a work of art.  The room was full of creativity!

The following Monday, participants attended an Exotic Gardening in Las Cruces workshop with an Agricultural Extension Agent from the NMSU Extension and Outreach Office.  Attendees learned about to create the best yard and garden plan for privacy, shade, shelter, climate control and beauty. 

The final program, Rag Rug Heirlooms, was presented by one of our library staff employees.  Attendees participated by creating small coaster/trivet size “rugs” by crocheting scrap materials or rags into a usable item.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Adult Summer Reading Program!  A total of 272 books were read by the 28 participating adults.  Way to go!  Join us again next year as children, teens, AND adults share their love of reading in our summer reading programs.  And remember, the library is an excellent place to learn something new through a program, ask a question, and find books, audiobooks and movies—all for free!

TBML's Public Services Staff--Happy to help you find your next book!

--CL

Words of the Wise: YA Craft Program

 

Express yourself!  Come create some witty word bracelets.  Thomas Branigan Memorial Library’s Young Adult will be hosting a Words of the Wise Bracelet Program on Tuesday, July 7 from 1-2 pm in the Terrace Gallery (upstairs).  Student who will be in Grades 6-12 this upcoming school year are welcome to attend - space is limited so pre-registration is necessary.  Students can pre-register at the Young Adult desk or by phone at 528-4102.    Just show up and we’ll provide all the necessary materials!
 
Download the flyer here:  Download Wordsofthewise

Questions?  Contact the Young Adult Department at 528-4102. 

If you need accommodations due to a disability, please call 48 hours in advance at 528-4000 or 528-4008 (TTY).

Adult Summer Fun @ TBML

Here at the library, we've been working hard at expressing ourselves.  In conjunction with the adult summer reading program, we've hosted several events to help you expand your creative boundaries.  Thus far, we traveled the enchanted roads of New Mexico with a presentation by Olivia Placencia and Mary Gates from the State of New Mexico Visitor Information Center in Anthony.  We found out that the state's Departments of Cultural Affairs and Tourism have partnered with Travelocity to present the New Mexico CulturePass to help travelers plan trips in New Mexico.  For more information about the Museums and Monuments and the Culture Pass click here.

We then learned about Creative Floral Arranging in a presentation by Sharon Baron from C.R. Blossoms on Solano in Las Cruces.  Ms. Baron spoke to the group about how flowers should be prepared for a beautiful floral arrangement.  She mentioned several tips to creating your own beautiful, unique fresh floral arrangements.  Participants were able to create their own floral vase with greenery and flowers they selected and arranged.  Attendees enjoyed this hands-on experience and especially enjoyed their floral arrangement!

 Last week, Karim Martinez, a representative from NMSU Extension and Outreach, presented a healthy summer nutrition program which included safe handling tips for foods during summer grilling and picnics.  All who attended were able to prepare their own yogurt parfait which included mangos, strawberries and sliced almonds.  Yum!  This was a healthy recipe and also good for people with diabetes.  Find this recipe and more at this NMSU site. 

It's not too late to get in on the fun!  Come join us on Mondays over the next couple of weeks for the following programs:

Monday, June 22: End of Story: An Altered Book Workshop

Monday, June 29:  Exotic Gardening in Las Cruces

Monday, July 6:  Rag Rug Heirlooms

CL

Origami Paper Folding Program

Impress your friends and family by creating a tiny and intricately folded piece of origami.  The Young Adult Department will be hosting an Origami Paper Folding Program on Tuesday, June 23 from 1-2 pm  in the Terrance Gallery (upstairs).  Any student who will be in grades 6-12 this upcoming school year is welcome to attend.  And don't worry, we’ll provide all the necessary materials.  Space is limited so pre-registration is necessary.  Students can pre-register at the Young Adult desk or by phone at 528-4102.

TH

Say It Again, With a Rose

Back by popular demand! 

Learn How to Make an Everlasting Duct Tape Rose.

Join us on Saturday, May 9 from 2-3.  This will be upstairs in the Terrace Gallery.

We’ll provide the necessary materials, all you need to do is show up!

This program is for students in grades 6-12.

Space is limited so students must pre-register at the Young Adult Department desk or by phone at 528-4102.

TH

Branigan Library Celebrates Irish American Heritage Month

Did you ever wonder why Americans celebrate St. Patrick Day?  Do you know who St. Patrick was?  Why do we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day? These questions and more can be answered in many of the books in our new display “Irish American Heritage Month Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day”. Come to the library and check out these books and find the answers for yourself.

Additionally, you may want to visit a website or two from home.

Visit the History Channel for an interactive exploration of the holiday. 

Visit the Library of Congress for a brief hsitory of the holiday and Irish history in the US.

And finally, for a few craft ideas for the kids, click here.

In preparation for the holiday, here is a short history of St. Patrick’s Day.

Shortly after the Roman occupation of Britain, pagan pirates often raided the coast of Britain and captured slaves. During one such raid, a 16-year-old boy, Maewyn Succat, was captured and sold into the Irish Slave Trade. Succat remained enslaved for approximately six years. Succat was finally able to escape after dreaming God told him to escape and become a priest. After his escape, Succat returned to Britain and later went to France where he became a Catholic Priest by the name of Patrick.

Many years later, Bishop Patrick had another dream where God told him to return to Ireland.  Upon returning to Ireland, Bishop Patrick began using several pagan symbols such as the shamrocks to convert the pagan’s that imprisoned him to Catholicism. St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated on what is believed to be the day St. Patrick died in his beloved Ireland.

VM

 

Getting Ready for Day of the Dead

   

In this part of the country, the Day of the Dead celebration is serious business.  It is never too early to start making preparations and recently, students in TBML’s Teen Advisory Group did just that.  The group (sadly, their last meeting was held last week) met to work on Day of the Dead masks.  The masks will be used in a display later this year as part of a Young Adult Program on Day of the Dead.

Check out their work below:

  

 

Also, to start making your own Day of the Dead plans, consider checking out:

Day of the Dead Crafts by Arquette, Zocchi, and Vigil

or Paper Crafts for Day of the Dead by Randel McGee

TH

Say It With A Flower

The Young Adult Department recently had a program on how to make an everlasting duct tape rose.  There was a great turn out and much fun was had.  Here are some of the lovely roses that were created.

 

For your own duct tape fun, consider the following books:

Ductigami: The Art of the Tape by Joe Wilson 

The Original Duct Tape Halloween Book by Jim and Tim

TH

Wacky Crafts

Get your craft on in the new year!  Check out some of our new crafting books:

 

 Creepy Cute Crotchet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and more!  by Christen Haden 

Knock Down Knits: From the Roller Derby Track by Toni Carr 

Anticraft: Knitting, Beading, and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renee Rigdon and Zabet Stewart

Son of Stitch 'n Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men by Debbie Stoller

Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson 

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