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Life's Firsts ...

 
There are so many firsts in life: The day you lose your first tooth, the day you learn to ride a bike, your first day of school, like a bucket list……..the ‘firsts list’ can go on and on, only limited by one’s own imagination.

Here is a list of some "First Novels" that we have available in the Young Adult Department.

Anya's Ghost by Brosgol (this is a graphic novel)

Between Shades of Grey by Septeyes

I Am J by Beam

Leverage by Cohen

My Favorite Band Does Not Exist by Jeschonek

Paper Covers Rock by Hubbard

Something Like Hope by Goodman

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Geek Out @ your Library March 4-10, 2012

Teen Tech Week for 2012 is March 4-10.  Stop by the Young Adult Department and pick yourself out some fiction books involving technology.  We have numerous ones - below I've listed a few you might enjoy.

A Web of Air by Philip Reeve

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini

Crashed by Laura Wasserman

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Feed by M.T. Anderson

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve

Human.4 by Mike Lancaster

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

The Lost Art by Simon Morden

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Computer Classes in March

Registration begins at 9 A.M. on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Registration will be IN PERSON from 9-10 A.M.
After 10 A.M call 528-4005 to register or visit our online
Events Calendar at: http://library.las-cruces.org.
Class size is limited to 5-6 participants.
Registration is required to attend all classes.

Know Your PC
A Three-Part Class
Thursdays
March 8, 15, and 22
3-5 PM

Internet for Beginners
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays
March 7, 14, and 21
3-5 PM

Email for Beginners
A Two-Part Class
Mondays
March 5 and 12
2-4 PM

Word 2007 (Students must have a basic knowledge of Computer Skills)
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays
March 7, 14 and 21
9-11 AM

Excel 2007 (Students must have a basic knowledge of Computer Skills
A One-Part Class
Thursday
March 15
9:00 – 12:30

Introduction to NOTAN

Our next program in the Young Adult Department will be an Introduction to Notan.  Notan is the Japanese word for the interaction between dark and light.

This program will be Thursday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Children's Craft Room (the door behind the librarian's desk).

This program is for students in Grades 6-12.  Pre-registration is necessary.  Students may register at the Young Adult Department desk or by simply calling 528-4102.  TH

Winner of the Young Adult Department's Guess How Many Peanuts in the Jar is ...

Julisa Carnero.  Julisa won herself a $10 Cold Stone Creamery gift card for the closest guess without going over -- her guess was 451 and the correct number of peanuts was 454.  Congratulations Julisa.  TH

December Employee of the Month

Branigan Public Library is pleased to announce Carlos, Library Assistant Senior, as the Employee of the Month for December 2011. Carlos is a man of many talents who is often found assisting at the Circulation Desk, the Reference Desk or in the Computer Lab.  He also assists in the Technical Services Department with labeling and cataloging new and donated books.

Congratulations Carlos for being Employee of the Month for December 2011!

Paper Quilling

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library’s Young Adult Department is having a Paper Quilling Program on Thursday, February 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Board Room (upstairs).  This fascinating art form still thrives after 500 years.  With a little patience, a few strips of colored paper, and a little glue you can create a unique piece of art.  All supplies will be provided.  For students in Grades 6-12 only.  Pre-registration is required.  Register at Young Adult Department or reserve your spot by calling 528-4102. TH

Free Computer Classes @ Your Library

Need to learn how to use the computer you just got for Christmas? Thomas Branigan Memorial Library can help you with our  free computer classes in January.

Registration begins at 9 A.M. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Registration will be IN PERSON from 9-10 A.M.  After 10 A.M call 528-4005 to register or visit our online events calendar.

Class size is limited to 5-6 participants.
Registration is required to attend all classes.

Know Your PC
A Three-Part Class
Thursdays
January 12, 19 and 26
3-5 PM

Internet for Beginners
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays
January 11, 18 and 25
3-5 PM

Email for Beginners
A Two-Part Class
Tuesdays
January 24 and 31
1-3 PM

Word 2007 (Students must have a basic knowledge of Computer Skills)
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays
January 11, 18 and 25
9-11 AM

Excel 2007 (Students must have a basic knowledge of Computer Skills)
A Three-Part Class
Mondays
January 9, 23 and 30*
1-3 PM
*Note the library will be closed on Jan 16.

Guess How Many Peanuts in the Jar Contest

Where:  Young Adult Department

When:  During the whole month of January

Who:  Students in grades 6-12 – one guess per student

What:  Win a $10 Cold Stone Creamery gift card if you guess the correct number or you gave the closest guess without going over.

How:  Pick up a guessing slip from a YA librarian.  TH 

Friends Bookstore Overstock Sale - January 3rd through 7th

The Friends of Branigan Library are sponsoring a Book Overstock Sale: hardcover mystery and fiction books are available on Tuesday, January 3rd through Saturday January 7th. Hours of the sale are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hours on Saturday are 10:00 to 2:00.

All books are 2 for $1.00. The sale is at the Books & More store located inside the Branigan Library on the first floor.

Raffle tickets for a getaway to Truth or Consequences are also available! Questions? Call Eileen at 575-496-0264.