Author of "The Circuit" to Speak at Visalia Library

Award-winning author of the The Circuit, Francisco Jimenez, will speak and sign his books at the Visalia Library on October 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.For more information, please contact Sheryll Strachan at (559) 713-2709.

Friday, October 2nd @ 12PM: Preschool Storytime Yoga!

Preschool Storytime Yoga is so much fun! Every first Friday of the month, come and enjoy wonderful stories, while learning fun stretches and yoga poses perfect for babies and preschool children.

Wednesday, September 30th @ 10AM: Preschool Storytime -- Farms!

What does a chicken say in a library?

"Book! Book! Book!"

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays at our preschool story time every Wednesday @ 10:00AM. This week we celebrate farms!

Tuesday, September 29th @ 10AM -- Baby/Toddler Time!

Every Tuesday at 10AM, we will have a special time for babies (ages 0-2) to play and interact with one another while building early literacy skills!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The next Friends of the Library book sale will be held on October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the north/east lawn. Come and see and our selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. See you there!

Libraries Closed the Morning of September 18

All Tulare County Branch Libraries that are usually open on Friday mornings, will only be open from 2 PM to 6 PM this Friday, September 18, 2009, due to a mandatory staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wednesday, September 23rd @10AM: Preschool Storytime -- Autumn!

Autumn leaves are falling down!

Falling down, falling down!

Autumn leaves are falling down!

Goodbye Summer!

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays at our preschool story time every Wednesday @ 10:00AM. This week we celebrate Autumn!

Tuesday, September 22nd @10AM -- Baby/Toddler Time!

Every Tuesday at 10AM, we will have a special time for babies (ages 0-2) to play and interact with one another while building early literacy skills!

Community Discussion About California's Water Issues

A community discussion about California's water issues, led by the primary researcher for the California National Issues Forums, will be held at the Visalia Library on September 17th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact Judith Wood at (559) 713-2706.

An Introduction to Healthy Homes & Non-Toxic Cleaning

Teri Van Huss presents an evening workshop at the Visalia Library on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Van Huss is the self-proclaimed "queen of environmentally friendly house cleaning." A Visalia mother of two children with special needs, Teri devoted her green cleaning method to keep her house germ-free without aggravating her children's lungs or skin.

You'll get practical ideas on using non-toxic, alternative ways to clean your home and laundry that really work! You'll also get lots of information to take with you.

For more information, please contact Judith Wood at 713-2706, or Sheryll Strachan at 713-2709.

Thank you to the Tulare County Libraries' Volunteers

President Obama has designated September 11 as the National Day of Rememberance and Service, in part, to help "usher in a new era in which volunteering and more service is a way of life for all Americans."

The Tulare County Library, and all of its branches, would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all the individuals who volunteer their time at our libraries and Literacy Center. Your hard work is recognized and greatly appreciated!

Salt of the Earth: Salinity in California's Central Valley

The 4-part, non-partisan, community forum on California's water priorities continues on September 15th at 6:30 PM with the viewing of the film, Salt of the Earth: Salinity in California's Central Valley.

Every day water imported to the Central Valley brings in 250 tons of salt. Salinity impairs water used for drinking, farming, industry and recreation. How can we save our agricultural and business economy and keep our own health?

Please join us for this event at the Visalia Library in the "Blue Room" on the 2nd floor.

For more information, call: Judith Wood at 713-2706 or Sheryll Strachan at 713-2709.

Wednesday, September 16th at 10AM -- Preschool Storytime!

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays at our Preschool Storytime every Wednesday @ 10:00A.M.

Drinking Water: Quenching the Public Thirst

The 4-part, non-partisan, community forum on California's water priorities continues on September 10th at 6:30 PM with the viewing of the film, Drinking Water: Quenching the Public Thirst. The film addresses the questions: Where does our drinkable tap and/or bottled water come from, how is it treated, and will tap water always be available to us?

Please join us for this event at the Visalia Library in the "Blue Room" on the 2nd floor.

For more information, call: Judith Wood at 713-2706 or Sheryll Strachan at 713-2709.

Come join the fun at the Literacy Center's Casino Royale Night on September 25, 2009, from 6 to 9 PM in the Visalia library. There will be gambling with funny money, refreshments, dancing, auctions, and great prizes! All proceeds go to support the READ TO SUCCEED Adult Literacy Program.

More information on this event can be found on the library's Literacy Center web page or by calling 713-2745.

ELF Program Begins September 4th

The Early Learning for Families (ELF) program begins September 4 at the Literacy Center. Please call (559) 713-2745, or send an email to readtosucceed2001@yahoo.com, for more information.