June 30th 11am & 3pm- Music with Gary Lapow!

“Gary’s kids’ stuff is great! You’re in for a good time.” – Whoopi Goldberg

For over 25 years, Gary Lapow has performed his inspiring music for millions of children, parents and teachers in both the United States and Canada. He has appeared on radio and television, at large festivals and in numerous concert halls, schools and libraries.

Gary’s concert programs teach children to respect themselves and their communities, reach out to others, and celebrate the many joys of life. The albums of his original songs have been selected as Parents Choice Recommended and Honor Recordings.

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.

*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

Family Fun Fridays @ the Visalia Library!!!

Family Fun @ the Visalia Library!!!!

Join us every Friday for movies and over 18 board games that families can enjoy playing together!

Movie begins at 2PM and 4PM in the Children's Wing

When: Every Friday from 1:30PM - 5PM

This week's movie: Cars
(Children may want to bring a pillow or something comfortable to rest on during the movie.)

Who: Children, teens and parents (adults must be with a child in order to attend the program)

Board games available to play in the children's area include: Candy Land, Chess, Checkers and Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, Dominoes, Go Fish card game, Hi-Ho Cherry-O, Memory, Regular playing cards, Scrabble, Sorry! and Uno.

Cost: Free!!!!

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.*
*No group or daycare visits allowed during our program times. Please call in advance to schedule a group visit. For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. (559) 713-2732 *

Wednesday, June 29th @ 10AM: Preschool Storytime!

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays at our preschool story time every Wednesday @ 10am.

Perfect for ages 3-5.

This week's theme: 4th of July!

*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

Tuesday, June 28th @ 10AM: Baby/Toddler Time!

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

No Friends' Meeting in July

The Friends of the Tulare County Library will not meet in July. Regular monthly meetings will resume in August. Please contact Sheryll Strachan at 713-2709 for more information.

June 23rd 11am & 3pm- Children's Program- E &M Reptile Family

"E&M’s Reptile Family provides a very unique, fun, and highly educational one-hour program.We arrive with an exciting and diverse menagerie of living Arthropods (creepy-crawlies), Amphibians, who are never sad and always hoppy, and Reptiles, featuring snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises. Our show is very hands-on and tons of fun"

Wednesday June 22nd @10am- Preschool Storytime!

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays at our preschool story time every Wednesday @ 10am.
Perfect for ages 3-5.
This week's theme: Fathers!

*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

Family Fun Fridays @ the Visalia Library! Movies! XBox 360 Kinect Fun! Games!!!

Family Fun @ the Visalia Library!!!

Join us every Friday for free Kinect gaming (for ages 6-12), movies and over 18 board games that families can enjoy playing together!

Movie starts @ 2pm & 4pm in the Children's Wing
When: Every Friday 1:30pm-5pm
This week's movie: 2pm &4pm- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
(children might want to bring pillows or something comfortable to rest on during the movie.)
Who: Children, teens and parents (adults must be with a child in order to attend this program)
Kinect game of the day: Kinect Adventures!
Where: The Children's Wing of the Tulare County Library Visalia Branch

Board Games available to play in Children's Wing: Candy Land, Chess, Checkers and Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, Dominoes, Go Fish card game, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Memory, Regular playing cards, Scrabble, Sorry!, Uno

Cost: Free!!!

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

Thursday, June 16th @11am & 3pm--Children's Summer Reading Program-Fratello Marionettes

One World Many Stories

Children's Summer Reading Program @ The Visalia Branch

Fratello Marionettes-- Two Shows @ 11am and 3pm!

Come and join us for the grand opening with TWO performances by the Fratello Marionettes!

11am: Vaudeville Follies
3pm: The Frog Prince

Coming all the way down from the bay area to share this program, the Fratello Marionettes will entertain all ages with their amazing show!
"The Fratello Marionettes produce high quality marionette shows using the cabaret style of manipulation. The shows are filled with wonderful marionettes that range in size from one foot to three feet tall! In addition to sophisticated trick marionette numbers, a performance may include singers, dancers, trained dogs, clowns, and a hula dancing grandma!"

Family Fun Fridays @ the Visalia Library! Movies! XBox 360 Kinect Fun! Games!!!

Family Fun @ the Visalia Library!!!

Join us every Friday for free Kinect gaming (for ages 6-12), movies and over 18 board games that families can enjoy playing together!

Movie starts @ 2pm & 4pm in the Children's Wing
When: Every Friday 1:30pm-5pm
This week's movie: 2pm &4pm- Despicable Me
(children might want to bring pillows or something comfortable to rest on during the movie.)
Who: Children, teens and parents (adults must be with a child in order to attend this program)
Kinect game of the day: Kinect Adventures!

Board Games available to play in Children's Wing: Candy Land, Chess, Checkers and Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, Dominoes, Go Fish card game, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Memory, Regular playing cards, Scrabble, Sorry!, Uno

Cost: Free!!!

Where: The Children's Wing of the Tulare County Library Visalia Branch

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2731

First Tuesday Book Club, July 5

The next "First Tuesday Book Club" will meet on July 5 at 6:30 pm in the blue meeting room. This month we will be reading Cairo House by Samia Serageldin. For more information, please contact Mike Drake at 713-2704.

This book club is just one of several ongoing free events planned for our adult library users. To see a complete schedule of events, please visit the library web site's Free Adult Programs page.

Library Branches Opening Late, June 17

All branch libraries (that are normally open on Fridays) will be closed until 2:00 PM on June 17th due to a mandatory staff meeting in Visalia. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Family Fun Fridays @ the Visalia Library! Movies! XBox 360 Kinect Fun! Games!!!

Family Fun @ the Visalia Library!!!

Join us every Friday for free Kinect gaming, movies and over 18 board games that families can enjoy playing together!

When: Every Friday 1:30pm-5:30pm

Movie starts @ 2pm & 4pm in the Children's Wing
This week's movie: 2pm &4pm- Beauty and the Beast
(children might want to bring pillows or something comfortable to rest on during the movie.)

Kinect game of the day: Kinect Adventures!

Board Games available to play in Children's Wing: Candy Land, Chess, Checkers and Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, Dominoes, Go Fish card game, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Memory, Regular playing cards, Scrabble, Sorry!, Uno

Cost: Free!!!

Where: The Children's Wing of the Tulare County Library Visalia Branch

Who: Children, teens and parents (adults must be with a child in order to attend this program)
*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2732

Family Fun Fridays @ the Visalia Library! Movies! XBox 360 Kinect Fun! Games!!!

Family Fun @ the Visalia Library!!!

Join us every Friday for free Kinect gaming, movies and over 18 board games that families can enjoy playing together!

When: Every Friday 1:30pm-5:30pm

Movie starts @ 2pm & 4pm in the Children's Wing

This week's movie: 2pm &4pm- Kung Fu Panda

(children might want to bring pillows or something comfortable to rest on during the movie.)
Kinect game of the day: Kinect Sports

Board Games available to play in Children's Wing: Candy Land, Chess, Checkers and Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, Dominoes, Go Fish card game, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Memory, Regular playing cards, Scrabble, Sorry!, Uno

Cost: Free!!!

Where: The Children's Wing of the Tulare County Library Visalia Branch

Who: Children, teens and parents (adults must be with a child in order to attend this program)

*Parents must stay with children under the age of 14.*No group or daycare visits are allowed during our program times.Please call in advance to schedule a group visit.For further information or to schedule a group visit, call the Children's Dept. 713.2732