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A bilbiophile is a bookworm or book lover. Our bibliophile this week is Carla. Carla is the director of the El Paso Library. 1. Do you remember when you developed an interest in reading? I always liked to read, but I started reading a lot when I was in high school. 2. How many books do you read at a time or a week? I usually have 2 to 4 books going at a time, but it takes me a few weeks to finish them. [...]

Those who attended the showing of our newest ‘buddies’ movie enjoyed it very much.  The participants were given Scooby Snacks as the  movie began and, about halfway through, each was given a Treasure milk chocolate treat.  The movie is now available for checkout.

The 2nd grade classes heard a very fun story about a grumpy grandpa, a toboggan, and a long scarf.  After the story, and while they take turns selecting a book to take back to class, each child completes a hidden picture of some cats sledding.  If you know a 2nd grader from Jefferson Park, ask them to tell you the story of “The Wild Toboggan Ride”.         

During their February visit to the library the 1st grade classes put their listening skills to good use.  After we read ” The Mitten” by Jan Brett from a big book together each class member followed verbal directions given for a color sheet from the book.  They did a fantastic job completing the page as directed!  The activity was fun for all.

The preschool group had a great time hearing Valentine stories, doing some songs, and making some cool crafts!  Each child received a Valentine with a tatoo from the library, and then got to make a Valentine crown and a melted crayon heart.  Each project was unique and beautiful!              

We are beginning a new series here on our site.  Keep watching here (Ture Confessions of a Bibliophile) for interviews with some of our regular patrons.  See what they are reading, what theylike about books, books they enjoyed in the past, and more!

Don’t miss the display case this month!   It contains a thimble collection by Joan Schmidt.   It also contains an antique valentine collection from Marie Bogner.

The El Paso Public Library is seeking children to come in after school February 15th to vote in the “We Hear You America” contest.  Those children who vote 20 times for El Paso here at the library will receive a ‘Hug’ and a ‘Kiss’ from children’s librarian Renee Griffith. We hope the offer of chocolate will entice many children who haven’t voted yet [...]

A fun night of voting, fellowship, and prizes is planned for February 13th.  The El Paso Dairy Queen is allowing access  to their Wi-Fi for one night only.  Come out between 6-9 Monday night to meet with friends, get a DQ treat or supper, and VOTE VOTE VOTE!  Bring your laptop if you have one.  Games and prizes are being planned, so why not join in? The library expansion is in need of the prize [...]

We rustled up  a ‘herd’ of cowboys and cowgirls for our western story hour at the end of January.  After several stories and some fingerplays, each child made a ‘plaque’ of cowboys riding into the sunset and a western bracelet to take home.