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Sunday February 17, 2013
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1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Sister City ePals for Tweens in Grades 5-8
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Union City and Tri-City families are invited for an exhibition of writings and cultural displays from the Sister City ePals project. In the ePals program students in grades 5-8 from Union City have written to students in the Sister City of Jalandhar, India, and have exchanged email letters with their ePal friends in Jalandhar. The students in the ePals program will display what they have learned about the culture and customs of the Sister City ePals for the Union City community. For more information contact Aesha at aesharajan@comcast.net.
For more information contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 Ext. 11 mgeroy@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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Tuesday February 19, 2013
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Write Your Story
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 Join our senior library member,
Suzanne Ortt, a freelance reporter for the Tri Cities Voice, and writer of Bookends, a newsletter of the Friends of Union City Library to experience the joy of writing.
This is an informal group of Beginners who support one another in learning
how to organize thoughts and try out writing in various genres. Sharing isencouraged but optional.
Meetings take place five Tuesdays:
January 15 & 29, February 5 & 19, and March 5
1 — 3 p.m.
Please bring your pen & paper.
For more information:
contact Suzanne Ortt
Email: bklady68@gmail.com
or
Lili Khalili: Union City Library 510-745-1464
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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3:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Homework Center
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Contact: 510-745-1464 ext. 7 pryan@aclibrary.org
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 Students in grades K-10 are invited to get help from volunteer tutors in the Union City Library after-school homework center. Help is available for all subject areas. The homework center is supvervised by an adult coordinator, and high school students volunteer as tutors for the younger students. Please come in with your child to meet the tutors. The center provides paper, pencils, and other basic supplies. Laptops are also available for student use. The Homework Center is open throughout the academic school year from September through May. It is closed on school holidays and County holidays.
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Computer Tutoring for Adults
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Receive one hour of free tutoring on basic computer skills. Sign up at the Information Desk at the Library. You will be matched up with a volunteer teen tutor who will work with you to build your computer literacy skills. You can learn basics like email, internet searching, job applications, or Microsoft Word.
For more information contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 Ext. 19 pryan@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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Wednesday February 20, 2013
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Toddler Time at the Union City Library
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NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this three-week series running February 13 - 27. The Union City Library Toddler Program, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., is a fun introduction to books, songs and games for our youngest Library patrons, and an opportunity for the parent to make new friends and socialize.
The first half hour is a parent/child participation lap program, and the second half is a free play period when adults can visit, play and observe.
Space is limited to 20 adult/child pairs, one child from birth to 35 months per adult as each child needs an adult lap to sit on. Come in before each day's program to pick up a number; ONLY THE FIRST TWENTY ADULT/CHILD PAIRS CAN BE ADMITTED.
Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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3:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Homework Center
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Contact: 510-745-1464 ext. 7 pryan@aclibrary.org
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Students in grades K-10 are invited to get help from volunteer tutors in the Union City Library after-school homework center. Help is available for all subject areas. The homework center is supvervised by an adult coordinator, and high school students volunteer as tutors for the younger students. Please come in with your child to meet the tutors. The center provides paper, pencils, and other basic supplies. Laptops are also available for student use. The Homework Center is open throughout the academic school year from September through May. It is closed on school holidays and County holidays.
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Thursday February 21, 2013
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3:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Homework Center
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Contact: 510-745-1464 ext. 7 pryan@aclibrary.org
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Students in grades K-10 are invited to get help from volunteer tutors in the Union City Library after-school homework center. Help is available for all subject areas. The homework center is supvervised by an adult coordinator, and high school students volunteer as tutors for the younger students. Please come in with your child to meet the tutors. The center provides paper, pencils, and other basic supplies. Laptops are also available for student use. The Homework Center is open throughout the academic school year from September through May. It is closed on school holidays and County holidays.
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Computer Tutoring for Adults
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Receive one hour of free tutoring on basic computer skills. Sign up at the Information Desk at the Library. You will be matched up with a volunteer teen tutor who will work with you to build your computer literacy skills. You can learn basics like email, internet searching, job applications, or Microsoft Word.
For more information contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 Ext. 19 pryan@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Citizenship Classes
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New residents are invited to a series of classes which will prepare them to pass the test to become a U.S. citizen, and to understand the path to citizenship. The class will be taught be the Union City Adult School in the Union City Library community room on Thursday evenings in January and February 2013. To register please contact the New Haven Adult School office at 600 G Street in Union City or call the office at 510-489-2185. There is a 12 student minimum for the class.
For more information contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 Ext. 19 pryan@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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Saturday February 23, 2013
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12:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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FREE Tax Preparation by VITA
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Eligible individuals can get FREE income tax preparaton on site at Union City Library on Saturdays in February and March from 12-4 PM. To qualify for the FREE help you must earn $50,000 or less per year. Bring your Social Security card or ITIN for each family member, your W-2 forms, your 1099 forms, child care provider information, your bank account information for direct deposit of your refund, and last year's tax return if available. This service is provided by the VITA Volunteers Network. www.facebook.com/TheVITAVolunteersNetwork.
For more information contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 Ext. 11 mgeroy@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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Saturday Family Stories at the Union City Library
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 The Interact Club of Logan High School presents a series of story hours for school-age children and families at the Union City Library. Every other Saturday through May 18, high school volunteer readers will welcome kids of all ages to enjoy stories and books from 1 - 2 p.m.
Find out how much fun books and reading can be! The program is free, and no registration is required. Drop in for fifteen minutes, or stay for the entire hour, it's up to you! .
For more information contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 Ext. 19 pryan@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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4:30 PM
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Chess Club
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Youth ages 8-14 are invited to join the Union City Library chess club. Beginners are welcome to have fun while learning about chess. For more information check with the librarian at the Information Desk during open Library hours. Chess club will be ongoing every Saturday afternoon from 3:30-5 PM. You will be learning from experienced chess players how to play and use strategy to beat your opponent.
For more information contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 Ext. 11 mgeroy@aclibrary.org
Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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