March 2022 Azle Memorial Library Newsletter

MARCH 2022 NEWSLETTER

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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Spring Break

At the Library!

Water Conservation &Terrarium Activity!

MONDAY, MARCH 14TH @ 2PM ALL AGES WATER TRAILER IN LIBRARY PARKING LOT

Stories & Sprouts:

A Family GardeninG Program!

TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH @ 10:30AM AGES 6-12 YRS AND THEIR FAMILIES! IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CALL THE LIBRARY

Leprechaun Lego Club!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH @ 4:30PM ALL AGES. SPECIAL CHALLENGE! IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM

library SCAVENGER HUNT!

ALL WEEK LONG! ASK AT THE CHILDRENS DESK! Azle Memorial Library 333 W Main St, Azle TX 76020 | 871-752-2682 | azlelibrary.org

FREE Tax Preparation

by AARP Tax-Aide @ The Azle Memorial Library Community Room

Scan the QR code to make an appointment online.

Need help?

Library staff can also book appointments for you.

Free in-person appointments take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until April 14.

IRS-Certified volunteers will be on hand to provide free tax filing services to the public. The program is open to all taxpayers and is free.

Appointments are required and are filling up fast! Book yours soon.

Online or by calling 817-752-2682

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

3RD ANNUAL ADULT SPELLING BEE MARCH 12 AT 1:30 PM

Compete in teams (1-6 players)!

Adults 21+!

6 rounds! No elimination!

Winning teams advance to a Regional Spelling Bee!

REGISTER BY MARCH 7TH. Questions? Looking for a team?

Contact the Adult Services Librarian at 817-752-2682

Spring Storytime Toddlers

Preschool

Ages 18 to 36 months Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:15 AM

Ages 3 to 6 years Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM

Join Children's Librarian, Miss Katie, for early learning fun! Free to attend. Takes place in the Library Community Room. Please note: storytime will be on hiatus the week of Spring Break (March 16 & 17).

THIS BRACKET-STYLE TOURNAMENT WITH A BOOKISH TWIST WILL PIT HEROES AND VILLIANS AGAINST EACH OTHER IN A COMPETITION FOR THE TITLE OF LITERARY CHAMPION!

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MARCH 3 - MARCH 31 SIXTEEN BOOK CHARACTERS! FOUR ROUNDS! ONE ULTIMATE LITERARY CHAMPION! YOUR VOTE DECIDES WHICH CHARACTERS MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ROUND. EACH ROUND RUNS FRIDAY AT 7AM TO THE FOLLOWING THURSDAY AT 7PM.*

*VOTE ONLINE THROUGH THE LIBRARY'S FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGES OR VOTE IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY. PLEASE ONLY FILL OUT ONE BRACKET EACH ROUND PER PARTICIPANT.

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Movie in the Park

"This was a fascinating read about a wide assortment of topics. Highly recommended for people who love to learn fun facts without getting bogged down by too many details."

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Saturday, March 19 @ Central Park 10 Minutes After Dusk

The City of Azle Special Events Advisory Board invites you to a screening of "Clifford The Big Red Dog" (rated PG). Grab your folding chairs and blankets and enjoy a

FREE movie under the stars!

MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM

March 15

April 19

May 17

Adults of all ages are invited to read the book in advance and join us for a lively discussion.

Meetings are held in the Library Community Room.

NEW MOVIES @ AML

Did you know adult cardholders can check out up to 10 movies at a time? If a title you want to watch is currently checked out you can place it on "hold" and we will contact you when it is available. To place an item on hold log in to your library account, call the library at 817-752-2682 or inquire at our Information Desk.

ARRIVING SOON!

BINGE, RETURN, REPEAT!

THE MOST REQUESTED TV SHOWS AND MOVIES ON DVD BUNDLED TOGETHER FOR EASY CHECK-OUT. OVER 50 TO CHOOSE FROM WITH MORE COMING SOON! #1: GAME OF THRONES - SEASONS 1 & 2 #2: GAME OF THRONES - SEASONS 3 & 4 #3: GAME OF THRONES - SEASONS 5 & 6 #4: GAME OF THRONES - SEASONS 7 & 8 #5: DOWNTON ABBEY - SEASONS 1 & 2 #6: DOWNTON ABBEY - SEASONS 3 & 4 #7: DOWNTON ABBEY - SEASONS 5 & 6 #8: THE WALKING DEAD - SEASONS 1 & 2 #9: THE WALKING DEAD - SEASONS 3 & 4 #10: THE WALKING DEAD - SEASONS 5 & 6 #11: THE WALKING DEAD - SEASONS 7 & 8 #12: THE WALKING DEAD - SEASON 9 #13: OUTLANDER - SEASONS 1 & 2 #14: OUTLANDER - SEASONS 3 & 4 #15: OUTLANDER - SEASON 5 #16: YELLOWSTONE - SEASONS 1 & 2 #17: YELLOWSTONE - SEASON 3 #18: LORD OF THE RINGS & THE HOBBIT #19: HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES #20: X-MEN MOVIE SERIES #21: MARVEL MOVIES 1-6 #22: MARVEL MOVIES 7-12 #23: MARVEL MOVIES 13-17 #24: MARVEL MOVIES 18-22 #25: DC SUPERHERO MOVIES 1-6

26: STAR WARS MOVIES 1-6 #27: STAR WARS MOVIES 7-9, SOLO & ROGUE ONE #28: THE MUMMY MOVIE COLLECTION #29: SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER #30: NAME THAT TUNE (MUSICALS) #31: LAUGH OUT LOUD (COMEDIES) #32: BEST WESTERNS (WESTERNS) #33: IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT #34: AND THE AWARD GOES TO... #35: FAIRY TALES DO COME TRUE #36: YULE LAUGH YOUR STOCKINGS OFF #37: DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE #38: SPOOKY FLICKS #39: JUMANJI & NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM #40: DOGS, CATS, AND PIGS - OH MY! #41: BIRDS OF A FEATHER #42: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KIDS #43: BRITISH INVASION #44: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT #45: MINIONS & MORE #46: TYLER PERRY'S MADEA COLLECTION #47: A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE #48: I LOVE THE 80'S #49: JURASSIC PARK MOVIE COLLECTION #50: DC SUPERHERO MOVIES 7-10

e l p m a x E ADULTS CAN CHECK OUT ONE BINGE BOX AT A TIME FOR 2 WEEKS. BINGE BOXES CANNOT BE RENEWED OR PLACED ON HOLD, SO BINGE WATCH THEM QUICKLY!

Wildflower Photography 101 WITH JIM STEVENS

Saturday, April 2 | 10:30 AM Join us as we welcome back professional photographer, Jim Stevens, as he speaks about wildflower photography basics, tips and tricks, and best practices - for cameras or cell phones.

Program is FREE and open to photography novices and experts alike. Program is geared toward adults and older teens.

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BAD ART NIGHT xxxMARCH 31 AT 6 PM XXX

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INVITED TO COME AND CREATE THE BEST WORST PIECE OF ART. MEETS IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNTIY ROOM.

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"BETWEEN THE PAGES OF A BOOK IS A VERY LOVELY PLACE TO BE" -ANONYMOUS

Free to use! Available on the computers in the Azle Memorial Library. Need help? Inquire at the Library's Information Desk.

TEXAS HISTORY MONTH March is Texas History month, y'all! There are so many things to learn about the great state of Texas. You can read about Texas history by checking out books from the 976.4 section, visiting the official State of Texas website (texas.gov), or enjoying a few of the 88 Texas State Parks. Whether you have been a Texan since birth or got here as quick as you could, why not do some reading about the Lone Star State?

STATE SYMBOLS OF TEXAS

SOURCE: TEXASALMANAC.COM BIRD: MOCKINGBIRD MAMMAL (SMALL): ARMADILLO DISH: CHILI MOTTO: FRIENDSHIP DOMINO GAME: 42 MUSIC : WESTERN SWING FISH: GUADALUPE BASS PIE: PECAN PIE FLOWER: BLUEBONNET PLANT: PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS FRUIT: RED GRAPEFRUIT REPTILE: TEXAS HORNED LIZARD INSECT: MONARCH BUTTERFLY SNACK: TORTILLA CHIPS AND SALSA INSTRUMENT: GUITAR TREE: PECAN MAMMAL (FLYING): MEXICAN FREE-TAILED BAT VEGETABLE: TEXAS SWEET ONION MAMMAL (LARGE): LONGHORN VEHICLE: CHUCKWAGON

DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBER OF THE MONTH

152.4 (EMOTIONS)

FIND THESE 152.4 BOOKS AND MORE IN THE ADULT NON-FICTION SECTION:

PLUS - FIND THESE J 152.4 BOOKS AND MORE IN THE JUVENILE NONFICTION SECTION:

SIGNING UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD IS FREE! ADULTS 18+:

BRING A TEXAS ID AND PROOF OF ADDRESS (SUCH AS A UTILITY BILL) TO SIGN UP. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN AZLE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CARD.

KIDS AGES 5-17:

Spring Forward Daylight Savings begins

ELIGIBLE FOR A CARD AS LONG AS A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (18+) ALSO HAS A CARD.

Sunday, March 13

LIBRARY HOURS

CHILD POLICIES

MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY:

10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 12 PM - 6 PM 10 AM - 4 PM CLOSED

COMPUTER ACCESS, NEW CARD REGISTRATION AND FAXING END 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING.

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

AGES 0-8: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CHILD. AGES 9-13: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING WITH THE CHILD. AGES 14-17: MAY USE THE LIBRARY INDEPENDENTLY, PROVIDED THEY FOLLOW LIBRARY RULES.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR LIBRARY SAFE! PLEASE SEE THE LIBRARY POLICIES ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.

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