ANTIOCH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Practice for the GED

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you ready to take the GED? Do you have some questions or need extra practice? Join us here at the Antioch Branch on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. You can stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Join us and get the practice you need.

Online Catalog Training

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Looking for a good book? Wondering when your books are due? Come join us for a fun time learning to use our online catalog. This hour long demonstration will include using the online catalog to search for books, music and movies, placing holds, renewing books, and much more!

ESL Conversations

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

ESL Conversations

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

OverDrive: Downloading Digital eBooks for Nooks and Similar Devices

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Learn how to use OverDrive to download digital eBooks from Mid-Continent Public Library’s collection onto your Nook or similar eReader. We will provide a general overview of checking out eBooks through OverDrive including hardware and software requirements, searching for a title, downloading, and transferring to a device. This program is a demonstration only and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Not all eReaders are compatible with OverDrive; please see www.overdrive.com/resources/drc to ensure device compatibility. This program does not cover the Kindle. Information about using a Kindle is in the OverDrive: Downloading Digital eBooks for Kindle program.

Practice for the GED

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you ready to take the GED? Do you have some questions or need extra practice? Join us here at the Antioch Branch on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. You can stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Join us and get the practice you need.

ESL Conversations

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

Teen Tie-Dye

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

You'll have fun learning the basics of tie-dying. Bring a 100 percent pre-washed cotton t-shirt, socks, boxers, or head scarf and we'll provide the rest of the supplies. Be sure to wear old clothing.

Ginger Fried Rice

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

This is one of the most delicious and versatile dinners of them all. One pot cooking and endless variations on the theme make this a family favorite everywhere. Learn what to keep in the pantry to put this simple meal together on short notice, and hot tips for making the perfect pot of rice. You'll learn to cut the vegetables (onions, carrots, garlic, ginger, baby corn, celery, broccoli, and bell pepper) and how to work it all to perfection.

Books to Movies

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us for a movie based on some of your favorite books. Every Monday during June and July we will be showing a G- or PG-rated movie that was originally a book. Call the branch for movie titles.

Book Club: Teen

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Hey, Teens! Want to know what other teens, just like you, are reading? Come to the library’s book discussions and find out! Share your ideas, great book suggestions, and make some new friends. It’s all about you and the story!

Storytime for Preschoolers

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Visit the library for an exciting and unique storytime journey. We will explore the first steps toward reading readiness for you and your preschooler.
Designed for preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and a caregiver

ESL Conversations

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

K.C. Zoo Presents: Australia

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch

Join the Kansas City Zoo for an Australian adventure. We will share Australian folklore and culture, as well as show you an animal or two. Come with us to learn something new about Australia!

Practice for the GED

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you ready to take the GED? Do you have questions or need extra practice? Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Get the practice you need.

Rabbits Dig Reading!

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch

If you are going to Dig Into Reading, the rabbits want to come help you race through the tunnels! Some rabbits may nibble at the edges of the book pages as they go, but 8 Silly Rabbits Magic delivers great interactive participation to show you that the magic of reading is burrowing into a good book!

ESL Conversations

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

Storytime for Toddlers

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Enjoy our Early Storytime for Toddlers as we share the world of books with your child. Parents and caregivers will enjoy a fun and interactive environment with your toddlers that will engage and encourage those next steps into early literacy.
Designed for toddlers ages 18 - 36 months and a one-on-one caregiver. Program may require parental participation and registration.

Burial Customs

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

How did our burial customs get started? When did we start burying our dead with ceremony? Find out why do we do some of the "traditional' things we do when someone dies. Beginning Level.

Books to Movies

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us for a movie based on some of your favorite books. Every Monday during June and July we will be showing a G- or PG-rated movie that was originally a book. Call the branch for movie titles.

Antioch Library Quilters and Stitchers

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Do you quilt? Knit? Crochet? Do any kind of needlework? Whether you are experienced or just beginning, all quilters and stitchers are invited to join us. Bring your projects or some finished work to show. Share ideas, questions, and fun! Meets from 10 a.m. to noon.

Anime Movie Night

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us and watch anime (Japanese animation). Goodies provided.

Storytime for Preschoolers

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Visit the library for an exciting and unique storytime journey. We will explore the first steps toward reading readiness for you and your preschooler.
Designed for preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and a caregiver

ESL Conversations

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

Internet 101

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you new to the Worldwide Web? This session will feature an online demonstration of basic web browsing. Join the program and learn about interesting sites and tips on how you can become an online surfer.

Summertime Salads

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

No picnic is complete without a tasty salad. This class will explain the different types of salads. A demonstration of a grilled vegetable salad and a fruit salad will be shown. Handouts explaining different types of lettuces and recipes will be available

Money-Savvy Kids

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

It's never too early to learn the importance of saving. In this fun and interactive workshop, kids will learn the value of saving so they can become smart spenders.

Book Club: Vital Conversations

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Vital Conversations are VITAL because they give opportunity to explore issues essential to living a full life: faith development, spirituality, religion, politics, science, personal relationships, sexuality, current issues, and other topics as they emerge. They are CONVERSATIONS designed to engage the participants in two important skills of communication: listening and speaking. The purpose of Vital Conversations is not to win an argument but to win a friend.

Practice for the GED

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you ready to take the GED? Do you have questions or need extra practice? Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Get the practice you need.

Toss, Catch, Dig

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch

Juggling, mime, and wacky stories are just part of the fun when Jay and Leslie dig into their big bag of tricks. Get the scoop on a humorous juggling lesson, an improvised baseball game, and other laughable plots. The whole family will dig this treasure trove of laughs!

ESL Conversations

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

Storytime for Toddlers

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Enjoy our Early Storytime for Toddlers as we share the world of books with your child. Parents and caregivers will enjoy a fun and interactive environment with your toddlers that will engage and encourage those next steps into early literacy.
Designed for toddlers ages 18 - 36 months and a one-on-one caregiver. Program may require parental participation and registration.

Dig into Nature with WildHeart

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Antioch

Discover how you can unplug from electronics and connect to wild things right in your own backyard. Learn how to call in a barred owl or sniff out a spider. WildHeart is the Parent’s Choice® and Emmy Award® winning family group, conservation educators, and entertainers. Kids and families will "dig" their original music and groovy actions. Also, take a peek at their portable, mini-backyard zoo! It’s WildHeart bringing the heart of the wild, to the heart of the child.

Books to Movies

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us for a movie based on some of your favorite books. Every Monday during June and July we will be showing a G- or PG-rated movie that was originally a book. Call the branch for movie titles.

Cubee Superheroes

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Who is your favorite superhero? Are you a fan of Superman, Batman, or Spiderman? How about Thor or Captain America? Come join us as we turn ordinary one-dimensional paper into three-dimensional superheroes by cutting, folding, gluing, and/or taping. Never heard of cubees? Join us to find out more.

Storytime for Preschoolers

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Visit the library for an exciting and unique storytime journey. We will explore the first steps toward reading readiness for you and your preschooler.
Designed for preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and a caregiver

Book Club: Tuesday Morning

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles.

ESL Conversations

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.

Internet 102

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Do you want to spend your online time better? Come for this in-depth look at web browsers and how to use them more effectively. Topics include search engines, bookmarks, spyware, and much more.

Around the World: Thailand

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Join us as we explore the mysteries of Thailand. We will share some facts and meet some new friends!

Practice for the GED

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you ready to take the GED? Do you have questions or need extra practice? Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Get the practice you need.

Fairy Garden Tea

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you a fairy, an elf, a pixie, or a gnome? We will not know until you come to our garden home. Books will be read, games will be played, refreshments will be served, and a simple craft will be made. Come dressed in your fairytale finery. For ages 12 and under.

Needle Nuts

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 1

Are you nuts about cross-stitch, knitting, quilting, or any other crafts? Are you looking for the perfect place to finish (or start) your projects? Or are you just looking for some creative help and opinions? Join us on the third Thursday of each month for this two-hour class. Bring your questions, something to work on, or something to brag about.

ESL Conversations

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Antioch at Programming Room 2

Join us for this English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Practice your English skills and make new friends.