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Monday - Friday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Saturday 
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Sunday - Closed
Please note: we can not check-out materials or perform cash register transactions after 6:30 pm on weekdays 
or after 12:30 pm
on Saturdays.


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The Library will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day

 Welcome to the Alvarado Public Library!

We are located at:
210 N. Baugh St., Alvarado, Texas 76009-3900

Follow this link for directions to the library.

Phone/Fax:
817-783-7323

 

Upcoming Library Programs 

Community Information Quid Sit Facturus

TeenAfternoon@TheMovies  4:00
All About Steve DVD
All About Steve
Free popcorn for movie attendees! (minimum 10 people)


Karaoke or PS2 games 3:00-5:00 

Grown-ups Afternoon@theMovies 5:00
All About Steve DVD
All About Steve
Free popcorn for movie attendees! (minimum 10 people)


SaturdayMorning@theMovies: 
10:30 am

Alvin & the Chipmunks Chipwrecked DVD
Chipwrecked
Free popcorn for movie attendees! (minimum 10 people)


Registration for our Adult, Teen, and Juvenile Summer Reading Clubs will begin on Tuesday, May 29th.
This year's theme is:

Get a Clue...at the Library!

With the exception of the Independence Day Holiday on July 4th, our Summer Reading Program presentations will take place each Wednesday morning at 10:30 June 6th through August 8th.


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Books & More to Your Door!

Do you know someone who has no car, can only drive or leave home for short periods of time, uses a wheelchair, or has been restricted to their bed?

If someone is "homebound", even temporarily, because of lack of transportation, illness, disability or age and they would like to borrow books, movies, music or other materials from the library we have a solution.
We now have a program which makes materials available to Alvarado area residents who are unable to visit our library. 

Need more details?



Need a Job? Need help finding one?
Check out this website!
TWDL.ORG
(
Texas Workskills Development in Libraries)

At twdl.org you will find help,  information, and a schedule of workshops regarding resume preparation, writing cover letters, online application completion, job hunting strategies, and interviewing techniques. 

You will also find links to self-paced tutorials, lists of agencies offering training by region, and much more.
 

We have books to help you choose a college or a career!

Non-fiction:
Getting a Government Job           
Master the Veterinary Technician         
Arco Civil Service Arithmetic & Vocabulary
Domine el GED.         
Peterson's Master the SAT 2011     

Reference Books:
Green Careers in Energy   
Green Jobs for a New Economy   
Cool Colleges 101     
Peterson's College Guide for Performing  Arts
Peterson's College Guide for Visual Arts     
Peterson's Nursing Programs 2012.


Play Foosball!

Watch Movies @The Library on our big screen TV &
Eat Free Popcorn!
 
 
 Try out our Karaoke Machine

  or use our
PS2 System and Interactive Games, like Guitar Hero or the High School Musical Dance Mat.
Don't forget we also have: backgammon, cards, checkers, chess, Chinese checkers, dominoes, foosball, and jigsaw puzzles!


Monday, June 25th:
Laripin' Good Library Kings & Queens Book Discussion
The Perks of Being a Walllflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by
Stephen Chbosky
&

The Distant Hours
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton.
Potluck refreshments will be served to and by the book club members. Sign-up now at the circulation desk!


 Please Help Us Buy a New  Microfilm Reader Printer

Dell Monitor
ScanPro 2000

New Movies on DVD! 
Abduction DVDThe Adventures of Tintin DVD
All About Steve DVDAlvin & the Chipmunks Chipwrecked DVD
 
Breaking Dawn Part 1 DVD Bridesmaids DVD
Cars 2 DVD.
 Cowboys and Aliens DVD
The Dark Crystal DVDDumbo DVD

 
Easy A DvdExtremely Loud & Incredibly Close DVD
 
Father of Invention DVD Geek Charming DVD
 
  Hall Pass DVD Happy Feet Two DVD
Hanna DVD  The Help DVD
 
Hop DVD Hugo DVD

  
 
 
 New Movies on DVD!

 
Just Go With It DVD


Kung Fu Panda 2 DVD

  The Last Unicorn DVD
Like Dandelion Dust DVD

The Muppets DVD

Get Ducky DVD
Planet 51 DVD

Prom DVD


Puss In Boots DVD

Rio Bravo & the Searchers DVD

New Movies on DVD!
Red Faction: Origins DVD
Sea Level DVD

Tower Heist DVD

Treasure Buddies DVD

Turtle: The Incredible Journey DVD
Valentine's Day DVD
War Horse DVD
The Way DVD We Bought A Zoo DVD





 


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