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Hours of Operation:

Monday -
Friday
10 am to 7 pm

 
Saturday 
10 am to 1 pm
  

Sunday - Closed

With the exception of Tuesdays, we can not check-out materials or perform cash register transactions after 6:45 pm on weekdays 
or after 12:45 pm
on Saturdays.

We DO NOT have a quiet rule.

Feel free to talk or use your cell phone.

Check out these photos from our two teen book clubs!
Endlessly Reading


The AM Club

Alvarado Public Library - building exterior, front
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 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

Yes, you may bring in your own snacks & beverages or buy them at the library! Sorry - No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

 If you don't find what you're looking for please tell the staff so they can either find something for you at one of our sister libraries or make a purchase request.

Upcoming Free Library Programs 

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Friday, June 15th:
 Your choice - Karaoke, Movies or Video Gaming 10am to 5pm

Movie 5 pm
The Sorcerer and the White Snake DVD
The Sorcerer & the White Snake

Free popcorn for movie attendees! (minimum 10 people)


Saturday, June 16th:
SaturdayMorning@theMovies: 
10:30 am
Once Upon a Rhyme DVD
Once Upon a Rhyme


Monday, June 17th:
Your choice - Karaoke, Movies or Video Gaming 10am to 5pm

Endlessly Reading Teen Book Club
6pm


Tuesday, June 18th:
Your choice - Karaoke, Movies or Video Gaming 10am to 3pm

Movie 3pm
Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia
BYO or buy some from us: sodas, water, or snacks 50 cents each. (Free fresh popcorn - 10 person minimum - no maximum - bring all the friends you want!)


Wednesday, June 19th:

Summer Reading Program
10:30 am:


Mad Science!
Fire & Ice!
Dry ice fog storms! Bubbling potions that trap gas inside! Amazing chemical reactions!
Will you win something in our weekly door prize drawing?

Movie 2pm
Charlotte's  Web DVD
Charlotte's Web

BYO or buy some from us: sodas, water, or snacks 50 cents each. (Free fresh popcorn - 10 person minimum - no maximum - bring all the friends you want!)

Music Together©
(Fee based class)
5:30-6:15pm


Instructor, Hortensia Bryce


Please Help Us Buy a New  Microfilm Reader Printer

Dell Monitor ScanPro 2000

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It's Time for Our Summer Reading Programs and Our Summer Reading Clubs for Children, Teens and Adults!
Dig Up a Good Book...at the Library!


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?


 New Books:
The Duck Commander Family
Don't Go



NYPD Red
Silken Prey


 The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

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.


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, and
jigsaw puzzles!
 

New Teen Groups at the Library:
Endlessly Reading - Teen Book Discussion Group
Literary Heroes - Teen Friends & Advisory Board


New Audio Books:
 Happy, Happy, Happy Audio

NYPD Red Audio Book

  Playing Possum Audio

 Silken Prey Audio
 
 The Racketeer Audio

Taking Eve Audio


 

New Movies! 
Alex Cross DVD
Argo DVD
Cloud Atlas DVD

   Delhi Safari DVD 

Guilt Trip DVD
 

The Hobbit DVD
Read the Book, See the Movie!

Horrid Henry DVD
Read the Book, See the Movie! 
  
    

 

 

 New Movies!
Jack Reacher DVD
Read the Books, See the Movie!

Koala Kid DVD


Life of Pi DVD
Read the Book, See the Movie!

Lincoln DVD

The Lost Medallion DVD



 

New Movies!
Minnie's the Wizard of Dizz DVD
Les Miserables DVD
Read the Book, See the Movie!

Moster in Paris DVD

Once Upon a Rhyme DVD

Perks of Being a Wallflower DVD
Read the Book, See the Movie!

Rise of the Guardians DVD
Read the Book, See the Movie!

The Sorcerer and the White Snake DVD







 


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