Rita and Truett Smith Public Library

800 Thomas Street
972.442.7566


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Preschool & Wee Read Storytimes Wednesdays*
Wagging Tales May 1
Teen Library Council Meeting May 8
Wagging Tales May 15
Magic Genie Storyteller May 19
Drum Program for Teens May 22
Holiday Hours May 24 - 27
Between Book and Movie Club May 29
Summer Reading Kick-off Party June 6
*Please note that there is no storytime Wednesday May 28th and Wednesday June 4th. Summer Storytime will resume at 9:00AM on Wednesday June 11th.

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“We the People” Bookshelf: The Pursuit of Happiness
The Smith Public Library was awarded a “We the People” Bookshelf Grant. This was made possible by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“The 2007 We the People Bookshelf includes classic books that are rich in stories about individuals who embrace the 'unalienable' right of free people–the pursuit of happiness,” said NEH Chairman Bruce Cole. “NEH is proud to offer Bookshelf grants to support libraries as they work each day to encourage young people to explore their own paths to happiness through reading.”
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Wagging Tales
Thursday, May 1st & Thursday, May 15th
Brand new readers can practice by reading aloud to Abby the Collie.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tickets are required and limited. They are given out free on a first come first serve basis the evening of the program.


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Teen Library Council Meeting
Thursday, May 8th
Teen Library Council Meeting
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Family Fun Night
Monday, May 19th
Family Fun Night with the Magic Genie: Storyteller
6:30 PM

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Drum Program for Teens
Thursday, May 22nd
Rhythm Web with Eric Stuer (drum program for teens)
5:00 PM

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Holiday Hours in observance of Memorial Day
Friday May 23 the library will open at 11:00 AM and close at 5:00 PM.
Saturday May 24 the library will be closed all day.
Monday May 26 the library will be closed all day.
Tuesday May 27 the library will reopen at 12 noon

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Between Book and Movie Club
Thursday, May 29th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This month 4th and 5th graders are invited to discuss Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. We will enjoy scenes from the movie and snacks are provided.

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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party June 6
Join us Friday June 6 from 9:00AM - Noon to celebrate 50 years of the Texas Summer Reading Club. Come enjoy a D.J., air brush tattoos, a bounce house, crafts and a Texas Sized Petting Zoo! Special appearances by the Wylie Fire Department, the Wylie Police Department and Abby the Collie, star of our Wagging Tales program. All events are free and fun for the whole family. Be sure to arrive early to ensure participation in all events. Some lines may be limited prior to Noon to ensure that our performers leave on time. The library parking lot will not be available, so please plan on parking at Burnett Junior High or in the Community Park parking lot. Summer Reading Club materials will be available during the celebration. We hope to see you there!

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Big Kid Storytime
Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 - 5
30 minutes
Join us for books, flannel stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts!

Wee Read Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Ages birth - two
20 minutes
This program is designed for younger children as an introduction to traditional storytime.

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