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Due to the overwhelming loss of "never returned" Disney DVDs, we will start requiring $20.00 deposits, for select Disney movies, at the time of checkout. This new policy will go into effect April 15. Also requiring deposits is the newly added British television series "Downton Abbey."

Disney movies are expensive to purchase and because of Disney's "vault" marketing tactic, they are not always available for us to purchase replacement copies. You may pay your deposit by either cash or check. As we are no longer permitted to keep deposits onsite, reimbursement checks will be issued and sent via U.S. mail within 7 - 14 days once the items are returned. 

*You can have a "standing deposit," meaning that once you pay your $20.00 deposit, so you can opt to leave it on file with us. This makes it easier for you so that you don't  have to keep paying $20.00, wait for your reimbursement check, and then pay another $20.00 deposit for your next Disney (or Downton Abbey) DVD. Whenever you decide you no longer want your $20.00 to stay in the system, let us know and we will have the city issue and mail your refund check. 

We hope this new policy will encourage patrons to return their Library materials so we do not have to keep spending money on replacing items and we can instead use that money to enhance our wonderful Library collection. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 

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I Read To Animals is a unique program that we introduced last year. Made possible by a grant received from the Texas State Library, the program is very effective at helping children to practice reading by alleviating the fear and embarrassment that is often associated with reading aloud in a classroom setting. Animals are friendly, patient listeners and can be great confidence builders.

We will be offering another session of I Read To Animals on Tuesday, May 7th at 3:30 PM. We will use this time to allow kids to come into the library and practice their reading skills by reading aloud to real animals, provided by the Texas Star Rescue group. Grab your favorite animal-related book and come on into the library during this special time to sharpen those reading skills while entertaining a new furry friend!

For more information, stop by the library or call Miss Monica at 903-237-1027.

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If you love computers and helping people, we need your help! We have a variety of computer classes to offer and need help teaching them! 

Class schedules are flexible- we can accommodate you whether you're available in the morning, afternoon or evening. We even have complete lesson plans if you prefer to just follow them or you can make your own. No teaching experience necessary- you just need to know whichever computer program you're teaching. If there's a program you really enjoy and we don't offer a class for it- you can start one- the possibilities are endless! 

Also, we would love to be able to offer some computer classes in Spanish so if you speak Spanish fluently- come see us! 

Teaching computer classes gives you valuable experience to add to your resume. From college students to retirees, this is a great opportunity to give back to the community. If you're interested in volunteering in the computer lab, please call Mr. Kim Cox at 903-237-1353. 

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Super Saturday is now Terrific Thursday!

This April, the Kilgore College Rangerettes will be here to meet with our youth patrons! Join us Thursday April 25,^th as the ladies let us in on what it takes to be a part of this world-famous drill team! We'll be gathering in the Moeschle Room at 7:00 PM so don't miss out! 

Killing Kennedy is the March book of the month for the Informal Ladies' Book Club that meets here at the Library. This month's meeting will be held on Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 PM. 

Come join us for a lively discussion as we share our love of books and reading! 

For more information on the Book Club, please email Chris at: challengerop@gmail.comor call Joyce at 903-261-3061. Everyone is welcome, whether you have read the book or not!

Introduction To iMac
This course will offer students an opportunity to become more familiar with using an iMac / Apple computer. They will learn some of the basic components of the iMac  computer and what makes an Apple computer different from a PC. Students will also learn to operate the mouse and keyboard and will learn iMac terminology. Through hands-on exercises, students will explore sample programs and gain familiarity with the basic layout and of the iMac. This class is designed for beginning computer users.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

This class will offer students a review of the skills learned in Excel I and introduce them to inserting cells, sorting data, formatting spreadsheets, and entering formulas.  Hands-on exercises will include changes to pre-existing spreadsheets.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse, and has taken the Introduction to Excel class.  Intermediate class. 

Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

This class will offer students an opportunity to become familiar with spreadsheets.  They will learn what a spreadsheet is and some common uses for them.  Using hands-on exercises the students will create a simple budget spreadsheet and an electronic checkbook.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse.  Beginner class. 

Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Calling all Warriors fans! Join us Wednesday, March 13^th at 2:00 PM in the Moeschle Room for a pawsome program all about the cats and their clans! We'll be doing a reading from the series and will also create our own feline Warrior character and make a paper bag puppet of it!  Don’t miss out on all the wonderful Warrior fun!

This program is based off of the Warriors series of books by Erin Hunter. The popular books are about several “clans” of warrior cats who battle and have adventures.  For more info on the series check out their official website: http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html

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Teens- tired of using random things to mark your stopping point while reading? Do the paper bookmarks lose your place or fall apart to quickly?

Join us Friday, March 15th for our Spring Break Bookmark Workshop!

We'll provide the supplies- just come to the Moeschle Room at 3:00 PM and get ready to have some fun! Bring a friend and share the creativity! 

See ya there!