Library Calendar
Summer Reading Program
Children read 30 min.; keep reading log; earn new books of their choice for each 5 hours logged.
Presentations for all ages weekly.
Dig Into Reading @ EPCL Summer Reading Program
Thursday, June 13, 10:30 - 11:30 "Reptiles That Dig"
Michael Perez, Fort Worth Nature Center
Celebrating 25 years serving East Parker County!
Join us for an Open House to celebrate EPCL's 25th Anniversary - 1989-2014
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Garden Party 2014
Garden Party On the Prairie: Celebrating 25 Years of Serving East Parker County
Summer Reading Program: Fizz! Boom! READ!
A summer of reading activities to prevent 'summer slide'. This year's program focuses on math and science.
Sign up for Summer Reading Program during the month of May and check your email for weekly activities!
Storytime with Principal Lyricia Squyres, TCA
Summer reading story time with principal of Trinity Christian Academy
Get Moving with Aledo Martial Arts
Doug Zedler will get us moving with demonstrations of martial arts moves!
Get Moving with Yoga!
Amy Walker Goodnwell will demonstrate some basic yoga to get you limber and moving!
Storytime with Principal Zach Tarrant
Join us when Prinicipal Tarrant from McAnally Intermediate School takes over story time!
Get Moving with Maverick Gym
What exercises will Maverick show us? Come and see!!
LinkedIn Sack Session
Come and see how LinkedIn can help you cope with changing employment choices today. The career scene has drastically changed! This session will discuss the hidden job market; relationships as keys to getting jobs; networking and your profile picture. Bring your dinner and enjoy it while we discuss these topics. Beverages will be provided. This is NOT a technical session, but pointers to technical help will be provided. The sessions are free and registration is not required, but space is limited. Please call the East Parker County Library with your intent to attend.
Dino Dig
Summer Reading Program! Come and find out how dinosaurs moved with help from the folks at Fossil Rim.
Camp Gladiator
Come and get moving with a presentation from Camp Gladiator! Camp Gladiator strives to positively impact the physical fitness and lives of as many people as possible. Come and check them out.
Storytime with Mayor Kit Marshall
Come join us for story time with the Mayor of Aledo, Kit Marshall!
Get Moving with Gymnastics
Come join us when instructors from The Rock will be here to demonstrate some of their gymnastics program!
Get Moving with Ballet
Join us when Hannah Hallum comes to the library to show us some ballet moves! Ballet is great exercise and good for flexibility in all sports!
Burch School of Music
Instructors from the Burch School of Music will be here to introduce their programs and have some fun with music!
Camp Gladiator
Come and get moving with a presentation from Camp Gladiator! Camp Gladiator strives to positively impact the physical fitness and lives of as many people as possible. Come and check them out.
Coloring Party for Adults
Explore your creativity! Come join us for an adult coloring party. Cost is $10.
Story time with Linus and Lucy
Linus and Lucy are back! Come and hear the story, and watch them play along and do some tricks!
Storytime with Principal Jason Beaty
Join us for story time with the Principal of McCall Elementary School, Mr. Beaty!
Storytime with Martha Faulkner
Come join us for story time with local teacher and author, Martha Faulkner! Come and hear about her first novel, Napi and see what else she has in store for us!
Special Olympics of Texas
Come and hear the inspiring tale of a local special Olympian!
Storytime with Principal Amy Sadler
Come join us for story time with the Principal of Coder Elementary School, Amy Sadler!
All Olympic Flame of Reading Journals are Due!!
If you have a reading journal that represents your school, bring it in today! The school with the most entries will be recognized at the start of the school year.
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Storytime with Kristin Bryan
Story time with local author Kristin Bryan, aka "Mrs. Crawdad". Come hear about Mrs. Crawdad's adventures!
Storytime with Linus and Lucy
Pre-school story time with our favorite furry friends! Come see how Linus and Lucy get ready for school!
Story time with Linus and Lucy
Come visit with our furry friends as they teach us about dog safety!
Winscott's Childrens' Itty Bitty Theater
Join us as Winscott's Childrens' Theater teaches us about stage etiquette, stage direction and nursery rhymes!The program will be offered once a month, September thru December. Please contact the library to reserve a spot. A sign up sheet is located at the circulation desk. Hope to see you there!
Winscott's Childrens' Itty Bitty Theater
Please join us for the second day of Wincott's Itty Bitty Theater program! This is a 20 minute session to focus on basic stage etiquette, stage direction and nursery rhymes. For ages 3-5. Please contact the library to reserve a spot. A sign up sheet is located at the circulation desk. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to wear your Halloween costume!
Winscott's Childrens' Itty Bitty Theater
Please join us for the 3rd session in Winscott's Itty Bitty Theater! This 20 minute session will focus on basic stage etiquette, stage direction and nursery rhymes. Please contact the library to reserve your spot! A sign up sheet is located at the circulation desk. Hope to see you there!
Winscott's Childrens' Itty Bitty Theater
Please join us for the 4th session of Winscott's Itty Bitty Theater! We will be working on and performing "Little Jack Horner". Hope to see you there!
Winscott's Childrens' Theater Camp for Homeschool Children
Please join us as Winscott's Childrens' Theater holds an afternoon acting camp for homeschool children. This is a four day, afterschool camp to focus on basic stage etiquette and stage direction. They will complete a production of "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything". This camp is for children ages 5-8. Please contact the library to reserve a spot. Hope to see you there!
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Winscott's Children's Theater for School Age Children 5-8
Join us as Winscott's Childrens' Theater holds an acting camp for school age children! This four day afternoon camp will present hour long sessions for focus on basic stage etiquette and stage direction. Campers will complete a production of "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything". Please contact the library to reserve a spot. Hope to see you there!
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North Texas Giving Day
Please consider donating to the East Parker County Library today! We are a non-profit entity that relies on donations and we may be able to receive matching donations on this special day. Help us continue to provide library services to the residents of Parker County! Thank you!
Storytime with Randy Keck
Randy Keck from The Community News will read to us and treat us to a little magic!
Storytime with Linus and Lucy
Join us for story time with our favorite pups in their Halloween costumes!
Story time with Linus and Lucy
Our favorite pups read Merry Christmas Peter Rabbit by Frederick Warne
Storytime with Burch School of Music
Join us when Burch School of Music visits to get us moving with books and music!
Storytime with Linus and Lucy
Linus and Lucy will read Snow Family! Wear your favorite scarf and sweater for story time with our favorite pups!
Storytime with Ms. Sue Ellen
We will be reading The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin. Join us!
Storytime with Ms. Sue Ellen
We will be reading Popcorn Day by Alex Moran. Perhaps we will have a popcorn snack?!?
Deadline for talent entries for the EPiC Library Talent Show
Send all entries to MasonCL@aol.com, or contact Cathy at the library for details.
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EPiC Library Talent Show
Please join us for our winter fundraiser! We will be celebrating the talent in our community by hosting a talent show at the Church at the Crossing. We have planned a fun evening with all kinds of acts to entertain you, plus a silent auction and dessert bar. Hope to see you there!!
Story time with Linus and Lucy
Linus and Lucy will read "Love Monster" in preparation for Valentine's Day!!
Storytime with Ms. Sue Ellen
We will be reading "The Doorbell Rang" and will finish up some Valentine's for Meals on Wheels.
Storytime with the Tooth Scientist
Cynthia Stroud, the Tooth Scientist, will join us for some toothy fun!
Storytime with Linus & Lucy
Our favorite library pups will celebrate Spring with us (and BUGS!)
Story time with Lindsey Hamilton
Guest reader Lindsey Hamilton is involved with the Fort Worth Junior Symphony Orchestra and will incorporate some music into our reading time!
Story time with Ms. Sue Ellen
We will discuss beetles and read A Beetle is Shy, by Dianna Huts Aston
Story time! April Pools Day!
Pulliam Pools will teach us about pool safety!
Story time with Mr. Shelton!
Come join us for story time with Ron Shelton, Principal of Stuard Elementary!
Story time with Ms. Covington
Join us for story time with Vandagriff Principal Stephanie Covington!
Story time with Ms. Sadler
Join us for story time with Amy Sadler, Principal of Coder Elementary!
Story time with Ms. Choate
Join us for story time with Julie Choate, the new Principal of McCall Elementary!
Story time with Ms. Sue Ellen
Join us to read What Can You Do With a Rebozo!? by Carmen Tafolla and for some craft and coloring fun!
Story time with Linus and Lucy
Join us when our favorite pups visit and read Be Safe, Little One. We will also work on a Mother's Day craft!
Story time with Burch School of Music
Join us for a music filled story time with Ms. Holly of the Burch School of Music!
Story time with Ms. Sue Ellen
Join us to read The Rain Came Down by David Shannon!
Summer Reading Program Registration
Stop by our Drive-Through Registration and get signed up for the Summer Reading Program at EPCL. As you pull through the library parking lot, car hops will meet you at your car window with sign up sheets and our "toolkit" with our calendar of summer activities, reading logs and treats! We have lots of fun activities planned for the summer!
SRP - USS Fort Worth Demonstration
Kristen Harford, Executive Director of the USS Fort Worth Committee, will bring a model of the ship to the library and tell us all about it! She will also be collecting art work for those who want to participate in a contest to decorate the ship and use for post cards and graphics.
Makers Lab: Basic Coding
Join us for a session on the principles of basic coding! We will make bracelets using letter codes...what will yours say?
Visit from Alpacas of Aledo
That's right...the pacas are coming to the library!! Join us when Ms. Jamie brings some of the alpacas for a library visit and learn all about them!
Open Lego Build
Join us to have an open Lego session! You can choose to dream your own creations, follow our Lego challenge cards, or cash in your earned tickets to help build our community Capitol Building Lego!