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YA Preview Month

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Greetings!

The Teen Department is hosting a YA Preview Month during May!  We are inviting all 5th graders to participate in any YA programs and activities – this will be their new spot for programming once they are 6th graders!

The Teen Department will be offering a variety of programs throughout May.  Be sure to check the activities board in the YA department or the webpage to find out what’s happening.  Some programs do require registration so please stop at the YA desk to sign up if your child would like to participate.

We hope to see lots of 5th graders all month long so that they can experience the fabulous programs the Teen Department offers!

Thursday at the Carousel Museum ~ Tunes & Twirls: The Evolution of Carousel Music

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April 25th at 6:30 PM

Barbara Pond, award winning musician and leader in the Bristol Symphony and the Musical Club of Hartford, will be presenting Tunes & Twirls: The Evolution of Carousel Music. This lively presentation includes a history of carousel music, a working band organ to enjoy, and carousel rides. Light refreshments will be provided.

New England Carousel Museum
95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
860-585-5411
www.thecarouselmusuem.org

Money Smart Week Is Coming!

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Money Smart Week 2013Being smart about money isn’t always easy. Staying smart about money can be even harder. That’s why Bristol Public Library is hosting a variety of free programs to help consumers learn to manage their personal finances during Money Smart Week®!

Money Smart Week is a financial literacy campaign lead by the American Library Association and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Programming is offered to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal finance from establishing a budget to first time home buying to estate planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting their events April 20 – 27, 2013.

Taking Control of Your Finances in 8 Steps
Monday, April 22 @ 6:30
Kayse Kress, Senior Financial Advisor for Connecticut Wealth Management LLC, will teach you the eight steps to take control of your finances. You will learn about budgeting, spending plans, setting goals, managing debt, and more.

Debt Management & Credit Repair
Tuesday, April 23 @ 6:30
A representative from the Connecticut Department of Banking will discuss ways to manage your debt, repair you credit, avoid common credit mistakes, and how to interpret your credit report.

Avoiding Identity Theft & Financial Scams
Wednesday, April 24 @ 6:30
Identity theft is the fasted growing crime in America. Learn how to protect yourself and your assets from thieves who want to steal your information. Find out how to recognize the tricks of a con artist and the tell-tale warning signs of a scam. A representative from the Connecticut Better Business Bureau will lead this program.

Couponing: Beyond the Basics
Thursday, April 25 @ 6:30
Using coupons? Want to save more? This fun class with Angie Chastain, The Coupon Lady, provides information on meal planning, store loyalty programs, rebates, online incentive programs, and savings on gifts. Additionally, this class will cover saving money without coupons! This program is funded by a generous gift from the Friends of the Bristol Public Library.

All Money Smart Week events are free. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, click on the event you wish to attend or call 860-584-7787 x2017. If you want to see what other Connecticut libraries are offering for Money Smart Week, visit the Money Smart Week map of events.

Children’s Events in April 2013–all FREE!

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Saturday, April 6, 2013 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Come to the library and make springy crafts! Celebrate warm weather.

Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Join us for the FIRST “Reading the Environment” Fair. We will meet SUPER PANDA, the super hero who protects the earth and endangered animals, visit the crayon recycle station, eat yummy good food from Shop Rite of Bristol, and dance to the recycled tunes of VIC & STICKS! Visit www.vicandsticks.com for more information about the musicians and their recycled instruments! An awesome day of earth-loving is planned, so don’t miss out…you can even picnic in the library! There will be free giveaways, raffles, prizes, trails around the library, and lots more. All made possible by the Friends of the Bristol Public Library! WOW!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The Hampstead Stage Company presents KING ARTHUR…a play for the whole family. Kids participate in the play! For more information about the Hampstead Stage Company visit www.hampsteadstage.org. FREE!

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. MOTHER GOOSE flies in to tell her tales, sing her songs, and rhyme her rhymes…and children get to help her by dressing up as fairy tale characters. That sounds like fun! FREE!

Saturday, April 20, 2013 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Two newly graduated “READ TO THE DOGS” dogs visit the Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library to listen to children read aloud from their favorite books…and meet new friends. The newly trained dogs are Lily and Kelly…both live in Bristol, CT! Woof! A great way to practice your reading skills! To find out more about the “READ TO THE DOGS” program visit www.tailsofjoy.org.

Monday, April 22, 2013 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and on Thursday, April 25, 2013 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the Carlyle “Hap” Barnes Fire Safety House will be at the library for children to visit, explore, and learn about fire safety. The fire house visit is part of Healthy Kids Week, an initiative of the Bristol School Readiness Council. All children who visit the Fire Safety House MUST have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian. Permission slips are available at all April story time sessions and at the Children’s Information Desk. The children will have FUN and learn about fire safety at the same time!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Our friend ROGER TINCKNELL stops by to play music, sing songs, and get us movin’! For more information about Roger Tincknell visit www.rogertincknell.com. FREE!

Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Award-winning musician Charlie Hope visits the library to sing her beautiful songs. Charlie will be performing during the fire safety house visit; children waiting their turns to visit the fire safety house can sing and dance with Charlie! For more information about Charlie Hope visit www.charliehopemusic.com. FREE.

Bonus Tax-Aide Session on April 3rd Has Been Canceled

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the extra session has been canceled.

The last day to take advantage of this free service at the Main Library will be next Tuesday, April 9th, from Noon until 4:00 PM.

Tax-Aide is a free confidential service run by volunteers who prepare Federal and Connecticut tax returns. The service is offered to low and middle income taxpayers of all ages with special attention to those 60 and older. No appointment is necessary.

For more information please call 1-888-227-7669 or visit the AARP website .