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Arcata Branch Library
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Address:
500 7th Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Located behind Arcata City Hall
Phone:
(707) 822-5954
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Tuesday
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5:00 PM |
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Wednesday |
10:00 AM |
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5:00 PM |
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Thursday |
NOON |
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8:00 PM |
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5:00 PM |
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Saturday |
10:00 AM |
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5:00 PM
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READERS WANTED
FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL LIBRARY
READ-A-THON
The Read-a-thon is a fundraiser to benefit the Arcata and Blue Lake branches of the Humboldt County Library
During the month of April, participants are signing up at either library branch and soliciting sponsors to
pledge a monetary value to every book read during the month of May.
Readers in the Read-A-Thon may select one book to be added to Arcata's or Blue Lake's collection.
PARTY!
A party will be held on June 16th at the Arcata Library to celebrate the readers.
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Upcoming children's programs:
Children's Storytime:
Regular Storytime: Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Share a Story:
Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Share a Story is offered at 6:30 pm the third Thursday of each month
Share a Story is an opportunity for families to come together for an hour of fun with a focus on reading. This
event includes stories, a video clip, activities and crafts. Each
participating family will also receive a free book. This program is
co-sponsored by KEET TVs Ready to Learn Service and First 5 Humboldt.
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Wednesday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Puppet Show!
The Fratello Marionettes in "The Vaudeville Follies"
'The Vaudeville Follies' is a marionette variety show presented in the spirit
of the old time music hall - one act after another with thrills for all the family.
The show is filled with marionettes that range in size from one foot to three feet tall!
Performances include singers, dancers, clowns, classical trick marionettes, and a trained dog, Puddles.
The puppeteers of Fratello Marionettes, Kevin Nenegus and Fred C.
Riley III, design and build all their puppets, write their own plays and
perform them with the skills they have perfected after years of study and
performance with international puppet theaters. The troupe is from the San
Francisco Bay Area and have not been on the North Coast since October of 2010.
A treat for the whole family sponsored by First 5 Humboldt!
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Children’s Art Exhibit
“Inspired by Famous Artists”
Alder Grove Charter School
Art/Art History students Grades 1 - 6
Julie Hochfeld, teacher
Exhibit available for viewing until May 23rd
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The Friends of the Library
The Humboldt County Library enjoys tremendous support
throughout the County. Friends of the Library organizations exist in nearly
every branch library community. Through the work of the Friends, the library is
able to add more books and materials to its collections and offer programs to
enhance library services. Contact the Friends group in your community for
information on how to join.
Friends of the Arcata Library
500 7th Street
Arcata, CA 95521
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