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Library! at Hillcrest - Special Programs & Events
Library! at Hillcrest - Special Programs & Events

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The Hillcrest Shopping Center is undergoing construction, and our sign has been temporarily removed.  Never fear, the Library! at Hillcrest is OPEN.  A quick walk through the tunnel will bring you right to our doors!


Worlds Connect - Mexico!

Thursday, July 15, 7 p.m.

An Evening of Vibrant Mexican Culture
Worlds Connect at the Library! at Hillcrest. Join us on Thursday, July 15, for an exciting tour of Mexican culture. We’ll start with a slide show from the Mexican Consulate, watch the Hispanic Folkloric Dancers of Idaho perform, and enjoy traditional mariachi songs. A panel of Mexican immigrants will share their stories and answer questions from the audience. Samples of authentic Mexican foods will be shared.

More Information on Worlds Connect


Get the Keys!

Saturday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.

Tips and Tricks for Teens Looking to Buy Their First Car
This summer, hundreds of Boise teens will receive driver’s licenses and begin shopping for their first car. Before they buy, teens and their parents are invited to stop by the Library! at Hillcrest for insider information from local experts on buying your first car. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

We will host a panel discussion on questions to ask when buying a new or used car, tips on general car maintenance, and a presentation of library resources that may be useful for first-time car buyers. The program will conclude with a question and answer session.


Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

Saturday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.

A Celebration Fit for a Wizard!
Harry Potter’s birthday is July 31, and we’re celebrating at the Library! at Hillcrest. Kids, teens, and parents are invited to join the fun on Saturday, July 31, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Stop by the Library! to pick up your invitation, which will identify which of the Hogwarts houses you will join. Bring your invitation with you on July 31, and you’ll be ready to join your team for broomstick races, Harry Potter trivia games, and more. Uniforms are welcome, but not required. We’ll make potions and wands, and create Golden Snitches. We’ll sample delicious treats, including Butter Beer, Jelly Worms, and other treats from Honeydukes.

The fun begins at 1:00 p.m. and continues till 3:00 at the Library! at Hillcrest. Activities will spill from the breezeway into the Lemhi Room. Parents are encouraged to assist with craft activities.


Book Club for Adults

Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Discussion!
Come join fellow book lovers each month as we enjoy a good cup of tea, spirited literary debates, and light refreshments.

More Information about the Book Club for Adults
 


English Corner

Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join the Conversation!
New Americans, English language learners, and volunteers are invited to join a moderated conversation hour every Saturday called English Corner. More

English Corner meets every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Camas Room and lasts approximately one-hour. No registration needed.


   

Other events at the Library! at Hillcrest

Other Hillcrest Programs

Upcoming Events at Hillcrest

See the full calendar of events for the Library! at Hillcrest.

 

Last Updated: 07/09/2010

 
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