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  Upcoming Library Activities and Special Events



The Children's Room
 
FEBRUARY 2012
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (except February 13 & 20) - Homework Help Program - 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. High school volunteers are available to assist children ages 5-12 years old with weekly homework assignments. No registration is required; help is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library.
Wednesday, February 1 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Story Time Room. For families with children 5 years and older.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities.  
Wednesday, February 1 - Spanish Book Club (Club de Lectores)   7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in January. Please call Patricia Todd, bilingual Librarian, at 626-570-3212 extension 1, during library open hours for more information. No reservation needed - just show up!
Thursday, February 2 - Preschool Story Time (2x) - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities. 
Thursday, February 2 - Lucky Dragon Workshop for Teens - Part 2 - 3 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Registration is required.
Thursday, February 2 - Great Spring Book Choice - 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Each member will share their two book choices with the group and how it relates to the groups goals. Please come with only 2 ideas for books in February, March, April, and May. If you have any questions please call Lisa at 626-570-5008 , ext. 5651.
Friday, February 3 - Toddler Story Time (2x) - 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 1 year to 2 years.  This is a lapsit program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. Please note that space is limited.
  Saturday, February 4 - Miniature Clay Food Craft - 2 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Learn to make a miniature cake for Valentine's Day. Supplies provided. Call 626-570-3212, ext. 1, to register.
  Tuesday, February 7 - Adult Series Film: "The King's Speech" (R) - 6:30 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Winner of Best Picture of the Year Oscar. Stars Colin Firth & Geoffrey Rush.
Wednesday, February 8 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Story Time Room. For families with children 5 years and older.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities.  
Thursday, February 9 - Preschool Story Time (2x) - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities. 
Friday, February 10 - Toddler Story Time (2x) - 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 1 year to 2 years.  This is a lapsit program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. Please note that space is limited.
Saturday, February 11 - Scrapbooking, Knitting, and Crocheting (SKC) -
2 p.m.-4 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. SKC is held monthly. If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, volunteers are here to assist you. Space is also provided for your scrapbook projects. Registration is not required.
  Monday, February 13 - Children' s Chapter Book Club (for grades 4-6) - 4 p.m. in the Story Time Room. Join in a discussion of Inkheart by Cornelia Funke and enjoy tasty snacks. Sign up in the Children's Room.
  Tuesday, February 14 - Family Film Presentation of "Inkheart" (PG) 2008. - 3:30 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Meggie learns of her father's talent for bringing characters out of books to life and must do her best to rescue them before it's too late. Stars Brendan Fraser.
Wednesday, February 15 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Story Time Room. For families with children 5 years and older.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities.  
Wednesday, February 15 - Spanish Book Club (Club de Lectores)   7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in January. Please call Patricia Todd, bilingual Librarian, at 626-570-3212 extension 1, during library open hours for more information. No reservation needed - just show up!
Thursday, February 16 - Preschool Story Time (2x) - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities. 
Thursday, February 16 - Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting - 3:30 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall.
Friday, February 17 - Toddler Story Time (2x) - 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 1 year to 2 years.  This is a lapsit program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. Please note that space is limited.
Friday, February 17 - Teen Anime Club - 3 p.m. Anime Club meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.  1st Friday we watch an Anime title; 3rd Friday we discuss the accompanying Manga.
Saturday, February 18 - Practice SAT Exam for Teens - 10 a.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Registration is required.
  Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday.
City Hall/Library will be closed.
Wednesday, February 22 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Story Time Room. For families with children 5 years and older.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities.  
Thursday, February 23 - Preschool Story Time (2x) - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities. 
Friday, February 24 - Toddler Story Time (2x) - 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 1 year to 2 years.  This is a lapsit program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. Please note that space is limited.
Wednesday, February 29 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Story Time Room. For families with children 5 years and older.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities.  
MARCH 2012
Thursday, March 1 - Preschool Story Time (2x) - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities. 
Friday, March 2 - Toddler Story Time (2x) - 10:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 1 year to 2 years.  This is a lapsit program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. Please note that space is limited.
  Monday, March 5 - Adult Series Film: "Hoosiers" (PG) - 6:30 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Get ready for "March Madness" by viewing one of the best basketball movies ever made. Stars Gene Hackman. 
Tuesday, March 6 - Titanic Fashion Lecture - 7 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Kevin Jones, from the Museum of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, will discuss 1912 fashions worn on the Titanic and show vintage images to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
  Wednesday, March 7 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Story Time Room. For families with children 5 years and older.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities.  
Wednesday, March 7 - Spanish Book Club (Club de Lectores) - 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in January. Please call Patricia Todd, bilingual Librarian, at 626-570-3212 extension 1, during library open hours for more information. No reservation needed - just show up!
  Thursday, March 8 - Preschool Story Time (2x) - 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in the Story Time Room. For children ages 3 to 5 years old.  This program includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, and art activities. 
  Thursday, March 8 - Retro Gaming - Nintendo Through the Ages - 3 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Part of "Geek out @ Your Library" Teen Tech Week 2012.
 
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