THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CALABASAS LIBRARY

LIBRARY'S HOURS

JOIN THE CALABASAS LIBRARY COMMISSION: VACANCY AVAILABLE

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: LOG YOUR TITLES TO EARN POINTS!

DISCOVER AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOKS AT THE CALABASAS LIBRARY!

EXPLORE THE CALABASAS LIBRARY MOBILE APP

DIY CRAFT EVENT FOR ADULTS - CREATE ALBUMS FOR FAMILY PHOTOS

TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: STATE OF WONDER BY ANN PATCHETT

WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB: DEMON COPPERHEAD BY BARBARA KINGSOLVER

FRIENDS OF THE CALABASAS LIBRARY

CALABASAS HISTORY PROJECT

MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD

LIBRARY'S HOURS

Click here for more information on the Library's hours. 

The Library will be closed on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st. The Library is always closed on Mondays.

JOIN THE CALABASAS LIBRARY COMMISSION: VACANCY AVAILABLE

The City of Calabasas Library Commission currently has an unscheduled vacancy for a term covering the period through November 2024. Applicants must be residents of the City of Calabasas and electors during their respective terms of office. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the community and help shape the future of our library services.

The Library Commission meets monthly on the 3rd Monday, providing an opportunity for residents to engage in discussions about our library's services and programs. Meeting locations are subject to change. You can watch past Commission meeting videos here. 

For more information about the vacancy or to apply, please click here.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: LOG YOUR TITLES TO EARN POINTS!

The Calabasas Library’s Online Summer Reading Program “Read, Renew, Repeat” ends on August 4th, but you have until August 5th to log in your titles.  Any books and digital materials you read during the summer count.  Earn points to be entered in drawings for gift cards!  The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library.

To log into BookPoints, click here.

Check the website or email Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org for more information.

DISCOVER AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOKS AT THE CALABASAS LIBRARY!

The Calabasas Library is excited to announce that the 2024 award-winning children's books are now available! Dive into this year's top picks for young readers, carefully selected to inspire and entertain.

Ms. Julia from our library has created three videos showcasing these outstanding books:

• 2024 Children's Book Medal Winners at the Calabasas Library - Part 1
• 2024 Children's Book Medal Winners at the Calabasas Library - Part 2
• 2024 Children's Book Medal Winners at the Calabasas Library - Part 3 

For more information about the Calabasas Library and how to check out these books, please visit our website www.calabasaslibrary.org or download the library's app.

EXPLORE THE CALABASAS LIBRARY MOBILE APP

Did you know the Calabasas Library has a mobile app? Available on the App Store and Google Play, simply search for "Calabasas Library" to download.

With this app, you can:

• Check your account
• Search for materials
• Check out items yourself in the library
• And more!

Experience the convenience of the Calabasas Library at your fingertips.

For more details, click here.

For further information, email Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org.

DIY CRAFT EVENT FOR ADULTS - CREATE ALBUMS FOR FAMILY PHOTOS 

Join us for a fun DIY Craft Event for Adults. If you're interested in creating beautiful photo albums for your family memories, this event is perfect for you!

Explore what supplies you should use when creating physical photo albums. In this session, we will cover everything from essential supplies to album options and tips on how to get started.

TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: STATE OF WONDER BY ANN PATCHETT

Join us for the Tuesday Evening Book Club, a fun gathering for adults who love to read and discuss literature. Our next meeting will feature a discussion on "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 20th
Time: 5:30 p.m.  

Book: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett  
Age: Patrons age 16 and up are welcome  
Location: Calabasas Library  

For more information, email Barbara Lockwood at blockwood@calabasaslibrary.org.


Sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB: DEMON COPPERHEAD BY BARBARA KINGSOLVER

Join us at the Library for the Wednesday Morning Book Club, a monthly gathering for book lovers. Our next meeting will feature a discussion on "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, August 21st 
Time: 11:00 a.m.  
Book: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver  
Location: Calabasas Library  

For more information, email Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org.


Sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library.

FRIENDS OF THE CALABASAS LIBRARY

The Friends of the Calabasas Library are a volunteer group of citizens that work with the library to raise funds and sponsor programs to enhance library service throughout the community. 

Check the Friends webpage for the donation policy.

For more information, please email Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org.

The Friends have a Venmo account where you can donate or pay your membership. Venmo: @CalabasasFriends

CALABASAS HISTORY PROJECT

The Calabasas Library invites you to explore our historical collection, featuring photos and documents from our archives, such as the Oak Garage in Old Town Calabasas circa 1930, where Pedaler's Fork now stands.

This collection serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, historians, and researchers. Calabasas has evolved significantly from its dirt street origins in the mid-1800s to the modern city of today, while preserving its old west heritage.

Help us expand this collection by allowing us to scan and return your old photos, documents, and artifacts related to Calabasas and adjacent communities. Your contributions will be archived in your name in perpetuity.

Click here to view a video on the Calabasas History Project

MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD

As we head into August we tend to be quieter at the Library as patrons are away for their final vacations or start getting ready for school. But this Summer, like all our past few Summers, the Library has been extremely busy.  We’ve had a wide array of programming for all ages. Our last big event was Magician David Skale on July 31st.  Calabasas Library’s Online Summer Reading Program “Read, Repeat, Renew” ends on August 4th, but you have until August 5th to log in your titles.  Any books and digital materials you read during the summer count.  Earn points to be entered in drawings for gift cards!  Children can pick up small prizes and a book of their choice by August 11th.  The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library.

There is some good news and some bad news from the State Library. Because of budget shortfalls several of our databases will be going away.  HelpNow will be ending on August 24th. On September 14th, Coursera comes to an end.  On September 30th, Job & Career Accelerator, LearningExpress Library, LinkedIn Learning and VetNow also will be ending. The good news is the California State Parks Pass program has been extended.  Passes for free parking at the State Parks can be checked out at the Library.

In the next newsletter we’ll have information about all programming for the Fall as we restart our story times, Study Buddies and adult programming.  Stay tuned.

 That’s all for this month.
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