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THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CALABASAS LIBRARY
TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: THE FOUR WINDS BY KRISTIN HANNAH
WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB: SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN BY LISA SEE
FRIENDS OF THE CALABASAS LIBRARY
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD
LIBRARY'S HOURS
The Library is closed December 23rd through December 26th, and December 30th through January 1st. The Library is open Friday, December 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Click here for more information on the Library's hours.
The Library is always closed on Mondays.
FALL PUMPKIN PATCH STORY TIME
Pumpkin Patch Story Time is a program offered by the Calabasas Public Library. The Children's Librarian reads, sings and entertains children during the story time.
Fall Pumpkin Patch Story Time
through December 7th
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PUMPKIN PATCH STORY TIME |
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Preschool ages 3-5 years |
Tuesdays |
1:30 p.m. |
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Lap Sit Up to 24 months |
Thursdays |
10:30 a.m. |
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Toddler ages 2 to 4 years |
Thursdays |
11:00 a.m. |
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All Story Times will be held In the Multi-purpose room. |
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PAWS TO READ
Is your child's reading going to the dogs? Let's hope so! PAWS to read is back!
On Saturday, December 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bring your new and emerging reader (grades k-3) to the Calabasas Library to share in a unique reading program. Therapy dogs, trained through Pet Partners, will sit (or lie!) and listen while your child experiences the joy of reading aloud.
Reservations Required. For more information, click here.
FALL PRESCHOOL CRAFTING EVENT
Celebrate the end of Fall and the beginning of Winter while decorating felt gingerbread men and snowmen with our crafting even on Tuesday, December 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Children's area of the Library!
For more information, click here.
ONLINE FILM FANATICS
On Wednesday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. we’ll be discussing two great films!
Into the White
Rated R for language and 105 minutes
In 1940, two enemy fighter planes are shot down. After crash-landing, the stranded survivors – both German and British crew members – are forced to seek refuge in an isolated cabin to withstand the harsh conditions in the mountainous wilderness of Norway. These enemies of war must band together… their survival depends upon it.
This movie is available on hoopla and other streaming services.
Filling in the Blanks
Not rated and 94 minutes
In this documentary, 54 year old Jon Baime takes a DNA test. His world and sense of self identity is shattered when a family secret is revealed.
This movie is available on hoopla and other streaming services.
You do not need to watch the selections to attend the Film Fanatics.
For any questions, if you need help with hoopla, Alexander Street Video or to receive the Zoom meeting link, please email Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org.
For more information, click here.
ONLINE STUDY BUDDIES
Get tutoring help at the Calabasas Library!!
Tutoring will be held by appointment on Zoom.
Times are available on December 5th, 12th and 19th at 4:00 p.m. Sign up is required.
Please fill out this form to make an appointment for tutoring for your child.
Email ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org for more information.
Tutoring for students up through 8th grade is done by Advanced Placement and Honors high school students.
WRITERS' CLUB
Attention 3rd through 7th Graders!! If you like creative writing and hanging out with your friends then join the Writers’ Club! Hosted by the Calabasas Library and run by high school students. No experience in writing is necessary...This is just for fun!
Upcoming meetings:
Saturday, December 2nd at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held on the outside patio.
If your child wishes to participate, please send your child’s name, school and grade to Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org Meetings are about an hour.
TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB
A book club for adults at the Calabasas Library!
The next meeting will take place on: December 19th at 5:30 p.m. and we will be discussing The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Patrons age 16 and up are welcome. For more information email Barbara Lockwood at blockwood@calabasaslibrary.org
Sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB
Join us at the Library on the third Wednesday of each month!
The next meeting will take place on:
Wednesday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
For more information please email Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org.
Calabasas Library
200 Civic Center Way
818-225-7616
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
LIBRARY TIP OF THE MONTH
Did you know the Library has over 1 million digital items that you can check out with your library card? We have e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming video, music, interactive education, language learning and so much more. Check out our e-media and online resources page for more information! Digital services are available 24/7!
BOOK REVIEW - BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK?: 52 LITERARY GEMS THAT INSPIRED OUR FAVORITE FILMS BY KRISTEN LOPEZ
A great many people have seen movie adaptations of famous (and not-so-famous) novels, without having read the original source material. Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how much was changed from the page to the screen? If so, then this is the book for you. But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films (published under the beloved Turner Classic Movies© brand name) examines a collection of well-known films that were based on published novels. Many popular titles, from the 1931 version of Frankenstein to the 2021 version of Frank Herbert's Dune are scrutinized and compared with the original books, and in these succinct essays it is fun to learn about the similarities and differences in the literary and celluloid versions. As author Kristen Lopez writes in her forward: "In selecting the books for this compendium, I wanted a broad cross-section, not just of genres and authors, but translations that are either literal or completely different." The Library has this title available in Print.
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD
This is the final month of an incredibly busy year. At the beginning of 2023, we were still experiencing the lingering effects of Covid. However, as the year wore on, the library began to see an increase in visits and a return to normalcy.
I just finished compiling FY 22-23 statistics for the California State Library annual report. The library has over 75,000 physical items but with the addition of Hoopla and Cloud Library for streaming video, e-books and e-audiobooks, there are 1,967,091 items available for checkout! Although we still have a few programs online, we are offering many in-person programs for all ages. In total, we presented 207 programs throughout the year.
Some of the highlights of the year included:
- A return to in-person Pumpkin Patch story time sessions; Over 500 participants attended the Library‘s Fall Session Pumpkin Patch Story Times alone.
- The Fun Fair with lots of games, a story walk, a visit from the National Park Service Outreach truck, performances by the Calabasas High School Jazz Combo II and the Tri-M from Agoura High School Music.
- Live Summer Reading Programs; The Alley Cats show was a huge success that attracted an audience of all ages. Other great shows included Bubblemania, Craig Newton’s music, Wonders of Wildlife and Wacky Wendee.
- Book clubs, film discussions, digital services classes and genealogy workshops for adults.
- Our 25th year as a city library with a big celebration in October.
- A ceremony to recognize Ellen Pangarliiotas, a long time Library Commissioner and city leader.
The Library will be closed for several days during the holidays. Starting on Tuesday, January 2nd, the Library will be open until 7pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please check the calendar for all our hours.
Have safe and happy holidays!
That’s all for this month.
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