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THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CALABASAS LIBRARY
WINTER PUMPKIN PATCH STORY TIME
WINTER PRESCHOOL CRAFTING EVENT
BEYOND THE BATTLE: UNSUNG HEROES OF UKRAINE
TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: TRUST BY HERNAN DIAZ
WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB: HORSE BY GERALDINE BROOKS
FRIENDS OF THE CALABASAS LIBRARY
BOOK REVIEW: THE BOYS IN THE BOAT BY DANIEL JAMES BROWN
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD
LIBRARY'S HOURS
The Library is closed Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th.
Click here for more information on the Library's hours.
The Library is always closed on Mondays.
WINTER 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.
Winter Pumpkin Patch Story Time January 11th
through February 15th
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PUMPKIN PATCH STORY TIME |
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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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ONLINE STUDY BUDDIES
Tutoring will be held by appointment on Zoom. Times are available on Tuesday, February 6th, 13th and 27th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sign up is required. Please fill out this form to make an appointment for tutoring for your child.
For more information, click here.
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!
The Writers' Club will meet one Saturday of the month. Look for the signs in front of the Library.
Upcoming meetings:
Saturday, February 3rd, at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held on the outside patio. For more information, click here.
PAWS TO READ
Is your child’s reading going to the dogs? Let’s hope so! PAWS to Read is back!
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.
WHEN: Saturday, February 10th
*TIME: 11:30a.m - 1:30p.m.
*This is one on one (dog/handler and reader) event for children grades K through 3rd.
WHERE: Calabasas Library
200 Civic Center Way
QUESTIONS: Call (818) 225-7616 ext. 2
RESERVATION: Reservations required. Please click here.
WINTER PRESCHOOL CRAFTING EVENT
Come join the fun Tuesday, February 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Children's area of the Library.
For more information, click here.
BEYOND THE BATTLE: UNSUNG HEROES OF UKRAINE
Join us Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the Calabasas Library Multi-purpose room to watch the film:
Beyond the Battle: Unsung Heroes of Ukraine (2023)
Not rated and 60 minutes
For more information about this event, please click here.
The event is free to the public, and patrons age 16 and up are welcome.
DIY CRAFT EVENT FOR ADULTS
On Wednesday, February 7th at 5:30 p.m., join us to make a craft and socialize.
We will be making a small cork board.
You must register here to reserve supplies.
For more information, click here.
ONLINE FILM FANATICS
On Wednesday, February 21st at 6:00 p.m. we’ll be discussing two great films!
Death on the Nile (1978)
PG and 140 minutes
World-renowned detective Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, then a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board.
This movie is available on hoopla and other streaming services.
A Man Named Pearl (2008)
G and 78 minutes
This documentary tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar, whose unlikely journey to national prominence began with a bigoted remark.
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.
TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB:TRUST BY HERNAN DIAZ
A book club for adults at the Calabasas Library!
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 20th at 5:30 p.m. and we will be discussing Trust by Hernan Diaz
Patrons age 16 and up are welcome.
For more information, click here or 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, February 11th at 11:00 a.m.
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
For more information, click here or 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
BOOK REVIEW - THE BOYS IN THE BOAT BY DANIEL JAMES BROWN
This informative and inspiring book tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-man’s rowing team. These unlikely heroes were from families of loggers, farmers, and shipyard workers who competed against the elite schools and won. The narrative was drawn from their diaries and journals and it was so personal, I felt like I was there. The emotionally, intensive story was set in the 1930’s amid world events that were leading up to World War II. The exciting conclusion was the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin where before Adolf Hitler, the boys defeated the top rowers in the world and took home gold medals. Now it’s a major motion picture directed by George Clooney. The library has the title in book, e-book, book on CD and e-audiobook. The library also has young reader versions.
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD
As all the various news outlets have reminded us, this January was the 30th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. I remember it well since I lived in Woodland Hills at the time. Fortunately, no one in our family was hurt and we had no structural damage to our house. However, we had no power or water for more than a week. We were unbelievably lucky in that our neighbor was the manager of a Ralph’s grocery store in the valley and was able to get us bottled water and diapers for the baby.
That was definitely an anomaly. I hate to say it but I’m not sure I’m that much more prepared at home now. How about you? To that end, we have many books in the Library about disaster preparedness and emergency response. Come check them out (and I will too!)
On a happier note, this month we celebrate Valentine’s Day or Galantine’s Day as the case may be. If you’re looking for inspiration for that love note, we have many books of love poems in the Library’s collection. They will be on display.
February is also Black History month. The theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression the African-American influence has been paramount. The Library has some beautiful books on African-American art and biographies of performers, writers, and other prominent artists.
In addition to books, the Library continues to offer programming for all ages. We have added some new and interesting programming this month. Please check our calendar for all events.
That’s all for this month.
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