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THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CALABASAS LIBRARY
SPECIAL CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN STORY TIME!
FRIENDS OF THE CALABASAS LIBRARY
TIP OF THE MONTH: ALEXANDER STREET PERFORMANCE ARTS CLLECTIONS
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD
LIBRARY'S HOURS
The Library is closed November 11th, 12th, 23rd, and 24th.
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
November 7th 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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HALLOWEEN FAMILY MOVIE
On Tuesday, October 31 at 4:00 p.m. start celebrating Halloween early at the Calabasas Library!
We’ll be showing “Toy Story of Terror” and “Scared Shrekless”! There will be treats but no tricks!
For more information, click here.
SPECIAL CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN STORY TIME!
Tuesday, October 31st at 10:00 a.m. come to the Library’s Multi-Purpose Room for a fun Halloween-themed story time!
Fore 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!
On Saturday, November 4th 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.
ONLINE FILM FANATICS
On Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m. we’ll be discussing two great films!
Call Me Elizabeth (2021)
Not Rated and 70 minutes
An Off-Broadway hit with solo performance by writer/performer, Kayla Boyle, about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor. Set in May 1961, the play is inspired by Taylor’s conversations with writer Max Lerner as they discuss plans for a biography. Part of the Broadway on Demand Collection from Alexander Street.
This film is available on Alexander Street Video.
Hot Millions (1968)
Rated G and 106 minutes
Academy Award winners Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith and Karl Malden star with Bob Newhart in this comic tale of a gentle con artist who goes high tech with a computerized scam to steal millions.
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.
ONLINE STUDY BUDDIES
Get tutoring help at the Calabasas Library!!
Tutoring will be held by appointment on Zoom.
Times are available on November 7th, 14th, and 28th 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, November 4th 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.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB
Join us at the Library on the third Wednesday of each month!
The next meeting will take place on:
Wednesday, November 15th at 11:00 a.m.
The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys—and
One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy by James Risen
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.
The next meeting is in-person on Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
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: ALEXANDER STREET PERFORMANCE ARTS COLLECTIONS
The California State Library has once again given California residents a wonderful resource. Alexander Street Audio and Video Performing Arts Collections! It covers hundreds of genres and a wide range of content types, from instruction to performance. Leading content providers include the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Qwest TV, Smithsonian, L.A. Theatre Works, Broadway On-Demand, and many more. Check the e-audiobook and streaming video pages for more information. All you need is your Calabasas Library card!
BOOK REVIEW - WOMAN, CAPTAIN, REBEL: THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY OFA DARING ICELANDIC SEA CAPTAIN BY MARGARET WILLSON
Captain Thurídur was born in Iceland in 1777 and grew up fishing with her brother, taking over the family business. It was hard work and her family was poor, never being able to own much land. Her fascinating yet tragic life to become an acclaimed fishing captain is told with adventure and compassion. She solved a notorious crime, used the courts to fight for justice, even while being ridiculed for her audacity for being a woman and outperforming her male counterparts. This book is brilliantly researched and makes the reader or listener want to find out more about this incredible woman who had extraordinary courage and a work ethic that was unmatched. Captain Thurídur is a hero to this day for her modern ways of thinking and fighting for her rights. The Library has this title in e-book and e-audiobook.
MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN, BARBARA LOCKWOOD
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a chance to spend time with family and friends. If you are traveling, check out a digital book to save space in your luggage.
We are cancelling the Tuesday evening book club this month, as it is so close to Thanksgiving. We will have a holiday potluck for the December 19 book club. It gives everyone two months to read The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
We had our 25th anniversary celebration on October 8. There was a great turnout with City Council, Library Commission and Friends of the Library members attending. It was wonderful to see many of our former city leaders and, of course, our patrons.
This month, on November 8 we will have a ceremony to recognize Ellen Pangarliotas. Ellen was one of the leaders who spearheaded the creation of the City of Calabasas Library. She was an original Friend of the Library member and the longest acting Library Commissioner. She passed away last year and we certainly miss her. We hope everyone will join us in the Library from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. as we unveil a picture of Ellen for permanent display.
That’s all for this month.
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