August 2008
In This Issue:

• Featured Programs

• Portola Valley Library News

• Macy’s Book a Brighter Future Campaign

• At a Library Near You...

Atherton Belmont Brisbane East Palo Alto

Foster City Half Moon Bay Millbrae Pacifica-Sanchez

Pacifica-Sharp Park Portola Valley San Carlos Woodside

• Acontecimientos Bilingües y en Español

The Docent Council will also be bringing you Chilhuly at the DeYoung. Chihuly’s first major exhibition in San Francisco represents the breadth and scope of the artist’s work in a feast of bold color and dramatic forms.

Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 PM – Belmont Library Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 PM – Foster City Library Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 PM – Millbrae Library

If you’re an art lover we also have an exciting program scheduled for September. In honor of Latino Heritage Month, docents from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will present a visually stimulating presentation on their current exhibition of the work of Frida Kahlo on:

Portola Valley patrons are welcome to use all of the public libraries in San Mateo County during this closure as they look forward to the opening of the new Portola Valley Library in the new Portola Valley Town Center at 765 Portola Road on Monday, September 15, 2008.  Library hours in the new library location will be Monday-Thursday, 12-7 pm, Friday and Saturday, 12-5 pm, closed on Sunday.

At a Library Near You...

• Steve Chaney and Cornelius Crowe 
  Monday, August 4, at 4:00 pm
  This ventriloquist show is always a big hit. For ages 3 and up. 
• Dad & Me @ the Library featuring Puppet Art Theatre 
  Wednesday, August 6, at 7:00 pm
  A special evening program just for Dads and kids (Moms welcome, too!). Enjoy a hilarious puppet show. Sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo.

STORYTIMES

• Musical Storytime
  Wednesdays, August 13 and 27, at 4:00 pm
  Stories and sing-along time. For all ages.
• Toddler Storytime
  Tuesdays, August 5 and 12, at 10:30 am
  For children ages 18 months to 36 months.
• Preschool Storytime
  Tuesdays, August 5 and 12, at 3:30 pm
  For children ages 3-6.
  

• Friends of the Belmont Library Book Sale
  Saturday, August 23, 11 AM – 5 PM, Taube Community Room
  The Friends of the Library will sell secondhand books and other materials for all ages. There will be something for everyone at this sale!

ADULT EVENTS

• Internet Classes
  Wednesday, August 20 at 10:30 AM – noon
  Very Basic Word Processing; To register, please call 650-591-8286 x222
  Class held at Belmont Library, Oracle Technology Center
• Book Clubs
  • Wednesday Evening Book Discussion
    First Wednesday of the month at 7:15 PM, Taube Community Room, Belmont Library
    August 6: Away by Amy Bloom
  • Mystery Book Club
    2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00 – 3:30 PM, Taube Community Room, Belmont Library
    August 14: Death by Hollywood by Steven Bochco
  • Chaucer’s Saucer
    4th Monday of the month at 1:00 – 2:00 PM,  Senior Center, Twin Pines Park
    August 25: To Be Announced
• Chihuly at the DeYoung
  Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM, Taube Community Room
  Docent slide talk. An exploration of the groundbreaking artwork of Dale Chihuly. This exhibition challenges convention with a feast of bold color, dramatic forms and extraordinary composition.

CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS

• Paws for Tales
  Tuesdays, August 12 and 26 in the Children's Room
  Come read to therapy dogs. Call (650) 591-8286 X235 to sign up to read for up to 10 minutes to specially trained therapy dogs. We will try to squeeze in drop-in children who have not signed up for a specific reading time. This is a fun way to practice reading, especially for beginning readers! Please note that the Humane Society requires parents to sign a release form each time a child reads to a dog.
• Buggy Movies
  Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm in the Taube Room
  Our buggy movies continue with Charlotte's Web (G; 94 minutes). This is a story of Wilbur the pig and how, through his friendship with Charlotte the spider, he became famous and learned about life and death.
• Buggy Movies
  Friday, August 15 at 6:30 pm in the Taube Room
  Our last buggy movie is James and the Giant Peach (PG; 79 minutes). This is a wildly imaginative tale about a little boy who journeys to a wondrous city "where dreams come true."

STORYTIMES

• Babies & Books
  Monday Mornings at 10:30
  For children ages birth to 2 years
• Preschool Musical Storytime
  Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 AM
  For ages 3 to 6 years
• Family Pajama Storytime
  Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM
  For ages 3 to 8 years old
• Toddler Storytime
  Thursday Mornings at 10:30 AM
  For ages 18 months to 3 years
• Preschool Storytime
  Friday Mornings at 10:30 AM
  For ages 3 to 6 years
  

• All-Ages Storytime
  Mondays at 11:30 AM in the Library
• Firefighter’s Storytime (all-ages)
  Brisbane Firefighters read stories and lead a visit to a fire truck on the third Monday of every month.  Monday, August 18 at 11:30 AM in the Library
  

• Summer Reading Program
  June 1st – August 31st
  Read over the summer and win a variety of prizes. The Summer Reading Program is open to children, teens and adults.
• Adult Basic Computer / Internet Classes
  Classes are available in English and Spanish. Please visit the library to schedule a session.

TEEN EVENTS

• Summer Reading Program
  June 1st – August 31st
  Read over the summer and win a variety of prizes. The Summer Reading Program is open to children, teens and adults.

CHILDREN EVENTS

• Summer Reading Program
  June 1st – August 31st
  Read over the summer and win a variety of prizes. The Summer Reading Program is open to children, teens and adults.
• QUEST Learning Center
  A program of the San Mateo County Library system, is an after school academic enrichment program with an emphasis on reading skills development. For more information contact the Program Director at (650) 321-7712 Ext.226

STORYTIMES

• Bilingual Spanish/English Baby and Toddler Storytime
  Mondays at 10:30 AM
  A discussion group to help new parents of babies, ages 0-3, understand and advance their child's emotional and behavioral development.
• Family Storytime
  Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
  Come in your pajamas for stories and fun. Ages 3-8.
• Baby & Preschool Storytime
  Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
  Please join us for songs, stories, finger-plays, and more! Ages 3-5.
• Family Storytime In Spanish
  Thursdays at 11:00 AM
  Please join us for stories, songs and fun!
• Family Storytime
  Saturdays at 10:30 AM
  Please join us for stories, songs and fun! Ages 3-8.
  

• Monday August 4 at 7 pm
  Docent Slide Talk on Women Impressionists in the Port Room
• Thursday August 14 at 7 pm
  Docent Slide Talk on artist Dale Chihuly in the New Book Room

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

• Tuesday, August 12 at 3 pm
  Bug Club #4
  Come learn about bugs and do a craft.
  Children ages 4 and older are welcome.
• Friday, August 22 at 2 pm
  Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party
  Celebrate a great summer of reading. Bring your completed reading log and get your final prize if you haven't already.
• Monday, August 25 at 6 pm
  Back to School Storytime
  The new school year starts in just a few days, come join us for great stories about school!
  

• Gaming Night
  August 23 at 6:00PM
  Test your skills with the Wii

CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS

• Pajama Story Time
  August 4 7:00PM
  Bring your pj’s and slippers.
• Phil Ackerly Magic
  August 14 1:30PM
  You’ll be astounded!
• Movie Night
  August 15 7:00PM
  A feature film and popcorn from our popcorn wagon. This month’s feature
  “The Spiderwick Chronicles”
• Learn a Craft
  Every Saturday from 10:30AM til Noon
  Learn a new craft each week.
  

• Drop-in Chess!
  Monday, August 4,11,18,25, 6:00-8:00pm / Wednesday, August 20, 6:00-8:00pm / Saturday, August 9, 3:00-5:00pm
  From beginners to advanced players. Your skills will improve the more you play! All ages welcome. Instruction available.
• Friends of the Millbrae Library Book Discussion
  Monday, August 4, 1:00-2:00pm
  Come discuss the book, THE BEE KEEPER'S APPRENTICE by Laurie R. King with others. Free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
• Chihuly at the DeYoung
  Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM, Taube Community Room
  Docent slide talk. An exploration of the groundbreaking artwork of Dale Chihuly. This exhibition challenges convention with a feast of bold color, dramatic forms and extraordinary composition.
• Game Board Night!
  Thursday, August 7,14, 21, 28, 6:00-8:00pm / Wednesday, August 20, 6:00-8:00pm / Saturday, August 9, 3:00-5:00pm
  All ages welcome. Everything from chess and checkers to Sorry and Old Maid.
• Magic Dan & Annual Children’s Summer Reading Awards Party
  Thursday, August 7, 2:00pm
  Our favorite magician returns with an amazing magic show! PLUS our final party follows with prizes and refreshments. All reading logs must be returned to the Millbrae Library by Friday, August 1st if you want to receive your awards at the party....Or keep reading until the final deadline: August 31st.
• Free PC Class : Computer Accessories
  Wednesday, August 13, 7:00-8:00pm
  Find out how to use storage devices, download media, & connect your personal computer to your hand-held devices. No Sign-ups! Come early to save your seat. All ages welcome.
• Free PC Class : Job Hunting on the Internet
  Saturday, August 23, 10:00-11:00am
  Learn about the best places to hunt for jobs, post your resume and network. No Sign-ups! Come early to save your seat. All ages welcome.

• Adult Summer Reading Program !
  "Transform Your World @ the Library (green living)" is the theme. Set an individual reading goal to reach
  by the end of summer. As you complete a book or audio book, submit the title and a brief comment to
  win raffle prizes. Prizes will be drawn once a week.
• Art At the Library
  Phillip Carlson will be displaying his collages and drawings in acrylic box frames throughout
  the month of August.
• Adult Summer Reading End of Summer Reading Luau
  Friday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.
  Join us for a fun celebration at the Sanchez Library!

CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS

• Summer Reading Party with Sunny the Clown
  Tuesday, August 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Library
  Come celebrate the end of the summer reading program and pick
  up your prizes!
• Dayna Jabin & Her Menagerie!
  Thursday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m.
  Come meet the animals!
• FAMILY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS!
  Fridays, August 8 & 15 at 7:30 p.m.
  Movies to be Announced
• BIKE-A-THON!
  Wednesday, August 13 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. in the Library parking lot
  Bring your bike and decorate it!

TEEN EVENTS

• Pacifica Teen Photo Documentary Project
  Starts Friday, September 5 in the Sharp Park Library (Upstairs: time to be decided)
  We are now recruiting teens for the California Council for the Humanities' sponsored "How I See It: My Place" teen photography documentary project.  Tell Pacifica how YOU see it using photography, the written word and local history. It's free, lasts for 10 weeks and we supply the cameras!
   For more information and to register contact Kim at 650-355-5196 ext. 322, or stop by either branch
  of the Pacifica Libraries.

STORYTIMES

• Wednesday Morning Storytime
  Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. (6/18 - 8/6)
  Children ages 2-5 years in the Children's area.
• Pajama Storytime
  Mondays at 7:00 p.m. (6/23 - 8/11)
  Children ages 4 & up. Stories & crafts.
• Babies & Books
  Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (6/14 - 8/9) Newborn to 24 months of age.
  

BOOK CLUBS

• Mother/Daughter Book Club
  Meets on the following Wednesdays: 8/6 at 7:00 p.m.
  Girls 8-11 with a female adult.
  August 6 A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• Older Girls Book Club
  Meets on the following Wednesdays: 8/20 at 7:00 p.m.
  Girls 12-14 with a female adult.
  August 20 Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out Of A Tree by Lauren Tarshis
• Adventure Book Club
  Meets Fridays 8/15 at 11:00 a.m.
  For kids going into 2nd-3rd grade; books to be announced.
• Daytime Book Group "Senior Moments"
  Meets at Sanchez Library one Friday each month at 11 a.m.
  August 8 Pale Fire by Nabokov
• Nighttime Book Group
  Meets at the Sanchez Library the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
  August 14 Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
  

• Adult Summer Reading Program !
  "Transform Your World @ the Library (green living)" is the theme. Set an individual reading goal to reach
  by the end of summer.  As you complete a book or audio book, submit the title and a brief comment to
  win raffle prizes.  Prizes will be drawn once a week.

CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS

• Reading Club Party and the Magic of Alex Ramon
  Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30 p.m.
  Refreshments, drawings & fun! First time finishers can pick up prizes.

TEEN EVENTS

• Pacifica Teen Photo Documentary Project
  Starts Friday, September 5 in the Sharp Park Library (Upstairs: time to be decided)
  We are now recruiting teens for the California Council for the Humanities' sponsored "How I See It: My Place" teen photography documentary project.  Tell Pacifica how YOU see it using photography, the written word and local history. It's free, lasts for 10 weeks and we supply the cameras!
   For more information and to register contact Kim at 650-355-5196 ext. 322, or stop by either branch
  of the Pacifica Libraries.

STORYTIMES

• Babies & Books
  Mondays at 11 am, ongoing
  Newborn to 18 months of age; Children's Area.
• Preschool Storytime
  Tuesdays at 10:30 am
  Ages 3-6 with adult caregiver; Community Room downstairs
• Family Storytime
  Wednesdays at 7 pm, August 20-September 24
  Join us each week for stories, songs & activities for all ages.

BOOK CLUBS

• The "Other Book Club"
  Meets on Tuesdays
  Contact Norisa for information.
  

• Lizard Lady
  Thursday, August 14 at 4:30 PM in the Historic Schoolhouse at Town Center       
  The Lizard Lady, Teressa Killeen, presents a wildlife experience that children love! Come see a variety of snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Since 1985 this kid pleasing show has entertained and educated children in the Bay Area.For ages 3 and up.

STORYTIMES HELD AT PORTOLA VALLEY LIBRARY
(Temporary Location at Corte Madera School, 4575 Alpine Rd.)

• Babies & Books Storytime
  Monday mornings at 11 am
  For children ages birth to 2 years.
  No storytime February 18
• Toddler Time Storytime
  Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am
  For children ages 18 months to 3 years.
• Preschool Storytime
  Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 pm
  For children ages 3 - 6 years.

• 2008 Adult Summer Reading Program - Transform Your World at the Library (June 1 – August 31)
  Set an individual reading goal to reach by the end of summer. As you complete a book or audio book, submit the title and a brief comment to win raffle prizes. Prizes will be drawn once a week.
• Legion of Honor Docent Slide Talk
  Wednesday, August 13 at 7 PM
  The Docent Council presents a unique slide talk: Women Impressionists: Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzales, Marie Bracquemond; bring together for the first time in the United States the collective work of these four artists, on view at the Legion of Honor from June 21 to September 21, 2008.
  At the time Impressionism was born, female artists were starting to come to the forefront of the art world.  Many of the works deal with images of women - women at home, women with family, and women at leisure - in addition to other themes typical of Impressionism.
• Wine & Cheese Party
  Monday, August 25 at 7 PM
  Come and share your favorite summer reads.
• Frida Khalo Docent Slide Lecture
  Monday, September 22 at 7 PM
• One Book, One Community: San Mateo County Reads
  What is the what by Dave Eggers has been selected for San Mateo County’s third fall community reading program.  It was on the New York Times Best Seller List for weeks and was nominated for a National Book Award in 2006.  It tells the riveting story of a lost Sudanese boy who sought refuge from his country’s civil war in America.  The kick-off event on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center features Eggers in conversation with KQED talk show host Michael Krasny.  Additional programs designed to extend the themes of the book will take place at all libraries throughout the county during the month of October.
• “Diversity and Identity in Sudan”
  Wednesday, October 8 at 7 PM
  Lecture by UC Berkeley Professor Martha Saavedra
• “Prospect for Peace in the Sudan”
  Monday, October 20 at 7 PM
  Lecture by Santa Clara University Professor Michael Kevane
• “Museum of the Diaspora Docent Lecture”
  Wednesday, October 29 at 7 PM
• Internet Classes
  • Thursday, September 18 at 7-8 PM – Intermediate Internet
  • Thursday, October 16 at 7-8 PM – Beginner Internet
  • Thursday, November 20 at 7-8 PM – Intermediate Internet
  • Thursday, December 18 at 7-8 PM
  Please register at the Reference Desk or call 650.591.0341 ext. 222
• Library Tours
  
  • Wednesday, August 20 at 12 PM in the lobby
  • Wednesday, September 17 at 12 PM in the lobby
  • Wednesday, October 15 at 12 PM in the lobby
  The San Carlos Library offers an “insider’s tour” of the library ever month. Contact Rhea Bradley at 650.591.0341 ext. 237 for further information.

• Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale
  • Sunday, August 17 at 1-4 PM
  • Sunday, September 21 at 1-4 PM
  • Sunday, October 19 at 1-4 PM
  • Sunday, November 16 at 1-4 PM
  • Sunday, December 21 at 1-4 PM

Book Clubs

• Daytime Book Club
  Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 10:00 AM, in the Library Reading Lounge. The Daytime Book Club will not meet in July or August.
• Friends of the Library Evening Book Club
  Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room C.
• Non-Fiction Book Club
  Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:15 AM in the Library Reading Lounge.
  • August 14 Mistakes were made (but not by me): why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions and hurtful acts by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
  • September 11 Nigger: the strange career of a troublesome word by Randall Kennedy
  • October 9 The adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
• Mystery Book Club
  Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Library Reading Lounge.
  • August 27 The pale blue eye by Louis Bayard
  • September 24 King of lies by John Hart
  • October 22 The virgin of small plains by Nancy Pickard

CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS

• 2008 Children’s Summer Reading Club - Catch the Reading Bug! (June1 – August 31)
  Every time you read 20 minutes, color in a space. Get a prize at the beginning, at 15 spaces and at the end. Write down the names of the books you read at the bottom. When all spaces are colored in, return it to the library for a free book.
• Wild Things
  Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM
  Wildlife education and a chance to see some real wild animals! Ages 4 and up.
• Wii Sports
  Thursday, August 7 from 3-5 PM
  Play your favorite Wii Sports games at the library! Ages 9 and up.

Storytimes

• Chinese/English Bilingual Storytime
  Wednesdays, August 6, & September 3 at 11:15 AM
  For ages 3 to 6 years old in the Parent/Teacher Room
  Storytime will be taking a break through August 31.  Join us again in
  September!
• Family Storytime
  Friday, August 1 at 10:15 AM
  For all ages in the Parent/Teacher Room
  

• Artist Geri McGilvray  (GeriArt.net) will display her artwork in July and August 2008.
• Women Impressionists: Berth Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzales, Marie Bracquemond
  Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 pm
  The Docent Council presents a unique slide talk on this new exhibit currently on view at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco.

CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS

• Wild Things
  Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 4:00 PM
  The library turns into a zoo -- come see and learn about amazing animals. Pre-school age and up!
• Reading Bug Craft Times
  • Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM
    Make a yummy home for a gummy worm!
    5 years old and up.
  • Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 3:00 PM
    Craft a bunch of butterflies that soar together!
    5 years old and up.
  • Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM
    Become like a bee and buzz!
    5 years old and up.

• "Babies & Books" Musical Storytime
  Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:00 AM
  For ages newborn to 24 months old.
• "Toddler Time" Musical Storytime
  Wednesdays, August 6,13, 20, 27 at 11:00 AM
  For ages 18 to 36 months old.

BOOK CLUBS

• Woodside Book Club
  Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:15AM. 
  August 5 Plato and A Platypus Walk Into A Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein.

• Hora de Cuentos Para Bebés y Niños Pequeños
  Los Lunes a las 10:30 AM
  Traiga a su bebé para escuchar cuentos, rimas y canciones en español.
• Hora de Cuentos para la Familia
  Los Martes a las 7 PM
  ¡Ven en tu pijama o ven como gustes! Para las edades de 3-8.
• Hora de Cuentos Pre-escolares y Bebés
  Los Miércoles a las 11:00 AM
  ¡Por favor acompáñenos para escuchar canciones, cuentos, juegos de manos, y más! Para niños entre las edades de 0-5 y para sus proveedores de cuidado.
• Hora de Cuentos para la Familia en Español
  Los Jueves a las 11:00 AM
  Por favor acompáñenos para escuchar canciones y cuentos con su familia y amigos.
• Hora de Cuentos para la Familia
  Los Sabados a las 10:30 AM
  Por favor acompáñenos para escuchar canciones y cuentos con su familia y amigos.