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February 2010
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This winter/spring, the San Mateo County Libraries are pleased to offer a series of very topical parenting workshops brought to you by the educators from the Peninsula’s highly respected Parent’s Place. We will kick off our first series with the following:
Positive Discipline: Building Self-Esteem
Positive discipline is an approach that helps children develop critical skills as well as positive feelings about themselves. The techniques for doing this vary with the child's developmental skills. In this workshop we will explore how to set age appropriate discipline techniques that aim to preserve and boost self-esteem and effectively guide children. Discussion includes ways to improve communication, cooperation, and altruistic behavior. Based on the work of Dr. Jane Nelsen.
Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library
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Job Hunting that Works: Find Your Next Job in a Month
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Looking for a job? Or a new career direction? Join Anna Booth, job coach with over 30 years of experience, as she answers your questions and discusses her new book, Job Hunting that Works: Find Your Next Job in a Month.
Wednesday February 3rd at 7:00 PM – Pacifica–Sharp Park Library
Saturday February 13th at 2:00 PM – Half Moon Bay Library
Wednesday March 10th at 7:00 PM – Millbrae Library
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Ansel Adams and the American Wilderness
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Fine Arts Museum’s Docent Lecturer Kay Payne will discuss Ansel Adams and the American Wilderness. Ansel Adams’ photographs convey his deep feeling for the wilderness and environment, with epic vistas and the elegant details of nature evoking an emotional response that matches or even outweighs the reality of what is in the picture. No registration required. Seating may be limited.
Monday, February 8, 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library
Saturday, February 27, 2:00 PM – Pacifica–Sharp Park Library
Friday, March 12, 7:00 PM – Atherton Library |
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Walter M. Bortz II, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and a graduate of Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Recognized as one of America's most distinguished scientific experts on aging and longevity. Dr. Walter Bortz's research has focused on the importance of physical exercise in the promotion of robust aging. Dr. Bortz has published over 130 medical articles and authored numerous books, including We Live Too Short and Die Too Long, Dare to Be 100, and Living Longer for Dummies, and Diabetes Danger. Dr. Bortz is past co-chairperson of the American Geriatric Society and is currently Chairperson of the Medical Advisory Board for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, as well as a Senior Advisor to Healthy Silicon Valley, a community collaborative effort which addresses the soaring incidence of obesity and diabetes.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM – Belmont Library
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM – Millbrae Library
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library |
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Images of Reality and Illusion
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 Fine Arts Museum's Docent lecturer Belinda Marshall will discuss Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Images of Reality and Illusion. Works of art explore the mysterious, magical world of mirrors. Mirrors and the ways they can be used to symbolize prudence, vanity, deceit and even gateways into other worlds have long fascinated artists. No registration required. Seating may be limited.
Friday, February 26 at 7:00 PM – Atherton Library
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 Online Job Search
Learn how to conduct effective searches, develop the right keywords & search strategy, and locate & use the available online job market information, career outlook projections, vocational training resources, and local job fair & employment listings on the web.
Tuesday, February 2 at 9:00 AM – Pacifica–Sharp Park Library
Friday, March 5 at 10:00 AM – Atherton Library
Microsoft Office Word 2007
Word processing using Word 2007. Learn about page setup and formatting, toolbar buttons, and printing.
Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library
Flickr: Online Photo Management and Sharing
Learn how to open a new account, upload photos, organize & edit uploaded photos, add description to photos, perform simple searches, print and save the photos you like.
Friday, February 5 at 10:30 AM – Belmont Library
Thursday, March 4 at 9:30 AM – Pacifica–Sanchez Library
Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library
Computer Basics
Learn about the parts of a computer, get familiar with the mouse and keyboard, how to open and close programs, as well as saving files.
Thursday, February 11 at 10:00 AM – Half Moon Bay Library
Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00 AM – Brisbane Library
Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 PM – East Palo Alto Library Beginning Internet
What is the Internet? Learn all about web browsers, search engines, and internet safety.
Saturday, February 13 at 10:00 AM – Millbrae Library
Tuesday, February 16 at 9:30 AM – Woodside Library
Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library
Thursday, March 11 at 10:00 AM – Half Moon Bay Library
Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 PM – San Carlos Library
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The Employment Roundtable will feature five to seven Bay Area employers serving on a panel and offer a way to interface and network with hiring managers, a snapshot of the various Bay Area industries and companies, a means to learn about specific companies and their corporate culture, uniqueness and services, and a resource tool for those changing careers or industries.
Wednesday, February 17 from 10:00am-12:00 PM – East Palo Alto Library
Thursday, March 4 from 10:00-12:00 PM – Atherton Library
Tuesday, March 16 from 10:00-12:00 PM – Brisbane Library
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Atherton Library
Valentine’s Party
Monday, February 8 at 4:00 PM
Join us for love stories, valentine making, and treats. For ages 4 and up. Please register in advance.
A Conversation with Pamela Gullard, Author of Under the Oaks: Two Hundred Years in Atherton
Friday, February 12 at 4:30 PM
Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating the history and beauty of Atherton. Author Pamela Gullard will discuss her journey to create the book and will take questions. A reception will follow.
Movie Night: Groundhog Day
Friday, February 12 at 7:00 PM
This charming 1993 comedy-fantasy is about a TV weatherman (Bill Murray) living the same day over and over again. Also starring Andie MacDowell. Rated PG
Make Origami for Doll’s Day!
Wednesday, February 24 at 3:30 PM
In Japan, March 3 is Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival), a day to pray for young girls’ growth and happiness. Most families with girls display hinaningyo (Hinamatsuri dolls) and dedicate peach blossoms to them. Students from Menlo School will teach children to make an origami Prince and Princess hinaningyo.
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Belmont Library
Early Bird Computer Classes
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the Oracle Computer Classroom
February 3 Searching for Information Online – Learn how to evaluate and search the Internet for information.
February 10 Internet Café – Relaxed, drop-in, individualized help for your computer issues.
February 17 Beginning Email – Learn how to create your own account to begin sending and receiving email
February 24 Internet Café — Relaxed, drop-in, individualized help for your computer issues.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Pharohs
Saturday, February 6 at 2:00 pm
This de Young Museum slide lecture complements the glorious treasures in the exhibition and provides insight into the life of Tutankhamun and other royals of the 18th Dynasty (1555-1305 BC).
Author Event – National Book Award-Winner Robert Stone
Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM
Lonely and frustrated lives are explored in this new collection from the National Book Award–winning author of Dog Soldiers. This event is being cosponsored by M is for Mystery Bookstore and the Friends of the Belmont Library. Copies of the book may be purchased for signing or with a receipt from M is for Mystery. Refreshments will be served.
Author Event - JEDEDIAH BERRY: Manual of Detection
Saturday, February 13 at 2:00 pm
When held in the hand, The Manual of Detection looks positively sinister, with an all-seeing golden eye glaring out from its bilious green cover. When opened, this first novel…lives up to the eerie packaging, reading like something lifted from Ray Bradbury's Dark Carnival and dropped into a Kafka setting - The New York Times - Marilyn Stasio. This event is being cosponsored by M is for Mystery Bookstore and the Friends of the Belmont Library. Copies of the book may be purchased for signing or with a receipt from M is for Mystery. Refreshments will be served.
Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik and Jaap O. Tuinman Discuss The Splendid Magic of Penny Arcade
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm
Chronicling the misadventures of two obsessed video gamers, Penny Arcade is hilarious, irreverent, and rich with the arcana of geek life. Penny Arcade is written by Jerry Holkins and illustrated by Mike Krahulik, and is one of the most read webcomics ever, with multiple books now in print. They started and continue to run PAX, the largest convention for videogame enthusiasts, created for their fans and videogame players generally. They also run the children's hospital charity Child's Play and have released On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, a videogame based on their webcomic.
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Brisbane Library
Library Love
Saturday, February 13 from 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Be our Valentine! Light refreshments, love songs and a raffle for a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. To qualify for the raffle simply check out any item between 12 - 5.
Skill Share
Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 PM
This is an opportunity for anyone to come and learn a new skill, share one of their own, or just work on their own creative project in a group setting.
Teen Game Night
Friday, February 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wii, board games and puzzle fun.
Computer Basics
Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00 AM
Learn about the parts of a computer, get familiar with the mouse and keyboard, how to open and close programs, as well as saving files. Due to extremely limited space, pre-registration is required.
Paws for Tales: Reading to Dogs; Improving Reading Skills, Building Self Esteem
Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 PM
Every 4th Wednesday at 6:30pm
Do you have a reluctant reader in your family? Studies show children who are reluctant to read in front of peers are much less anxious with an animal present. Children don't perceive animals to be judgmental; mere animal presence helps them become more confident readers. Sign up to read to a specially trained therapy dog. Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers are from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s “Paws for Tales” Program. Children will rotate as readers and have fun practicing and building upon their skills. Beginning readers are welcome.
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East Palo Alto Library
Author Event - Pamela M Johnson
Wednesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM in the Children's Area
Come hear Pamela M. Johnson, urban literature author, discuss her book, From a Hard Rock to a Gem and other books she has written. This program launches East Palo Alto Library's celebration of Black History Month. Teens and adults are welcome to attend this event. For teens and up.
Knitting Class
Wednesday, February 24 at 6:00 PM in the Children’s Area
Learn to knit at this beginners' class and start on a simple scarf. Knitters of all levels are welcome to attend and discuss starting a knitting group at their library. For all the family.
Valentine Card Making Workshop
Monday, February 11 at 4:00 PM in the Children’s Area
Make beautiful Valentine cards for friends and family. Children 6 and up.
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Foster City Library
1st, 2nd & 3rd grade Book Club
Second Wednesday of the month for students in first, second and third grade.
We will meet once each month to talk about our book and do a related activity.
For 2/10 - Read any Geronimo Stilton book
Handmade Valentines
Friday, February 12 at 4:00 PM
Children 3 and older welcome.
Red Panda Acrobats
Wednesday, February 17 at 4:00 PM
Children 3 and older welcome.
Comic Book Workshop
Wednesday, February 17 from 3:30-5:00 PM
Author and artist Oliver Chin will teach the basics of comic book drawing in this hands on workshop. Paper, pencils and erasers will be provided. Children need to be at least 10 years old to participate. Workshop will be held in the Port Room. Please sign up via email.
Chinese New Year Storytime with Children's Author Oliver Chin
Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 PM
Children 3 and older welcome.
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Half Moon Bay Library
Movie Night
Saturday, February 06 at 6:00 PM
Featured film...CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
Game Night
Saturday, February 20 at 6:00 PM
Test your Wii skills.
Free Tax Preparation Day
Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 AM
Free 2009 Federal and State tax preparation by IRS certified tax preparers for residents with household incomes less than $52,000.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To schedule an appointment call 650.726.9071. Ask for Susie.
Meditation with Dr. Kaisa Puhakka
Saturday, February 27 at 2:00 PM
Learn meditation techniques to improve your life. Held at Coastside Adult Day Care Center. 645 Correas Street (across from Library).
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Millbrae Library
Drop-In Crafts
Saturday, February 13 at 10:00 AM
Join us for a new crafting project every second and fourth Saturday of the month. This month there will be a special Lunar New Year project. For ages 7 and up – if younger, parent help required.
Friends of the Millbrae Library Book Sale
Saturday, February 20 at 10:00 AM
Join the Friends of the Millbrae Library for a bargain book sale from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Come get a great deal and help support the library at the same time.
Chinese Folk Dancing
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 PM
Join the Millbrae Library, in partnership with the Millbrae Community Center, for an evening of Chinese Folk Dancing. Dance instructor Nina Cheng will give and introduction and demonstration of fan dancing. This event will take place at the Millbrae Community Center (477 Lincoln Circle in Millbrae).
“Search Census Records for Your Ancestors” Computer Class
Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 PM
Learn how to search U.S. and state census records online using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest. Previous computer basics and word processing or equivalent suggested.
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Pacifica-Sanchez Library
Knitting Night
Friday, February 5 from 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us for our monthly knitting night. Knitters of all ages and levels welcome!
Movie Night: Dumbo
Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 PM
Come watch a movie in your PJs at the library!
Pajama Storytime: Hearts and Flowers
Monday, February 8 at 7:00 PM
Stories and crafts for ages 4 and up!
Teen Movie Night: Spirited Away
Friday, February 26 at 7:00 PM
Movie in the library with refreshments and games! Grades 5-8.
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Pacifica-Sharp Park Library
Family Storytime
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Fun for the entire family in the children’s department!
Musical Storytime
Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Music and stories in the children’s department!
Master Storyteller: Kirk Waller
Wednesday February 24 at 3:15 PM
Come celebrate Black History Month with us.
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Portola Valley Library
African American Visionaries Workshop
Thursday, February 11 at 4:30 PM
From the Museum of Craft and Folk Art, this workshop will encourage children to uncover inspirations found in dreams, visions and their imaginations, then capture and illustrate their unique inner visions using chalk pastels on paper. Slide show followed by hands-on activity. Workshop is limited to 30 participants. Please call us at (650) 851-0560 or email us to register.
Amish Quilts: Geometry and Simplicity, Community and Belief
Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 PM
A docent from the de Young Art Museum will present a talk and slide show on the current exhibit of Amish Quilts. This exhibition features approximately 48 full-size and crib quilts dating from the 1880s to the 1940s. Using a rich color palette and bold patterns, these quilts are truly a unique contribution to American textile history. The quilts highlight the beauty and complexity of the abstract patterns.
Dad & Me @ the Library Puppet Show
Saturday, February 20 at 11:00 AM
Puppet Art Theater Co. will present a puppet show sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County. This has been a popular program in years past and participation by fathers is highly encouraged. So kids, grab your dads (moms are welcome too!) and join us for what will surely be a fun and entertaining time. For all ages.
Portola Valley Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, February 18 at 1:00pm
This month we’ll discuss “China Road: journey into the future of a rising power” by Robert Gifford. “Gifford profiles ordinary Chinese people coping with tumultuous change as development and commerce shrink a vast geography, bringing teeming cities and tiny towns into closer proximity; the lure of wealth is changing the Chinese character …”
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San Carlos Library
Daytime Book Club
Monday, February 1 at 10:00 AM
We will be discussing Three cups of tea: one man’s mission to fight terrorism and build nations on school at a time by Greg Mortenson
Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 PM
We will be discussing The price of blood by Declan Hughes
Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, February 11 at 10:15 AM
We will be discussing Human: the science behind what makes us unique by Michael S. Gazzaniga
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Woodside Library
“Babies & Books” Musical Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Age newborn to 24 months.
Rhymes, songs and lap-sit activities for parents and infants!
“Toddler Time” Musical Storytime
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
Age 18 to 36 months.
Finger plays, stories, and songs and fun!
Woodside Library Book Club
Tuesday, February 2 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Muriel Barberry’s The Elegance of the Hedgehog encompasses the life philosophy of a Parisian apartment concierge – witty and unexpected…
Toddler Dance Party with Dylan Donkin
Monday, February 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
For ages 2 and up, it’s dancing and singing in a joyous morning party with live music by Dylan Donkin!
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