Events
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In The Moment: Japanese Art Docent LectureEvent Type: Lecture|SlideshowDate: Tuesday, 09/10/13 at 7:00 pm Library: Portola Valley Ages: Adults Description: This docent lecture explores the dynamic nature of art selection and display in traditional Japanese settings, where artworks are often temporarily presented in response to a special occasion or to reflect the change of seasons. Artwork from the Larry Ellison Collection at the Asian Art Museum is on exhibit from June 28 to September 22. |
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Vered: Bonding Through MusicEvent Type: MusicDate: Wednesday, 09/25/13 at 11:30 am Library: Brisbane Ages: All Ages Description: Join us for a special performance by Vered, winner of Parents Choice Gold Award. She has a background in music therapy and clinical psychology, and integrates the benefits of music with the psychological theory of early childhood. Vered’s music isn’t just for kids 0-4, but for parents as well! |
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Impressionists On The Water: Docent LectureEvent Type: Lecture|SlideshowDate: Wednesday, 09/25/13 at 7:00 pm Library: Millbrae Ages: Adults Description: This docent lecture reveals more than 80 paintings by Impressionists on display at the Legion of Honor from June 1 through October 13, coinciding with San Francisco’s hosting of the America’s Cup this summer. An examination of the Impressionists’ engagement with boating as both pastime and artistic subject is at the heart of the exhibition. |
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Family Movie: Koran By HeartEvent Type: Film|VideoDate: Saturday, 10/05/13 at 2:00 pm Library: Woodside Ages: All Ages Description: A global contest reading of the Quran by young Muslim children that takes place in Cairo, Egypt annually during Ramadan. A coming of age story about Muslim kids in modern times. Note yet rated. 90 min. |
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Impressionists On The Water: Docent LectureEvent Type: Lecture|SlideshowDate: Saturday, 10/05/13 at 2:00 pm Library: Atherton Ages: Adults Description: This docent lecture reveals more than 80 paintings by Impressionists on display at the Legion of Honor from June 1 through October 13, coinciding with San Francisco’s hosting of the America’s Cup this summer. An examination of the Impressionists’ engagement with boating as both pastime and artistic subject is at the heart of the exhibition. |
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Read-Along ShakespeareEvent Type: Book ClubDate: Wednesday, 05/15/13 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, 07/17/13 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, 09/18/13 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, 11/20/13 at 7:00 pm Library: San CarlosAges: Adults Description: Read-Along Shakespeare from May 2013 through November 2013 will meet in the upstairs Community Rooms. Gather with other fans of Shakespeare to read his works. Please bring a copy of the play if you have one as only a few library copies may be available. Third Wednesday of every other month, 7 PM - 9 PM at the San Carlos Library in the Parent/Teacher Room. |
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Friends of The Millbrae Library Book DiscussionEvent Type: Book ClubDate: Monday, 06/03/13 at 1:00 pm Monday, 07/01/13 at 1:00 pm Monday, 08/05/13 at 1:00 pm Monday, 09/09/13 at 1:00 pm Monday, 10/07/13 at 1:00 pm Monday, 11/04/13 at 1:00 pm Monday, 12/02/13 at 1:00 pm Library: MillbraeAges: Adults Description: Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion in the Library Meeting Rooms. Meetings will take place on the second Monday of the month when the first Monday is a holiday. |
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Walk & Talk Book ClubEvent Type: Book ClubDate: Tuesday, 05/21/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 06/18/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 07/16/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 08/20/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 09/17/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 10/15/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 11/19/13 at 9:00 am Tuesday, 12/17/13 at 9:00 am Library: Pacifica SanchezAges: Adults Description: Exercise your mind and body. Walk to San Pedro Park, Weiler Trail and back. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Book selections: May - The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Jun - The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Jul - In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson Aug - This Body of Death by Elizabeth George Sep - The Lincoln Conspiracy by Timothy O'Brien Oct - Wild by Cheryl Strayed Nov - Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway |
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Non-Fiction Book ClubEvent Type: Book ClubDate: Thursday, 05/16/13 at 1:00 pm Thursday, 06/20/13 at 1:00 pm Thursday, 07/18/13 at 1:00 pm Thursday, 09/19/13 at 1:00 pm Thursday, 10/17/13 at 1:00 pm Thursday, 11/21/13 at 1:00 pm Thursday, 12/19/13 at 1:00 pm Library: Portola ValleyAges: Adults Description: The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. May: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson June: The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal July: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt August: No Meeting |
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