October 2007
In This Exciting Issue!

• Welcome to Our Second Fall Reading Festival

• Click-A-Story

• Have You Shared Your Opinion?

• Featured Programs

• 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 festivities for "One Book, One Community: San Mateo County Reads Daughter of Fortune commenced on Sunday, September 23rd with a packed audience at the Historic School House, Portola Valley Town Center. The incomparable, folk-music duo Chaskinakuy captivated all ages with their selection of Chilean mountain music played on traditional instruments. Their sound was at times cheerful, rousing the audience to clap to their beat, and at times other-worldly, inspiring quiet appreciation. The audience and the musicians shared traditional Chilean cookies, Alfajores, during the reception that followed.

***Keynote Author Event*** Isabel Allende in Conversation with Michael Krasny Join your neighbors for a literary dialogue between the acclaimed author of Daughter of Fortune and KQED’s “Forum” host Michael Krasny. A book signing of Allende’s and Krasny’s books will follow the talk. October 11 at 7:30 PM at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo CA 94401 For more information ask for Kathleen Beasley at 650-312-5274

• Do you want your children to be read to, but don't always have the energy or even a book handy?
• Do you want your children to be exposed to Spanish in a kid-friendly environment?
• Are you looking for a safe places for your children to spend time online?

• Story Books: Almost 100 different animated story books--sit back and listen or read along at your own speed.
• Tumble Readables: 20 classic stories like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and Cinderella, presented online (text only, no audio).
• New Books: Find the latest story books to be added to the collection.
• Puzzles and Games: 60 different puzzles and games, at different learning levels, to help your child learn mousing and other game skills.
• Language Learning: You and your child can learn other languages with these story books in non-English languages like Spanish and French.
• Audio Books: A collection of 8 classic stories, like Winnie the Pooh and Grimm's Fairy Tales, read aloud in their entirety.

• Clicking on "Index" will show a complete list of all offered books by title and author.
• You can add books to your Favorites list, so that you can easily return to them next time.
• You can also use the Tumblebook Player that lets you create a list of several story books to play uninterrupted in the sequence you choose.

• October 11 at 7:30 PM at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo CA 94401

• October 10 at 7:30 PM at the San Carlos Library
• October 18 at 7:30 PM at the Woodside Library

• October 1 at 7:00 PM at the Foster City Library
• October 21 at 2:00 PM at the Belmont Library
• October 16 at 7:00 PM at the Millbrae Library
• November 3 at 1:00 PM at the San Carlos Library

At a Library Near You...

• Chileans: The Atherton Connection
  Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 pm
  Celebrate One Book, One Community: San Mateo County Reads Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende with a wonderful lecture focusing on local history. Dr. Carlos Lopez will discuss Faxon Atherton's life, his family, and his descendants and their Chilean connections. Atherton came to the Gold Rush but returned to Chile realizing that money was to be made in supplying the miners rather than digging for gold. He moved with his family to California in 1860 and later purchased 502 acres of what is today the town of Atherton. Come learn more about this fascinating town founder and Atherton's unique connection to Chile. Chilean refreshments will be served.
• Chess for Fun
  Wednesday, October 3, at 6:00 pm
  These free one and a half hour sessions for children are presented by United States Chess Federation Expert Dennis Myers and are funded by the Atherton Police Activities League. Aimed at beginning level players in second grade or above, kids will learn new chess strategies and practical techniques to improve their skills and will have the opportunity to play other students. Knowledge of basic chess moves is required for enrollment. Classes meet one Wednesday each month.
• Chilean Rain Stick Craft and Storytime
  Tuesday, October 9, at 3:30 pm
  In honor of the "One Book, One Community" program, our preschool storytime will feature a Chilean Rain Stick craft. For ages 4 and up. Please register in advance!
• Musical Storytime
  Wednesdays, October 10 and 24, at 4:00 pm
  Stories and sing-along time. For all ages.
• Final Friday Flicks: Kiki's Delivery Service
  Friday, October 26, at 7:00 pm
  This beautifully animated movie tells the story of a friendly young witch who leaves home on her 13th birthday to find her place in life. 103 minutes. Rated G.
• Magic Show with Magic Dan
  Monday, October 29, at 4:00 pm
  Join us for a funny magic show for ages 3 and up.

• Belmont Library Mother/Daughter Book Club
  Friday, October 5, 2007, 4pm
  Discuss Caroline Lawrence's The Pirates of Pompeii with other Moms and Daughters. Learn about Flavia and her friends who discover that children are disappearing from the refugee camp after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
• Belmont Library Book Signing & Reception for Belmont author, John Christgau
  Saturday, October 13, 2 pm
  John Christgau will be presenting his newest release, The Gambler and the Bug Boy: 1939 Los Angeles and the Untold Story of a Horse Racing Fix. Refreshments will be served. Donations from book sales will benefit the Belmont Library Homework Center.

• Toddler/Preschool Storytime
  Mondays @ 11:30 am
  For ages 2 and up. Brisbane firefighters read stories and lead a trip to a fire truck on the third Monday of every month.
• Babies & Books Storytime
  Wednesdays @ 11:30 am
  For babies and infants to 2 years old.
• A Taste of Chile
  Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Brisbane Community Center, 250 Visitacion Ave.
  As part of our One Book One Community series, join us and the Veramonte Winery (the Chilean winery owned by Quintessa Winery in Yountville) for a sampling of its finest Chilean wines. A buffet of Chilean cuisine provided by Guisell Osorio will accompany the tasting. This event is limited to age 21 and over.
• A Chilean Rain Stick Story Hour
  Wednesday, October 10 @ 3:30 pm
  For children ages 7 - 12. Listen to Chilean stories and learn to make magical, musical rain sticks.
• Estate Planning Workshop
  Tuesday, October 30 @ 7:00 pm in the Brisbane Community Center, 250 Visitacion Ave.
  Colleen McAvoy, an attorney with McGlashan & Sarrail in San Mateo, will lead an estate planning workshop for people of all ages. This workshop will focus on the basics of how to get started, differences between wills and living trusts, providing for pets and probate.
• Toddler Dance Party
  Friday, November 2 @ 11:30 am
  Dylan Donkin kicks off another season of our popular Toddler Dance Parties with an hour of music, song and dance. Audience participation is highly encouraged!

• Book Discussion
  Wednesday, October 3 at 6:00 pm
  Drop in at the Library for a stimulating discussion on Daughter of Fortune—Chilean refreshments included.
• How to Make Chilean Rain Sticks: Presented by Art in Action
  Wednesday, October 10 at 4:00 pm
  Magical, musical rain sticks have captured the hearts of children everywhere. Join artist Mara Grimes in making a lyrical work of art. No registration is required.
• The Life and Times of Pablo Neruda: Discussed by John Felstiner
  Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm
  John Felstiner, who spent a year teaching and traveling in Chile before the 1973 coup, will share his memories, slides and recordings of Pablo Neruda as well as other cultural figures of the time including folk singer Violeta Parra and her follower Victor Jara.
• Chileans in the California Gold Rush: Presented by Dr. Carlos Lopez
  Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm
  Dr. Carlos Lopez discusses the wave of Chilean gold seekers that flooded California in 1848. Many took residence in what is now San Mateo County and left a permanent mark on its history.
• Trick-or-Treat
  Wednesday, October 31
  Come to the Library in costume and receive a small prize and candy!

• Chilean Music and Dance
  Mon., Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
  Great program for teens and adults! Children must be at least 8 years old.
• Gold Rush Sisters - The Music of the 49ers
  Fri., Oct. 12 at 4 p.m.
  Songs and stories from the Gold Rush. This program augments the 4th grade California history curriculum.
• Charlie Chin
  Mon., Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
  Charlie Chin will portray Chinese herbalist Yee Fung Cheung. Mr. Chin is a Smithsonian scholar. Great program for adults, children must be at least 8 years old.
• Meet Children's Author Meomi
  Fri., Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
  Meomi will join us to read stories and talk about writing for children. For children ages 3 and older.
• Making Chilean Rain Sticks with Art in Action
  Mon., Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.
  Join artist Mara Grimes in making a lyrical work of art. For children 4 and older.
• Game Board Battle!
  Wed., Oct. 3rd at 3:30-5 p.m.
  Chess, Risk or Family Feud. For students in sixth grade to twelfth. Snacks provided. In the Port Room.

• Storytimes at the Half Moon Bay Library
  Infant & Toddler Storytime: Mondays at 11:30AM
  Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays 10:30AM
  Bilingual Storytime: Wednesdays 7:00PM
  Libros y Bebes: Saturdays 9:30AM
  Crafts Programs: Saturdays 10:30AM
• The Goldrush Sisters
  Friday October 5th 7:00PM
  Songs and stories from the California Goldrush
• Family Film Night
  Friday October 19th 7:00PM
  The Last Mimzy
• Adventures in Chile
  Friday October 26th 7:00PM
  Wayne Bernhardson, author of Moon handbooks Chile: Including Easter Island will give a slide talk on Chile followed by a tasting of Chilean wines.

• Dad & Me @ the Library presents : Puppet Art Theater
  Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 pm
  Spend a special night with Dad (or any other very important person!) at the library & enjoy a lively puppet show!
• Lichi Fuentes Musicians & Dancers
  Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm
  Come see this awesome event for a real taste of Chile. There will be Chilean music, dancers, & food!
• Charlie Chin- Chinese Herbalist
  Saturday, October 20, 2:00 pm
  As part of the library's "One Book, One Community" celebration, actor Charlie Chin reenacts the life of Dr. Yee, a Chinese Herbalist during the California Gold Rush. All ages are welcome to this dramatic family program.
• Adventures in Chile
  Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 pm
  The author of Moon Handbooks: Chile: including Easter Island will give a slide talk on Chile, followed by a tasting of Chilean wines.
• Toddler Dance Party w/Dylan Donkin
  Friday, November 2, 9:30 am
  Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to “rock out” with local favorite Dylan Donkin. Toddler tunes for the entire family!

• The Music of the 49ers
  Friday October 5th at 3:30pm
  The Gold Rush Sisters will tell stories, play banjo, fiddle and sing songs.
• Author Visit with Wayne Bernhardson at Pacifica-Sharp Park
  Friday, October 19th at 7:30pm
  Author of Moon Handbooks Chile: Including Easter Island will give a slide show talk on Chile followed by a tasting of Chilean Wines.
• Monster Mash
  Friday, October 26th at 7:00pm
  A spooky dance hop for all ages!
• 8th Annual Hogwarts Halloween at Pacifica-Sharp Park
  Tuesday, October 30th 3-4:30pm
  Join us in celebrating our 8th Annual Hogwarts Halloween It takes about 30 minutes to complete the stations so: get sorted by the sorting hat; make a wand in Diagon Alley, turn your coin in at Honeydukes for a bag of treats, attend some classes and have another excuse to wear your Halloween costume. We look forward to seeing you

• The Music of the 49ers
  Friday October 5th at 3:30pm at Pacifica-Sanchez
  The Gold Rush Sisters will tell stories, play banjo, fiddle and sing songs.
• Author Visit with Wayne Bernhardson
  Friday, October 19th at 7:30pm
  Author of Moon Handbooks Chile: Including Easter Island will give a slide show talk on Chile followed by a tasting of Chilean Wines.
• Monster Mash
  Friday, October 26th at 7:00pm at Pacifica-Sanchez
  A spooky dance hop for all ages!
• 8th Annual Hogwarts Halloween
  Tuesday, October 30th 3-4:30pm
  Join us in celebrating our 8th Annual Hogwarts Halloween It takes about 30 minutes to complete the stations so: get sorted by the sorting hat; make a wand in Diagon Alley, turn your coin in at Honeydukes for a bag of treats, attend some classes and have another excuse to wear your Halloween costume. We look forward to seeing you.

• Book Discussion: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
  Wednesday, October 3, Noon, Portola Valley Library at 4575 Alpine Rd.
  Bring your lunch and drop in to the Portola Valley Library for a stimulating discussion on Daughter Of Fortune by Isabel Allende, our "One Book, One Community: San Mateo County Reads" 2007 selection. Chilean refreshments will be served.
• Chilean Rain Stick Story Hour
  Thursday, October 4, 4:30 pm, Portola Valley Library at 4575 Alpine Rd.
  In honor of our "One Book, One Community" program, we will be presenting a children's storytime with Chilean stories. Afterwards, make a rain stick with us, a musical instrument from Chile! Please register in advance. For ages 3 and up.
• Non-Fiction Book Group
  Thursday, October 18, 1-2:30 pm, Portola Valley Library at 4575 Alpine Rd.
  Please join us in the discussion of In Spite of the God by Edward Luce.
• The Puppet Company
  Thursday, October 18, 4:30 pm, Historic Schoolhouse at Town Center, 765 Portola Road
  The Puppet Company will present The Sorcerer's Apprentice based on the famous classical music piece by Paul Dukas. Join us for a show of magic, music, mystery, and puppets! For all ages
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• Storytimes (Temporary Location at Corte Madera School, 4575 Alpine Rd.)
  • Babies and Books - Monday mornings at 11 am, for children ages birth to 2 years.
  • Toddler Time - Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am, for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
  • Preschool - Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 pm, for children ages 3 - 6 years.

• Magic by Alex
  Tuesday, Oct 7 at 7pm
  Alex is an award winning magician who started performing when he was a teenager!
• Dead in the Sierra
  Wednesday, Oct 10 at 7:30
  A story of the rebel outlaw Joaquin Murietta, with a Q&A session to follow.
• Nintendo Wii game day
  Wednesday, Oct 24 from 3 to 5:30pm
  Try out Wii sports and more on a giant screen.
• Gold Rush Sisters
  Saturday, Oct 27 at 11am
  A lively duo will play the banjo and fiddle, tell stories, and sing songs from the Gold Rush.

• Woodside Book Club
  Tuesday, October 2 at 11:15 am
  Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. Join us to discuss the One Book, One Community Book!
• Art In Action - Create a Rainstick
  Thursday, October 4 at 3:30 pm
  Kids can celebrate the One Book, One Community book with a traditional Chilean craft - making a rainstick! Best for ages 5 and up.
• Dead In The Sierra: The Legend of Two Joaquins (Film Screening and Director's talk)
  Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 pm
  Introduced by Director Warren Haack, with Q&A immediately following the film. Told from the Mexican point of view, this is a story of two very different men, both named Joaquin, whose resistance fed the legend of outlaw and rebel Joaquin Murietta. This film screening is part of the One Book, One Community: San Mateo County Reads Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende program. 30 min. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
• Gingerbread Storytime & Decorating Craft
  Thursday, October 25 at 3:30 pm
  Enjoy a gingery storytime and help us decorate our bulletin board - Think Gingerbread! Best for ages 5 and up!

East Palo Alto Library
• Discusión de Libro
  Miércoles, 3 de octubre a las 6:00 pm
  Venga a la Biblioteca para una estimulante discusión sobre Daughter of Fortune (Hija de Fortuna). Refrescos Chilenos incluídos.
• Como Hacer Palos Chilenos para la Lluvia: Presentado por Art in Action (Arte en Acción)
  Miércoles, 10 de octubre a las 4:00 pm
  Palos de lluvia mágicos y musicales han capturado los corazones de niños por todas partes. Acompáñe a la artista Mara Grimes para hacer un lírico trabajo de arte. Registración no es requerida.
• La Vida y Tiempos de Pablo Neruda: Discutido por John Felstiner
  Miércoles, 17 de octubre a las 7:00 pm
  John Felstiner, quien pasó un año enseñando y viajando en chile antes del golpe del 1973, compartirá sus recuerdos, fotos y grabaciones de Pablo Neruda al igual que otras figuras culturales de ese tiempo incluyendo a la cantante Violeta Parra y su seguidor Victor Jara.
• Los Chilenos en el Gold Rush de California: Presentado por el Doctor Carlos Lopez
  Miércoles, 24 de octubre a las 7:00 pm
  El Doctor Carlos Lopez habla sobre la ola de Chilenos buscando oro que se vinieron a California en 1848. Muchos tomaron residencia en lo que ahora es el Condado de San Mateo y dejaron una marca permanente en su historia.
• Trick-or-Treat
  Miércoles, 31 de octubre
  ¡Ven a la Biblioteca en disfraz y recibe un pequeño premio y dulces!