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Our first community read, launched last autumn with The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, received wide participation from our residents. Encouraged by their enthusiasm, we’ve organized another riveting literary program that runs from September 23rd through November 7th. This year we chose Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende because the themes of the novel--immigration, cultural diversity, and California history--are so relevant to our community and have provided the inspiration for many exceptional programs.
Peninsula libraries have invited exemplary speakers and performers, scheduled provocative films, and organized Chilean food, music, and art functions-all designed to extend the themes of Daughter of Fortune. Don’t miss these thought-provoking, entertaining events, free and open to all! We know that you’ll enjoy the experience. For more information please go to http://www.plsinfo.org/OBOC.
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**KEYNOTE EVENT**
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Isabel Allende in Conversation with Michael Krasny
Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7:30 pm at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
Ms. Allende will appear in conversation with Michael Krasny, host of KQED’s Forum, in discussions about her life, work, and specifically Daughter of Fortune, our community's book for this year.
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Chaskinakuy - Andean Village Music
September 23 at 3:00 PM in the Historic School House at Portola Valley Center
Explorers and interpreters of traditional music from South America's high mountains, Andean music specialists Edmond Badoux and Francy Vidal form the duo Chaskinakuy. Pipes of feather, flutes of bone, a trumpet 10 feet long, and a harp played upside down evoke the sounds and images of high plateaus and rural celebrations in northern Chile. Chilean refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Portola Valley Library at 650-851-0560.
Chilean Music and Dance with Lichi Fuentes
September 26 at 7:00 PM at the East Palo Alto Library
Lichi Fuentes grew up in Chile in a musical family. She has performed with several other groups, including Altazor, La Peña Community Chorus, and Colibri, in addition to developing a solo career. Chilean refreshments will be served.
Rose Castillo Guilbault Reads from Farmworker’s Daughter
September 28 at 7:00 PM at the Half Moon Bay Library
With honesty and candor, Guilbault relates the story of her immigrant experience from its beginning in the Sonoran desert of Mexico to her immigration to California’s Salinas Valley. She went on to become a celebrated columnist and editorial director for Pacific News Service, the San Francisco Chronicle, and KGO-TV. A book signing will follow Ms. Castillo Guilbault’s presentation.
The foundation has been poured for the new Portola Valley Public Library! In the works for several years, the library will be part of a new Portola Valley Town Center complex that will include a Town Hall and Community Building. The San Mateo County Library System is looking forward to opening the doors of this expanded library sometime in summer 2008. Nearly doubling in size to more than 6,000 square feet, the new library will feature a Learning Center, a larger collection, additional computers, dedicated space for children and families, comfortable reading areas for adults, and beautiful views of the Portola Valley hills and redwoods.
To watch the progress of this exciting project, visit the webcam that the Town of Portola Valley has posted on their website: http://portolavalley.net/webcam/pvtc_project.shtml. The library is the building to the right on the screen. Thanks to the town of Portola Valley and its many volunteers for funding and fundraising for the new library and Town Center, all of the community donors who have contributed, and the San Mateo County Library staff who have worked on the project!
Back to school at the Library – Homework Centers at SMCL Libraries |
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Our Libraries are "learning places" in more ways than one. However, one of the most significant trends is the in-library Homework Center.
- The East Palo Alto Library's Quest Learning Center is a free literacy-based after school program for 3rd-12th graders that helps students master the subject matter in their classes while developing positive attitudes towards learning and libraries.
- The Millbrae Library Homework Center is open 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Staff and volunteers are able to assist students with most academic subjects. Four computers and a printer are available for homework research and writing assigned papers.
- The Belmont Library Homework Center has a tutor/supervisor available to students, grades 3-12, from 3-6, Mondays through Thursdays, complete with computers as well. During the summer 2007, the Belmont Library successfully launched their first summer enrichment program, DREAMS, during the month of July. Students, grades 3-5, were encouraged to participate throughout the school year via the Children's Newsletter and the Homework Center. The program was arranged into 4 separate themed weeks, starting off with Math, followed by Reading, then Music/Art, and ending the program with Science. Each week's curriculum was prepared and organized by staff utilizing the California Standard of Education, so that each day's lesson and activity was designed appropriately for students entering grades 3-5. Class size accommodated 20-25 students per week.
Other branches, including Foster City and Pacifica also have active homework centers. In addition, our libraries subscribe to Free Online Homework Help at www.smcl.org/features/LiveHomeworkHelp.html where students can get live professional tutoring help, and Ask Now at www.asknow.org where students can talk live to a Librarian to get research and other assistance at any time, day or night. See both websites for more information.
Salsa Dancing Nights
- Monday, September 17 at 7pm at the East Palo Alto Library
- Friday, September 21 at 7pm at the Half Moon Bay Library
- Friday, September 28 at 7pm at the San Carlos Library
Celebrate Latin culture with Salsa Nights in September. Sponsored by the Spanish Committee of San Mateo County.
Salsa Making Class
- Saturday, September 22 at 1pm at the Half Moon Bay Library
Celebrate Latin culture with Salsa Nights in September. Learn to make some really, really good salsa at this salsa making class. Sponsored by the Spanish Committee of San Mateo County.
The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film with author Richie Unterberger
- Friday, September 7 at 7pm at the Half Moon Bay Library
- Wednesday, September 12 at 7pm at the Millbrae Library
- Monday, September 17 at 7pm at the Atherton Library
- Tuesday, September 18 at 7pmat the Portola Valley Library
- Sunday, September 30 at 2pm at the San Carlos Library
Richie Unterberger's book The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film details the incredible wealth of music the Beatles recorded that they did not release, as well as musical footage of the group that hasn't been made commercially available. Unterberger will play rare Beatles recordings discussed in the book, show rare film clips of the Beatles in performance throughout their career, and talk about the music and footage covered in the volume at this two-hour event.
At a Library Near You...
For more information about events at our all of our twelve libraries, see our online calendar!
- Colibrí Music Performance
Monday, September 10, at 4:00 pm
Colibrí is a musical duo that presents lively interactive musical journeys through Latin America using an exciting array of traditional folk instruments. For ages 3 and up.
- Ice Cream Social & Book Exchange
Saturday, September 15, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Atherton Library Secret Garden
Bring a book and take a book, and have some free ice cream too! Bring the whole family!
- The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film
Monday, September 17, at 7:00 pm
Richie Unterberger's book The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film details the incredible wealth of music the Beatles recorded that they did not release, as well as musical footage of the group that hasn't been made commercially available. Unterberger will play rare Beatles recordings discussed in the book, show an hour of rare film clips of the Beatles in performance throughout their career, and talk about the music and footage covered in the volume at this two-hour event.
- Read for the Record
Thursday, September 20, at 4:00 pm
Join us as we try to break the world record for the most people reading the same book on the same day, The Story of Ferdinand, followed by a craft. For ages 4 and up. Registration is required.
- Final Friday Flicks: Charlotte's Web
Friday, September 28, at 7:00 pm
A film based on E. B. White's classic children's book about the friendship between a spider and a piglet. 96 min. Rated G.
For more events and classes from the Atherton Library, see the online calendar!
- Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, September 4, 2007, 7:15 pm, in the Belmont Library Taube Room
The Belmont Library Book Discussion Group will meet and discuss Booker Prize Winner Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go - a tale of innocence, knowledge, and loss. Copes of the book are available at the Belmont Library Service Desk.
- The Horn Man musical performance
Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 7 pm, in the Belmont Library Taube Room
The Horn Man will play and inspire you to think about playing an instrument like the horn. Bill Nemoyten will be playing 12 different horns from around the world, including an Australian dijeridu, a South Seas conch, and a Tibetan ran-dung. For Ages 5 and up.
For more events and classes from the Belmont Library, see the online calendar!
- Toddler/Preschool Storytime
Mondays @ 11:30am
Brisbane firefighters will read stories and lead a visit to a fire truck on September 17.
- Babies & Books
Wednesdays @ 11:30am beginning September 19
Stories and songs for children up to 3 years old.
For more events and classes from the Brisbane Library, see the online calendar!
- Hot Salsa Nights
Monday, September 17 at 7:00 PM
Learn to dance Salsa with instructor Magdalena Mendez.
- Chilean Music and Dance
Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of Chilean Music and Dance with Lichi Fuentes.
- Adult Basic Computer / Internet Classes
Classes are available in English and Spanish. Please visit the library to schedule a session.
- QUEST Learning Center
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
- Noches Calientes de Salsa
Lunes, 17 de septiembre a las 7:00 PM
Aprenda a bailar Salsa con la instructora Magdalena Mendez.
- Música y Baile Chileno
Miércoles, 26 de septiembre a las 7:00 PM
Disfrute una tarde de Música y Baile Chileno con Lichi Fuentes.
- Clases de Computadora Básica/Internet Para Adultos
Hay clases disponibles en Inglés y en Español. Por favor visite la biblioteca para fijar sesión.
- El Centro de Aprendizaje QUEST
El Centro de Aprendizaje QUEST, un programa del Sistema de la Biblioteca de San Mateo, opera un programa de asistencia con la tarea en la Biblioteca de East Palo Alto. Para información, contacte a la Director del Programa al 650.321.7712 ext. 226.
For more events and classes from the East Palo Alto Library, see the online calendar!
- Homework Center Re-opens
September 4 at 3:30 p.m.
The Homework Center is open Mon-Thu from 3:30-6 p.m. and it is free. We are expanding our service to fifth graders this year, any student from 5th to 12th grade is welcome.
- Dad and Me @ the Library presents: Puppet Art Theater
September 13 at 6 & 7:15 p.m.
Children 3 and older welcome. Sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County
- Meet Children's Author Oliver Chin
September 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Children's author Oliver Chin will talk about and read from his latest book Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought. Children 2 and older welcome.
- Demonstration of Free Online Homework Help
September 18 at 7 p.m.
Parents and students will learn about Live Homework Help and AskNow, two services available to them in the library and at home.
- "Book"ies Meeting
September 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Starboard Room
All students between grades 6th to 12th are welcome, so you do not need to be a teen yet to join. Our first book is Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin.
For more events and classes from the Foster City Library, see the online calendar!
- Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mondays 11:30-12:00
- Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays 10:30-11:00
- Richie Unterberger – Author Program
Sept 7th 7:00 – 9:00pm
Author of the book The Unreleased Beatles will share previously unreleased Beatles music and also rare film clips of the Beatles in performance.
- Salsa Dancing
Sept 21st 7:00 – 9:00pm
Practice your salsa dancing & learn new steps.
- Salsa Tasting
Sept 22nd 12:00 – 3:00
Sample salsas from various Coastside cooks and share recipes.
- Rosie Castillo Guilbault – Author Program
Sept 28th 7:00 – 8:30pm
Author of A Farmworker's Daughter: Growing Up Mexican in America willdiscuss her life and her work.
For more events and classes from the Half Moon Bay Library, see the online calendar!
- Book Discussion Group: March by Geraldine Brooks
Mon. Sep 10, 1:00pm in Meeting Rooms
Read the book & come discuss with us.
- The Unreleased Beatles : Music & Film
Wed. Sep 12, 7:00pm in Meeting Rooms
Richie Unterberger presents his book about the wealth of music the Beatles recorded, bud did not release. Includes rare film & audio clips.
- Baby Yoga!
Fri. Sep 28, 9:30am in Meeting Rooms
Mom/Dad & baby (ages 0-2) work together to promote emotional well-being and relaxation through yoga, stories, and music.
- Book Discussion Group: Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer & Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
Mon. Oct 1, 1:00pm in Meeting Rooms
Read both books and come discuss with us.
- Dad & Me @ the Library presents : Puppet Art Theater
Tues. Oct 2, 7:00pm in Meeting Rooms
Spend a special night with Dad (or any other very important person!) at the library & enjoy a lively puppet show!
For more events and classes from the Millbrae Library, see the online calendar!
- Pajama Story Time
Monday, September 17th,7:00pm at the Pacifica-Sanchez Library
Back-to-School Special! Stories and crafts for ages 4 and up
- Read for the Record
September 20th at 4PM at the Pacifica-Sharp Park Library in the Community Room
We will try and help make a world record for the most people reading The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. We will also do a craft project connected with the book so please join us in our attempt to help make history. This program is open to all ages and there should be something for everyone.
- Mid-Autumn Festival of the Moon
Tuesday, September 25th, 7:00pm at the Pacifica-Sanchez Library
For All Ages. Join us as we learn about this special festival celebrated in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures worldwide. We'll have stories, crafts, and special refreshments! This program is presented in conjunction with the library's artist-of-the-month, Edwin Hacking, who is showing photographs of his journies in Vietnam.
- Pacifica Fog Fest
September 29th and 30th
Look for the Pacifica Library's booth at the Fog Fest!
For more events and classes from the Pacifica-Sanchez Library, see the online calendar!
- Pajama Story Time
Monday, September 17th,7:00pm at the Pacifica-Sanchez Library
Back-to-School Special! Stories and crafts for ages 4 and up
- Read for the Record
September 20th at 4PM at the Pacifica-Sharp Park Library in the Community Room
We will try and help make a world record for the most people reading The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. We will also do a craft project connected with the book so please join us in our attempt to help make history. This program is open to all ages and there should be something for everyone.
- Mid-Autumn Festival of the Moon
Tuesday, September 25th, 7:00pm at the Pacifica-Sanchez Library
For All Ages. Join us as we learn about this special festival celebrated in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures worldwide. We'll have stories, crafts, and special refreshments! This program is presented in conjunction with the library's artist-of-the-month, Edwin Hacking, who is showing photographs of his journies in Vietnam.
- Pacifica Fog Fest
September 29th and 30th
Look for the Pacifica Library's booth at the Fog Fest!
For more events and classes from the Pacifica-Sharp Park Library, see the online calendar!
- Author Richie Unterberger discusses his book The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film
Tuesday, September 18, 7 PM, Portola Valley Library at 4575 Alpine Rd
Author Richie Unterberger's book "The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film" details the incredible wealth of music the Beatles recorded that they did not release, as well as musical footage of the group. Mr Unterberger will play rare Beatles recordings and show an hour of rare film clips in this two-hour event.
- Non-Fiction Book Group
Thursday, September 20, 1 PM, Portola Valley Library at 4575 Alpine Rd.
This month the group will discuss The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright. Note: New location and time!
- Steve Chaney and Cornelius Crowe
Thursday, September 20, 4:30 PM, Historic Schoolhouse at Town Center, 765 Portola Rd.
Join ventriloquist Steve Chaney and his sidekick Cornelius Crowe for a fun show filled with puppets, audience participation, juggling, and laughter! Fun for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Portola Valley Library.
- Chaskinakuy plays Andean Village Music
Sunday, September 23, 3 PM, Historic Schoolhouse at Town Center, 765 Portola Rd.
Chaskinakuy's performances offer a refreshing aural and visual experience. Pipes of feather, flutes of bone, a trumpet 10 feet long, and a harp played upside down evoke the sounds and images of high plateaus and rural celebrations in northern Chile. Chilean refreshments will be served.
- Book Discussion: Daughter of Fortune
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 of Daughter Of Fortune. Chilean Refreshments will be served.
- 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.
For more events and classes from the Portola Valley Library, see the online calendar!
- Colibri
Tuesday, September 11 at 7pm
A musical journey through Latin America for the whole family.
- Kaleidoscopes!
Saturday, September 15: 10:15 to 11:30am
Come make a simple kaleidoscope. Ages 6 and up.
- Read for the Record Storytime
Thursday, September 20: 10:15am
Come read The Story of Ferdinand with us and try to break the world record for the largest shared reading experience ever!
- Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, September 26 at 7pm
Laura Lippman's By a Spider's Thread.
- Richie Unterberger: author talk and film presentation
Sunday, September 30 at 2pm
Richie Unterberger's book The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film details the incredible wealth of music the Beatles recorded that they did not release, as well as musical footage of the group that hasn't been made commercially available. Unterberger will play rare Beatles recordings discussed in the book, show an hour of rare film clips of the Beatles in performance throughout their career, and talk about the music and footage covered in the volume at this two-hour event.
For more events and classes from the San Carlos Library, see the online calendar!
- Woodside Book Club
Tuesday, September 4th at 11:15 am
Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama. Join us to discuss Obama's journey searching for the truths about family and race.
- Read for the Record - The Story of Ferdinand Storytime
Thursday, September 20th at 4:00 pm
Come to the Woodside Library to be a part of the effort to set a Guinness World Record for most number reading the same book to children on the same day!
- Magic by Alex
Wednesday, September 26th at 3:30 pm
Join Alex Gonzalez in a show filled with comedy, sleight of hand magic and audience participation!
For more events and classes from the Woodside Library, see the online calendar!
East Palo Alto Library
- Noches Calientes de Salsa
Lunes, 17 de septiembre a las 7:00 PM
Aprenda a bailar Salsa con la instructora Magdalena Mendez.
- Música y Baile Chileno
Miércoles, 26 de septiembre a las 7:00 PM
Disfrute una tarde de Música y Baile Chileno con Lichi Fuentes.
- Clases de Computadora Básica/Internet Para Adultos
Hay clases disponibles en Inglés y en Español. Por favor visite la biblioteca para fijar sesión.
- El Centro de Aprendizaje QUEST
El Centro de Aprendizaje QUEST, un programa del Sistema de la Biblioteca de San Mateo, opera un programa de asistencia con la tarea en la Biblioteca de East Palo Alto. Para información, contacte a la Director del Programa al 650.321.7712 ext. 226.
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