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The parking lot will be resealed and striped on Saturday, May 27 beginning at 5pm through Sunday. The Book Returns will not be available during this time. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.
Library Closed May 28 & 29
Disneylandthe Happiest
Place on Earth
Monday, May 15 7:00pm
Susan Gibberman returns to trace the history of Disneyland and how it developed into theme parks all over the world. (In person/online)
Traditional Chinese Tea
Wednesday, May 17, 7:00pm
Yvonne Liu Wolf instructs us on the traditional Chinese rituals of tea handling, teaware, and proper steeping. In person spaces are limited. (In person/online)
On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi
Wednesday, May 17, 7:00pm
“Queer Eye” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks figure skating, fabulous style, and more with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. (Online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Thursday, May 18 11:30am
Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, leads us through a session of guided meditation and chair yoga every week. Sign up for the link. (Online)
Great Books - Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
Saturday, May 20, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Mongolia: The Farthest Horizon
Monday, May 22, 7:00pm
Food historian Cynthia Clampitt takes us on a trip through Mongolia, the land of Ghengis Khan, and the Gobi Desert. Learn the history and foodways of a remote but fascinating land. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group
Tuesday, May 23, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Flying High - Betty the Pan Am Stewardess
Wednesday, May 24, 7:00pm
Historian Leslie Goddard portrays a stewardess from Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline in the 1960s, and shares some real-life stories. (In person/online)
Senior ConnectionsThe Maid by Nita Prose
Friday, June 9, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
AtoZdatabases
Free webinar training sessions at 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Mondays: Overview of AtoZdatabases
Wednesdays: How to Find a Job, Résumé Writing & Ace an Interview
Fridays: How to Find New Customers & Grow Your Business
is taking a break for the spring season!
We are taking the month of May off to give our staff time to prepare for the Summer Library Club.
Family Storytime, Baby Bounce, Toddler Time, and Preschool Storytime will be back at their regular days and times starting June 5.
Keep reading the e-news to see special events for our storytime families in the month of May!
Map Your World
Tuesday, May 16, 5:30pm
Grades K-5. Come as a family to create a map of your neighborhood, room, road trip, or fictional land. Your imagination is the limit!
Baby Bounce Playdate
Wednesday, May 17, 9:30am
Birth-15 months. Babies and their grown-ups are invited for socializing, play, and reading! Drop-in ticket required.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursday, May 25, 10:00am
Ages 3-5
Join us for this Mother Goose storytime full of rhymes, movement and fun! Wrap up your visit with a craft. Siblings welcome. Drop in.
TEEN Grades 6-12
Pop Art Portraits
Friday, May 19, 4:00pm Learn how to draw a Pop Art style portrait with artist Terri Murphy!
Exam Cram
May 22, 23 & 24, 4:00-8:00pm Grades 9-12. Need a place to study for finals? Drop into our Exam Cram room, where snacks and stress-relieving activities will be provided. Bring your friends!
SLC Volunteer Training
Want
to VOLUNTEER at the SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB TABLE this summer?
Are you a teen 13+? We would love your help! Please fill out the application and click on the date below to register to attend one mandatory training session to learn how to work the table and more.
Wednesday, May 17, 7:30-8:30pm
Sunday, May 21, 2-3pm
Wednesday, May 31, 4-5pm
Monday, June 5, 2-3pm
Wednesday, June 7, 4-5pm
Saturday, June 10, 2-3pm