All Events for the Month of January 2012
Free Movie Matinee
1:00pm at GRB (Community Room)
Invictus (2009 — Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon) The inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team to help unite their country. Based on the book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation by John Carlin. Warner Bros., Rated PG-13, 133 minutes.
(see flier)
Shipwrecks, Buried Treasure, and Underwater Adventure!
11:00am at GRB
2:00pm at NPB
Join diver and treasure hunter Rick Daynes as he reveals the historical and inspiring story of Mel Fisher’s quest for the Atocha.
(see flier)
Thousand Oaks Library, the AAUW, and the Sisters in Crime Los Angeles chapter present
Passport to International Intrigue
2:00pm - 4:00pm at GRB
From noir to cozies, join these four masters of mystery, murder, and mayhem as they discuss their writing craft, captivating characters, and foreign locales. Book signings will follow the panel discussion.
The Panel: Lisa Brackman, Hannah Dennison, Jeri Westerson, and Eric Stone (Moderator)
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Games & Puzzles @ Your Library
2:00pm - 4:00pm at GRB
A new way to enjoy old-fashioned fun. No computers! No gadgets! Come and enjoy new card, word and parlor game possibilities that are simple to play, easy to learn, and fun to share with friends and family. Presented by Spielmeister John Suarez, returning by popular
demand with all new games and puzzles!
(see flier)
Read to Me... Read to You
6:30pm - 7:30pm at GRB (Community Room)
Presented by the Thousand Oaks Library Teen Advisory League (TOTAL) and Children’s Services Librarians of the Grant R. Brimhall Library. Come join us for a special night of reading! Preschoolers and Kindergartners will hear stories about libraries, read by TOTAL teens. 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders can practice their reading skills by sharing books and reading aloud to TOTAL teens. Simple crafts, activities and fun for all!
(see flier)
World Champion Juggler David Cousin
11:00am at GRB
2:00pm at NPB
David Cousin is a holder of 5 world records in juggling. Bring the family to enjoy this “local-boy-made-good” who has been providing professional, family-oriented comedy juggling shows throughout the world for more than a decade.
(see flier)
Gene Perret, Author and Emmy-winning comedy writer
2:00pm at GRB
Join us for a fun and informative afternoon with Gene Perret, known as the guru of comedy writing. He earned three Emmy Awards for his work on The Carol Burnett Show. He wrote for Bob Hope from 1969 until the performer’s retirement, serving the last 15 years as his head writer. He has also written jokes for comedians such as Phyllis Diller, Bill Cosby, Tim Conway, and many others.
(see flier)