Events

All Events for the Month of October 2008

Thousand Oaks Reads - One City One Book
Book Discussion: What is the What by Dave Eggers
7:00pm at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks
What is the What is a compelling and powerful novel based on the real-life story of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" who were forced to flee to their East African villages during that country's civil war.
(More information can be found at www.thousandoaksreads.org)

Friendly Book Club
7:30pm at GRB
Death Zone
By Stephen King

Thursday, October 2

Time for Toddlers
For children 2 years old
10:30am and 11:15am at GRB (Children's Library program room)
Get ready for 20-minutes of fun as little ones and their caregivers join us for some favorite stories, songs and rhymes!
(see complete list of Fall storytimes at the Grant R. Brimhall Library)

Friday, October 3

Babies and Books
For babies 16-24 months
10:30am at GRB (Community Room)
Cuddle up with your little one and join us for some simple stories, songs and rhymes in this 45-minute program which includes a play time for the wee ones and a chance for adults to visit and have some fun! Because this is a special time for you and your tot, we ask that you arrange for the care of your other children.
(see complete list of Fall storytimes at the Grant R. Brimhall Library)

Saturday, October 4

Thousand Oaks Reads - One City One Book
Book Discussion: What is the What by Dave Eggers
10:30am at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Thousand Oaks
What is the What is a compelling and powerful novel based on the real-life story of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" who were forced to flee to their East African villages during that country's civil war.
(More information can be found at www.thousandoaksreads.org)

Tuesday, October 7

Perfect for Preschoolers
For children 3-5 years old
10:30am at GRB (Children's Library program room)
Curl up with a good story at the library! This 30-minute program offers lots of stories, fingerplays, rhymes and songs.
(see complete list of Fall storytimes at the Grant R. Brimhall Library)

Thousand Oaks Reads - One City One Book
Book Discussion: What is the What by Dave Eggers
7:00pm at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Thousand Oaks
What is the What is a compelling and powerful novel based on the real-life story of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" who were forced to flee to their East African villages during that country's civil war.
(More information can be found at www.thousandoaksreads.org)

Thursday, October 9

History Book Club
7:00pm at GRB
Stars in their courses : the Gettysburg campaign, June-July 1863
by Shelby Foote

Friday, October 10

Saturday, October 11

One City, One Book
2:00pm at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
An event with Dave Eggers, award-winning author of What is the What. Tickets are free but required. Tickets will be available in September at the Thousand Oaks Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, Sage and Thousand Oaks Star.

Monday, October 13

Free Movie Matinee
1:00pm at GRB (Community Room)
The African Queen (1952 - Humphrey Bogart & Katharine Hepburn)
In Africa during WWI, a gin-swilling riverboat owner/captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship.
Bogart won Best Actor Oscar for his role as Charlie Allnut.
Not Rated, 105 min.
(see movie flier; also see listing of all movie matinees between June - October 2008)

Thousand Oaks Reads - One City One Book
Book Discussion: What is the What by Dave Eggers
7:00pm at Borders Bookstore, 125 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
What is the What is a compelling and powerful novel based on the real-life story of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" who were forced to flee to their East African villages during that country's civil war.
(More information can be found at www.thousandoaksreads.org)

Tuesday, October 14

Wednesday, October 15

Battle of the Rock Bands – Sound Bytes @ Your Library
7:00pm - 8:30pm at NPB (Community Room)
Come to the Newbury Park Library community room to compete with other teens in a “Battle of the Rock Bands”. Library staff will pick one song from the video game Rock Band and will judge acts on a variety of criteria. Come dressed like a rock star and battle it out! Teams will be formed randomly at the library. Bring your own rock star bling-bling, your talent, and have a great time rockin’ out at the library!
(see Teen Read Week flier)

Thursday, October 16

Fall Fun for Babies and Toddlers
For children 18-36 months
10:30am at NPB
Apples and pumpkins, falling leaves and chilly nights...parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones for this interactive 20-minute session of stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by 20 minutes of playtime. The seasonal stories and activities are sure to delight and amuse your baby/toddler.
(see complete list of Fall storytimes at the Newbury Park Branch)

Library 101…for the savvy library user!
3:00pm - 4:45pm at GRB (Technology Training Room)
This class includes an informative tour of the library as well as instruction on using the library’s online catalog. This is an excellent opportunity to become better acquainted with the amazing array of library materials, resources and services. Whether you are brand new to the community or a long-time resident of the area, “Library 101” promises to help you get better acquainted with your library and become a savvy library user.
Due to limitations in class size, registration is required. Register at the Reference Desk at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 East Janss Road, or call 805-449-2660, ext. 204.
(see flier)

Get Bitten @ Your Library’s Monster Mash
7:00pm - 8:30pm at NPB (Community Room)
In celebration of books like Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Alex Finn’s Beastly, you’re invited to join us for an elegant evening that is sure to be memorable. Please dress as your favorite book character and/or in prom attire. There will be music, dancing, games and even “prom” photos! Bring out your most ghoulish and beastly costumes for a howling good time…that is sure not to BITE! (Please refrain from wearing any masks.)
(see Teen Read Week flier)

Friday, October 17

Saturday, October 18

Thousand Oaks Reads - One City One Book
Book Discussion: What is the What by Dave Eggers
10:30am at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks
What is the What is a compelling and powerful novel based on the real-life story of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" who were forced to flee to their East African villages during that country's civil war.
(More information can be found at www.thousandoaksreads.org)

Sunday, October 19

Battle of the Rock Bands – Sound Bytes @ Your Library
2:00pm - 3:30pm at NPB (Community Room)
Come to the Newbury Park Library community room to compete with other teens in a “Battle of the Rock Bands”. Library staff will pick one song from the video game Rock Band and will judge acts on a variety of criteria. Come dressed like a rock star and battle it out! Teams will be formed randomly at the library. Bring your own rock star bling-bling, your talent, and have a great time rockin’ out at the library!
(see Teen Read Week flier)

Tuesday, October 21

Computer Basics I
10:00am - 11:45am at GRB (Technology Training Room)
The very basics: How to turn your computer on and off; find your way around the keyboard, the desktop, and how to control the mouse. If you are new to the Internet and computers, we strongly recommend this as a prerequisite to our other classes.
Due to limitations in class size, registration is required. Register at the Reference Desk at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 East Janss Road, or call 805-449-2660, ext. 204.
(see flier)

Thursday, October 23

Fall Fun for Babies and Toddlers
For children 18-36 months
10:30am at NPB
Apples and pumpkins, falling leaves and chilly nights...parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones for this interactive 20-minute session of stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by 20 minutes of playtime. The seasonal stories and activities are sure to delight and amuse your baby/toddler.
(see complete list of Fall storytimes at the Newbury Park Branch)

Friday, October 24

Tuesday, October 28

Searching For Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy
10:15am - 11:45am at GRB (Technology Training Room)
7:00pm - 8:30pm at GRB (Technology Training Room)
Learn how library and Internet resources can help guide your search for ancestors, family histories, and missing links in your family tree.
Due to limitations in class size, registration is required. Register at the Reference Desk at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 East Janss Road, or call 805-449-2660, ext. 204.
(see flier)

Thursday, October 30

Computer Basics II
10:00am - 11:45am at GRB (Technology Training Room)
Learn how to perform common tasks such as working with files; using menus and toolbars; and manipulating text.
Due to limitations in class size, registration is required. Register at the Reference Desk at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 East Janss Road, or call 805-449-2660, ext. 204.
(see flier)

Fall Fun for Babies and Toddlers
For children 18-36 months
10:30am at NPB
Apples and pumpkins, falling leaves and chilly nights...parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones for this interactive 20-minute session of stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by 20 minutes of playtime. The seasonal stories and activities are sure to delight and amuse your baby/toddler.
(see complete list of Fall storytimes at the Newbury Park Branch)

Friday, October 31