Library Events
Note:
SRL = San Ramon Library
DSL = Dougherty Station Library
Two Cities, One Tale: CityRead 2007
Monday, September 17- Monday, October 29
SRL & DSL
Fourth Annual Danville-San Ramon Reading Program Features California Author
Laurie R. King's Highly Praised Mystery Novel, Locked Rooms.
Join residents of Danville and San Ramon for a six-week, book-sharing event to read one book together from September 17th through October 29th. Pick up a free copy of Laurie R. King’s, Locked Rooms: A Mary Russell Novel at the Danville, San Ramon or Dougherty Station Libraries or at participating local businesses to read, discuss and then pass on to friends, family, co-workers or neighbors. Discover this riveting and intelligent story featuring an engaging cast of characters including Mary Russell, her husband Sherlock Holmes and sleuthing partner Dashiell Hammett. Don’t miss out on a suspenseful, San Francisco mystery and an exciting San Ramon Valley event!
Mark your calendar for these exciting CityRead2007 events!
Catch Sherlock Holmes on the big screen in the 1970 film, Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, September 20
7:00pm
SRL
Author of Locked Rooms, Laurie R. King concludes CityRead 2007 with a special presentation. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this incredibly talented Californian mystery writer in person! This is an anticipated event every year. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Thursday, November 8
7:00pm
Danville Village Theatre
233 Front Street, Danville
FOR ALL AGES
Family Storytime
See information below
Stories & a Movie For The Whole Family
Monday, September 24 Tuesday, September 25
6:00pm 6:00pm
SRL DSL
Winnie the Pooh’s bounciest friend finally gets his own movie, and it is a fun and touching film for the whole family. Before the movie the Librarian will share books, songs and rhymes.
Bubble Lady - Poptastic Program for Little Bubbleheads and Their Families
Thursday, November 15
3:30pm
DSL
The Bubble Lady creates amazing bubble sculptures and the fun never stops because as soon as one bubble pops there is always another close behind!
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-6
Programs are most appropriate for school age children able to sit quietly for 45 minutes.
Horn Man Offers an Amazing Family Music Experience
Tuesday, September 18
4:00pm
SRL
You won’t believe your eyes or ears when you check out the Horn Mans horns! Don’t let adults have all the fun during our Jazz Concert Season. Bring the whole family because you won’t believe these amazing instruments.
Boswick the Clown
Tuesday, October 16
4:00pm
SRL
Just in time for Halloween see the amazing skills of Boswick as he starts the show by changing before your very eyes from a person in to a clown. Laughs are guaranteed.
Halloween Crafts
Thursday, October 25
3:30pm
DSL
Get ready for the spookiest day of the year with fun (actually I mean terrifying) crafts. Children must be at least 5 years old. Due to limited supplies tickets are required. Tickets are free. Ticket distribution begins at DSL on Thursday, October 18.
Ashkenazi the Pretty Good: Funny Magician with the Funny Name!
Tuesday, November 6
4:00pm
SRL
Any magician can be good, but only the best can be pretty good! You’ll be rolling on the floor watching the amusing and amazing performance of Ashkenazi.
TINY TOTS
STORYTIMES
September 11 – November 8
Registration is not required, but the Library asks that you attend the program intended for the age of your children so the stories and activities are appropriate.
Lapsit
Ages 6 months – 2 ½
Tuesday, 11:15 – 11:45 at SRL
Wednesday, 11:30 - 12:00 at DSL
Toddler Time
Ages 2 ½- 3 ½
Tuesday, 10:15 – 10:45 at SRL
Thursday, 10:15 – 10:45 at SRL
Thursday, 11:00 – 11:30 at DSL
Preschool Time
Ages 3 ½ - 5
Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 at SRL
Thursday, 1:00 – 1:30 at DSL
Family Storytime
All ages
1st Saturday of each month at SRL – September 1, October 6 & November 3 at 11:00am
2nd Friday of each month at DSL – September 14, October 12 & November 9 at 1:00 pm
Infant Massage
See information below
TEENS
How to write an “A” paper: Discovering Library Databases
Thursday, Sept 27 and Thursday, Nov 29
6:30 – 8:00pm
DSL Computer Lab
Writing a great class paper begins with finding the best information. Learn how to walk away with an “A” using Library databases as your information source. Library databases – available 24/7 – provide academic sources with the convenience of online access. Best of all they are easy to use and can save you loads of time. This is a must do class for teens of all ages including community college students. Two sessions offered this fall. No sign-up required.
LOL @ the library: Teen Read Week 2007
October 14 – 20
Teens are reading more and more all the time. If you are a teen who loves books and reading, take time to celebrate Teen Read Week 2007. Drop by the Library to tell us about a favorite read. Pose for a picture with a great book or videotape a book review. Your picture or review could be featured on the library’s website or MySpace (signed release form required). We’ll be taking pictures all week and videotaping Sunday, October 14 from 2 to 5 at San Ramon Library and Thursday, October 19 from 3 to 6 at Dougherty Station Library.
Teen Thing @ Dougherty Station
2:30-4:00pm
DSL
Something’s happening at the library every Wednesday after school. A variety of activities will be featured including movies, crafts, games, snacks and book talks. Drop by the Library to see what’s going on and hang out with friends. Check the Library’s monthly calendar for additional details.
Homework Center
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:00-5:00pm
DSL Computer Lab
The computer lab at DSL will be homework central after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The lab will be staffed with a reference professional that can help students connect with Library resources including Live Homework Help. The lab will be a quiet homework only space during this time. This is NOT a tutoring service.
ADULTS
Infant Massage
Saturday, September 8 & Saturday, September 15
1:00pm
DSL
Parents and caregivers are invited to come learn techniques as well as the many benefits of infant massage. Reading infant cues, preparing the home environment for massage, and basic strokes will be covered and much more. Class includes massage oil and instruction booklet. Registration is required. Due to space limitations parents and caregivers may register for only one class.
Brotherly Jazz Documentary Viewing and Q&A by Producer Danny Scher
Sunday, October 28
2:00pm
SRL
Documentary Brotherly Jazz gives insight into the life of legendary Philadelphia’s Heath Brothers, bassist Percy, saxophonist/composer/arranger Jimmy and drummer Albert “Tootie”. Notably this was a 2004 concert in California, one of the last times the Health Brothers would perform together.
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