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Pacifica Libraries NewsletterDecember 2014
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-Library Closures- - Wednesday, December 24: Close @ 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 25: Closed
- Wednesday, December 31: Close at 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 1: Closed
-Storytime News- - The Sanchez Baby & Toddler Storytimes and the Sharp Park Preschool & Toddler Storytimes are taking a break this month. Join us for one of our other storytimes listed below.
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French Bilingual Storytime Monday, December 1 @ 4:30 p.m. Sharp Park Library French bilingual storytime led by a local volunteer to give children the opportunity to learn basic words and phrases in French.
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Family Storytime Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17 @ 7:00 p.m. Sharp Park Library Join us for stories, songs, and activities the whole family will love. Family Storytime will take a Holiday break on December 24th and December 31st.
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Jewelry Making Workshop Friday, December 5 @ 7:00 p.m. Sanchez Library Learn how to make your own jewelry - just in time for the holidays!. We will be stringing, crimping and doing basic wire work. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; registration required.
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Firefighter Storytime Tuesday, December 9 @ 10:30 a.m. Sharp Park Library Join us for a special storytime with local firefighters stopping by to read stories.
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Chinese Storytime Saturday, December 13 @ 11:00 a.m. Sanchez Library In this special storytime for all ages, children will learn basic Mandarin Chinese words and phrases through books, songs, and interactive games.
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Family Movie Night: The Polar Express Saturday, December 13 @ 7:00 p.m. Sanchez Library On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus' home. Crafts, refreshments and free fun! Rated PG, 100 minutes. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and movie starts at 7:15 p.m.
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Fratello Marionettes Holiday Show Monday, December 15 @ 3:30 p.m. Sharp Park Library The Fratello Marionettes will present their holiday show, The North Pole Review. This production showcases the high kicking antics of the Russian Trepak Dancers, the graceful ice skater Crystal Chandelier, and features the dazzling acrobatic penguins. Fun for the whole family!
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Greeting Cards Workshop Wednesday, December 17 @ 3:00 p.m. Sharp Park Library In association with PeopleOlogie, make your own original greeting cards with everyday household materials, while learning the most traditional and simple way to print and make multiples. Ages 5 to 99! Sign up at the library to register.
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Paws for Tales Monday, December 22 @ 4:00 p.m. Sanchez Library Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Pet Assisted Therapy teams and their handlers are from the Peninsula Humane Society & the SPCA’s Paws for Tales program. Please note that the Humane Society requires a signed release form each time a child comes to read. Please make sure a parent or guardian accompanies the child. Ages 5-12
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Sharp Park Library French Bilingual Storytime Monday 12/1 @ 4:30 p.m. Family Storytime Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. (except 12/24 & 12/31) Preschool Storytime On break for December Toddler Storytime On break for December
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Sanchez Library Chinese Storytime Saturday, 12/13 @ 11:00 a.m. Babies & Books Storytime On break for December Toddler Storytime On break for December
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Check Out Our Calendar for All New & Ongoing Events
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January Library Event Preview
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FindIt!: New York Times Bestsellers
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Gray Mountain
by John Grisham
Samantha Kofer was a third-year associate at Scully & Pershing, New York City's largest law firm. Two weeks after Lehman Brothers collapsed, she lost her job, her security, and her future. A week later she was working as an unpaid intern in a legal aid clinic deep in small-town Appalachia. There, for the first time in her career, she was confronted with real clients with real problems. She also stumbled across secrets that should have remained buried deep in the mountains forever.
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Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General
by Bill O'Reilly
The anchor of cable's The O'Reilly Factor and a best-selling historian explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of General George S. Patton after the war and describe the powerful people who may have wanted him out of the way. By the best-selling authors of Killing Jesus.
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The Burning Room: A Novel
by Michael Connelly
Detective Bosch and new rookie partner Lucia Soto chase elusive leads in a case involving a victim who succumbs to complications from a bullet wound sustained nine years earlier. By the best-selling author of The Black Box. (suspense). Simultaneous.
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Yes Please
by Amy Poehler
A first-person account by the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her work on Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live includes coverage of such topics as her relationships with caregivers and her friendship with Tina Fey. 500,000 first printing.
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Prince Lestat
by Anne Rice
A tale spanning periods from the ancient to the modern world reunites fans with beloved characters, from Louis de Pointe Lac and the eternally young Armand to David Talbot and Marius, who hear a mysterious voice urging ancients to destroy increasing populations of maverick vampires. 300,000 first printing.
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Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"
by Lena Dunham
The creator and star of HBO's Girls documents her coming-of-age in and out of the spotlight, recounting her experiences with everything from dieting and embarrassing sex to dirty old men and performing in less-than-ideal conditions. 250,000 first printing.
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Contact Information & Hours
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Sharp Park Library 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA 94044 650-355-5196, email: pacifica@smcl.org Mon 12-8, Tues 12-6, Weds 12-6, Thurs closed, Fri 12-6, Sat 10-5 and Sun closed
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Sanchez Library 1111 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044 650-359-3397, email: pacifica@smcl.org Mon 11-8, Tues 11-8, Weds 11-8, Thurs 11-6, Fri closed, Sat 10-5, Sun closed
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