Greetings from Ben Ocón, City Librarian The San Mateo Public Library is launching a new monthly electronic newsletter to share quick updates of the Library’s services and programs. This first issue includes information about the Family Read Aloud Program that encourages reading aloud to children; Flipster, a convenient way to access digital magazines; an invitation to an outstanding Black History Month music program featuring the Marcus Shelby Trio; the amazing storytime programs for children at all three of our libraries; and the current art exhibit featuring the watercolors of Jane Henri. Look for this monthly e-newsletter to stay informed about the wonderful free Library services that are available to everyone. Enjoy!
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It's time for the Children's Department's annual Family Read Aloud program! Between January 25th and March 5th, pick up your Family Read Aloud Reading Log at any of the San Mateo Public Library locations and get a free book. Enjoy reading at least 6 hours aloud with your family and attend special events throughout the course of the program. Starting February 23rd, turn in your reading log and pick up your prizes! Every child will receive another free book upon completion and families will be entered into a drawing for Books Inc. gift cards and a Kindle.
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Love reading magazines? You can now instantly access dozens of magazines you know and love in an easy-to-read digital format! Save and read magazines on your tablet or phone. Choose from your favorites such as the New Yorker Cooking Light, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, People, Sunset, and Time. All you need is your library card - click here to get started.
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Storytime is in Demand A recent New York Times article emphasized the increasing popularity of storytimes and the role they play in early literacy. With storytime offered five days a week at multiple locations, this library tradition can become a regular part of your weekly schedule. See our storytime schedule for details.
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Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, the African American Library Advisory Committee presents the Marcus Shelby Trio. They will perform selections from the composition Jazz Suite: Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex. This free music program will be on Saturday, February 20th at 2 p.m. in the Oak Room of the Main Library.
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Exhibit: Watercolors by Jane Henri Jane Henri, a local watercolor artist, refers to her paintings as "minor abstractions" because they seem to be nonrepresentational until the viewer steps back to see the painting as a whole. Jane's favorite subject is people - she captures their notable expressions in the midst of a mood or emotion in an unguarded moment. Jane Henri's watercolors will be exhibited in the First Floor Art Gallery of the Main Library from January 22 through February 24, 2016.
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