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Los Gatos Library News - September09/01/2016
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Los Gatos Library News is an easy and convenient way to help you stay informed about what is happening at the library. You will find event listings, brief descriptions of some of our useful library resources, and recommended readings from our staff.
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Los Gatos Library Gets Outside the Lines September 11th - 17th
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Los Gatos Library is participating this year in Outside the Lines, a global initiative designed to get people thinking – and talking – about the library in a whole new way. Outside the Lines is a week-long celebration, Sept. 11-17, 2016, demonstrating the creativity and innovation happening in libraries. During Outside the Lines, participating organizations from around the world will host events or campaigns that help people understand how libraries have changed into dynamic centers for engagement, and how they are more relevant than ever to people’s lives. Outside the Lines celebrates libraries as community hubs that help everyone to be their best. Our Free events this week: Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 6:30pm - Poet Laureate: Stan Garber Reading Los Gatos Poet Laureate Stan Garber will be offering a free poetry reading and discussion at the Los Gatos Library on Tuesday September 13th from 6:30PM to 7:30PM in the conference room. This is a free program, open to all ages. Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 10:30am - Preschool Storytime and Storywalk! Join us for preschool storytime and enjoy an exciting new outside storywalk through pageant park Ages 3-5 Friday, Sept. 16th, 2:30p - Library on the Lawn: Outside the Lines Edition CSO Jessica and library staff will be on the lawn with the chartreuse caboose, frisbees and fun! Saturday, Sept. 17th, 1:00p, Famous Authors in Los Gatos History New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) and Los Gatos Library will be hosting an outdoor makerspace---making free pop up books. The Library will be sharing local history resources focusing on famous local authors which coincides with the Steinbeck vs. Mitchell exhibit currently up at the museum. Join us out on the Civic Center Lawn from 1:00-3:00pm
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ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays @ 11AM Teen Room Drop-in. All are welcome. Monday Morning Bookclub Monday, September 12th 11 AM Group Study Room We will be reading and discussing the book, "On the Move" by Oliver Sacks Poet Laureate: Stan Garber Tuesday, Sept. 13th @ 6:30 PM Join us for a free poetry reading and discussion. Drop-in. All are welcome. Los Gatos Library and NUMU Present Famous Authors in Los Gatos History Saturday, September 17th 1:00PM - 3:00 PM Civic Center Lawn Los Gatos Library and New Museums Los Gatos (NUMU) will be hosting an outdoor makerspace. Come make free pop up books and learn more about the authors who shaped Los Gatos history. All ages welcome. Free Tuesday Evening Bookclub Tuesday, September 20th 6:30 PM Library Conference Room We will be reading and discussing the book, "The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough |
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Regular Sunday Library Hours Resume
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Starting September 4th Sundays 12PM - 5PM
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Monday, September 5th--Labor Day Items checked out will not be due back on any of the days the library will be closed. Please contact the circulation desk at 408-354-6891 for any questions about your account. We're happy to help.
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The Chartreuse Caboose is Still Rolling Through Town
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Thanks to the Friends of Los Gatos Library and a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership we now offer outreach services from the library via bicycle. Join us for our next free outreach events: Get Healthy @ Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Tuesday, September 20th 11:30am - 1:30pm 54 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Come checkout our great health related resources. We'll be signing people up for library cards and showing off our great electronic resources that are available to checkout 24/7. Famous Authors in Los Gatos History Saturday, September 17th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Civic Center Lawn The library is partnering up with our neighbors over at New Museum Los Gatos to offer a look at some famous Los Gatos Authors in History. Come out with your kids and grand kids and participate in our makerspace on the lawn. We'll be helping you learn to make pop up books and teach you more about the great author's who have helped shape our town. Our previous events have been fun and productive: Wildcat Days at LGHS-- August 12th Jessica, our Library Community Service Officer was hanging out with the Chartreuse Caboose on the Los Gatos High School campus. Joined by our teen librarian Jennifer Laredo, they issued over 40+ library cards to our high school teens. National Night Out-- August 2nd Our children's librarian Catherine Gildea, along with our CSO Jessica took part in the annual national night out event happening at the local fire station on University Ave. They talked up the library and handed out plenty of buttons and goodies to more than 65 Los Gatos residents. Digital Open House-- August 30th Our Librarian team came together to offer one-on-one training using our newest digital resources, Hoopla, Flipster, and 3M Cloud. See us in action by checking out our new promotional video on our Facebook page. Don't forget to "friend" us.
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For Our Kids and Parents: Family and Children’s Programs are happening each week: Meet up with one of our enthusiastic volunteer readers in the kids room every Wednesday from 3PM to 4:00PM to hear stories in a one to one or group setting. Furry Friends Reading Buddies – Therapy dogs are in the library every 4th Thursday of the month starting at 4PM (Ages 4+) ************************************************************ As a reminder to all of our parents out there: your child’s library card provides access to all the many wonders of the library. We encourage you to take an active role in helping your child choose materials that are just right for your family. Here are some tips on how to do that: 1. Come in and talk to one of our librarians on the Children’s Information desk. With information such as your child’s age, interest, reading abilities and your comfort level with content, we can provide suggestions for your child. NextReads provides many lists including those for children, tweens and teens, with descriptions and reviews. ************************************************************ For Our Teens: Our Teen Librarian Jennifer's New Favorite Book: Everything, Everything by Nicola YoonThe story of a teenage girl who's literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she's ever known. The story is illustrated with vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts and lists. I read this in a single sitting, can't remember the last time that happened. --Jenn
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Upcoming Local History Events: Los Gatos Library and NUMU Present Famous Authors in Los Gatos History Saturday, September 17th 1:00PM - 3:00 PM Civic Center Lawn Los Gatos Library and New Museums Los Gatos (NUMU) will be hosting an outdoor makerspace. Come make free pop up books and learn more about the authors who shaped Los Gatos history. All ages welcome. Free Enjoy Los Gatos History? Read our Latest eNewsletter: Sign up to get the next issue due out October 2016 Get out and discover your town with the: Discover Lost Gatos Mobile App *Free* available through the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes Enjoy a unique perspective on Los Gatos with our free series of self-guided historical walking tours! You'll learn about the fascinating - but often forgotten - people, places, and events that have shaped the town of Los Gatos California over the past 200 years. You'll find something of interest whether you're a first time visitor or longtime resident. Features - Three short walking tours cover different parts of downtown - Interactive maps guide you from stop-to-stop - Over 100 restored vintage photos - Informative and entertaining narration - Self paced; Stop and resume anytime - Carefully researched for historical accuracy - All stops are easily accessible - Family friendly; Educational and fun - Virtual tours may be taken from anywhere without walking - Completely free; No distracting ads or in-app purchases Los Gatos is one of the oldest communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the downtown business district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Yet few people are familiar with its fascinating and storied past. Stay informed: Subscribe to our Local History eNewsletter to stay up to date.
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Sunday: 12pm-5pm Tuesday: 12pm-5pm Wednesday: 12pm-5pm Thursday: 12pm-5pm Friday: 12pm-5pm Saturday: 12pm-5pm CLOSED: Mondays Stop by and pick up a good read at a great price. No time to come by but want to make a purchase? Shop the Friends of the Los Gatos Library bookstore online at amazon.com. Friends of Los Gatos Library – Please join Us. Your membership will support library adult and children’s programs, services, and equipment. The Friends' Off the Shelf newsletter will keep you informed of special Friends Friday Forum programs and speakers, special events, book sales, Young Writers Workshops and more. Membership envelopes are available at the library, the Friends Book Store, or online at www.friendsoflglibrary.org.
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Newly Acquired E-Content Available 24/7
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Discover the library's newest technology tools. Hoopla |3M CloudLibrary | Flipster Watch free downloadable MOVIES! Stream the newest MUSIC! Read E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS & MAGAZINES in all new ways. These new resources are available with your Los Gatos Library Card number. Access them via mobile app or computer on our library's e-resource page.
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