february - march 2014 simi valley public library newsletter

2969 Tapo Canyon Road, SV, CA 93063 805-526-1735 www.SimiValleyLibrary.org

Books...are only the beginning February — March 2014

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday, 10am - 8pm

Friday and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm

Saturday, 10am - 5pm

Music to Our Ears

In partnership with It’s A New Day, Simi Valley Public Li-

brary presents live music featuring local student talent.

These free concerts will be held on the 2nd

and 4th

Thursday

of every month from 6:30-7:30pm.

It’s a New Day produces quality events to

help young ar(sts express themselves

through music while providing entertain-

ment for the community. These young

local musicians are mentored by local,

experienced ar(sts.

Join us as we hold concerts on February 13th and 27th and

March 13th and 27th in the library’s Rose Garden, recent-

ly refurbished to accommodate evening programs. Dress

warmly while enjoying beau(ful music under the stars.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Join in the fun of Simi Valley’s annual Read Across America Celebration as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Saturday, March 1st from 10amSaturday, March 1st from 10amSaturday, March 1st from 10amSaturday, March 1st from 10am————noon. noon. noon. noon. In partnership with Simi Valley Unified School District, this event is free and open to the community. The program will include per-formances and readings by special guests. There will be games, photo opportunities, and much more. National Endowment for the Art’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every com-munity to celebrate reading on March 2nd. For more information, contact Dayle Gillick, President, Simi Educa-tors Association, 805-526-5668.


FANTASTIC

FEBRUARY Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon

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Tiny Tot Storytime, 10-10:50am Little Bilingual Readers, Storytime, 11-11:30am Anime Film Club, 5-7pm

Talk Time, 10:30-11:30am Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Mustache Day, 4-6pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm

Waggin Tales, 3-4pm Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Waggin Night Tales, 6-7pm

Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm

Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm

Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm CSUCI Speaker Series, 2-3:30pm

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Tiny Tot Storytime, 10-10:50am Little Bilingual Readers, Storytime, 11-11:30am

Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Talk Time, 4:30-5:30pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm

Literazzi Book Club, 11am Waggin Tales, 3-4pm Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Waggin Night Tales, 6-7pm

Storytime, 11-11:45am Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Music to Our Ears Concert, 6:30-7:30pm

Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm Vampire Academy Film Release Party, 3:30-4:30pm

Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10am-2pm

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Library Closed

For

President’s Day

Talk Time, 10:30-11:30 Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm

Homeschoolers Meet Up, 1-3pm Waggin Tales, 3-4pm Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Waggin Night Tales, 6-7pm

Storytime, 11-11:45am Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm


Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm SVPL Gamers, 1pm-9pm

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Tiny Tot Storytime, 10-10:50am Little Bilingual Readers, Storytime, 11-11:30am SVH Health Edu-cation, 5-7pm

Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Talk Time, 4:30-5:30pm Teen Book Club 4-5pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm


Storytime, 11-11:45am Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Music to Our Ears Concert, 6:30-7:30pm


Key to colors:

RED—Teen events GREEN—Adult events

PURPLE— Children events PINK—Family events

Exhibit of The Beauty

of Simi Valley Award

Winning Photos Marvel at the talent of Simi

Valley high school students and enjoy their

artistic photo-graphs which

capture the beauty and splendor that is Simi Valley. On easels

throughout the library. Display Display Display Display runs runs runs runs

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Join our e-mailing lis for program information. Visit our website to sign up.

3:30-4:30pm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Dr. Seuss Birthday 10am– noon Reading Pals

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Tiny Tot Storytime, 10-10:50am Little Bilingual Readers, Storytime, 11-11:30am Anime Film Club, 5-7pm

Talk Time, 10:30-11:30am Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm




Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm CSUCI Speaker Series, 2-3:30pm

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Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Teen Techies, 4-5pm Talk Time, 4:30-5:30pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm

Literazzi Book Club, 11am Waggin Tales, 3-4pm Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Waggin Night Tales, 6-7pm

Storytime, 11-11:45am Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Fun with Robotics, 3:30-7:30pm Music to Our Ears Concert, 6:30-7:30pm


Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon Teen Techies, 11am-1pm Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm

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VCAAPC seminar, 10am-2pm Talk Time, 10:30-11:30am Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm

Homeschoolers Meet Up, 1-3pm Waggin Tales, 3-4pm Homework Help, 3:30-5:30pm Waggin Night Tales, 6-7pm


Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm Women in History-Alice Bag, 6-8pm

Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon Reading Pals, 3:30-4:30pm SVPL Gamers, 1pm-9pm

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Tiny Tot Storytime, 10-10:50am Little Bilingual Readers, Storytime, 11-11:30am SVH Health Education, 5-7pm

Preschool Stories, 11:30-noon NO HOMEWORK HELP Teen Book Club 4-5pm Talk Time, 4:30-5:30pm Family Storytime, 6:30-7:00pm

Waggin Tales, 3-4pm NO HOMEWORK HELP Waggin Night Tales, 6-7pm

Storytime, 11-11:45am NO HOMEWORK HELP Music to Our Ears Concert, 6:30-7:30pm

NO READING PALS Film Screening, The Book Thief, 4-6:30pm

Saturday Storytime & Craft, 11am-noon NO READING PALS Lawyers in the Library, 2-4pm


Key to colors:

RED—Teen events GREEN—Adult events

PURPLE— Children events PINK—Family events

MARVELOUS MARCHMARVELOUS MARCHMARVELOUS MARCHMARVELOUS MARCH

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Tiny Tot Storytime, 10-10:50am, Little Bilingual Readers, Storytime, 11-11:30am


Book to Film Review: Atonement by Devon Bloore, Library Assistant

Any bibliophile knows more often than not, the movie counterpart to a much loved book is not nearly as fantastic as the original story. There are exceptions to this rule, however. For example, the book

Atonement written by Ian McEwan is an amazing read and has been transformed into an equally amazing film. The director of the film Joe Wright is known for other great book to film adaptations

such as Pride and Prejudice and the more recent Anna Karenina. Wright’s style brings the tragic

beauty of the book to life in a way that is remarkable. If you haven’t already seen Atonement, read the book first. Only then will you fully appreciate how well Wright has brought the beauty of McEw-

an’s words to life. Revel in the tragedy, romance, betrayal, guilt, and stunning beauty that this story has to offer. You will not regret it. Copies of the book and movie are available at the Simi Valley Pub-

lic Library.

Book Reviews for Adults by Derek Stalcup, Adult Services Librarian

My Life in a Jugular Vein: Three More Years of Snakepit Comics by Ben Snakepit Daily life of a musician/punk rocker/slacker/record store guy Ben Snakepit chronicled in 3 panel

comic strips. This collection spans 3 years, countless parties, shows, and general bumming around Austin, Texas. The poor drawings and simplistic style only adds to the charm of what

could otherwise seem redundant and boring -- daily life chronicling a slacker. Honesty and hilari-ty shine through all the scribbles and poor handwriting conveying genuine slice of life scenes.

Special Lectures at SVPL Provided by California State University, Channel Islands Special Lectures at SVPL Provided by California State University, Channel Islands Special Lectures at SVPL Provided by California State University, Channel Islands Special Lectures at SVPL Provided by California State University, Channel Islands

CSU Channel Islands (CI) invites the public to sample the compelling work of its faculty in a free lecture series at the Simi Valley Public Library. The lecture series offers community members the opportunity to hear from some of CI’s most dynamic speakers and experts; engage in discussions on a variety of timely, thought-provoking topics; and be a CI student for an evening in the free, convenient setting of their library. All lectures are from 2—3:30pm in the Community Room.

Dr. Harley Baker – February 8 “Some Psychological Benefits of a Secure Relationship With God” Throughout the centuries, religious advocates argued belief in God brings considerable psychological health benefits. Equally vocif-erous, however, opponents argued religion is dangerous to one’s mental health. They both can’t be right, can they? Recent empiri-cal studies demonstrate the quality of the relationship with God makes all the psychological difference. This presentation will ex-plore these studies and offer some insight into why and how this is the case.

Dr. Jose Alamillo – March 8 “Beyond the Latino Sports Hero: The Role of Sports in Creating Communities, Networks and Identities” This presentation focuses on the Latino sporting experience in the United States, from the late 19th century up to the present, with emphasis on professional, school-based and amateur sports. Dr. Alamillo will highlight specific sports in which Latinos are prominent, including baseball, boxing, football, basketball, and soccer.

Dr. Stephen Clarke – April 12 “Latin America’s Most Interesting Leaders” The political map of Latin America has undergone a radical transformation. What was for many decades a continent of brutal mili-tary dictatorships is now a region governed by democratic regimes of very distinct political and economic ideologies. In this talk we will learn more about the challenges facing Latin American countries today, and the progress made, by examining the unique personal stories and political successes of the region’s most charismatic, controversial, and unique leaders, many of whom we rarely hear about in the mainstream U.S. media.

Vampire Academy Film Release Party for Teens Let’s celebrate the first adaptation of Richelle Mead’s popular series, Vampire Academy on February 14, 3:30on February 14, 3:30on February 14, 3:30on February 14, 3:30----4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm by crafting rose pens made of duct tape and making Vampire Academy themed buttons. We’ll also be raffling off tickets to Vampire Academy, premiering February 14th! Snacks and fun will be had, in the Teen Lounge. Reserve your spot on-line.