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  Alhambra Civic Center Library

Upcoming Library Activities and Special Events...


  
The Children's Room

Wednesday, March 3 -  Family Story Time - 7 p.m. This program is designed for families with children of all ages and includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, art activities and puppets. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215. 
 

Wednesday, March 3 - Spanish Language Book Club - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 pm. Experience the best of Latin American literature with us. We meet the first and third Wednesday of each month. This evening we will be meeting in the Conference Room, located on the second floor. We will continue discussing the book El viajero del Siglo, by Andrés Newman. The next book will be El Señor Presidente. For more information please call 626-570-3212 extension 1.                                       

miércoles, 3 de marzo - El Club de Lectores de Alhambra - 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. El Club les extiende una invitación muy cordial para que vengan a disfrutar lo mejor de la literatura latinoamericana con nosotros.  Nos reunimos el primer y el tercer miércoles de cada mes desde las 7:00 hasta las 8:30 p.m. Esta noche estaremos en la sala de Conferencia, localizada en el segundo piso. Discutiremos el libro El Viajero del Siglo de Andrés Neuman.  El próximo libro será El Señor Presidente. Para mayor información llamen al (626) 570-3212 extensión 1.
 
Thursday, March 4 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program for children, ages 3-5 years old, includes stories, flannel board presentation, and art activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
  Friday, March 5 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program, for children ages 12 to 24 months, includes a "lapsit" program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
Friday, March 5 - Children's Chess Club - 3 p.m. Register in the Children's Room.
 
Friday, March 5 - Teen Anime Club - 3 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Teens will view "Fruits Basket, Volume 1."
 
Saturday, March 6 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program for children, ages 3-5 years old, includes stories, flannel board presentation, and art activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
  Sunday, March 7 - Saturday, March 13 - "Teen Tech Week - 'Learn, Create, Share @ Your Library.'" Teens can celebrate by enjoying afternoons of gaming on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, March 9, 10 & 11 at 3 p.m.
 
  Monday, March 8 - Sunday, March 21 -- Lottery for April & May Children's Painting Classes. The classes, Beginning Painting (ages 5-10) & Mixed Media (ages
10-14), are sponsored by the Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Committee. They will be held in the Children’s Room during the weeks of
April 12 – May 10. Beginning Painting will be held on Mondays from 6:00-7:15 pm and Mixed Media will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45 pm. Due to limited space, class spots will be assigned by lottery and interested parties must come in person to pick up a lottery ticket in the Children’s Room.  Those whose names are drawn will be notified by phone to return and fill out an application.
 
  Tuesday, March 9 - "Mortgage Seminar" with Alhambra real estate agent Lee Lieberg - 2 p.m. Discussion will include options available to those who are "underwater" on their mortgages and having trouble making payments. Discussion is free and open to the public; registration is not necessary.
 
Wednesday, March 10 - Wednesday, March 3 -  Family Story Time - 7 p.m. This program is designed for families with children of all ages and includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, art activities and puppets. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215. 
 
Thursday, March 11 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program for children, ages 3-5 years old, includes stories, flannel board presentation, and art activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
Friday, March 12 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program, for children ages 12 to 24 months, includes a "lapsit" program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
Saturday, March 13 through mid-April - "Big Read Program" - This program, designed to advance literacy by promoting a great work of literature, kicks off with a special program featuring "The Joy Luck Club" by noted California author Amy Tan.
The Big Read Program will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 with a "Big Read" Kick-Off and Reception. The public is invited for a performance by the Los Angeles Classical Chinese Orchestra, followed by a "Big Read" reception.
 
Saturday, March 13 - Children's Chess Club - 10:30 a.m. Register in the Children's Room.
 
Saturday, March 13 - English-Learners Book Group - Check for time.
 
  Tuesday, March 16 - "Big Read" - Film Adaption of The Joy Luck Club - 6:30 p.m. screening in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room).
 
  Wednesday, March 17 - "Big Read" - Maj Johnng - 11:30 a.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Author Tom Sloper will discuss this popular game.
 
Wednesday, March 17 -  Family Story Time - 7 p.m. This program is designed for families with children of all ages and includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, art activities and puppets. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215. 
 

Wednesday, March 17 - Spanish Language Book Club - 7:00 p.m. For our next meeting, on March 17 at 7 pm, we will talk about the first half of the book El Senor Presidente, by Miguel Angel Asturius. See you there! For more information please call 626-570-3212 extension 1.                                       

miércoles, 17 de marzo - El Club de Lectores de Alhambra - 7:00 p.m. Para nuestra próxima reunión, el 17 de marzo a las 7 pm, vamos a hablar de la primera mitad de El Señor Presidente de Miguel Angel Asturias. ¡Nos vemos! Para mayor información llamen al (626) 570-3212 extensión 1.
 
Thursday, March 18 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program for children, ages 3-5 years old, includes stories, flannel board presentation, and art activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
  Thursday, March 18 - "Big Read" - Origami - 3 p.m. in the Homework Center. Bennet Arnstein will lead free classes, for all ages. Continues every Thursday through April 15.
 
Thursday, March 18 - Teen Advisory Board Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
 
Friday, March 19 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program, for children ages 12 to 24 months, includes a "lapsit" program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
Friday, March 19 - Children's Chess Club - 3 p.m. Register in the Children's Room.
 
Friday, March 19 - Teen Anime Club - 3 p.m. Participants will discuss "Fruits Basket."
 
  Saturday, March 20 - "Big Read" - Chinese-American History - 11:30 a.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). The discussion will be led by John R. Jung, Ph.D.
 
  Saturday, March 20 - "Make and Take" Craft Workshop - 2 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Adults can make beautiful spring cards at this free event. Space is limited, so please register by calling (626) 570-3212, or by visiting the second-floor Reference Desk.
 
  Monday, March 22 - Children's Book Discussion - 4 p.m. in the Children's Room. Children in grades 5 through 7 are invited to join a book discussion of "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer, the tale of 12-year old evil genius Artemis Fowl -- while enjoying tasty snacks.
 
  Tuesday, March 23 - "Big Read" - Chinese Cooking Demonstration - 7 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Demonstration will be led by Teresa Lin Cheng.
 
Wednesday, March 24 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m. This program is designed for families with children of all ages and includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, art activities and puppets. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
Thursday, March 25 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program for children, ages 3-5 years old, includes stories, flannel board presentation, and art activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
  Thursday, March 25 - "Big Read" - Origami - 3 p.m.  in the Homework Center. Bennet Arnstein will lead free classes, for all ages. Continues every Thursday through April 15.
 
Thursday, March 25 - "Big Read" Teen Event - Author Lisa Yee Guest Visit and Discussion - 3 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Pick up a free copy of Yee's books at the Teen Desk at the beginning of March (while supplies last - including "Millicent Min, Girl Genius" or "Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time") for subsequent discussion at the event, which is open to the public.
 
Friday, March 26 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. This program, for children ages 12 to 24 months, includes a "lapsit" program where parents and caretakers actively participate with the child in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and movement activities. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
Saturday, March 27 - Practice ACT Exam by Kaplan - 10 a.m. Teens can take a full-length ACT Practice Exam. Bring a No. 2 pencil and a calculator (and pre-register at the Teen Desk).
 
Saturday, March 27 - Children's Chess Club - 10:30 a.m. Register in the Children's Room
 
  Tuesday, March 30 - "Big Read" - Twentieth Century Chinese History - 7 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Program will be led by Brett Sheehan, Ph.D.
 
Wednesday, March 31 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m. This program is designed for families with children of all ages and includes stories, flannel board presentations, songs, art activities and puppets. For additional information, call (626) 570-3215.
 
  Thursday, April 1 - "Big Read" - Origami - 3 p.m.  in the Homework Center. Bennet Arnstein will lead free classes, for all ages. Continues every Thursday through April 15.
 
Thursday, April 1 - "Big Read" Teen Event: American-born Chinese book Discussion and Teen Film - 3 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall. Pick up a free copy in March (while supplies last) of author Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel, "American Born Chinese" for subsequent discussion at the April 1st event. This event is open to teens in grades 7-12.
 
Friday, April 2 - Teen Anime Club - 3 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Participants will view "Fruits Basket, Volume 2."
 
  Friday, April 2 - "Big Read" - Asian-American Literature - 7 p.m. in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Erin Khue Ninh, Ph.D. will discuss this important "Big Read" topic, which includes The Joy Luck Club.
 
  Thursday, April 8 - "Big Read" - Origami - 3 p.m.  in the Homework Center. Bennet Arnstein will lead free classes, for all ages. Continues every Thursday through April 15.
 
Thursday, April 8 - "Big Read" - Teen Event: Traditional Chinese Games - 3 p.m.  in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). Teens are invited to play some traditional Chinese games.
 
Thursday, April 15 - "Big Read" - Teen Event: Kung Fu Demonstration - 3 p.m.  in Ruth C. Reese Hall (formerly the Community Room). The UC Irvine Chinese Association Martial Arts group (CAMA) will be giving a Kung Fu demonstration. Event is open to all ages.
 
Mondays, April 12 - May 10 - "Beginning Painting Class for Children (ages 5 to 10) with Carlos Durazo" - 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Children will learn the basics of painting, using acrylic paints, and will complete at least one project. In June, one piece of each student's artwork will be displayed in the Alhambra City Hall Art Gallery. Program is free, but space is limited. Registration will be through a lottery, to be held from Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 21.
 
Tuesdays, April 13 - May 11 - "Painting and Mixed Media for Children (ages 10 to 14) with Libby Ellis - 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Children will experiment will mixed media and collage to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces that will get them thinking about art in a whole new way. During the 5-week course, participants will complete at least one project, and in June, one piece of each student's artwork will be displayin the Alhambra City Hall Art Gallery. Program is free, but space is limited. Registration will be through a lottery, to be held from Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 21.
 
  Thursday, April 15 - "Big Read" - Origami - 3 p.m.  in the Homework Center. Bennet Arnstein will lead free classes, for all ages. Continues every Thursday through April 15.
 
Saturday, April 24 - KCET's "A Place of our Own" Workshop on "Appreciating Diversity"  - 9 a.m. This program supports child care providers with the resources they need to better help children prepare for school, learn and grow. Participants will be exposed to a comprehensive educational outreach and workforce development plan aimed at expanding the capacity and capability of using print, web, video-DVDs, and professional development training workshops to improve child care. For more information, or to register for this workshop, call the Literacy Office at 626-570-3281. Seating is limited, so call soon!
 
Saturday, May 15 - KCET's "A Place of our Own" Workshop on "Infant & Toddler Language Development"  - 9 a.m. This program supports child care providers with the resources they need to better help children prepare for school, learn and grow. Participants will be exposed to a comprehensive educational outreach and workforce development plan aimed at expanding the capacity and capability of using print, web, video-DVDs, and professional development training workshops to improve child care. For more information, or to register for this workshop, call the Literacy Office at 626-570-3281. Seating is limited, so call soon!
 
Saturday, May 22 - KCET's "A Place of our Own" Workshop on "Storytelling"  -
9 a.m. This program supports child care providers with the resources they need to better help children prepare for school, learn and grow. Participants will be exposed to a comprehensive educational outreach and workforce development plan aimed at expanding the capacity and capability of using print, web, video-DVDs, and professional development training workshops to improve child care. For more information, or to register for this workshop, call the Literacy Office at 626-570-3281. Seating is limited, so call soon!

Become a Literacy Volunteer! The library is seeking volunteers who are interested in assisting someone achieve their literacy goals, whether it is to be able to read to their children, study for the GED, or get a better job. Call (626) 570-3281 if you would like more information on becoming a literacy volunteer and/or if you know someone who needs assistance in improving their basic English reading and writing skills. 
 
 Become a Friend! - Apply for membership in the Friends of the Alhambra Public Library organization for just $5 per year for seniors and students; $100 for a lifetime membership). 
You can also become a Friends volunteer--processing books for the library on Tuesdays
and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. The Friends Book Store, located inside the library, offers
used books at very resonable prices. Money earned from the purchase of these books
is used to support a variety of programs, equipment and materials for the library.
More information--including applications for membership--are available at the library or
by calling (626) 570-5008.

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Regular Month-to-Month Library Activities
Basic Writing Skills Workshop for Adults - Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
 
Homework HELP

- The Homework HELP program provides assistance to students in grades K through 12th.  The assistance is provided by high school volunteers. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is not available on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays and during the summer.  For a complete schedule, please inquire at the Children’s or Teen Reference Desks.  Homework Help assistance is given on a drop-in, first-come, first-serve basis.  No registration is required.  Questions can be directed to (626) 570-3215 ext. 5620 or ext. 5608.


Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801; Phone: (626) 570-5007; Fax: (626) 576-8568
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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