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July 2008

Summer Reading Continues

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It’s not too late to sign up!! Your child will receive a reading log and when they have read or listened to 1.5 hours of books they can return the reading log to the library for a prize - a different prize every week. The week of July 14-19 is butterfly week and we will have some of Francisco Jimenez’ works as well as other butterfly books to give out as prizes! Participation is for all ages and it’s free. Children do not need to have a library card to participate.

Brochure
English PDF
Spanish PDF

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Masks and MovementMasks and Movement
Wednesday, July 2 at 3 PM
Learn the basic movements to make a mask come alive! With participation, stories and demonstration, performer Dianna Craig shows the audience how to start developing masked characters. Bring a mask if you like!

Bubble LadyBubble Lady
Wednesday, July 9 at 3 PM
The Bubble Lady amazes and entertains with bubbles of all shapes and sizes: bubble sculptures, and super-giant bubbles. Join the fun!


Butterfly Art (evening program)
Wednesday, July 16 at 7 PM
This week we are celebrating author Francisco Jimenez’ book La Mariposa by making a butterfly craft with Art in Action. Bring the family! Dr. Jimenez will be discussing his books July 31 at 7 PM at the South San Francisco Library as well as at four other appearances throughout the county.

Brian Scott, MagicianCatch the Magic with Magician Brian Scott
 and Annual Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 23 at 3 PM
Brian Scott presents a fabulous and funny magic show which will amaze and delight. Afterwards, we will gather in the courtyard outside the library for free ice cream!

STORYTIME

Once Upon a Time: Library Storytime on San Bruno Cable
Can’t get to the library for storytime? Now storytime can come to you! San Bruno Cable Channel 11 is now airing “Once Upon a Time,” a children’s storytime featuring library staff. See the Channel 11 message board for air times.

Hora de Cuentos Bilingües / Bilingual Storytime
Martes a las 11 AM / Tuesdays at 11 AM
 Programa interactivo de cuentos para hablantes de inglés, español o los dos. El programa es para todos los niños, pero es ideal para los de 2 hasta 4 años de edad. Interactive storytime for speakers of Spanish, English, or both. All ages are welcome but storytime is specifically geared to 2 - 4 year olds and kids are encouraged to participate.

Pajama Storytime: Mondays at 7 PM for children 3 and up

Itsy-Bitsy Storytime: Thursdays at 11 AM for children 18 months - 3 years
Junior High/High School Workshops

For teens entering 7th through 12th grades. Sign-up required. Call the Library at 650-616-7078 or email sbpl@plsinfo.org

Make a Duct Tape Wallet
Thursday, July 10 at 3 PM
Make a cool duct tape wallet at this fun DIY (do it yourself) workshops.

Sticklers 4 Your Stuff Craft
Thursday, August 7 at 3 PM
Personalize your cell phone, MP3 player, or other objects with these cool new sticklers and pens. We will also have stuff for you to decorate - CD suncatchers, tags, and keychains.

High School Pizza and Book Club @ 1PM
Come discuss some of the required reading titles from Capuchino. We will have one featured book and pool information on other titles. Please pre-register by calling the Library at (650) 616-7078 or by email.

Friday, July 18 at 1 PM
Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
For students going into 9th grade

Friday, July 25 at 1 PM
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–time by Mark Haddon
For students going into 10th grade

Friday, August 1 at 1 PM
 Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
For students going into 11th grade

Friday, August 8 at 1 PM
What is the What by Dave Eggers
For students going into 12th grade
Thank you!

Thank You!At the City Council meeting on June 10, 2008, Dennis Sammut, of the Sammut Family Foundation made a generous donation of $100,000 to the Library for much needed renovations. Sammut, whose family has a long history of supporting the Library and the San Bruno community, expressed his desire to see the facility improved until such time as a new one could be built. He hoped that his donation would encourage others to support the Library. The funds will be used to help cover some of the costs associated with extending the lifespan of the current building.
Would You Like To Help Your Library?
The Library is looking for a new member to represent San Bruno on the Peninsula Library System’s Advisory Board. A resident from each jurisdiction in the system is appointed for a term of 2 years beginning in July. Duties include: assisting in the Peninsula Library System’s Plan of Service, advising the system’s Board of Directors on the need for services and programs, and assisting in the evaluation of services provided by the system. If you are interested in applying for this position please email or call the San Bruno City Clerk at (650) 616-7058. For any additional information regarding the position please email or call John Alita at (650) 616-7078.
The Third Thursday Bibliomaniacs Book of the Month is....
The Golden CompassThe Golden Compass. In a landmark epic of fantasy and storytelling, Philip Pullman invites readers into a world as convincing and thoroughly realized as Narnia, Earthsea, or Redwall. Here lives an orphaned ward named Lyra Belacqua, whose carefree life among the scholars at Oxford's Jordan College is shattered by the arrival of two powerful visitors. Join the Bibliomaniacs to discuss this book on Thursday, July 17 at 7 PM in City Hall Room 113.
Holiday Closure

Fireworks
The Library will be closed July 4-6, Friday - Sunday, for the Fourth of July holiday. Normal hours resume Monday, July 7.