Winter 2010 Learning Lab Schedule

Are you looking to improve your computer and online skills? Then join us in the Library’s Computer Learning Lab! Courses are offered every quarter on a wide variety of subjects, and participating patrons are able to practice hands-on with a dedicated laptop computer (courtesy of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation). Classes are 75-90 minutes in length, have limited enrollment, and certain prerequisites apply. Minimum age is 9th grade. Courses repeat on each of the dates listed below, so pick the session that works for you. And they’re free! Stop by the Information Services Desk or call 626-821-5569 to register. In-person registration for Arcadia residents (with valid ID) will be available on Monday, 12/14 from 10 am till 12 p.m. Following this period registration will be open to all, either in person or by phone.

Finding Your Next Great Read with NoveList
Wednesday, 1/27 @ 7:00 PM
Thursday, 2/25 @ 2:30 PM
Wednesday, 3/17 @ 7:00 PM

Getting Started with Email
Saturday, 1/9 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday, 3/27 @ 10:30 AM

Microsoft Word Basics
Saturday, 1/30 @ 10:30 AM
Tuesday, 2/16 @ 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 3/17 @ 10:30 AM

Power Searching with Google
Wednesday, 1/13 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday, 2/27 @ 10:30 AM
Thursday, 3/25 @ 3:00 PM

RSS Feeds and Google Reader
Thursday, 1/14 @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 2/10 @ 2:30 PM
Thursday, 3/11 @ 7:00 PM

Using Flickr
Tuesday, 1/19 @ 11:30 AM
Saturday, 2/6 @ 11:30 AM
Saturday, 3/6 @ 3:30 PM

Using the Library’s Online Catalog
Tuesday, 1/5 @ 2:30 PM
Wednesday, 3/10 @ 10:15 AM

Kickoff the Holidays In Disguise

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Start your holiday season in style at our Holiday Masquerade this Saturday at 2:30pm! A family program for children under 14, dress in your finest party clothes and festive mask and enjoy this holiday ball. We will sing songs, see a short video and make a really cool craft. What a great way to ring in the season! This program is free and walk-ins are welcome.

Something Special for Our Readers

Who says Summer's the only time to be rewarded for reading at the Arcadia Public Library? If you are under the age of 12, have we got some prizes for you!

Throughout November, families with children between 0-5 years of age receive a free bookbag courtesy of First 5 when their child registers for an Arcadia Public Library card. Cards are free and the bookbag comes with several pamphlets, bookmarks and gel bracelets all designed to promote reading.

And who doesn't like a free lunch? Readers between 4-12 receive a coupon for In-N-Out hamburgers, cheesburgers or cheese sandwich for reading five books. Just sign up at the Children's Desk. The program ends November 21, at 5:30pm

Coffee Cart Survey

The Library would like your feedback on the possibility of having an outdoor coffee cart. Please help us by taking this quick survey. And thanks!

Tricks or Treats?

Looking for a fun October event for the little ones? Get ready for Halloween and join us for our very popular Trick or Treat in the Library for children ages 2-6 on October 28, at 4pm and 6:30. Always the highlight of Fall, tickets are available as space is available, beginning October 24 at 10am for Arcadia residents (please bring proof of Arcadia residency). Non-Arcadia residents can get tickets after 11am.

Computer Learning Lab Update

Our fall Learning Lab is now in full swing. If you didn't get a chance to join us, then consider registering for our winter sessions. The full winter schedule will be released on Tuesday 12/1, with registration commencing on Monday, 12/14. Hope to see you in the new year!

Mark Your Calendar for "A Musical Phantasy"

Join on on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:15 PM in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium for "A Musical Phantasy." The soulful and intimate voice of the oboe will be featured in Mozart's Oboe Quartet and Benjamin Britten's spellbinding Phantasy. Associate Principal Oboist Marion Kuszyk will perform with violinist Paul Stein, violist Aaron Oltman, and cellist David Garrett. Following the program you are cordially invited to meet and speak with the musicians; refreshements will be served. No reservations are necessary and admission is free. See you there!

Hurry! 50% OFF Book Sale Ends Saturday

Have you checked out the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Book Store yet? Through this Saturday, October 10 only, everything is marked off 50%! The proceeds directly benefit the Library and in turn help support the many programs offered at the Library.

Health Care Reform Bill: Audio Version!

HR 3200, also known as America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, is the Congressional bill that is currently at the center of our national conversation. One can read all about the bill in the newspaper, but there is no substitute for perusing the actual bill itself. But since you probably don't have time to read over 1000 pages of legal jargon, you might want to take a listen to the audio version so graciously created by Diane Havens and Kathleen Keesling, voice actors who recorded the entire text. Run time is just 23 hours, 32 minutes, and 50 seconds. Enjoy!

New Teen Contest

October features the debut of a new contest for teens: "Where in Arcadia is Spiderman?" If you can correctly identify Spiderman's location from a photographic clue than your submission will be entered into a drawing for two premium passes to AMC Theaters. Get your clue at the Adult Information Services Desk or online starting 10/1. Only teens 9th through 12th grade may enter.

Chef Gill Boyd October 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Friends of the Library in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium here at the Library to enjoy an evening of fun and interesting cooking experiences. Chef Gill Boyd is a Chef Instructor at the California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena and a Certified Executive Chef. He has been seen on the DIY network and promotes his two websites that spotlight easy to prepare recipes and cooking videos. He has studied at the Cordon Bleu Paris and in England, as well as working with accomplished chefs in New York, who inspired him with their "New American" style of cooking. He will demonstrate two fast and healthy meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Downloadable Audiobooks for Your MP3 Player

The library has a new collection of digital content for your downloading enjoyment: MyiLibrary e-audio. Our new collection features over 500 audiobook titles, both fiction and nonfiction, all of which can be downloaded to your computer and transferred to your favorite MP3 device (including iPods) for listening anytime, anywhere. And the collection is growing, so check back often for new titles!

Back to School Means Back to the Library

With the end of summer and the start of school don’t forget all of the essential tools the Arcadia Public Library offers. In addition to books and materials supporting California curriculum standards, the Arcadia Public Library has all of the books on Arcadia schools' reading lists (they may just be checked out…), informational books on every topic under the sun, after school programs for teens and tweens and, of course, our ever-popular storytimes for children ages 4 months to 14 years.

Speaking of Storytime, registration for our Baby Tales, Toddler Time and Pre-K-1st Grade storytimes begins this Saturday, September 5, at 10am. Registration is limited to Arcadia residents between 10am and 12pm. After 12pm, registration is open to all providing space is available.

This Fall we offer the following storytimes:

Baby Tales: for children ages 4-18 months held Tuesday mornings at 10:15am

Toddler Time: for children 19 months to 3 years held Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm and Wednesday mornings at 10:15am and 11:15am.

PreK-1st Grade: for children ages 4-7 held Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm.

We hope to see you there!

Fall Computer Learning Lab

Are you looking to improve your computer and online skills? Then join us in the Library’s Computer Learning Lab! Courses are offered every quarter on a wide variety of subjects, and participating patrons are able to practice hands-on with a dedicated laptop computer (courtesy of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation). Classes are 75-90 minutes in length, have limited enrollment, and certain prerequisites apply. Minimum age is 9th grade. Courses repeat on each of the dates listed below, so pick the session that works for you. And they’re free! Stop by the Information Services Desk or call 626-821-5569 to register. Registration starts September 14th.

Learning Lab Course Schedule: Fall 2009

Finding Business Information Online
Saturday 10/10, 10:30 AM
Tuesday 10/13, 10:30 AM

Getting Started with Email
Saturday 10/17, 10:30 AM
Saturday 12/5, 10:30 AM

iTunes and iPods
Wednesday 10/7, 2:30 PM
Wednesday 10/28, 7:00 PM
Thursday 12/3, 7:00 PM

Microsoft Word Basics
Wednesday 9/30, 10:30 AM
Thursday 10/29, 4:30 PM
Monday 11/23, 3:00 PM

RSS Feeds/Google Reader
Thursday 10/22, 2:30 PM
Wednesday 11/4, 7:00 PM
Wednesday 12/16, 7:00 PM

Using Flickr
Saturday 10/24, 11:00 AM
Saturday 11/21, 3:00 PM
Tuesday, 12/15, 1:00 PM

Using the Library’s Online Catalog
Wednesday 10/14, 2:30 PM
Thursday 12/10, 7:00 PM

Station Fire

Are you looking for current information on the Station Fire? You'll find lots of details on InciWeb. You can search by incident name or by state, so you can check out what's happening all over California or the nation.

If you want to get the official status of local air quality, check out the website of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Remember that the Library is a great place to escape the heat and smoke! We have lots of newspapers, magazines, books and computers with Internet access to keep you busy while you enjoy the cool environment!