The Oakleaf the Official Newsletter of the Thousand Oaks Library
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The Oakleaf The Official Newsletter of the Thousand Oaks Library September/October 2013 IN THIS ISSUE: Changes in The Oakleaf New Arrivals The Oakleaf, the official newsletter a 3,600-gallon aquarium in the Grant R. — pg. 2 of the Thousand Oaks Library, now has a Brimhall Library, thousands of books and new format! In addition to a sharp new other materials in many formats, early design, the newsletter has been expanded childhood educational computer work- One City One Book from six pages to eight pages to bring stations, annual Summer Reading Club programs — pg. 3 you even more information about library programs and events, community book events and resources. discussion groups, a grand piano, two Calendars of events Within the pages of the newly for- stages for the Community Room at the — pgs. 4-5 matted newsletter, you will find informa- Grant R. Brimhall Library, library intern- tion about programs and resources for ships, cultural bus tours, and much, much Programs for adults, teens and children. You will also more. Children and Families find featured resources that are available — pg. 7 24/7 through the library’s website, as well as selected new materials that have just been added to the library’s collection. The new format also allows for an entire page devoted to the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a Califor- nia-based group of avid library advocates dedicated to enhancing the Thousand Oaks Library with support services and intellectual and cultural programs that Biologists from the Wildlife Learning Center enrich the lives of area residents of all presented a program full of unique animals during Thousand Oaks Library ages. Getting a library card at the Thou- the Summer Reading Club. Volume 1, Number 2 sand Oaks Library does not automatically make you a member of the Friends of Another exciting change for the Oak- September/October 2013 the Thousand Oaks Library. To become leaf is that beginning with the September/ Library Services Director: a Friend, you must join separately, which October 2013 issue, you may now sign up Stephen R. Brogden can be done online at www.ftol.org or online to receive the Oakleaf electroni- in person at the library. You can join the cally by email. The Oakleaf is published Friends for as low as $15 per year, and six times per year, and you may sign up www.toaks.org/library students and seniors can join for only on the library’s website to receive each $10. Every membership contributes new issue by email. It is a convenient way to the support of the Thousand Oaks to stay current with library resources Library. and events, while also helping the library Friends’ financial support of the to save printing and paper costs. Sign up Thousand Oaks Library to date has made today by going to the library’s website at possible the acquisition and/or sponsor- www.toaks.org/library, scrolling down to ship of many items that make the Thou- Find a Newsletter, and clicking on the link sand Oaks Library unique, including the to sign up to receive the Oakleaf by email. large majority of all cultural, musical and Please contact the library at 805-449-2660 children’s programs held at the library, option 5 for more information. v Featured Resources & New Arrivals A Good Death Feature Films by Christopher R. Cox. New Arrivals His Majesty’s Hope: A Maggie Hope ADULTS focus on Mystery by Susan Elia MacNeal. • A Good Day to Die Hard - Action Mysteries • Dark Skies - Horror Leaving Everything Most Loved • Identity Thief - Comedy Aunt Dimity and by Jacqueline Winspear. • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone - the Lost Prince • London, 1933. Two months after Comedy by Nancy Atherton. the body of an Indian • Jack the Giant Slayer - Action • A silver sleigh re- woman is found in a • Joan Rivers: Don’t Start with Me - cently stolen from a South London canal, Documentary local museum causes her brother turns to • Phantom - Suspense paranormal sleuth Maisie Dobbs to find • Promised Land - Drama Lori Shepherd to consult Aunt Dim- out the truth about • Side Effects - Drama ity for advice. her death. • Snitch - Action The Boyfriend by Thomas Perry. Loose Ends CHILDREN • Jack Till, retired by Susan Moody. • Dora Rocks! from the LAPD, now Midnight at Marble Arch • Escape from Planet Earth works as a private in- by Anne Perry. • Green Lantern: the Animated Series vestigator. When the • Oz the Great and Powerful (Disney) parents of a recently Murder Below Montparnasse by Cara Black • Special Agent Oso: The Spy Who murdered young girl ask for his help, Helped Me (Disney) Till reluctantly takes the case. The Broken Places FEATURED RESOURCE: Library WishList by Ace Atkins. Cat Bearing Gifts The Thousand Oaks Library has launched an exciting by Shirley Rousseau Murphy. new way for patrons to help enhance library services. The Library WishList program is a simple way to support The Chocolate Moose Motive: A Choco- the library by making cash contributions towards a library wish. holic Mystery by JoAnna Carl. To learn more, or make a contribution, go to the Thousand Oaks Li- Dead, White, and Blue brary web page at www.tolibrary.org and scroll down to “Info About”; navi- by Carolyn Hart. gate to “Donating to the Library,” click on the WishList support icon, and The Drowned Man: A Peter Cammon read about the exact equipment, supplies and services urgently needed by Mystery by David Whellams. the library. Included are photographs and the estimated cost of the wish. • Retired Chief Patrons can also see the number and amount of contributions already Inspector Peter made, and how much more is needed to complete a wish. Cammon travels to WishList items include everything from funding for educational, music Canada to retrieve and art programs, to assisting with the cost of saltwater aquarium main- the body of a mur- tenance and more. Tax deductible contributions are handled online via a dered Scotland Yard credit card, debit card or PayPal account. Every contribution is greatly ap- colleague who was preciated, because every contribution truly makes a difference. brutally attacked, run Take a look at the Library WishList, pick a wish, and learn about helping over by a car, and then dumped into the library and the community in this special way. Then come into the li- a canal. brary and get the satisfaction of seeing your dollars make our wishes come true. Thank you for your generosity! Page 2 Adults We’re Up at Bat with the 2013 Thousand Oaks Reads For the 7th annual Thousand hall Library. Young adults can enjoy • Is it three strikes, you’re out? Oaks Reads, One City One Book, the baseball-themed electronic and board Find out on Sunday, October 27 at Thousand Oaks Library has selected games, hot dogs, popcorn and a Base- 2:00 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Chad Harbach’s The Art of Fielding. ball Hall of Fame live podcast, Joy in Library with Baseball: More Than Harbach explores the transforma- Mudville: Baseball and Pop Culture. a Game. This game day analysis tive effect that love, friendship and • In the batter’s box is Heart of features sports columnist and author destiny can have on a flawed soul a Tiger: Growing Up With My Ron Rapoport, and Terry Cannon, under the backdrop of America’s Grandfather, Ty Cobb on Saturday, executive director of the Baseball favorite pastime...baseball. Join us for October 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grant Reliquary. many informative, fun and entertain- R. Brimhall Library. Author Herschel • Get in on the action on Wednes- ing programs that coincide with the Cobb discusses growing up in an day, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Cali- book’s themes. Mark your calendars. abusive household, and finding sup- fornia Lutheran University, Lundgren It’s going to be a full field in October! port and love with his granddaddy, Ty Events Center with the CLU Panel • OPENING DAY is Sunday, Cobb. A book signing will follow the Discussion. Hosted by CLU Presi- October 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grant author’s talk. dent Chris Kimball, members of the R. Brimhall Library with Who’s on • Then it’s Hot Dogs And a faculty discuss The Art of Fielding. First? An afternoon of laughter with Movie on Friday, October 25 from • The last inning is on Saturday, the improv comedy team, The Crack- 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Grant R. November 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Civic erjacks, and music with The Dixie Brimhall Library, where you can see Arts Plaza Fred Kavli Theatre with Dazzlers. 42: The Jackie Robinson Story (Warner An Afternoon With Chad Har- • Next up is the Film Series ev- Bros., PG-13). bach. A conversation with the au- ery Monday in October (and Thurs- • Take a tour of Dodger Stadi- thor of The Art of Fielding, is followed day, October 17) at 1:00 p.m. at the um and the L.A. Sports Museum by a book signing. Free tickets are Grant R. Brimhall Library. The line on Saturday, October 26. $55 per required; available beginning October up consists of Eight Men Out (1988, person includes roundtrip transpor- 5 at either library. PG, Orion) on October 7, Trouble tation and docent-led tours. Advance There are also book discussions, with the Curve (2012, PG-13, Warner registration and payment is required a photography contest and special Bros.) on October 14, Cobb (1994, by October 1, 2013. For tickets and displays in the library to round out R, Warner Bros.) on October 17 at information, call 805-449-2660, op- the programs.