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 - 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 • , 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 • 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. For more details on all 1:00 p.m. AND 6:00 p.m., Take Me tion 5. Sponsored by The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Reads programs, Out to the Ball Game (1949, MGM/ the Thousand Oaks Library. visit www.thousandoaksreads.org. UA) on October 21 and The Babe (1992, PG, Universal) on October 28. CSU Channel Islands and Thousand Oaks Library invite the public to • On deck on Monday evenings sample the compelling work and presentations of its faculty in a free October 14, 21 and 28 from 7:00 lecture series at the Grant R. Brimhall Library. The lectures offer com- to 8:00 p.m. at the Newbury Park munity members the opportunity to hear from some of CSUCI’s most Branch is the acclaimed ESPN dynamic speakers and experts, and engage in discussions on a variety of documentary film series 30 For 30. timely thought-provoking topics. On the first Wednesday of the month Gifted filmmakers document the is- from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. sues and trends in sports. • Take me out to Teen Day on September 4: Stem Cells — Boon or Bane? Saturday, October 12, from 12:30 October 2: Understanding China’s Business Culture to 5:00 p.m. at the Grant R. Brim- Page 3 Calendar of Events — September

GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPB = Newbury Park Branch Library S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stem Cells: Boon Friendly Book or Bane? 7:00pm Disc. Group. at GRB. Sponsored 6:30pm at GRB. LIBRARIES by CSUCI. Discuss The Pleasure of CLOSED the pros and cons Finding Things Out of stem cells with by Richard Feyn- CSUCI Associate man. Prof. of Biology, Dr. Labor Day Nitika Parmar. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Free Movie Conejo Valley Babies and Books. Musical Storytime Dog Days. Begin- Family Storytime Matinee. Zero Neighborhood for Storytime for ages For babies - 5 yrs. ning readers can For families, ages Dark Thirty starring Learning, Parent 0-24 mos., follow- with Kindermusik. read to therapy 3 and up. Stories, Jessica Chastain. and Child Class, ed by playtime. 10:30am at GRB. dogs. 3:30pm at rhymes, and a craft 1:00pm at GRB. ages 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at GRB. Perfect for GRB. to do together. 10:30am at 10:30am at NPB. GRB. e-Readers & Preschoolers. e-Books. Learn Storytime for ages how to use yours. 3-5 yrs. 1:30pm at 17 GRB. CVNfL, 6:00pm at GRB. Parent and History Book Disc. ages Child Class, Group. 7:00pm at 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at 15 16 18 Goebel Adult Ctr. 20 21 GRB. Tied Up in Knotts! Babies and Books. Empire of the Sum- Dog Days. Begin- T.O. Arts Festival. A one-woman show Women & Wealth Storytime for ages mer Moon by S.C. ning readers can 10:00am - 5:00pm featuring Karen Learn how to have 0-24 mos. 10:30am Gwynne. read to therapy at Civic Arts Plaza Knotts, daughter of it all. 12:30pm at at GRB. dogs. 3:30pm at and The Lakes. A Don Knotts. 2:00pm GRB. 19 NPB. variety of works of at GRB. Stock Market art, performances, Basics. Instruc- Perfect for Pre- and craft booths for tional series aimed schoolers. 3-5 yrs. kids. at understanding 1:30pm at GRB. the stock market. 6:00pm at NPB. 22 23 Continues Sept. 24 25 26 27 28 T.O. Arts Festival. Babies and Books. Social Networking. Children’s Author 10:00am - 5:00pm 24 Storytime for ages Are you ready to get Readings. A se- at Civic Arts Plaza 0-24 mos. 10:30am on board? 10:30am lection of authors CVNfL, Parent and and The Lakes. A at GRB. at GRB. read from their variety of works of Child Class, ages Perfect for Pre- books. 2:00pm at art, performances, 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at schoolers. 3-5 yrs. GRB. and craft booths for GRB. 1:30pm at GRB. kids. Stock Market Basics. Instruc- Job Search Re- tional series aimed sources. Helping at understanding you find the perfect 29 30 the stock market. job. 6:00pm at 6:00pm at NPB. GRB. Continues Oct. 1.

NOTE: Additional programs may be scheduled. For more information about Library events, go to Page 4 www.toaks.org/library. Calendar of Events — October

GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPB = Newbury Park Branch Library S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 Conejo Valley Babies and Books. Baby/Toddler Star Wars Reads Neighborhood for Storytime for ages Storytime, ages Day Lego Party. Learning, Parent 0-24 mos., follow- 0-3 yrs. Stories fol- 11:00am at GRB 7 and Child Class, ed by playtime. lowed by playtime. and 2:00pm at Free Movie Series, ages 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at GRB. 10:30am at NPB. NPB. Eight Men Out. 10:30am at GRB. Perfect for Understanding 1:00pm at GRB. A Preschoolers. Computer Basics China’s Business One City One Book Storytime for ages 1. For beginners. Culture. 7:00pm at event. 3-5yrs.1:30pm,GRB 12 10:30am at NPB. Sponsored Book Discus- GRB. Teen Game Day. Stock Market by CSUCI. Discuss Friendly Book Baseball-themed sion: The Art of Basics. Under- Disc. Group. Fielding by Chad with CSUCI Associ- electronic and 6 standing the stock 6:30pm at GRB. 11 Harbach. 7:00pm ate Prof. of Finance, board games Who’s on First? market. 6:00pm at Dr. Priscilla Laing. The Art of Fielding Dog Days. Begin- + refreshments at Barnes & Noble Improv comedy with NPB. Final session. by Chad Harbach. ning readers can for grades 6-12. the Crackerjacks, (The Promenade)A read to therapy One City One Book 12:30pm at GRB. and music from 9 10 dogs. 3:30pm at A One City One The Dixie Dazzlers. event. 8 Babies and Books. Musical Storytime GRB. CVNfL, Parent and Book event. 1:00pm at GRB. A Storytime for ages For babies - 5 yrs. Child Class, ages 0-24 mos. 10:30am with Kindermusik. One City One Book 14 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at event. Free Movie Series. at GRB. 10:30am at NPB. 18 19 GRB. Trouble with the Perfect for Pre- How to Find Your Book Discussion: Curve. 1:00pm at schoolers. 3-5 yrs. Family History. The Art of Fielding GRB. A One City 15 1:30pm at GRB. Get help with your by Chad Harbach. family history from 11:00am at GRB. 13 One Book event. CVNfL, Parent and 16 History Book Disc. the Genealogy A One City One 30 for 30 Film Child Class, ages Babies and Books. Group. 7:00pm at Society. 1:00pm at Book event. Series. A series 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at Storytime for ages Goebel Adult Ctr. Heart of a Tiger. of ESPN docu- GRB. 0-24 mos. 10:30am Genghis Khan by GRB. Talk with author mentaries. 7:00pm Computer Basics at GRB. Jack Weatherford. Dog Days. Begin- Herschel Cobb at NPB. A One City 2. Microsoft Word. ning readers can Wii Tournament One Book event. 10:30am at NPB. read to therapy about his famous for Teens. Com- 17 grandfather, Ty Perfect for Pre- dogs. 3:30pm at Book Discussion: pete for prizes! Cobb. 2:00pm at The Art of Fielding schoolers. 3-5 yrs. NPB. 3:30pm at NPB. GRB. A One City 21 1:30pm at GRB. by Chad Harbach. One Book event. Free Movie Series. 7:00pm at NPB. A Baby/Toddler Take Me Out to the 1 City 1 Book event. Storytime, 0-3 yrs. 20 Ball Game. 1:00pm 23 10:30am at NPB. 25 26 at GRB. A One City Babies and Books. Tour of Dodger Free Movie Series. Hot Dog and a One Book event. 22 Storytime for ages Stadium & L.A. Cobb. 1:00pm & Enjoy hot CVNfL, Parent and 0-24 mos. 10:30am Movie. Sports Museum. 6:00pm at GRB. A 30 for 30 Film Child Class, ages at dogs with the trim- $55 per person. Call GRB. One City One Book Series. A series 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at mings and see 42: 805-449-2660, op- event. of ESPN docu- GRB. The Jackie Robin- tion 5 for tickets/in- son Story. 6:30pm mentaries. 7:00pm Book Discussion: formation. Payment at NPB. A One City The Art of Fielding 24 at GRB. A One must be made by City One Book One Book event. by Chad Harbach. Baby/Toddler Oct. 1. A One City 0-3 yrs. event. 7:00pm at GRB. A Storytime, One Book event. 28 1 City 1 Book event. 30 10:30am at NPB. Free Movie Series. Babies and Books. Perfect for Pre- 27 3-5 yrs. 1 2 After the Stadium, The Babe. 1:00pm Storytime for ages schoolers. at A One City 29 0-24 mos. 10:30am 1:30pm at GRB. An Afternoon with Discussion with GRB. CVNfL, Parent and One Book event. at GRB. Chad Harbach. sports columnist Child Class, ages 31 Meet the author, Ron Rapoport. 30 for 30 Film 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at CLU Panel Discus- ask questions, 2:00pm at GRB. A Series. A series GRB. sion of The Art of Baby/Toddler followed by a book One City One Book Fielding. 7:30pm Storytime, 0-3 yrs. of ESPN docu- Internet: The signing. 1:00pm at event. at CLU Lundring 10:30am at NPB. mentaries. 7:00pm Basics. For Inter- Civic Arts Plaza. A at NPB. A One City net newcomers. Events Center. Perfect for Pre- November A One City One One City One Book schoolers. 3-5 yrs. One Book event. 10:30am at NPB. Book event. event. 1:30pm at GRB. NOTE: Additional programs may be scheduled. For more information about Library events, go to www.toaks.org/library. Page 5 Teens

Teens Dig Into Volunteering Every summer, the Thousand materials. We are fortunate to have Online Help Oaks Library benefits from the as- such dedicated young volunteers, and sistance of teen volunteers who help are thankful for the help that they for Students with the summer reading programs. provide. Without them, the library’s The Thousand Oaks Library has This year, a total of 87 teenagers summer reading program would not v many online resources that can really volunteered a whopping 3,176 hours be possible. help students once the school year to the Grant R. Brimhall Library and has begun. Two of the databases that the Newbury Park Branch. Among are most useful to high school and other things, teen volunteers signed college students are Brainfuse Help- up 3,570 children for the Summer Now and Credo Reference. Reading Club: Dig Into Reading, and Brainfuse HelpNow provides over 650 teens for the Teen Summer students with live, on-demand Reading Club: Beneath the Surface. homework help. Tutors and students They handed out prizes, helped with communicate in real time by typ- children’s programs, manned the Teen Volunteers Gino Gabella and Rachel ing, drawing, correcting and marking Children’s and Teen Reading Club Howe offer assistance at the Summer Read- ing Club table. homework lessons. In addition, stu- Desks, and assembled promotional dents may use HelpNow’s secure file sharing feature to submit their papers Teen Read Week in October to trained writing instructors any by Charlotte Burrows, Supervisor of Children’s and Young Adult Services time of the day. All HelpNow tutors possess four-year college degrees, Thousand Oaks Library will more! It is also a great opportunity and must undergo a rigorous selec- celebrate Teen Read Week™ (Octo- to encourage teens to become regu- tion and training process, and are ber 13-19, 2013) with special events lar library users. subjected to a full background and aimed at encouraging teens around Join us during Teen Read Week security check. the area to read for the fun of it. for two special events just for those th th Credo Reference is a research Thousands of libraries, schools and in 6 – 12 grade: site that integrates images, books, and bookstores across the country will Teen Day on Sunday, October 13, articles to help students understand hold similar events centered on this 2013 where teens will enjoy baseball- the full scope of a subject or theme. year’s theme, Seek the Unknown @ themed electronic and board games, Use Credo Reference to find ency- Your Library, which dares teens to hot dogs, and a free Baseball Hall clopedias, dictionaries, biographies, read for the fun of it! of Fame podcast, “Joy in Mudville: quotations, bilingual dictionaries, Teen Read Week is a time to Baseball and Pop Culture.” The fun crossword solvers and measurement celebrate reading for fun while begins at 12:30 p.m. with the podcast conversions. There is also featured encouraging teens to take advantage at 2:00 p.m. content on a Topic Page that lists of reading in all its forms —books, Teen Gaming Tournament hosted various sources, definitions, and ar- magazines, e-books, audiobooks and by the Newbury Park Branch on ticles relating to a subject. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from To find these online resources, 3:30- 5:00 p.m. Join other teens and go to the library website at www. try out the library’s Wii systems, PS3 toaks.org/library and click on “Online or traditional board games. Game- Research & Homework Help.” Then Stop gift cards will be awarded to select “Databases A-Z” for an alpha tournament winners. betical list of every database Seek the Unknown @ Your Page 6 the library owns. v Library and Read for the fun of it! v Children & Families

Going to the Dogs by Charlotte Burrows, Supervisor of Children’s and Young Adult Services What’s better than curling up with a good book? Cuddling up with a good 2nd Annual book AND a therapy dog! Kids, dogs, and books — what a great combination! Thousand Oaks Library is pleased to announce that our popular Dog Days Star Wars Day programs which debuted again this summer will be continuing on a monthly basis at both libraries, giving children in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade the Fans of reading and a cer- chance to read to therapy dogs. Our Dog Days reading program follows a very tain galaxy far, far away have rea- simple concept: Children read to dogs. The dogs listen and don’t correct, tease, son to rejoice: Star Wars Reads laugh, or judge the child. Day, a day-long celebration of This service has proved to be very popular with youngsters perfecting their literacy and Jedi, Sith, Wookies, reading skills. The goal of these Dog Days programs is to improve the literacy and all things Star Wars, can join skills of children with the assistance of canine reading companions in a fun and in the second annual Star Wars relaxed environment. This program is designed to attract children from vari- Reads Day on October 5, 2013 ous reading levels, especially developing and emerging readers. The dogs, family at the Grant R. Brimhall Library pets representing many breeds, are certified therapy dogs. Research indicates from 2-3:30 p.m. that reading with certified therapy dogs can improve a child’s self-esteem and At the library you can pick confidence, as well as encourage a child to read more. Children who are up your favorite Star Wars involved in Reading to Dogs programs nationwide have experienced improved books and plan to build a space reading skills, a sense of pride in their accomplishments, willingness to become ship using Legos before you involved in other positive activities, more respect and kindness in their interac- leave! Maybe even meet a Star tion with animals, and more enjoyment in reading. Wars character or two and win Join us for Dog Days at the Grant R. Brimhall Children’s Library Program a prize. Room on: Friday, September 13, Friday, October 11, Friday, November 15, and Last year, 30 authors and Friday, December 13, 2013. 1,500 costumed volunteers At the Newbury Park Branch Community Meeting Room, the Dog Days participated in over 1,200 Star will be on: Friday, September 20, Friday, October 18, Friday, November 22, and Wars Reads Day events across Friday, December 6, 2013. North America. Each program will go from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. No advance registration is nec- essary. Participants will sign up at the program for a brief 10-15 minute session with one of the therapy dogs and its owner. There are many other programs and storytimes happening at the library. Check the calendars of events, or visit the Children’s Help Desk for more information. v

Nathan Burrows reads to a therapy dog during one of the Dog Days programs over the summer. Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a certified canine companion.

Page 7 Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library

Members. Reservations are required, and may be made by calling Carol at Friendly Book Discussion Group The Friends of the Thousand 805-480-1450. Please feel free to let 6:30 p.m. at the Grant R. Brim- Oaks Library will host a Cultural Bus Carol know if you have any questions hall Library. Tour to Will Rogers State Historic about this trip as well. September 5: The Pleasure Park and Skirball Cultural Center Participants will board the bus of Finding Things Out by Richard on Friday, October 4, 2013. This is a at 8:45 a.m. at the Newbury Park Feynman. great opportunity to tour Will Rog- Branch Library parking lot at 2331 October 3: The Art of Fielding by ers’ home in the State Historic Park, Borchard Road in Newbury Park. Chad Harbach. enjoy lunch, meet new friends, and The return time is approximately History Book Discussion Group tour Skirball Museum without having 4:00 p.m. to the same location. 7:00 p.m. at the Goebel Senior to worry about the details, such as Both tours will be led by knowl- Center. transportation and parking. edgeable docents. The Skirball September 12: Empire of the All community members are wel- Cultural Center tour will feature Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne. come to join this cultural bus tour. “Visions and Values: Jewish Life from October 10: Genghis Khan and The total cost of the trip is $52 for Antiquity to America”. Lunch will the Making of the Modern World Members of the Friends of the Thou- be at Zeidler’s Café at the Skirball by Jack Weatherford. sand Oaks Library and $57 for Non- Cultural Center. v

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