The Oakleaf the Official Newsletter of the Thousand Oaks Library
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The Oakleaf The Official Newsletter of the Thousand Oaks Library July / August 2016 IN THIS ISSUE: 10th Annual Thousand Oaks Reads: Summer Events One City, One Book 2016 for Children and Families — pg. 7 By Margaret Douglas In the spring of 1955, Emma actual trail diaries, his Youth Page — pg. 6 Gatewood told her family she meticulous reporting and was going on a walk. She left rich prose dig deep into a Calendars of Events her small Ohio farm with a long-forgotten, quirky facet — pgs. 4-5 change of clothes and fewer of American history, and than two hundred dollars. introduces us to a memorable The next anyone heard from heroine, Grandma Gatewood. New Arrivals & her, this 67-year-old great- Her unforgettable story of Featured Resources grandmother had walked 800 dignity, resolute independence — pg. 2 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. and good-humored determination transformed When she finally stood atop Maine’s Mount her into a hiking celebrity, brought national Upcoming Programs Katahdin in September, she sang “America the attention to the obscure footpath, and likely for Adults — pg. 3 Beautiful” and became the first woman to hike saved the now iconic trail. the entire Appalachian Trail alone. This fall, the Thousand Oaks Library celebrates The 10th Thousand Oaks Reads: One City, One our 10th One City, One Book season with Book selection is Grandma Gatewood’s Walk engaging speakers, lively discussions, film and by Pulitzer-nominated writer and journalist Ben music events, workshops and an afternoon with Thousand Oaks Library Montgomery. author Ben Montgomery on November 6 at the Volume 4, Number 4 Kavli Theatre. July/August 2016 Using Emma Gatewood’s own journals and —Continued on page 8. Library Services Director: Heather J. Cousin Director’s Message www.toaks.org/library Thousand Oaks Library, The Town Square? Celebrating our 10th year, the One City, One Book selection for this year is no less a In a recent article in the online journal, The conversation starter than the nine titles before it. Conversation, author Zenovia Toludi argued that Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, by Ben Montgomery, we live in an era of declining public spaces. Gone tells an unusual story of how one self-possessed are the days of places where people can meet, woman was finally able to lead the life she face-to-face, free to wrestle with the issues of imagined, conquering one of the most difficult the day without regard to status, achievement obstacles, hiking the Appalachian Trail. Beyond or intellect. While she makes an interesting this amazing story of courage and survival, there Grant R. Brimhall Library case, particularly when looking at new park and also is the equally compelling story of how 1401 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 public space development, I disagree. Emma Gatewood overcame domestic violence, 805-449-2660 poverty and the limiting roles of women in mid- Newbury Park Branch Public libraries can and do fulfill some of that century America. 2331 Borchard Road role as a neutral, third space. We offer not Newbury Park, CA 91320 just the opportunity to learn from the various If the Library stopped at simply recommending 805-498-2139 resources we own, but we provide the place this book, we hardly could consider ourselves where individuals can engage in meaningful providers of that neutral third space. And, dialog about anything one might find compelling of course, we never have stopped at simply conversation. And if you need a local example recommending the book. As loyal followers of of this, look no further than our Library’s One City, One Book program. —Continued on page 8. Featured Resources & New Arrivals NoveList Database By Enrique Rivero New Arrivals Maybe you have a favorite fiction author characters, settings, pacing, tone, etc. who really knows how to write. You NoveList also provides series information. focus on Biographies always can count on that author for a This takes the confusion out of figuring good read. There’s only one problem: you out where you are in the series so you Chasing The Last Laugh: Mark Twain’s already read all his books and his next can read it in the right order. Raucous And Redemptive Round-The-World book is not due out for months! How can Comedy Tour by Richard Zacks you find something good to read right now? There are hundreds of lists: top ten, best of, favorites, and lists of book award A Different Kind Of Daughter: The Girl Who An easy way out of this dilemma is to winners: Caldecott Medal, Pulitzer, Man Hid From The Taliban In Plain Sight by Maria ask a reference librarian. The librarians Booker, Hugo, Nebula, etc. Toorpakai with Katharine Holstein can come up with read-alike authors Elizabeth: The Forgotten who write similarly to the one you like. To help with making good selections, Years by John Guy That can tide you over until your favorite NoveList brings together reviews from author’s next book, and put you on to professional sources like Booklist, Kirkus, Game Of Crowns: other authors who even might become Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, School Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, your co-favorites. Library Journal, as well as from readers And The Throne by (via Goodreads). NoveList is one-stop Christopher Andersen You might wonder how the librarian can shopping! reliably make great recommendations Her Again: Becoming regardless of whether it’s literary fiction, You, too, can access NoveList through Meryl Streep by Michael Schulman science fiction, mystery, western, young the Library’s website at http://www.toaks. adult, or anything else. Maybe he is a real org/library. In the section for “Services If My Heart Could Talk: A Story Of Family, smarty-pants. Well, he is no dummy, but & Research”, click on the icon for Faith, And Miracles by Dodie Osteen the real reason his reading advice is so “Online Research & Homework Help.” Joe Gould’s Teeth by Jill Lepore good is his secret weapon: the NoveList There is a row of alphabetical tabs: click database. on the “N” tab to find NoveList. Put in Lab Girl by Hope Jahren your library card number and PIN and you NoveList is really good at matching are ready to discover your next reading The Lady With The Borzoi: readers’ preferences in types of plots, adventure. ❦ Blanche Knopf, Literary Tastemaker Extraordinaire by Laura Claridge New Feature Films Love, Loss, And What We • 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of • Joy - Drama Ate by Padma Lakshmi Benghazi - Action • Krampus - Horror Over The Top And Back: • Anomalisa - Drama • The Lady In The Van - Drama The Autobiography by Tom Jones • Brooklyn - Drama • Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Porcelain: A Memoir by Moby • Concussion - Drama Justice League Cosmic Clash - Children Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David • Creed - Drama • Minions - Children Miscavige, And Me by Ron Miscavige with • Everest - Action • The Peanuts Movie - Children Dan Koon • The Finest Hours - Drama • Pride And Prejudice And Zombies - Action A Self-Made Man: The • Gods Of Egypt - Action • The Revenant - Action Political Life Of Abraham • The Good Dinosaur - Disney Lincoln, 1809-1849 by • Risen - Drama Sidney Blumenthal • The Hateful Eight - Drama • Sisters - Comedy • How To Be Single - Comedy • Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Walking Point: From The SciFi/Fantasy Ashes Of The Vietnam • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 - Action • The Witch - Horror War by Perry A. Ulander • IP Man 3 - Action • Zoolander 2 - Comedy Page 2 Adults Events will be held in the Grant R. Brimhall Library’s Marvin E. Smith Community Room (GRB) or the Newbury Park Branch Library’s Meeting Room (NPB) as indicated on the program description. Summer Movies Special Summer Programs Silver Strings Orchestra The Art of Digital Photography Lords of Dogtown Wednesday, July 13: 2-3pm at GRB Wednesday, July 27: 6:30-8pm at NPB Columbia, PG-13, 107 min., 2005 The entire family will enjoy this free musical Professional photographer Richard Smith Tuesday, July 5: 7pm at NPB program featuring local musicians who will show you examples of his stunning Stars John Robinson and Rebecca De have banded together to play in harmony. photography and offer tips to help you Mornay. take great digital photos. The Greatest Game Ever Played Walt Disney Pictures, Rated PG, 120 min., 2005 Jack Wilson Monday, July 11: 1pm at GRB Saturday, July 30: Stars Shia LeBeouf and Stephen Dillane. 2-3pm at GRB Retired pro baseball Finance Panel player (Pirates/Mariners/ Friday Night Lights Wednesday, July 13: 5:30-7pm at NPB Braves 2001-2012) and Universal, Rated PG-13, 118 min., 2004 Come get your questions answered by former Thousand Oaks Tuesday, July 12: 7pm at NPB the Conejo Valley Financial Advocates, a High School player will Stars Billy Bob Thornton and Lucas Black. team of financial experts who can answer discuss his career and general insurance, mortgage, estate how hard work pays off. For the Love of the Game planning, and tax questions all in one place. Universal, Rated PG-13, 138 min. 1999 Monday, July 18: 1pm at GRB The Power Seat Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra Stars Kevin Costner and Kelly Preston. Sunday, July 17: 3-4pm at GRB Sunday, August 7: 3-4pm at GRB Former Ms. California Come along and listen to some sweet and confidence coach, old ragtime with this family-friendly, free A Knight’s Tale concert featuring music from the ragtime Columbia, Rated PG-13, 132 min., 2001 Christina Nepstad, will era, spanning the years 1897 until 1917. Tuesday, July 19: 7pm at NPB discuss her book The Musicians will be in costume. Stars Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany. Power Seat.