CALENDAR OF LIBRARY EVENTS &
ADULTS and CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Children's Programs
Larkspur Library Calendar of Events 2008
Thursday, October 16th__7 pm at Larkspur Library
Antiquarian Books-Finding, Loving and Selling Old and Rare Books
Join us for a lively and informative panel discussion with experienced antiquarian booksellers! Learn what makes old books valuable and all about collecting and selling old, rare, signed, and first edition books. Hear the experts talk about market trends in the selling and valuing of antiquarian books in many different categories - history, fiction, art and children's books. This event will be fun and educational for all who collect and love antiquarian books. Call 415-927-5005 for more information.
Kids Event -- Saturday, October 25th__11 am Magical Moonshine Theater
The Grasshopper and the Ant
The award-winning Magical Moonshine Theater will present an enchanting version of the classic fable, "The Grasshopper and the Ant". This puppet show is an artistic, jewel-like recreation of a Victorian paper theater. Best for children ages three and up. Please call 927-5005 for more information.
Tuesday, October 28th__7 pm at The Ward St. Café
25 Ward St., Downtown Larkspur
Author Event: Beth Lisick Helping Me Help Myself
This event is a fundraiser for the Library. Tickets are $28 per person and
seating is limited, so please call or email for reservations. The ticket
price provides appetizers and one beverage (wine or soft drink). Please call
927-5005 or email to sserleth@aol.com
Author Beth Lisick will be here to read from her bestselling book "Helping Me Help Myself". On New Year's Day 2006, Lisick awoke sick and tired of continuously dealing with the same set of nagging problems including an unorganized and chaotic house and a lack of exercise. Confronting her lifelong fear of self-help advice head-on, she consults nationally known experts for these problems by reading their books and attending their seminars. Lisick plunges herself into the world of self-help with a wry sense of humor and finds everything from the comedic, such as her time on a Cruise to Lose with Richard Simmons in the Caribbean, to some surprising self-revelations. There will be a book sale and signing which will also include the author's first book, Everybody into the Pool. Call 415-927-5005 for more information.
Thursday, November 6th__7 pm at Larkspur Library
Art Lecture : Julia Geist on the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the de Young Museum
Come and hear an insider's perspective on the upcoming Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the de Young Museum that runs from November 1, 2008, to March 1, 2009. Art docent Julia Geist will present an up-close look at the work of Yves Saint Laurent and the coming exhibit. This exhibition contains more than 100 accessorized garments and sketches illustrating the lines, colors, and fundamentals of Saint Laurent's work. This is the first retrospective of the distinguished fashion designer's work, spanning forty years of his career in haute couture, and the only venue in the United States.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, 9:15 am* (see dates below)
Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for Storytime, a fun and interactive program of books, songs and fingerplays. Our storytime is held in the early morning before the library is open to the general public, and is a warm and cozy introduction to the pleasures of reading for our youngest patrons. Storytimes are offered on most Thursdays, at 9:15 am.
*Preschool Storytime dates for Fall 2008 are:
September 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20 (No storytime on November 27)
December 4, 11, 18 (No storytime on December 25 or January 1)
After-School Storytimes - Fridays at 3:15*
School-age children are invited to join us for an after-school storytime most Friday afternoons. This storytime is held in the cozy reading area downstairs in the children's room.
*Afterschool Storytime dates for Fall 2008 are:
September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7. 14, 21 (No storytime on Nov. 28)
December 5, 12, 19 (No storytimes on December 26 or January 2)
Summer Reading Program
During the summer, the library offers a popular reading program, "Larky's Summer Reading Club." All children are invited to participate, including young children who enjoy being read to, as well as older, independent readers. Sign-ups generally begin in early June, and the program runs the entire summer until mid-August. During the summer, we also offer a variety of special children's events, such as magic shows, puppet shows, and other children's performers. (In the photo at right, Larky hands out balloons during the kick-off magic show for the summer reading program.)
Annual 4th of July Parade
Our young readers are invited take part in a wonderful Larkspur Library tradition, and join us in the Fourth of July Parade. Kids get to dress up in the costume of their favorite story book character and walk in the Larkspur/Corte Madera Fourth of July Parade, alongside Larky our yellow Hippo mascot, and members of the Larkspur Library staff. Signups are available in the library a few weeks prior to the parade.
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