Sun. Oct. 3rd from 2 to 4 pm - book discussion on The God of War, Claremont Library
Tues. Oct. 12th from 7 to 9 pm - Bird and Other Wonders of the Salton Sea, Dan Guthrie, Professor of Biology, Emeritus at Claremont, Scripps and Pitzer colleges and President of Pomona Valley Audubon at Hughes Center
Sun. Oct. 17th from 2 to 4 pm - author talk with Marisa Silver, Hughes Center
Sat. Oct. 30th from 2 to 4 pm - essay contest and reception, led by Deckard Hodge, Chaffey College at Claremont Library
The Friends of the Claremont Library and
The Claremont Library Present
LA Opera Talks:
The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart’s best opera? Arguably. World’s best opera? Some think so. Hear LA Opera speaker-extraordinaire Steve Kohn take us through this immensely popular work which, in showing errant royalty humiliated by clever peasants, helped pave the way for the French Revolution.
Saturday, September 4, 2:00 p.m.
Claremont Library
Admission Free
Claremont: On the Same Page presents
an Essay Contest inspired by the 2010 Claremont Book
THE GOD OF WAR
Ares Ramirez, the title character of Marisa Silver’s novel The God of War, lives with his mother and younger brother in a trailer by the remote and desolate Salton Sea. Straddling childhood and adolescence, Ares feels the burden of looking after his developmentally-disabled sibling, and although he yearns for a stronger connection to his family, he is also exhilarated by the possibilities of a dangerous yet tantalizing teenage independence. As readers, we witness Ares’ transformation as he struggles to find his way. As writers, we have the opportunity to tell our own stories of transformation and struggle, to engage with the Claremont Book by sharing experiences that have helped make us who we are today.
Claremont: On the Same Page invites you to present your story. You may write about spending time in a harsh or out-of-the-way location, explain the effects of interacting with someone with special needs, reflect on the discovery of a new hobby or friend, or recount an episode that shows a moment of personal growth. You can narrate a tale that illustrates the complexities of the parent-child relationship, convey an anecdote about protecting a loved one, relate an account of living with guilt, or describe a scene of unconventional love. In short, you are encouraged to create any piece of non-fiction that connects to the themes in The God of War.
Essays may be up to 1,500 words in length. A panel of readers will judge the entries based on originality, compelling content, and quality of written expression. Winning essays will be chosen from two divisions: High School and Open.
How to submit your essay:
Drop off a copy at the front desk of the Claremont Public Library, or mail a copy to: Claremont: On the Same Page Essay Contest, P.O. Box 1618, Claremont, CA 91711. Claremont High School students can also submit their essays in the high school office. All entries must be received by Tuesday, October 5th.
Please do not type your name on your essay. Instead, include a separate title page with your name, phone number, and division. Please also include your title on the first page of your essay.
Finalists will be notified in mid-October. They will receive cash prizes and will be invited to read their essays at an awards ceremony at the Claremont Public Library on Saturday, October 30th, at 2:00 pm.
For more information, please visit www.claremontlibrary.org or email friendsofclaremontlibrary@gmail.com
LIBRARY HOURS FOR AUGUST:
New library hours beginning July 12:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 AM---8 PM
Friday & Saturday 8 AM---6 PM
Sunday 1 PM---5 PM
2010 Summer Reading Program: Make a Splash @ Your Library
All programs and activities are free. Sign-up at the SRP Table in the Children’s area starting June 22nd Readers will earn incentives for participating, but all incentives must be claimed by August 21st.
2010 Summer Reading Program: Make a Splash @ Your Library
All programs and activities are free. Sign-up at the SRP Table in the Children’s area. Readers will earn incentives for participating, but all incentives must be claimed by August 21st.
All Wednesday programs below start at 2 P.M.
Aug 11th--Hey! What’s that Buggin Me Program
San Gabriel Valley Vector Control (with live bugs)
Program ends August 13
TEEN Summer Reading Program. For ages 12 through 18
Read any library book you like to earn cool prizes, and a chance to win a laptop computer. Read five books and you earn a chance to win Barnes & Noble Gift cards.
August 22 2 pm
Friends of the Claremont Library Monthly Poetry Reading
Poet: Carol V. Davis
August 28 2-4:30 pm
Guitar Hero Contest --Come join the Guitar Hero Competition. Win iTune gift cards. Open to the first 24 teens from 7th grade through 12th grade who sign up at the adult reference desk.
Show your friends your chops and have a great time. We will have two consoles with two controllers each, one with a projection screen.
Saturday August 21st 2 PM SRP Closing Party
Children bring your tokens, and be prepared for fun and entertainment.
August 19 6:00-7:30 pm
What’s Growing On at California’s Native Garden?
Join Eric Garton, Director of Visitor Services at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, as he presents a fun informative look at the renowned California’s Native Garden. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at RSABG, what you’ve been missing, what’s in store, or why botanic gardens are important to our world, don’t miss this engaging presentation.
Other Weekly SRP Events:
Tuesdays 2 p.m.—3 p.m. Art Day for Children of all ages
Thanks to the Friends of the Claremont Library for support of Summer Reading 2010
NEW LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 AM---8 PM (open 10 hrs)
Friday & Saturday 8 AM---6 PM (open 10 hrs)
Sunday 1 PM---5 PM (4 hrs)
Although the library is closed on Mondays, the hours of operation have been increased from 46 hours per/week, to 54 total hours per week.
Local cluster County Libraries at La Verne, and San Dimas will have the same weekday hours, but they will not be open on Sunday.
If you have any questions regarding the budget, or changes to the County of Los Angeles Public Library operation changes, please contact the following:
Chief Deputy County Librarian, Terri Maguire, 562-940-8418
tmaguire@library.lacounty.gov
Regional Administrator (East County Region) Donna Banos 626-960-2861
dbanos@library.lacounty.gov
Library Executive Office 562-940-8400
www.colapublib.org
A team that is brand new to the Bee surged ahead of 20 other teams to capture the crowns, bragging rights and a place in the July 4th parade ~ the three spellers of Bee-Winged Victory (Per Dahlin, Martina Ebert and David Menefee-Libey) and the many people who contributed to the entry fee for this team are a cozy coalition of readers who love the local library! The winning word was pantophagous, meaning to eat all kinds of food. Congratulations, BWV!!!!
Runner up went to team Princi-PALS, a team made up of three CUSD principals, including Ley Yeager, Steve Boyd and Clara Arocha.
The Claremont Courier team, The Weekly Buzz, won in the best-dressed category and House of Ruth's team, The Ruthless Spellbinders, won for best fan club.
On another front, the book chosen by the committee for Claremont: On The Same Page for 2010 is The God of War, by Marisa Silver. The book is currently available for rental at the Claremont Library. Stay tuned for updates on the events coming this fall.
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DON'T FORGET THE FRIENDS BOOK STORE IS ALWAYS OPEN DURING REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS. THERE ARE A LOT OF BOOKS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU, AND MANY OF OUR BOOKS ARE IN GIFT GIVING CONDITION. Prices start at $.50, and go up to $2.00 for hard bound books. We also have a $.25 cart, which is usually located in the library lobby. There are a lot of good books at rock bottom price, so come shop with us!!!!!
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Don't know what to do with your used books, DVDs, CDs? ~ help us by contributing your unwanted books, DVDs, CDs or anything else you might run across during your spring or fall cleaning? When you bring your donations to the library, please ask at the front desk for a receipt - so that you can claim your donations as a tax deduction. The staff will not place a value on your books and other items - you will need to do that yourselves.
All of the proceeds from the Friends' book sale and bookstore are applied towards funding special programs, purchasing current books and movies and presenting you with annual events such as Claremont: On The Same Page and the Spelling Bee.
Please help us if you can ~ we would be most grateful!!
In an economic downturn, the public library is more important than ever. Where can you borrow new books? buy books cheaply? borrow or rent the latest DVDs? attend workshops on resume writing, applying to colleges, or exploring a hobby like cooking or art? bring your children for storytime or art projects? search the internet? consult employment or education resources--for free!
Using the public library will help you preserve your financial resources, and provide entertainment for the whole family. We hope to see you there!