Halloween and scary stories are not just for children. On Thursday, October 30 at 7 pm, we encourage high school students and adults to join us at the library for this program presented by a new theatre group, Nom de Guerre Theatre Guild. They have created new adaptations for the stage from classic literature in the thriller genre, drawing from the likes of Poe, Stevenson, and Irving. Actors will be seated in the room and reading from the scripts. The plays will still be in development, so the goal is to have the playwrights “hear” the plays, and gauge community interest and reaction. After the readings there will be a quick Q & A to field questions about the plays, source material, and vision for a planned festival in 2009. This is a great opportunity to have input in this new and evolving program.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
On Saturday, October 25th at 2pm, Ken Frawley will be at the public library. Ken will put on an entertaining and exciting program of fun and silly Halloween songs, stories, puppets, and some magic. Be prepared to laugh and scream!
Reading Days with UCLA
Attention UCLA sports fans! The Crowell Public Library has once again partnered up with the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) and the UCLA Athletic Department. Get rewarded for good reading habits with family passes to a UCLA fall athletic event! Just pick up a reading log from the Children’s Desk at Crowell Public Library, read and record your books, and bring the log back! Program runs through Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)
Calling all toddlers! Toddler storytime is a great way to introduce your little one to a group experience. Activities include stories, singing songs and fingerplays. Starting the week of September 1, participants can come either Mondays or Wednesdays at 10:30am at the Crowell Public Library. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
Calling all preschoolers! Come to the library for stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple craft activity. Storytime is an excellent way to teach young children the skills--such as listening quietly and following instructions--they will need in kindergarten. Starting the week of September 1, participants can come either Tuesdays or Thursdays at 1:30pm at the Crowell Public Library. Registration is not required.
Starlight Storytime
Families and kids from 3-8 years old are invited to our Starlight Storytime for bedtime stories, songs, and fun! Pajamas are encouraged! This program will be held at the Crowell Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
Thrilling Thursday Movie Day
Come see a movie at Crowell Public Library on the second Thursday of every month at 4pm. On October 9, 2008, we will be showing the 2005 Tim Burton version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Popcorn and drinks will be provided for this free, PG-rated event.
One of the finest features of our new library is its pervasive WiFi signal. To hop on the Internet at the library, all you have to do is turn on your wireless enabled notebook computer and then enter your library card barcode and pin number. (Your pin number is usually the last four digits of your telephone number.) Study tables throughout the building are equipped with power outlets to keep your laptop juiced while you work.
There is no printing available from our wireless network and users are responsible for configuring their own computers. Still, our free wireless Internet makes the library a great place to get some work done. Stop by and see us today!
Coffee and Smoothies on the Patio
Carry your laptop out to the library patio and enjoy a smoothie or a cup of joe from our new coffee cart! The cart, operated by Maui Wowi, offers all-natural, fat-free fresh fruit smoothies, Hawaiian coffees and espresso, and various snacks. Feel free to bring those covered drinks into the building. Only food must remain outside. Enjoying these smoothies is like taking a study break on a tropical isle!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Join the most humongous reading group ever: the nationwide Big Read featuring Jack London’s classic, The Call of the Wild. Come see actor Michael Oakes portray London at the kick-off event on Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Friends’ Hall and Garden Terrace at the Huntington Library. Drop by Crowell Public Library’s table during the festivities, which are free and run until 5 p.m.
On Thursday afternoon, October 19, join us for a screening of the 1983 version of the Disney movie Never Cry Wolf, based on true story of a man coming to terms with nature on the tundra. The movie will be shown in Crowell’s Barth Community Room at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Huntington curator Sue Hodson will speak at Crowell on Sunday, October 23 about Jack London’s work as a photojournalist. Hodson will show London’s photos of the Russo-Japanese War, the South Pacific, the cockneys of England, and the Mexican Revolution. This free event will take place in the Barth Community Room at 7 p.m.
For more information about the Big Read, which is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, check out the Huntington Library’s website: http://www.huntington.org/thebigread/index.htm. Or, call Denise Dobbs at Crowell Public Library, (626) 300-0777, extension 541.
The Summer Reading Program was a great success at the San Marino Public Library. With the opening of the new library, the number of children registered for the "Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library" program was an astonishing number of 974. The YA program also had a great turn out with over 162 teens participating in the "Metamorphosis" reading program.
The San Marino Public Library would like to congratulate the 245 children who completed the entire program by reading 20 books, a cumulative total of 4,900 books! Those children who finished the program received a special reading award and a gift certificate from the San Marino Toy and Book Shoppe. We would also like to congratulate the 147 children who were able to reach the bonus level by reading 30 books this summer. Those children had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel to win a movie ticket, a Coldstone's gift card, certificate to In-N-Out, a kid's meal to Carls Jr. or a certificate for a free kid's meal at Islands Restaurant. Congratulations to all of our participants!
The annual summer program concluded on Saturday, August 2nd, with a Final Party for all participants who read at least 5 books this summer. Entertainment was provided by Swazzle Puppets. Children and their parents were also treated to a pizza lunch provided by Papa John's, which they were able to enjoy in the San Marino Center next to the library. The winners of various drawing, writing, and creativity contests, held throughout the summer, were also announced. The afternoon festivities concluded with a raffle of "Catch the Reading Bug" themed prizes and books.
We would like to thank all the "ticktockers" from the National Charity League and all other teen volunteers who donated countless hours assisting with the reading program. We also want to thank all the businesses that helped support the Summer Reading Program through their donations of reading incentives and prizes, especially the Friends of the Library, who sponsored all the entertainment and activities throughout the summer, Hows Market, who donated juice boxes for our final party, Ralphs Market for supplies, and Papa John's for helping out with the final party pizzas. Your generosity played a crucial role in the success of the San Marino Public Library's Summer Reading Program. THANK YOU!
We would also like to thank the following judges who devoted their time to make our contest successful - Matt Ballantyne (City Manager), Sue Cobb (Manager of San Marino Recreation Department), Sue Hodgson (Huntington Library), John Penido (Fire Chief), Ann Dallavalle (City Librarian), and Irene McDermott (Reference Librarian). Last but not least, we want to thank the Friends of the San Marino Public Library. Their hard work, dedication, and support make it possible to continue the Summer Reading Program every year.
Name the Character Contest
- Bee: "Queenie the Reading Bee" named by Sierra Dunah (age 7)
- Butterfly: "Zip-Zap" named by Anjali Asthagiri (age 3)
- Cricket: "Davy Crickett" named by Russell Chang (age 11)
- Dragonfly: "Firewings" named by Matthew Tostado (age 7)
Drawing Contest
- 3-5 year olds: Aleena Ma (age 5)
- 6-7 year olds: Ashley Muranaka (age 7)
- 8+ Zoe Chang (age 10)
Writing Contest
- 3-5 year olds: Kayla Weng (age 5)
- 6-7 year olds: John Hutchison (age 7)
- 8+ Karen Weng (age 10)
Create a Bug Contest
- Most Creative - "Shutterbug: The Reading Bug" by Katherine Hui (age 9)
- Best Use of Materials - "Painting Mantis Van Gogh" by Kayla Grimm (age 10)
- Creepiest Bug - "J-Fly" by Jarrod Nguyen (age 9)
- Biggest Pest - "Millie" by Quintin Hollomand (age 5)
- Most Unusual - "Bob the Bee Bug" by Jinnen Masri (age 10)
- Most Realistic - "Megan the Bug" by Noemi Liu (age 4)
- Cutest Bug - "Harry the Lunch Bug" by Jayden Hollomand (age 4)
Weekly Raffle Winners
- Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets - Diego Blanco
- $15 gift card to Jamba Juice - Russell Tsai
- Family 4 pack to Pasadena Ice Skating Rink - Paul Tostado & Abby Metzger
- Los Angeles Sparks Tickets - Jasmyn Tang
- $15 gift certificate to IHOP - Enoch Harnanto
- $15 gift certificate to McDonalds - Elijah Harnanto
- $15 gift card to Baja Fresh - Owen Grannis
- $15 gift card to Blockbuster - Sarah Chin
Businesses and Organizations that Donated Gifts for the Children's Summer Reading Program
| Blockbuster | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Build-A- Bear Workshop | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Carl’s Jr. | Papa John’s |
| Claim Jumper | Pasadena Ice Skating Center |
| Hows Market | Pizza Hut |
| International House of Pancakes | Ralphs Market |
| In-N-Out | San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe |
| Islands Restaurant | Shakey’s Pizza |
| Jump’n Jammin | Teri & Yaki |
| Legoland | Trader Joe’s |
Children Who Read 30+ Books During the Summer Reading Program
| Alex Airitam | Nicole Hui | Isaac Roberts |
| Savanna Airitam | Gabe Huisken | Joshua Rose |
| Sydney Airitam | John Hutchison | Malia Rose |
| Paulina Alonso | Derek Jackson | Mateo Rose |
| Brendan Brody | Juliana Judge | Carolina Ru |
| Brooke Brody | Brian Kam | Matthew Rutzen |
| Clare Carey | Steven Kam | Sarah Rutzen |
| Ella Carey | Danny Khoshnan | Sayvzhdri Sarrafpar |
| Christina Chang | Hoon Ki | Benjamin Schwartz |
| Libby Chang | Sara Koh | Spencer Seid |
| Zoe Chang | Scott Koh | Taylor Seid |
| Baxton Chen | Megan Lan | Anita Shenoi |
| Melody Chen | Stacy Lao | Angela Shi |
| Ken Cheng | Bethany LeBerthon | Priscilla Shi |
| Kellie Chiang | Briana LeBerthon | Skylar Shi |
| Katie Chin | Christina Liao | Caleb Shohfi |
| Sasrah Chin | Tiffany Liao | Sharif Sivad |
| Kathy Choi | Emily Lin | Kylie Spindler |
| Melody Chow | Naomi Lin | Joseph Sullivan |
| Rosaline Chow | Nicole Lin | Jasmyn Tang |
| Sasha Chu | Mason Liu | Curtis Tsa |
| Beto Clavio | Noemi Liu | Russell Tsai |
| Arthur Cribbs | Tommy Long | Angela Wang |
| Jacqueline Dang | Peggy Luk | Jen-yeu Wang |
| Grace Davis | Brandt Lukas | Valerie Wang |
| Jireh Deng | Catherine Maldonado | Karen Weng |
| Mercy Deng | Daphne Mall | Kade Wentz |
| Samantha Dromskey | Hannah Marx | Portia Whiteford |
| Sarah DuNah | Dzelila Maslesa | Lindsey Wong |
| Samantha Fujita | Jinnen Masri | Ryan Wong |
| Mansi Gokani | Katie Metcalfe | Tiffany Wong |
| Adam Hamden | Luke Metcalfe | Timothy Wong |
| Nadine Hamden | Abby Metzger | Nathaniel Woo |
| Enoch Harnanto | Ashley Muranaka | Elsa Woods |
| Ethan Heilman | David Navarro | Jacqueline Yipp |
| Sofia Henson | Grace Navarro | Aston Yong |
| Louis Hess | Gwyneth Ngo | Andy Yoong |
| Madison Hoiby | Caitlin Nguyen | Nicky Yoong |
| Lucy Howell | Nicholas Oo | Samantha Young |
| Elina Huang | Daniel Peinado | Zach Yung |
| Justin Huang | Isadel Peinado | Zoe Yung |
| Justine Huang | Justin Quach | Linda Zhong |
| Katherine Hui | Nicholas Quach |
Monday, August 11, 2008
Sure, we loan books. But the new Crowell Library also features a dedicated storefront for its used Book Shoppe in which the Friends of the Library sell gently used donated books for shockingly low prices. Need a book for school? You might find it here. All proceeds go to buy new materials for the library. Stop in today!
The Book Shoppe is open Mondays from 10-5, Tuesdays from 11-4, Wednesdays from 10-5, Thursdays from 10 a.m. all the way to 8 p.m., Fridays from 11-1, and Saturdays from 12:15-3:15. The Shoppe is closed on Sunday.
