LIBRARY BOOK SALE ON JULY 19

The first book sale sponsored by the Friends of the new Crowell Library, San Marino, will be held Saturday, July 19th, from ten to two in the library patio. Readers will be able to buy a bag of books for $3.00 or two bags for $5.00. Included will be fiction, non-fiction, history, business, cookbooks and children’s books, all gently used. The sale is perfectly timed for the summer reader who wants good reading to bring on vacation, to read on the airplane, or to simply enjoy. The library is located at 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino.

Free Web Research Class at Crowell

Know how to use a computer but still have a hard time finding things on the Web? Come to the Internet Research class at the Crowell Public Library. The class covers two days: Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is free, but limited to the thirteen adults (age 16 and above). To reserve a spot, call the Reference Desk at the Crowell Public Library, 626 300-0777.

Carolyn Crain, San Marino City Librarian, Dies

Carolyn Crain, former City Librarian, died on May 8 after two decades of struggle against breast cancer.

Crain began her illustrious career with the City of Monrovia as an Adult Services Librarian. Three years later, she served as the Yucaipa Branch Librarian for San Bernardino County as well as the Regional Librarian where she supervised twelve (12) of their branch libraries. In 1990, Crain was appointed the City Librarian for the City of San Marino by then City Manager John Nowak. While at San Marino, Crain spearheaded the drive to build the new library.

City Manager Ballantyne praised Crain, stating, “You will not find a more passionate individual who is committed to library services. Carolyn accomplished a lot here in San Marino, and it has been an honor to have shared in those accomplishments.”

Crain served as City Librarian until February of this year, when ill health forced her retirement.

View a slide show of photos here:

http://www.slideburner.com/slideshow/1364

Obituary in the Los Angeles Times: http://www.legacy.com/latimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=109664800

Meet the Author

San Marino author Diane Fredel-Weis will be at the Crowell Public Library on Wednesday, May 14^th @ 3:30 p.m. to read her new children’s picture book The Cat That Wanted Out. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the public library.

Children’s Book Week

Children of all ages are invited to the public library every day during Children’s Book Week to experience the joy of reading. As a special treat, storyteller Karen Rae Kraut will be at the library on Saturday, May 17th @ 2:00 p.m. She will share her adventures in “I Want to Be a Dog”, a one-woman variety show with stories, songs, riddles, and poems that chronicle the antics and adventures of our four-legged friends.

Afternoon Movie Day

Visit us at the Crowell Public Library on Thursday, May 15^th @ 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon movie screening about the adventures of a big green orge and his funny four-legged friend.

Shelving Volunteers Needed

With the success of the new library comes the need for help getting returned books back out on the shelves. If you are a detailed-oriented adult with some time to give, consider spending some volunteer reshelving time in the library. Also needed: Official Sticker Removers. Requirements: patience, willingness to do mindless peeling, affinity for Goo Gone. Call Ann Dallavalle for details: 626 300-0775.

Join the Donor Wall of Honor

The Brand New Library Campaign is not over yet. The campaign is at the 96% level and the San Marino Public Library Foundation needs your help to make it 100%. The library is open but we still need your help to write the last chapter of the campaign. The Brand New Library Campaign has been a true community effort with donors of all shapes and sizes. Join you neighbors and friends in supporting the new library today.

One great way to show your support is to join our Donor Wall of Honor. Donors can still be added to the growing list on the Donor Wall which resides on the west wall of the Mothershead entry courtyard. Donors are recognized for their total giving during the campaign period therefore all gifts to the campaign over the past years will be included in determining your donor level.

Now is the time join the campaign and help make it a 100% success.

Upcoming Youth Activities

Storytimes Registration for all storytimes begins Monday, April 14 @ 10:00 a.m.

Toddler Storytime is a great way to introduce your 2 year old to a group experience. Activities include stories, singing songs and fingerplays. Mondays @ 10:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. April 21st - May 26th

Preschool Storytimes are for the 3-5 year old child. The aim of story time is to introduce children to the library and to the magic of books and reading, as well as to develop social skills needed for school. Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. April 24th - May 29th

Afternoon Storytime

All students K-3 are invited to attend “Afternoon Adventure”. This story time will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15. It is designed to provide young students the opportunity to hear great stories, make creative crafts and have lots of fun!! All children ages 5-8, who can work independently, are encouraged to participate. April 22nd - May 28

Barks & Books

Elementary school children are invited to the Crowell Public Library to practice their reading skills by reading a book to a gentle dog. This special program is made possible by volunteers of the Pasadena Humane Society. Please call the children’s department for specific time and dates.

Mad Science of Los Angeles

Come and learn everything you need to know about – Air Pressure! Witness as volunteers try to pull apart a Magdeburg sphere, try to tame flying toilet paper and blow out a Birthday candle that has a surprise of its own. Volunteers will also launch indoor hot air balloons, and ride the “Mad Science Hovercraft”. The audience will then be amazed as a giant vortex generator blows puffs of fog rings over them, followed by an exciting “Dinosaur Sneeze” special effect that nobody will want to miss.  Wednesday, April 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.

Afternoon Movie Screenings Come and enjoy and afternoon screening of movies based on popular books. Thursday, Apr 10th @ 2:00 p.m. - Ratatouille Thursday, May 8 @ 3:30 p.m. - Meet the Robinsons

Fancy Nancy Storytime & Craft @ your library

No one knows fancy like Nancy!  Come to this storytime and we will read Fancy Nancy books, have a fancy snack and make fancy purses Nancy style!  And remember to come in your fanciest clothes.  Tiaras welcome! The program will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 2:00pm in the Barth Community Room The program is for ages 4-7.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Drop by the public library on Monday, May 5th anytime between 3:00 - 4:30 p..m. to make your very own Cinco de Mayo inspired craft.

Children’s Book Week Children of all ages are invited to the public library every day to experience the joy of reading. As a special treat , Storyteller Karen Rae Kraut will be at the library on Saturday, May 17th @ 2:00 p.m. She will share her adventures in “ I Want to Be a Dog”, a one woman variety show with stories, songs, riddles, and poems that chronicle the antics and adventures of our four legged friend.

Reading Days with UCLA

Would you like to receive tickets to a UCLA sporting event for reading books? Come to the Public Library and pick up a reading log. The reading log will be used to keep track of the 8 books you need to read to earn the tickets. Once completed, bring the log back to the library and receive a pass, good up to 4 people, for a UCLA sporting event. Events include women and men’s tennis, track & baseball. This program will run until May 18th.

Coming Soon

The annual Summer Reading Program, “Catch a Reading Bug” - June 2008