New Online Career Services@Crowell Library!

Job hunting just became a lot easier thanks to the fabulous new online services offered on the Crowell Public Library’s home page, http://crowellpubliclibrary.org. Gale publishers have developed a step-by-step interactive guide called Career Transitions, which will take the job seeker through the entire process -- from identifying the job that will fit their particular skill set and interests -- through interview preparation. Other services include updated lists of job postings, tips on writing an eye-catching resume, and completing the perfect job application. Career Transitions was made available to the Library through a grant from the Southern California Library Consortium (SCLC) and is supported in whole by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. “These services are so easy to use and engaging, I only wish they existed when I began my career,” said Ann Dallavalle, City Librarian. And, since everyone is looking to improve their odds in a very competitive job market, adding a language to that resume may be just the advantage needed. With PowerSpeak, also accessible on Crowell’s home page, learning a new language will become as easy as pie -- or empanada, pâté en croûte, 饼 or even torte. “Language is one of the last barriers in today’s global marketplace,” said Ms. Dallavalle. “We’re thrilled to have language learning products available for our library. This will give our patrons the opportunity to learn Spanish, French, Mandarin or German at their own pace.” Log on now and see for yourself at http://crowellpubliclibrary.org. These services are all free with your Crowell Library card: the best bargain in San Marino!

Publish Your Own Book of Photographs

MONDAY July 19TH - 7:00 P.M. Learn to create albums of special memories by publishing them inexpensively in books made with easy-to-use software from Blurb.com. Join architectural designer ESCOTT O. NORTON, as he describes his own experiences publishing books of his photographs using this service. The free application makes creating beautiful, personal books easy! Users simply drag and drop photos into pre-determined layout for a professional-looking book. Blurb.com even lets you sell your books through its site. From blurb.com: “Blurb is a company… that believes passionately in the joy of books – reading them, making them, sharing them, and selling them… there’s no good reason why it should take tons of time, technical skills, big bucks, or friends in high places to publish a book. So we… developed a creative publishing service simple and smart enough to make anyone an author – every blogger, cook, photographer, parent, traveler, poet, pet owner, marketer, everyone.” No need to register; this program is free and will take place in the Barth Community Room at Crowell.

Teen Summer Movie Matinees

Barth Community Room
Every Thursday @ 2pm; June 17-July 23!

San Marino, CA, June 5th 2010—Teens are invited to cool off and enjoy blockbuster films at the Crowell Public Library--and it is FREE! There is no better deal in town. Screenings are every week from June 17 through July 23 on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Some films are rated PG-13 and may not be suitable for children under 13. Call the library for movie titles. Registration is not required. Popcorn, beverages and other snacks are served at all our matinees!

Teens (entering grades 7 to 12) registered for “Make Waves @ Your Library,” the young adult summer reading program, will receive a raffle ticket for attending each movie matinee! Raffles are drawn at the end of Summer Reading Program (August 1). Raffle prizes include DVDs, gift cards and an iPod Touch! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program beginning June 14!

Crowell Public library’s Teen Summer Movie Matinee is sponsored by the Friends of the Crowell Public Library. It is one of the many special programs we offer during our Summer Reading Program “Make Waves @ Your Library” is sponsored The Friends of the Crowell Public Library, AMF Bowling Square Lanes of Arcadia, Auntie Anne’s, Armstrong Garden Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Bed Bath & Beyond, Borders Books of Glendale, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Golf N’ Stuff, Jump ‘n Jammin, Legoland California, Mimi’s Café, One West Bank of San Marino, Pacific Asia Museum, Pacific Park, Pasadena Ice Skating Center, Pie ‘n Burger, Ross, San Marino Masonic Lodge, San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe, Santa Anita Park, Shakey’s Pizza, Sushi Bar Yoshida, Teri & Yaki, and Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers!

Teen Eclipse Party (Twilight Saga)

Barth Community Room
July 7th at 3pm

Teen fans of the Twilight saga are invited to celebrate the film release of Eclipse, the third book of the best-selling series, at Crowell Library’s Eclipse Party! The party starts July 7th at 3pm in the Barth Community Room. All attendees will receive twilight buttons to profess their loyalties—Team Edward or Team Jacob? Vegetarian or Villian? Teens (entering grades 7 to 12) registered for “Make Waves @ Your Library,” the young adult summer reading program, will receive a raffle ticket for attending the Eclipse Party! Raffles are drawn at the end of Summer Reading Program (August 1). Raffle prizes include a Special Edition of New Moon and an iPod Touch!

At the Eclipse Party, delicious Twilight-inspired treats will be served—enjoy red velvet cupcakes, chilled apple slices, punch, and ice cold Cullen Kisses! Vegetarian vampires (and humans) can snack on iced animal crackers. Dare to hold hands with Edward Cullen, who is cold as ice and hard as marble! Play Alice’s Visions, Twilight Trivia, and Twilight Charades. Teens are invited to dress up as their favorite Twilight Saga character for the costume contest—winners decided by secret ballot! Prizes (including books, posters, and T-shirts) awarded to best costumed guests.

Crowell Public library’s Teen Eclipse Party is sponsored by the Friends of the Crowell Public Library. It is one of many special programs we offer during our Summer Reading Program “Make Waves @ Your Library” is sponsored The Friends of the Crowell Public Library, AMF Bowling Square Lanes of Arcadia, Auntie Anne’s, Armstrong Garden Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Bed Bath & Beyond, Borders Books of Glendale, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Golf N’ Stuff, Jump ‘n Jammin, Legoland California, Mimi’s Café, One West Bank of San Marino, Pacific Asia Museum, Pacific Park, Pasadena Ice Skating Center, Pie ‘n Burger, Ross, San Marino Masonic Lodge, San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe, Santa Anita Park, Shakey’s Pizza, Sushi Bar Yoshida, Teri & Yaki, and Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers!

Dr. Is In: Facial Rejuvenation

Monday, June 28, 2010, 6 p.m. A cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon with over ten years of experience, DR. PERRY LIU has trained with world-renowned surgeons in multiple disciplines across the United States and in Asia. He will talk about surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures, and explain the latest and most advanced techniques for facial rejuvenation. A graduate of Duke University, Dr. Liu continued on to medical school at Emory University in Atlanta, a Microsurgical Fellowship at Chang-gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, and a Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Tulane University in New Orleans. During the course of his training he has received multiple awards and honors for his research into advanced wound healing and also cancer reconstruction. There will be an opportunity to ask the doctor questions at the end of the talk, and light refreshments will be served. The program is FREE, but space is limited. Call (626) 300-0777 to reserve your space. This lecture is part of the ongoing The Doctor Is In! series of educational programs designed to help you stay healthy and active. The lectures by some of the communities most accomplished physicians are being presented at Crowell Public Library in conjunction with the San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. Join us and learn about important health topics from the experts.

Alma Nova in Concert

One Night Only: Don’t Miss… ALMA NOVA in Concert @ Crowell Wednesday, June 30th, 7:00 p.m. The award-winning ensemble, Alma Nova, an innovative flute and guitar duo, will be presenting an eclectic program of chamber music in the Barth Community Room of Crowell Public Library, Wednesday June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic are both masters of their instruments, elevating the flute and guitar to the highest level of virtuosity and artistry. Their live performances are filled with energy and passion, creating a “…graceful, intuitively choreographed display of seamless connection.” (Fresno Beehive). Alma Nova met in France while studying at the famed Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. They continued their graduate work at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the USC Thornton School of Music. Since then they have had the privilege to perform extensively throughout the world including recitals in Paris, London, Sarajevo, Stockholm, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Kansas City, and San Diego. Alma Nova’s recordings have been described as “…pure musical pleasure” (Flute Focus Magazine, 2009) and have received much critical acclaim. Their newest release, After Hours, explores the music of Macedonia through thoughtful arrangements and original compositions by Mr. Imamovic and Ms. Pierce. Learn more about this exciting duo and hear samples of their music by visiting their website http://www.almanova.us/ This free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. and seating will be on a first come, first served basis. You won’t want to miss this evening of beautiful music!

Introduction to Email

Part 1: Tuesday, June 15* Part 2: Tuesday, June 22* *PLEASE NOTE REVISED DATES! Both sessions 1:00-2:30 p.m. Do you have limited experience with computers and are new to the world of e-mail? You have friends at Crowell Public Library! Join fellow novices in this two-session class and learn to send and receive messages on a free e-mail account. A very patient and personable instructor will help you set up the account and cover the basic concepts you’ll need to know. You must attend the first session in order to attend the second where there will be opportunities to ask questions, learn additional computer skills and practice. In no time at all you’ll be exchanging messages from relatives you never knew you had! If you’ve been too intimidated to take the plunge, the Crowell Computer Lab is the ideal place dive into action. Reservations are required so please call (626) 300-0777 ext. 579.