Medical Mondays: The Developmental Approach to Children with Autism

Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m. — DR. DIANE CULLINANE, a developmental pediatrician and Executive Director of the Pasadena Child Development Associates, will discuss various intervention approaches and services for children and their families facing the challenges of autism on Monday March 12, as part of Crowell Library’s Medical Mondays series. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates an average of 1 in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) http://www.cdc.gov/Features/CountingAutism/. Communities participating in the study observed an increase in identified ASD prevalence ranging from 27 percent to 95 percent, with an average increase of 57 percent. Clearly this condition has affected many families and is a topic of concern. Dr. Cullinane has specialized in child development for more than 25 years. Her areas of specialty include the evaluation of children with possible delays in development, premature infants, attention and learning difficulties, behavioral issues, autism, cerebral palsy, and children with complex medical issues and atypical behavior. Dr. Cullinane is board certified in Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. She has been a lecturer and speaker at conferences on autism and other development delays in children throughout the country and was a guest speaker at recent autism conference in China. She is a graduate of Stanford University and Baylor College of Medicine. Whether autism has touched your life or you just wish to learn more about this condition, Crowell Library offers a free, informative hour.

Crime Solving Techniques Today

Thursday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. – The Friends of the Crowell Library welcome all closet sleuths for an evening with San Marino son, STEVE GULUZIAN, Senior Forensic Scientist of the Orange County Crime Laboratory. Learn how a real crime is solved using modern forensic techniques. Steve is a product of San Marino schools having attended Carver, Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School, graduating with the class of 1988. He has a B.S. in Chemistry-Biochemistry and a B.A. in Economics from UCSD. He later earned his M.S. in Criminalistics at Cal State L.A and began working for the Orange County Crime Laboratory in 1996. Steve has testified in approximately 200 court cases using his expertise in DNA, toxicology, blood alcohol and breath-alcohol testing, trace evidence examination and crime scene investigation. He is currently a Senior Forensic Scientist and supervisor of the DNA department. The One Book, One City selection for 2012 is the debut novel by Graham Moore. A New York Times bestseller, The Sherlockian is a mystery about the life of Arthur Conan Doyle and the modern Sherlock Holmes obsessives who devote their lives to the secrets in his books, called “sublime,” “clever” and “delightful” by the New York Times, and “savvy” and “entertaining” by the LA Times. More details on the One Book, One City programs will be announced in upcoming weeks, so readers are urged to check the Crowell Public Library website frequently: http://www.CrowellPublicLibrary.org

Opera for the Entire Family!

SUNDAY, February 19th 2:00 p.m.This program is a great chance for children and anyone who hasn’t experienced opera to find out what all this music, singing, costumes and acting is about and how best to enjoy it. A community educator from Los Angeles Opera will talk, share video clips and recorded music and answer questions to get you excited about this unique art form. Whether you’re already a hardcore opera aficionado or a curious novice, you’ll be delightfully entertained and inspired to make a trip to the Los Angeles Music Center for a real opera experience. And this unique introduction is entirely free at Crowell Public Library. Make Crowell Library your LA Opera gateway!

It’s Valentine’s Day-- Party Your Way

Tuesday February 14th @ 3:15pm
Barth Community Room

Middle school and high school students grades 6-12 are invited to come to Crowell Public Library’s Valentine’s Day Party Your Way to celebrate their way. The party takes place on Tuesday, February 14th at 3:15pm in the Barth Community Room.

There will be something for everyone: for those that love Valentine’s Day, come to make gorgeous decoupage gift boxes, Hershey kiss bouquets, and decorate sugar cookies for your friends—or your sweetheart! Is Valentine’s Day too saccharine sweet and commercialized for you? Be creative—add a cynical twist to your gift boxes, make black Hershey kiss bouquets, and decorate sugar cookies (and eat, and roll your eyes at the sweetness)!

Love (or wisecracks!) will fill the air in the Barth Community room on February 14th. The festivities begin at 3:15pm. Registration is not required. Don’t miss out! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Crowell Public Library. Find out about this and other upcoming teen events at Tinyurl.com/YAFacebook-CPL.

Asthma: Guidelines & Treatments

Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma affects people of all ages, and more than 22 million people in the United States have asthma.* An asthma attack is a distressing and potentially life-threatening experience. DR. EDWARD HU will discuss the diagnosis, evaluation, and general management strategies for asthma. Edward Hu, M.D., is an assistant professor at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hu serves as the Department of Medicine’s medical director for its Center for Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the USC University Hospital and its ambulatory practice. Dr. Hu’s areas of interests include common allergy-related problems, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, as well as rare disorders of the immune system. His research has focused on the role of pulmonary function testing in the evaluation of asthma control. His other clinical interests include food allergies, urticaria, hereditary angioedema, and primary immunodeficiencies. In his new role as medical director of the Center for Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Dr. Hu is dedicated to expanding the diagnosis and treatment options for patients with allergies and immunodeficiency disorders. Join us on Monday February 13 and when Dr. Hu will review the latest asthma guidelines and discuss treatment strategies. * Based on National Institutes of Health and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Living Trusts: What You Need to Know

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m. — Californians choose living trusts to manage their family wealth. Learn how a living trust can ensure your loved ones continue to thrive through a crisis. As Californians age and "kidults" take longer to grow up, the older generation is increasingly concerned to ensure their hard-won assets are not needlessly dissipated by the next generation's serial divorces, profligate spending habits and addiction issues. How can you protect your grandchildren's ability to afford college through a living trust? How can you protect your adult child from a pushy new spouse? How can you support and incentivize your children's and grandchildren's highest purpose in life -- whether it's going to Harvard, becoming a plumber or being a stay-at-home mom? In this city of the nuclear family, how can we cement relations within our extended family so that our grandchildren grow up to be each others' closest allies? Back by popular demand, attorney ELIZABETH BOTSFORD’s program on Estate Planning in October at Crowell Library was very well received. She graduated with a law degree from the London School of Economics. She worked for Baker and McKenzie in Hong Kong, the European Commission in Brussels, Mishcon de Reya in London and has practiced law in California for well over a decade. Ms. Botsford qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and is an active member of the California Bar. She recently completed a Masters degree in tax law (LLM Hons) at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating with Honors.

College Prep Survival Tools

Wednesday, January 25th, 7 p.m.

Getting prepared for college is tough. Libraries are a great place to find survival tools for college readiness. Embark on your journey at Crowell Public Library’s “College Prep Survival Tools” presentation Wednesday, Jan 25th at 7pm in the Barth Room.

You’ll find out about amazing library resources-- beyond the shelves, with the click of a mouse. This talk will highlight the best tools available, and provide quick, painless video tutorials on these resources, which include free online practice tests, scholarship finders, and more! These are resources you can access anytime--and on any computer, iPad or smartphone--for free! All you need is your library card. Don’t worry if you don’t have a library card—you can sign up for free after this presentation.

All high school students in attendance will be entered in a raffle for an Amazon.com gift card. Refreshments will be served. Registration is recommended--space is limited. Call the library at (626) 300-0777 to reserve a seat! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Crowell Public Library.