BOOK CLUBS, BOOK SALES - EVEN A LOCAL AUTHORS' SHOWCASE AND THEATRE - ALL AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY - HOT OFF THE PRESS
Meditation for Beginners at Mid-Valley Regional Library
Friday, October 17 from 4:00 pm until 5:000 pm
A free weekly class for those interested in meditation. You will learn basic principles and techniques of seated meditation, walking meditation, and chanting meditation. The practice of these meditations will help you stay balanced and focused throughout your daily life. For registration, call 818-893-8894 or email [email protected]. Mid-Valley Regional Library
16244 Nordhoff Street in North Hills
818-895-3650
Authors at the Buena Vista Library
Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 pm
Local Authors' Showcase: Over 50 authors show off, read from, & sign their books on a variety of topics.
Buena Vista Branch of BPL
300 N Buena Vista Street in Burbank
818/238-5630
Chatsworth Library Book Sale
Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chatsworth Library
21052 Devonshire St.
Chatsworth
California History at the West Valley Library
Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 pm
Chef, historian, educator, Master Food Preserver, & Master Gardner Ernest Miller presents "The Story of California Fruit."
West Valley Branch of LAPL
19036 Vanowen Street in Reseda
818/345-9806
Theater at the Thousand Oaks Library
Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 pm
Norma Fulkerson dons the costume & personality of Miriam Knox Dudley, whose 1892 Victorian farmhouse is now a Ventura landmark
Brimhall Library
1401 E Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805/449-2660
3D Printing at the Sun Valley Library
Saturday, October 18 from 1 - 3 pm (also 10/25)
LA Odyssey Project: Part 1 of a 2-week workshop in which you'll design Greek-style vases, then have them printed out as solid objects.
Sun Valley Branch of LAPL
7935 Vineland Ave in Sun Valley
818/764-1338
Homer at the Studio City Library
Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 pm
LA Odyssey Project: Daniel Kiefer takes a new look at "Homer's Odyssey As Epic Poem" in an interactive workshop
Studio City Branch of LAPL
12511 Moorpark Street in Studio City
818/755-7873
Internet Searching With Google at the
Sherman Oaks Library
Monday, October 20 from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon
Learn how to perform basic searches on the Internet using the Google search engine. Students should know how to use a Mouse. Register at the Information Desk or by calling (818) 205-9716.
Sherman Oaks Library
14245 Moorpark Street in Sherman Oaks
818-205-9716
Yoga at the Granada Hills Library
Monday, October 20 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm
Classes will be led by teachers from the Valley Dahn Yoga Center.
Bring your own yoga mat and a large towel.
Granada Hills Library
10640 Petit Avenue in Granada Hills
818-368-5687
Computer Help at the Studio City Library
Monday, October 20 at 1:00 pm
Need a little help figuring out something on the computer? Want to know how to add an item to eBay or craigslist or a resume to your email? Don't know how to email or even use a mouse? Questions? Call 818-755-7873.
Studio City Library
12511 Moorpark St in Studio City
818-755-7873
What It Is Like To Come Home From War:
A Writing Class for Vets...
Monday, October20 at 6:00 pm
During this free, four-part workshop, participants will learn and practice writing techniques that will help them explain dramatic and unusual life transitions to family, friends, and other people they meet in daily life.
The goal of the course is to produce a personal essay that describes the experience of coming home from war.
Woodland Hills Library
22200 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills
818-226-0017
A Diabetes Discussion at the Canoga Park Library
Monday, October 20 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed and prevented. Join this workshop to learn more about it.
Canoga Park Library
20939 Sherman Way at Desoto in Canoga Park
818-887-0239
Homer at the Valley Plaza Library
Monday, October 20 at 6:30 pm
LA Odyssey Project: Archaeologist Gary Stickel presents recent discoveries in "The Mystery of Homer's Numbers."
Valley Plaza Branch of LAPL
12311 Vanowen in North Hollywood
818/765-9251
Agoura Readers Book Club
Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
The book selection is "Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. From the celebrated author of "The Secret Life of Bees" comes the story of two amazing women. Newcomers always welcome.
Agoura Hills Library
29901 Ladyface Court in Agoura Hills
(818) 889-2278
Feldenkrais at the Studio City Library
Tuesday, October 21 at 2:30
Feldenkrais is back again - Carolyn teaches her fabulous Feldenkrais program to heal your aches and pains.
Studio City Library
12511 Moorpark St in Studio City
818-755-7873
Studio City Adult Book Club
Tuesday, October 21 @ 6:30 pm
They're reading Robert Fagles' translation of The Odyssey along with "The Penelopiad", Margaret Atwood's response. Copies of The Odyssey are available at the Information Desk. They're sharing the other title.
Studio City Library
12511 Moorpark St in Studio City 818-755-7873
Environmentalism in Van Nuys
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm
Barry Katzen hosts "A Political Night at the Sierra Club," with local candidates for Congress, Assembly & State Senate, for a meeting of the Sierra Club.
Reseda Park Recreation Hall
18411 Victory Blvd in Van Nuys
818/348-8884
Feel Good Yoga with Nicole Elise
at the Encino Tarzana Library
Wednesday, October 22 from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm
Join this fun and relaxing class. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended items: strap, block, towel and a bottle of water.
Encino Tarzana Library
18231 Ventura Blvd in Tarzana
818- 343-1983
Internet Basics at West Valley Regional Library
Wednesday, October 22 at 12:30 pm
Join them for a one hour beginning class on Internet searching.
West Valley Regional Library
19036 Vanowen Street in Reseda
818-345-9806
A Discussion of the Ballot Measures
at the Encino Tarzana Library
Wednesday, October 22 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join representatives from the League for an informed and informative discussion of the mid-term ballot measures. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Branch Library.
Encino Tarzana Library
18231 Ventura Blvd in Tarzana
818- 343-1983
Dahn Yoga at the Mid Valley Library
Wednesday, October 22 at 3:30 pm
Classes will be led by teachers from the Valley Dahn Yoga Center. Bring your own yoga mat and a large towel.
Mid-Valley Regional Library
16244 Nordhoff Street in North Hills
818-895-3650
Meditation for Beginners at Mid-Valley Regional Library
Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm
A free weekly class for those interested in meditation. You will learn basic principles and techniques of seated meditation, walking meditation, and chanting meditation. For registration, call 818-893-8894 or email [email protected]. Mid-Valley Regional Library
16244 Nordhoff Street in North Hills
818-895-3650
Prohibition Facts at the Sherman Oaks Library
Wednesday, October 22 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join them as food and drink historian Richard Foss discusses how and why Prohibition was enacted and how we still feel its effects today.
Sherman Oaks Library
14245 Moorpark Street in Sherman Oaks
818-205-9716
Cover to Cover Book Club at Mid-Valley Regional
Thursday, October 23 at from 6:00 pm until 7:45 pm
Join them for a discussion of "The Fifth Assassin" by Brad Meltzer. New members always welcome!
Mid-Valley Regional Library
16244 Nordhoff St in North Hills
818-895-3650
Book Club at the Valley Jewish Community Center
Date TBD from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Open to all ages and everyone and meets every four weeks at a restaurant or in the home of one of the group members. Dinner is followed by lively discussion of the current book of the month. The book selection is decided upon by the group prior to the next meeting.
Members: $20 per year and Non-Members: $30 per year
For more information please contact Nancy Levine at (818) 360-2211.
A California History Discussion in Granada Hills
Thursday, October 23 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm
Join them for a discussion on early California history (pre-1900) led by CSUN professor James E. Sefton. Participants are required to read one of noted Californian historian Kevin Starr's books. This is not a lecture, so come prepared to discuss.
Granada Hills Library
10640 Petit Avenue in Granada Hills
818-368-5687
A One on One Program for Seniors Who Need Tech Help
every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.
Calabasas Savvy Seniors who are interested in helping other seniors with their technology gadgets, such as iPhone or iPad, are invited to participate in this TECH HELP program. In the One to One Program, seniors are paired with other seniors who are willing to help and teach. All services can be arranged between the two parties at mutually convenient times.
If you are interested in participating as a Tech Help Tutor, please contact Charlotte Meyer at (818) 222-5679.
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