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March l April l Ongoing Programs
| February 2010 |
Justin Hellman Trio
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Sunday, Feb. 14
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
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Free Jazz!!! A tribute to Duke Ellington performed by the Justin Hellman Trio.
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MAP
Mature Adult Program
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
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Tuesday, Feb. 16
1:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
He went from teacher to legend in one lifetime.
“Goodbye, Mr. Chips” is a tender, heartwarming story that spans over 50 years in one passionate life. Portraying Arthur Chipping in James Hilton’s classic tale of love and transformation, Martin Clunes turns in a fabulous performance.
This film is 2 hours long. |
Kathryn Tournat
Educational Therapist
Thinking & Learning Solutions
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Feb. 19, 26, and
Mar. 5,12,19, 26
10am -12noon
Ask at the Reference Desk for Location |
Is your student frustrated, behind, disorganized, or struggling? Kathryn Tournat, a professional educational therapist, listens to your issues, answers your questions and recommends your next steps. Kathryn, of BellaMenti, offers free parent consultations on Friday mornings Feb 19-March 26.
www.BellaMenti.com |
The Wonder Boys |
Sunday, Feb. 21
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Which is “better”- the book or the movie? Simply pick up a copy of the book at the library, read it – then watch the film at the library. There will also be a discussion. The second film and book of the series is “The Wonder Boys” by Michael Chabon.
A program of the California Center for the Book.
www.calbook.org |
Santoor!
Madan Oak
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Saturday, Feb. 20
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
The santoor is a stringed folk instrument, indigenous to the Kashmir valley. The santoor is made of maple or walnut wood, shaped like a trapezoid and has strings of steel. Madan Oak is a disciple of the world renowned Santoor Maestro Pundit Shivkumar Sharma. |
Library Book Club
Cannery Row
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Monday, Feb. 22
7:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Please join us for a lively discussion of our current book.
For more information visit the
Book Club Blog
or call the reference desk at (925) 931-3400
ext. 7
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Dr. Marshall Zaslove
Starting the New Year with Meditation
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Thursday, Feb. 25
7:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Our world has changed. Vanished are feelings of security and certainty about the future. To find relief we need to learn how to access the personal haven within. Dr. Zaslove will teach us techniques based on “Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditaion” written by Rajinder Singh. |
ROUND MIDNIGHT
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Sunday, Feb. 28
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
The 8 piece band “Round Midnight” play jazz, blues and bossa nova music. |
| March 2010 |
“Blue, White, Red”
Classic Film Series
"The Red Pony"
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Thursday, Mar. 4
7:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Las Positas College and Pleasanton Public Library present this classic film series with Dr. Candy Klaschus, film historian and Coordinator of the Humanities Program at Las Positas College. A film will be shown every first Thursday of the month. |
The Discovery of Yosemite
1833
Route of the Walker Expedition Through the Yosemite Region
Grant Hiskes and
John Hiskes
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Saturday, Mar. 6
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
History comes alive with the graphic description of the various odd, colorful, and difficult people comprising the motley crew who discovered Yosemite. Authors John Hiskes and Grant Hiskes give an exciting account of the discovery drawn from original journals and documents. “The Discovery of Yosemite- 1833 -Route of the Walker Expediton Through the Yosemite Region” is a must-read for all California history buffs! |
Penny Warner
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Sunday, Mar. 7
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Penny Warner, author of “How to Host a Killer Party” will host a panel discussion with mystery writers Diane Orgain, author of “Motherhood is Murder” and Dina Mentink , author of “Endless Night”. |
Rear Window
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Sunday, Mar. 14
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Which is “better”- the book or the movie? Simply pick up a copy of the book at the library, read it – then watch the film at the library. There will also be a discussion. The first film and book of the series is “Rear Window”. A program of the California Center for the Book.
www.calbook.org |
Library Book Club
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Monday, Mar. 22
7:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Please join us for a lively discussion of our current book.
For more information visit the
Book Club Blog
or call the reference desk at (925) 931-3400
ext. 7 |
Dr. Marshall Zaslove
Meditation: Find Peace and Serenity in an Uncertain World
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Thursday, Mar. 25
7:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Dr. Marshall Zaslove, board certified psychiatrist, author, and researcher will focus on deeper meditation to improve every aspect of our daily lives. Our world has changed. Vanished are feelings of security and certainty about the future. To find relief we need to learn how to access the personal haven within. Dr. Zaslove will teach techniques based on “Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditaion” written by Rajinder Singh |
| April 2010 |
Amarin
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Sunday, April 11
2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room |
Amarin Celtic World Music Ensemble is becoming one of the ultimate Celtic music bands combining the traditional and contemporary stylings by Dervish and Altan. Come and listen to the fiddle, Irish flute, Uilleann Pipes and music sung in Irish/Scottish/Gaelic and English. |
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English Conversation Class
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Tuesdays
7:00pm-8:00pm
Tulancingo Room
Wednesdays
12:00-1:00pm
Tulancingo Room
Thursdays
10:00am-11:00am
Library Meeting Room |
Come and practice your English with others.
These classes are led by qualified tutor volunteers.
No registration necessary and it is free. For more information call Janice Bauman (925) 931-3411.
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Lawyer in
the Library
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3rd Tuesday of the Month
5:30 pm – registration
At the Reference Desk |
Free legal help. Each person will get a 20 minute consultation with a member of the Alameda County Bar Association. It is on a first come- first served basis with registration beginning in person at 5:30 pm at the Reference desk. No phone reservations. Lawyer visits begin at 6pm. |
Computer Classes for Seniors
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Beginning Internet
1st Wed & Thurs of the month
Beginning Email
2nd Wed & Thurs of the month
Open Practice
3rd Wed & Thurs
Advanced Email
4th Wed & Thurs of the month
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Adult Computer Area |
Computer classes are designed for mature adults. Join us to learn to surf the Internet and send emails. Absolute beginners are welcome. Registration is required.
Please call the reference desk
for more information,
(925) 931-3400. |
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
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Wednesdays
10:00 am-1:00 pm AND
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturdays
10 am to 1 pm |
Society docents available to help you with Pleasanton Library's Genealogy Collection. |
Senior Program M.A.P.
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Third Tuesday of
each month.
1:00-2:30 pm |
Films and refreshments in the Meeting Room. |
Friends of the Library
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General Meeting-
Last Monday of
the month.
7:00 pm |
The Friends of the Pleasanton Library support and supplement library services and materials. The Friends have 2 major book sales per year, mend books, process and shelve magazines, and are docents for the genealogy collection. Come to the general meeting to see what you can do to help. For information call Nancy Bering at 462-4368. |
Booklegger
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Bookleggers present books to children in Pleasanton classrooms, grades
K-8. |
For more information call Chris Spitzel at (925) 931-3400, ext. 26. |
Pleasanton
READ
Project
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Sign up to be a literacy volunteer or to be tutored. |
Call (925) 931-3411 for more information. |
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