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IN THIS ISSUE:

Fall/Winter events for Children and Families — pg. 7

Teen page — pg. 6

Calendars of events — pgs. 4-5

New Arrivals & Featured Resources

— pg. 2

Upcoming programs for Adults — pg. 3

Thousand Oaks Library Volume 3, Number 1 January/February 2015

Interim LibraryServices Director:

Nancy Schram

www.toaks.org/library

2014 Thousand Oaks Reads – One City One Book Program a Success!

January / February 2015

The

Grant R. Brimhall Library 1401 E. Janss RoadThousand Oaks, CA 91362805-449-2660

Newbury Park Branch2331 Borchard RoadNewbury Park, CA 91320805-498-2139

The Offi cial Newsletter of the Thousand Oaks Library

During October, thousands of readers embraced the selected Thousand Oaks Reads: One City One Book title, Mary Coin by Marisa Silver. It was the eighth year in a row that our patrons arrived in droves to our programs and discussions, all created to enrich the experience of reading together.

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, patron participation in our 2014 One City One Book was a gratifying success. The copies of Mary Coin — including 465 paperback, large print, audio formats and ebooks — circulated more than 2,800 times. Approximately 1,750 people attended our concerts, film screenings, lectures and workshops this year, programs which included:

• Two lively music events, both celebrating the deep roots of America’s rich folk music tradition

• An insightful presentation from local farmer Phil McGrath, whose family legacy in Ventura County stretches back more than 150 years

• A series of book discussion meetings, where readers came together, each bringing a fresh point-of-view to analyze Mary Coin

• Classic film screenings that enhanced our understanding of the American struggle during the Great Depression

• Thirty-four local book clubs participated in the One City “Book Club in a Bag” program; many local clubs automatically include the One City selection as their autumn pick

• The annual California Lutheran University Faculty Panel Discussion, where professors offer their unique perspectives and thought-ful responses to Mary Coin

• A presentation of vintage cameras and local history anecdotes from the area’s preeminent photographer, Ed Lawrence

• And the culmination of every One City One Book season, the author event at the Kavli Theatre, attended by more than 700 people

—Continued on Page 8

Thousand Oaks Library recently received a $2,000 grant from SAGE Publications in support of the Dog Days reading program. Dog Days is an ongoing Thousand Oaks Library program, which gives children of all ages and reading abilities the opportunity to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to specially trained therapy dogs. Research has shown that reading out loud improves reading skills and develops fl uency.

This grant from SAGE will allow the Library to give children their own books to take home and will help with the printing of other

special mementos for our volunteer dog owners to hand out at Dog Days programs. Dog Days programs create a positive, non-threatening and fun environment in which reading is facilitated, children’s literacy skills are improved and the love of reading is nurtured. Certifi ed therapy dogs are ideal reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable, and safe environment.

We are grateful to SAGE Publications for their support of this service to the community and hope to be able expand this program in the future. �

Library Receives “Dog Days” Grant

Featured Resources & New Arrivals

New Arrivals focus on Fiction

New Feature FilmsADULTS• Begin Again - Comedy• Chef - Comedy• Edge of Tomorrow - Sci-Fi/Fantasy• The Expendables 3 - Action• The Giver - Social Sci-Fi• Good People - Action• Hercules - Action• If I Stay - Drama• Into The Storm - Action• Land Ho! - Drama• Million Dollar Arm - Drama• A Million Ways to Die in the West - Western Comedy• A Most Wanted Man - Suspense• Neighbors - Comedy

• The Purge: Anarchy - Horror• The Scribbler - Suspense• Sin City: A Dame to Kill For - Thriller• And So It Goes - Comedy• Transformers: Age of Extinction - Action• 22 Jump Street - Comedy• X-men: Days Of Future Past - Sci-Fi/Fantasy

CHILDREN• Barbie and the Secret Door• Earth to Echo• Maleficent• Mr. Peabody & Sherman• Planes: Fire & Rescue

Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline

Blood Magick by Nora Roberts

Blue Labyrinth by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

Burn by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

The Cinderella Murder: An Under Suspicion Novel by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke

The Escape by David Baldacci

Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 by Alice Munro

Gray Mountain by John Grisham

Havana Storm by Clive Cussler & Dirk Cussler

Hope to Die by James Patterson

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Pegasus by Danielle Steel

The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen

Prince Lestat by Anne Rice

Private India: City on Fire by James Patterson & Ashwin Sanghi

Revival by Stephen King

Some Luck by Jane Smiley

Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand

The Thousand Oaks Library now has a MakerBot Replicator 2X on display at the Grant R. Brimhall Library. Currently, it is displayed in the Children’s Library.

The Thousand Oaks Library purchased this 3-D printer in summer 2014. The library strives to offer the community access to new and emerging technologies, such as 3-D printing, to inspire a new interest in creation and collaboration @ Your Library.

We are currently developing procedures and policies to make public 3-D printing available. Pricing has not yet been determined.

The printer can print from a .stl file or an .obj file. These files for 3-D objects can be downloaded from Thingiverse or GrabCAD, or created with a CAD

New 3-D Printer on Display atthe Grant R. Brimhall Library

program such as Google Sketchup, TinkerCAD, or AutoDesk 123D. Online video tutorials on how to use the above software are available at the software manufacturers’ web sites.

The printer can be connected to a computer directly. Our printer is set up as a stand-alone unit, printing from an SD card for display purposes. The MakerBot can print up to 9 in. length x 7.8 in. width x 5.9 in. height. �

Adults

The 1960sLecture Series

ContinuesThe 1960s Lecture Series presented by faculty from California Lutheran University at the main Library, continues into the spring. Each program will feature a different topic relevant to the ‘60s and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The fi nal three lectures are:

Thursday, January 15 - Putting the “Pop” in Pop Culture: Arts and Music. Introduction with Michaela Reaves. Discussion with Eric Kinsley, David Nelson, and Christine Sellin.•Thursday, February 5 - Vietnam War: Readers’ Theater with Michael Arndt and Cal Lutheran Students.Introduction with Michaela Reaves.

Thursday, April 9 - To the Moon and Back: Scientifi c Achievements in the Sixties. Discussion with Robert Rumer and Adina Nack. Introduction with Michaela Reaves.

These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 805-449-2660 x7357 or visit www.toaks.org/library �

• FAMILY EVENT •

Chinese New Year CelebrationIt’s the Year of the Goat! Join us for

a Chinese New Year Celebration featuring music and soloists and the Dragon dance. Bring the whole family and celebrate with us. Light refreshments provided. Saturday, January 31,

2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library. �

CSUCI Spring Lecture Series

The Thousand Oaks Library and CSU Channel Islands are teaming up again to bring the Spring Speaker Series to the Grant R. Brimhall Library beginning in February. This interesting series presented by CSUCI Faculty is free and open to the public and begins at 7:00 p.m. each evening. The Spring Series includes:

February 12 - The Neglected Pacifi c Theater of the First World War. The global dimension of the First World War even reached the Pacifi c. The German colonial presence resulted in confl icts with Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. At the same time, soldiers from the Pacifi c region were deployed at war theaters overseas. Presented by Rainer F. Buschmann who obtained his Ph.D. in history from the University of Hawaii. He joined CI in 2002 and was instrumental in developing the world history pillar of the history degree at this institution. He has published four books on the history of the Pacifi c.

March 12 - Natural Habitats and Native Flora of CSU Channel Islands and the impact of the Spring Fire. A natural history survey of the habitats surrounding CSUCI has been underway since the university opened in 2002 and over 120 native species have been identifi ed. This talk will provide an overview of the habitats and fl ora and the impact of Springs Fire of 2013, and the ongoing recovery. Presented by Dr. Steven M. Norris, an ichthyologist (studier of fi shes), who has conducted and published research on African and North American freshwater fi shes and desert fi shes. He is co-author/editor of the book, Freshwater Fishes of Mexico. Since moving to Ventura County in 2002, he has been surveying

and monitoring the native fl ora and natural habitats of the Channel Islands campus.

April 16 - Hidden Gems of Latin America. This presentation will provide an overview of several of Latin America’s lesser know but most intriguing cities, with an emphasis on their history, culture, architecture, and other interesting aspects of life. This lecture will be presented by Stephen Clark, professor of Spanish and Chair of the Spanish/Language programs at CSUCI. His area of specialization is Latin American literature and culture, and he has translated into English books by several of Latin America’s leading literary fi gures. In 2013, he led a group of 20 CI students to Havana for a course on Cuban culture.

May 14 - China: The Socialist Market Economy. China has implemented waves of market driven reforms since Deng Xiaoping initiated the concept of the “socialist market economy” in 1978. Today, China is the world’s largest trading nation and second largest economy and has achieved the fastest and longest sustained economic growth that is unprecedented in the history of mankind. The main question is: Will China continue to be a socialist market economy, namely, continue its economic reform without political reform in the foreseeable future? Presented by Dr. Priscilla Liang who completed her Bachelor’s degree in Beijing, China, and her MBA and Ph.D. in Financial Economics in the U.S. She has business and academic experiences in both countries. After teaching at Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State San Bernardino for six years, Priscilla Liang joined California State University, Channel Islands in 2006 as Associate Professor of Finance. �

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

Calendar of Events — January

GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPB = Newbury Park Branch Library

NOTE: Additional programs may be scheduled. For more information about Library events, go to www.toaks.org/library.

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Friendly Book Discussion Group. 6:30pm at GRB.

Free Movie Matinee.Draft Day1:00pm at GRB.

Martin Luther King DayLIBRARIESCLOSED.

Parent and Child - Baby Play & Learn Classes. Conejo Valley Neighborhood For Learning. Ages 0-24 mos.10:30am at GRB.

Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. Ages 3-5 yrs. 10:30am at GRB.

Free Movie Night.Poseidon 7:00pm at NPB.

Toddler Play & Learn Storytime. Ages 2-3 yrs.10:30am at GRB.

Free Movie Night.Sleepless in Seattle7:00pm at NPB.

CLU Lecture Series: The 1960s7:00pm at GRB.

Financial Panel.5:30pm at GRB.

Gift Store 20/20 Sale.11:00am - 5:00pmGet 20% off on the 20th of every month!

Cultural Bus Tour to LA County Natural History Museum.8:30am at NPB.

Healthcare Research.10:00am at GRB.

New Year’s DayLIBRARIESCLOSED.

Chinese New Year Celebration.Year of the Goat3:00pm at GRB.

Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald.2:00pm at GRB.

Computer Basics I.10:30am at NPB.

Computer Basics I.5:30pm at GRB.

History Book Discussion Group. 7:00pm at Goebel Adult Center.

Kindermusikwith Katie. Ages 0-5 yrs. 10:30am at GRB.

Kindermusikwith Katie. Ages 0-5 yrs. 10:30am at NPB.

Origami Math GeniusDemonstration.A STEAM @ Your LibraryProgram. Grades K-12.2:00pm at GRB.

Dog Days. 3:30pm at GRB.








Live @ The Library: Albert Lee.Guitar virtuoso Albert Lee in concert. Sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Library Foundation.8:00pm at GRB.

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

NOTE: Additional programs may be scheduled. For more information about Library events, go to www.toaks.org/library.

Calendar of Events— February

GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPB = Newbury Park Branch Library

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

MAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

History Book Discus-sion Group. 7:00pm at Goebel Adult Center.

CLU Lecture Series: The 1960s7:00pm at GRB.

LEGO Play @ Your LIbrary. 2:00pm at GRB.

Ash Wednesday

Valentine’s Day

Groundhog Day

Presidents’ Day

Free Movie Night.The American President7:00pm at NPB.

Free Movie Night.White House Down7:00pm at NPB.

Free Movie Matinee.The Sting1:00pm at GRB.

Chinese New Year

CSU Channel Islands Lecture. 7:00pm at GRB.

Free Movie Matinee.Moonstruck1:00pm at GRB.

Free Movie Matinee.The Apartment1:00pm at GRB.

Gift Store 20/20 Sale.11:00am - 5:00pmGet 20% off on the 20th of every month!

Computer Basics II.10:30am at NPB.

Computer Basics II.5:30pm at GRB.

Internet Basics I.10:30am at NPB.

Internet Basics I.5:30pm at GRB.

LIBRARIESCLOSED.



Used Book Sale. 6:00pm at NPB.

Used Book Sale. 10:00am at NPB.

Kindermusikwith Katie. Ages 0-5 yrs. 10:30am at GRB.






















Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. Ages 3-5 yrs. 10:30am at GRB. Play & Learn Story-time. Ages 0-3 yrs. 10:30am at NPB.

Play & Learn Story-time. Ages 0-3 yrs. 10:30am at NPB.




A STEAM @ Your LibraryProgram. Grades K-12.Details to be announced.

homework help from a Brainfuse tutor daily from 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.To find this and other resources, click on “Online Research & Homework Help.” �

Teens & Children

Homework Help Is Available

Teens – Are you looking for a tutor or need some help with your homework? Don’t forget about this free electronic resource provided via the library web page: www.toaks.org/library

Brainfuse HelpNow! offers live, online

College Prep Resources

Teens — Are you taking AP tests or other standardized tests this spring? Need help preparing for a test or want to take a practice test? Don’t forget about the free electronic resources provided via the library web page! �

Thousand Oaks Library is proud to participate in Every Child Ready to Read®, a project of the Association for Library Service to Children and the Public Library Association, divisions of the American Library Association. Learning to read begins before children start school. Early literacy encompasses the child’s totality of experiences with conversation, oral and written stories, books and print. From the time they are infants, children learn language and other important skills that will help them learn to read. Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to read once they begin school. In 2015, a series of Oakleaf articles will focus on fi ve practices that will help children get ready to read, including talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.

One of the best ways to promote early literacy in our children, and prepare them to enter school ready to read, is by simply READING aloud to them! Believe it or not, early literacy skills are developed everytime a child listens to a

*STEAM @ YOUR LIBRARY

Origami Math Genius

DemonstrationFor children in grades K-12 and their families.

Saturday, January 17 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a special demonstration for school age children, tweens and teens by local artist and retired Amgen engineer and creator of Origami Math Genius, Bijian Fan!

Origami Math Genius (OMG) is a curriculum of origami math developed for integrating art, science and math in K-12 education. Bijian’s goal is to turn every kid into an OMG. Children in grades K-12 will benefi t from the demonstration, especially older students with more extensive math background and developed motor skills. OMG classes have been taught in local schools, Skirball Cultural Center, Gull Wings Children’s Museum, and with many other organizations. More information on OMG can be found at: http://www.bijian.com/omg.html

*The Library will be holding a series of special programs throughout 2015 for children and teens based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. �

story! Reading to children helps them acquire the skills they need before they can learn to read. Reading together increases vocabulary and general knowledge. It helps children learn how print looks and how books work. Shared reading also helps children develop an interest in reading. Children who enjoy being read to, are more likely to want to learn to read themselves.

Help your child get ready to read with these simple READING activities: Make shared reading interactive. Before you begin a book, look at the cover predict what the books is about. Have your child turn the book’s pages. Ask questions as you read and listen to what your child says. When you fi nish the book, ask your child to retell the story. Use books to help teach new words. Books can teach less common words, words that children may not hear in everyday conversation. As you read, talk about what these words mean. Have books within easy reach. Make a special spot for books somewhere in your house. Come to the library often and fi nd new books to make reading fun. Show your children how important reading is by reading yourself. And of course read every day! Incorporating these simple reading activities can help your child get ready to read! �

LEGO® Play @ Your LibraryCalling all MASTER BUILDERS!

Come have fun and build your own LEGO® creations at these free monthly constructive play activities. DUPLO® bricks are available for younger builders. Friends of Thousand Oaks Library welcome all LEGO® donations!

Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Saturday, February 14

More dates to be announced. �

Children & Families

Winter 2015 Storytimes

Our library storytimes incorporate the latest research in early literacy, by presenting fun, interactive and developmentally appropriate programs. Come join us this year as we continue with our wonderful Play & Learn storytimes! Early literacy tips will be woven throughout the storytime sessions each week for parents, but as always, the emphasis is on good, enjoyable, books!

Grant R. Brimhall Library Storytimes held in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room(Before Library hours – Participants should enter the Main Library entrance)

Conejo Valley Neighborhood for LearningParent/Child Baby Play & Learn Classes Ages: 0-24 months** NEW DAY** Tuesdays: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. January 13 - March 31

Toddler Play & Learn Storytime Ages: 2-3 years** NEW DAY** Wednesdays: 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. January 14 - April 1

Preschool Play & Learn Storytime Ages: 3-5 yearsThursdays: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. January 15 - April 2

Newbury Park Branch LibraryNewbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room

Play & Learn Storytime Ages: 0-3Thursdays: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. February 5 - March 12 �

Kindermusik with Katie @ your library!

Ages 0-5

Join Katie Shinden, and other Kindermusik teachers, for these delightful monthly musical programs at both libraries! Music and fun for little ones, their parents and caregivers!

Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9Friday, February 6

Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16Friday, February 13 �

Dog Days!Readers of all levels and abilities are invited to come and read to a certifi ed therapy dog!

Each reader will receive a free book provided by a grant from SAGE Publications*!

**Every Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Beginning January 20 – continuing weekly on Tuesdays. **Now a weekly program – NEW DAY & TIME.)

Grant R. Brimhall Library Children’s Library Program Room

No advance registration. Participants will sign up for a brief 10-15 minute session with one of the therapy dogs and their owner.

(*Books available while supplies last.) �

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library

Shop and Helpthe Friends at the Same Time

Want to help the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library but have limited extra funds? Now, you can help while shopping on Amazon. The Friends are now listed as an eligible charity on AmazonSmile so you can shop online and the Friends will receive .5% of the purchase price on eligible purchases from AmazonSmile. (smile.amazon.com)

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. It just helps your favorite charity in the process. You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings also are the same. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation to the Friends. It’s that simple. �

www.ftol.org

Financial PanelJanuary 21

The Library and Conejo Valley Financial Advocates will host a panel of experts to answer your fi nancial questions at the Grant R. Brimhall Library on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:30-7:00p.m. Topics to be discussed include: Accounting and Taxes, Financial Planning, Investments, Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Mortgage Finance, Real Estate and Trusts & Wills. Patrons will be able to ask questions during the discussion.

The Conejo Valley Financial Advocates are a group of local professionals who focus on serving individuals and businesses in fi nancial matters. Panelists include: Kevin Holmes, Financial Advisor, Feiger, Soulios & Associates; Michael Harris, CEO of United Mortgage Corporation of America; Stephen Friedman, Certifi ed Public Accountant; Glenn Podell, Rockwood Realty Advisors; Rob Boitano, Owner of Boitano Insurance; Catherine Inbar, Estate Planning; Alex Sheafe, Long Term Care Insurance Agent; Brad Burch, District Manager, Health Plans 4 Less; Raymond G. Bernard, Life Settlement Broker, GreenBridge Life Settlement & Insurance Service. �

—Continued from Page 1

These One City One Book adventures confirm the value of the Thousand Oaks Library to our vibrant, engaged community. Mary Coin, impeccably crafted by its author, feeds our city’s hunger for excellent writing, for characters that feel alive, and for the

2014 Thousand Oaks Reads – One City One Book Program a Success!

Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald

January 25Join us for Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Grant R. Brimhall Library.

Actor and writer Larry Vanderveen assumes the role of legendary novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in a powerhouse one-man show exploring the life and times of the man who penned such classic American novels as The Great Gatsby and This Side of Paradise.

From his troubled relationship with devoted wife Zelda to his later romance with Hollywood gossip writer Sheilah Graham and his complex friendship with acclaimed author Ernest Hemingway, this rich and textured exploration of Fitzgerald’s eventful life allows literature fans the unique opportunity to look into the mind of the man responsible for some of the greatest literature of the 20th Century.

This program is free and open to the public courtesy of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. For more infor-mation call 805-449-2660 x 7358. �

relevant exploration of issues that help us to understand ongoing challenges in our world. Every autumn, One City One Book affirms the importance of literature in our everyday life, and brings us together in a satisfying connection, because: “When we open a book together, we close it in greater harmony.” �

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