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The Cat's Meow Los Gatos Library Newsletter: January 2020
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Winter Themed Rock Painting Tuesday, January 7, 6:00 PM Create a beautiful mandala rock, complete with your own balanced and harmonious winter-themed design with local artist Tina Liddie. Registration opens December 17 at 6 PM. REGISTRATION FULL
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Author Talk: James Bostwick Saturday, January 11, 2:00 PM James Bostwick is an attorney in California and the author of Acts of Omission. His book illustrates entertaining courtroom drama and showcases a young trial lawyer’s drive for justice. The Friends of Los Gatos Library present this dynamic speaker. Hear about his book and his experiences in his own career as an attorney. Made possible with a special contribution from Alyce Parsons.
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League Of Women Voters: Every Vote Counts Saturday, January 18, 2:00 PM The League of Women Voters will inform us on the Voters Choice Act, the 2020 Census, and the pros and cons regarding the ballot issues. Come listen and learn at this non-partisan event.
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Yoga at the Library Sunday, January 19, 10:00 AM Join us for a morning flow class with Librarian Catherine. The class will be open to all ability levels and will focus on basic alignment, mild strengthening and mindfulness. Please bring your mat. Enter through the children's garden gate.
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Pacific Scribes Calligraphy Guild Bookmarks Saturday, January 25, 1:00 PM Calligraphers from Pacific Scribes will be at the library to demonstrate their craft! Come by to receive a free bookmark with your own name written in beautiful calligraphy.
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Monday Morning Book Club January 13, 11:00 AM The Passion by Jeanette Winterson Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The Passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Henri, a simple French soldier, who follows Napoleon from glory to Russian ruin; and Villanelle, the red-haired, web-footed daughter of a Venetian boatman, whose husband has gambled away her heart.
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Tuesday Evening Book ClubTuesday, January 21, 6:30 PM The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her—but was gifted with a mysterious power. Years later, when Hiram almost drowns in a river, that same power saves his life. This brush with death births an urgency in Hiram and a daring scheme: to escape from the only home he’s ever known.
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Cinema Sunday: The Hudsucker Proxy Sunday, January 12 at 2 PM Sam Raimi and Joel and Ethan Coen wrote this stylish satire about the rapid rise of a naive mailroom clerk in the shark-filled waters of Hudsucker Industries.
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Poetry Exchange Third Sunday, January 19, 1 PM Hear featured local poets and share your own poems at our open mic readings.
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Terraces Outreach Tuesday, January 21, 12pm For our friends at the Terraces of Los Gatos, we bring the fun to you. Check out books and get tech help from Library experts.
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Have any video tapes, cassette tapes, negatives, photos, or slides lying around collecting dust? Bring them into the Library and get help converting them to digital files! A VHS tape conversation station is available, on a first come, first served basis.
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Technology ClassesTuesdays, 11 AM Join us for basic technology classes each Tuesday at 11 AM. This month's line-up of classes... Tuesday, January 7, 11 AM Navigating Your Mobile Device Mobile devices can be challenging to navigate. Learn basic features, tools, and tricks to help you quickly organize and find what you need. Tuesday, January 14, 11 AM Apps Learn about apps on mobile devices: what they are and how to download them. Make your mobile device cater to your needs through apps. Tuesday, January 21, 11 AM Mobile Device Settings Take control of your device! Learn the settings on your mobile device and how you can make your life easier by changing them. Tuesday, January 28, 11 AM Email Learn the basics of using e-mail on your device, whether it is composing, sending, or avoiding spam.
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Girls Who Code Club Thursdays, 6:30PM Impact your community in a positive way through code. Learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! Registration required.
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Open Art Studio Fridays, January 10, and January 14, 3 PM We have the art supplies, but we need artists and makers! Come to our open studio and work on your own creative projects, collaborate with friends, and experiment with new art forms.
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Planner Party Monday, January 13, 3 PM It’s officially a new decade and it’s time to get organized for a whole new year. Come join other teen planner people with craft supplies, washi tape, highlighters and fine tipped pens. Bring a planner, notebook, or bullet journal and get inspired.
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3D printing Saturday, January 25, 11 AM Get free hands-on introductory instruction in 3D modeling basics with Tinkercad and print your creations. This free event will meet in the Technology Lab and will be geared toward older teens and adults.
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Facebook Live Storytime Mondays, 8 PM The fun doesn't end when the Library closes! Join us from home for a Facebook Live Storytime every Monday during the month of January. Put on your jammies, get comfy, and join us live on Facebook for a bedtime story.
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Wild Things Thursday, January 16th, 4 PM Come see unique wildlife. Learn fun facts about creatures and how you can protect our animal friends. Ages 4+
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Fisher Outreach Second Tuesdays, 12:00 For our friends at Fisher Middle School, get library books at lunch! Use your Student ID to check out materials, or just browse the collection on the Chartreuse Caboose.
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Retro Gaming Fridays, 3:30 PM Meet us in the Technology Lab and play some video games. Different games each week, with a mix of classic and new! All ages welcome!
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Kids Knitting Wednesdays, 3 PM Do you enjoy knitting? Have you always wanted to learn? Come join our group! It is a great place to learn to knit or to practice your skills. For kids ages 7+.
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Crafternoons Wednesdays, 4 PM Enjoy exploring hands-on arts and crafts and please dress for a mess! For accompanied children ages 3- 7.
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Lego ClubWednesdays, 6 PM Come build with Lego Technic. Meet every week and work together to build some large scale sets! For kids ages 8+.
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Saturday STEAM Most Saturdays, 11 AM Attention: Future coders, inventors, engineers, and artists! Fire up your imaginations and learn new skills. Special STEAM events noted on the calendar. Ages 8-12.
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Sunday FundaySundays, 2 PM Come enjoy a variety of board games and puzzles! Most of our games are for ages 5+, and include Uno, Candyland, Connect 4, checkers, memory/matching games, and more.
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Furry FriendsFourth Thursdays, 4 PM Children are invited to practice reading to gentle, trained assistance dogs just longing for kids to read to them. Share your favorite story and make a new furry friend! For kids ages 5 +.
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Some of our programs require advance registration. Often these programs fill up quickly. Take a look at the list of programs that will have registration opening in the month of February.
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Bookbinding Workshop Tuesday, February 4, 6 PM Enjoy this fun and informative workshop on how to create several simple book structures using unique bookbinding tools. Come explore the use of everyday recycled materials to create new, handmade books. Open to teens and adults. Registration opens January 14 at 6 PM.
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Kids Art Class Tuesday, February 13, 4 PM Calling all young artists! Join us for a special art class for kids where we will explore animal art. Registration opens January 23 at 4 PM.
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