Millbrae Library Newsletter

Millbrae Library Newsletter
January 2015
Happy New Year from the Millbrae Library!
Another year has passed and now we look into the new year ahead. We've
got some great new programs to start us off right, so check out our
schedule below for all the details. Storytimes will also be back from
break starting on January 20th!
Speaking of new, please be sure to scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to
learn all about Millbrae Library's newest Community Services Librarian,
Darren!
Library will be Closed
Thursday, January 1, 2015
The Library will be closed for New Year's Day. We
will reopen on Friday, January 2.
Friends of the Millbrae Library Book Discussion
Monday, January 5, 1:00p
Join us the first Monday of each month for a book
discussion in the Library Meeting Rooms.
Jan. 5 God's Hotel by Victoria Sweet
Computer Basics
Thursday, January 8, 6:30p
Learn how to use a mouse, use a keyboard, open/close
programs, and save files.
Chinese Book Group Cultural Program
Saturday, January 17, 1:30-4:00p
The Male Consciousness In American Literature: through
the eyes of Ernest Hemingway
Charles Liu is an artist, a writer and a scholar in world
art history. In addition to his masterful painting skills in
ink art, he is also eloquent in conveying the evolutional
dynamics of various art forms and their structural
patterns. He is the writer and editor of two monumental
art directories: “Artists of Taiwan” and “Artists of
Chinese Origin in North America Directory”.
Charles lives in Houston and his prose works and
articles, under the pseudonym of “Liu Quixote”, are
widely published in North America.
Please note: This is a Mandarin Speaking Program
Contact: Ping-Yuan Liu / [email protected]
Library will be Closed
Monday, January 19, 2015
The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day.
T3 Teen Movie: Maze Runner
Wednesday, January 21, 3:00p
Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his
memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a
maze that will require him to join forces with fellow
"runners" for a shot at escape. (Rated PG-13; 113 min)
Lawyers in the Library
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00-8:00p
The third Wednesday of each month the library, in
partnership with the San Mateo County Bar Association,
holds free legal clinics. Participants have a twenty
minute free consultation with an attorney. Lawyer's legal
expertise may vary from month to month. Call the
Millbrae Library to reserve your spot.
This month's topics: Personal Injury; Civil Litigation.
Zinio: Free Access to eMagazines
Thursday, January 22, 6:30p
Bring your smartphone, tablet or laptop and learn how
to download complete digital editions of your favorite
magazines. Over 100 titles to choose from FREE to all
San Mateo County Library card holders (card number
begins with 29041).
Block Party
Sunday, January 25, 1:00p
Playing with blocks develops your child's eye-hand
coordination as well as math and science skills. Come
play, build, and learn together at a block party - library
style!
T3 Teen Event: Human Bingo!
Wednesday, January 28, 3:00p
Games! Prizes! Competition! Join us for human bingo,
and other informative amusements, where you'll get to
learn more about library staff, Darren and Debbie, other
T3 teens and your friends. No prior signup required!
Film: The Next Frontier: Engineering the Golden
Age of Green
Wednesday, January 28, 6:00-8:00p
One hour entertaining documentary film focusing on the
renewable, clean energy technologies that can improve
our future and create significant economic opportunities.
Group discussion after the film presented by Students of
the Mills Sierra Student Coalition
http://www.thenextfrontiermovie.com/
eBook & eReader Drop-in Help
Thursday, January 29, 6:30p
Drop-in to this relaxed session with your mobile device
and any questions you have about downloading library
materials.
Ongoing programs
Drop-In Chess
Mondays, 6:00-8:00p
All ages welcome. Beginners to advanced. Instruction
offered too. In the Homework Center.
Pajama Storytime
Tuesdays, 7:00p, January 20 & 27
Grab your teddy bear and wear your pajamas
for a fun evening of stories and songs.
Ages 3-6.
Toddler Time Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30a, January 21 & 28
Songs, stories, and movement activities to encourage
children to listen and read.
T3: Teens @ 3
Wednesdays, 3:00p
Every Wednesday in the Library Meeting Rooms while
school is in session. For 5th-12th grade students.
Board Games - 1st Wednesday of the month
Wii Games - 2nd Wednesday of the month
Movies - 3rd Wednesday of the month
Surprise Event - 4th Wednesday of the month
Around the World Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30a, January 22 & 29
Celebrating cultures, languages & children from all over
the world!
Preschool age (3-5 years).
Musical Storytime
Thursdays, 4:30pm, January 22 & 29
Come join a merry band of singers and storytellers in the
Children’s Room on Thursday afternoons at
4:30pm! Great songs and silly stories for all ages. Bring
your dancin' shoes and singin' voices and be prepared to
get goofy!
Babies & Books Storytime
Fridays, 9:30a, January 23 & 30
Rhymes, songs, lap play and short stories for the very
young.
Infants (0-2 years).
Fridays @ 4 Café
Fridays, 9:30a, January 23 & 30
Stories, songs, creative dramatics, riddles and more!
Bring your own cup for cocoa or lemonade in
the Homework Center.
For school-aged children (6 and up).
Lego Club
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
Saturday, January 3rd, 10:30a
Do you love Lego Building Blocks? Join us for Lego play
in the Homework Center! We will provide the Legos, so
you only need to bring your imagination.
Paws for Tales
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
Saturday, January 10th, 10:30a
Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a
trained therapy dog. Sign up in advance and join the
fun.
Have a reluctant reader? Studies show children who are
reluctant to read in front of peers are much less anxious
with an animal present. Children don't perceive animals
to be judgmental; mere animal presence helps them
become more confident readers. Pet Assisted Therapy
teams and their handlers are from the Peninsula
Humane Society & the SPCA’s Paws for Tales program
Drop-In Crafts
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Saturday, January 17th, 10:30a
Join us in the Homework Center for a new crafting
project each month on the 3rd Saturday. For younger
children, parent help required.
Drop-In Board Games
Every 4th Saturday of the Month
Saturday, January 24th, 10:30a
Join us in the Homework Center for some fun with board
games! We have lots of choices for all ages!
Meet Darren!
Darren is the Millbrae Library's newest Community
Services Librarian. His background in technology, his
friendliness, and his enthusiasm to help the
community make him a great addition to our staff. Please
give Darren a warm Millbrae welcome next time you visit
the library!
He was nice enough to answer some questions for us; read
all about him below!
Q: What brought you to the Millbrae Library?
A: Well, I started my professional career as an English teacher in Japan and New Jersey
before realizing that my passion really lives in libraries and what they offer our
communities. I went back to graduate school to become a school media specialist and
moved to Portland, Oregon when I finished my degree. There I worked in public,
community college and university libraries, as well as a nonprofit devoted to decreasing
e-waste and increasing access to technology. My desire, though, was to work in public
libraries, where I could use my enthusiasm to find answers and help others with the
broadest range of people. Millbrae, and the Bay Area, were incredibly enticing to me for
the ethnic and cultural diversity they offer. This library, and San Mateo libraries as well,
are amazing because they are willing to try new things to ensure we continue to provide
the best possible service to our communities.
Q: If you were to be stranded on a deserted island, what library item would
you take with you?
A: At first I was going to say that I would bring one of the library's e-readers, because
they can hold lots of books, music, movies and other media. Then I realized that it's
pretty unlikely that a deserted island would have a power outlet. Instead, I'd probably
want to bring either Les Stroud's Survive!, because I appreciate his one-man show
Survivorman, or Hawke's Special Forces Survival Handbook because it's more current
and who would know how to survive better than soneone in Special Forces?
Q: What's your favorite childhood book?
A: Although I didn't read it until high school French class, The Little Prince has to be my
favorite book (ostensibly) for children. I feel like I could read it every year and learn or
relearn something important about how to live a happy, successful life. Not too long
ago, I started collecting it in different languages as I travel to new countries.
Q: What's your favorite cereal?
A: I like to change things up, so I don't really have a go-to cereal (although I do eat it
almost every day). Kashi Heart to Heart is probably my favorite high-fiber "healthy"
cereal and Corn Pops might be the best unwholesome option. It just doesn't soggy as
quickly as other tasty sugary cereals like Golden Grahams or Honey Smacks.
Q: Do you have any secret talents?
A: If I told you they wouldn't be secret, would they? I'm pretty good at patting my head
and rubbing my belly (but the opposite is a fair bit harder). You're going to have to get
to know me to find out my other secret talents :)
Donate Your Car to the Friends of the Millbrae
Library!
-Running or not
-tax deductible
-free vehicle pick-up
-We handle IRS & DMV paperwork
Please contact our Friend of the Library, Susan Bianucci,
at 650-692-4759 to get started!
Millbrae Branch Library
1 Library Ave
Millbrae, California 94030
650-697-7607
http://www.smcl.org/en/content/millbrae

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