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Calendar of Events

November & December 2019

Sierra Madre Public Library and Community Services

Hart Park

House Activities

for Seniors

Senior Cinema

November 6 & 20 and

December 4 & 18

at 1 pm

Strength Training

Fridays from 12:45-1:30

pm

Blood Pressure Clinic

November 12 and

December 10 at 11 am

Legal Consultation

November 20 and

December TBD at

10:30 am

Senior Craft

November 14 and

December TBD at 12:30

pm

Birthday Celebration

November 14 and

December 12 at 12:30 pm

Brain Games

November 21 at 12 pm &

December 19 at 10:30 am

Hawaiian & Polynesian

Dance Class

Tuesdays at 11:00 am

Game Days

Thursdays at 12 pm

Bingo

Tuesdays at 1 pm

Chair Yoga

Mondays & Wednesdays

at 11:00 am

The Best Remedy for Climate Change

Saturday, December 7 at 1 pm

Join us at the Library for a special climate change presentation.

Professor John Odell will explain the current climate emergency,

outline an action plan to remedy it, and much more. Members of

Citizens’ Climate Lobby will also be on hand to contribute to the

discussion.

Book Talk: A Path Called Tiffany

Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm

Join us as former Sierra Madre resident Charlotte Blackmon Collins

presents her new book, A Path Called Tiffany: A Memoir of Raising a

Special Child . The book tells the story of the author’s efforts to give

her daughter Tiffany, a special needs child and then adult, the fullest

and happiest life possible until Tiffany’s death at age 42 in 2014.

Much of the story takes place in familiar landmarks in Sierra Madre.

Homework Help

Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Our Homework Helpers will provide one-on-one time on a

variety of subjects for students in grades K-8. Homework

Helpers are available on a first come, first serve basis.

College Essay Outlining Workshop

Saturday, November 2 at 12:00 pm

Learn college essay prompts, components and topics to

help outline and write a college essay. Lead by Robert

Powers from CollegeTorch.com.

Fall Art Workshop

Monday, November 4 at 3:30 pm

Join Mission: Renaissance and learn drawing and painting

skills during a one hour Free Group lesson. For ages 5-12.

Buster Balloon

Saturday, November 16 at 10:00 am

The Buster Balloon Show is a hilariously cartoony

blend of side-splitting comedy, mind-boggling

magic, loads of audience participation, and

amazing balloon-twisting.

Real Life Minecraft

Saturday, December 14 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

It’s about to get real at the Library. We’ve got boxes for you

to build a Minecraft wonderland. From houses, to desks, and

more! Come to the Library and let’s see what you can build!

Gingerbread Build Day

Thursday, December 19 at 1:00 pm

Let’s start off the holidays with some

gingerbread! Build as elaborately or as simply as you want!

Decorate with a variety of candy. There will be a limited

amount of pre-built houses. No registration required. All

supplies will be provided but are first come, first served.

Parent Café: Growing Together

Every Wednesday at 10 am

Meet local parents, make new friends,

share parenting challenges & rewards, and

fostering early literacy & play. Bring your

own beverage, or enjoy coffee on us.

Chair Yoga & Tea to

Combat Holiday Stress

Wednesday, December 11 at 11

am & Saturday, December 14 at

10 am

Enjoy relaxing chair yoga at the Library

followed by tea to help you find calm and relaxation during

the holiday season. Brought to you by Jean Sudbury.

Teen Bad Movie Night

Thursday, November 7 & December 19 at 6:00 pm

Hang out and watch a movie so bad, we’ll be adding our

own commentary. Expect popcorn and LOTS of talking

during the movie. Call the Library to find out what movie will

be playing.

STEAM Open House

One Saturday a month from

10 am – 1 pm. On November 16

& December 14

During our STEAM Open House,

learn about 3D printing and print

your very own item at a special-event discount price of

FREE! Size restrictions apply. Then learn about die-cutting

and its applications on the Cricut and create your projects

with confidence. Finally, need a break from the real world?

Our Virtual Reality stations will be geared up and ready to

take you worlds away!

3rd Thursday Book Club

Thursday, November 21 &

December 19 at 11:00 am

Enjoy lively book discussion for adults at 11:00

am on the third Thursday of every month. The

November book is There, There by Tommy

Orange and in December we’ll discuss your favorite (or least

favorite) book you’ve read this year.

Ongoing Calendar of Events for Kids

Preschool Storytime

Mondays at 10 am, enjoy a

storytime with books,

songs, movement, crafts,

and more! For ages 3-5.

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesdays at 10 am, families

with babies from birth to

age 2 will love this hour of

bonding and rhyming.

Barks & Books

Read to a friendly dog on

the 2nd Thursday of each

month at 3:30 pm! This is a

pup-tastic program.

Weekly LEGO Challenge

Tuesdays from 3-5 pm,

enjoy weekly challenges to

inspire engineers to think

& play outside the box.

Movie in the Park Friday, November 15 at 6 pm

The City of Sierra Madre will be showing the holiday favorite “A CHRISTMAS

STORY” for its 2nd Annual Holiday Movie in the Park. Bring a picnic, chairs and

definitely dress warm as it gets chilly in the park even during the warmer

holiday seasons. Questions? Call Community Services at 626-355-5278.

Teen Advisory

Board

1st Wednesday, 4 pm

Help the Library plan teen

events and serve your

community through

volunteer work.

Crafty Book

Club

2nd Wednesday, 4 pm

In Nov, read Free Lunch

and make duct tape bags.

In Dec, it’s WinterFrost and

corn snowfolk.

Teen Activity

Night

3rd Wednesday, 4 pm

In Nov, Nail It! by decorating

Rice Crispies treats. In Dec,

upcycle to create bags,

scarves, and more!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Preschool Storytime— Library 10 am

Baby Rhyme Time—Library 10 am

Homework Help— Library 3-5 pm

LEGO Challenge— Library 3-5 pm

Virtual Reality—Library 5:30 pm

Parent Cafe— Library 10 am

Teen Advisory Board—Library 4pm


Library Board of Trustees Meeting— City Hall 7 pm

City Hall and Library Closed

Friends of the Library BEST Used Book Sale— Library 3-7 pm

Book Sale— Library 10-2 pm

Craft It! —Library 10 am

Climate Change Talk—Library 1 pm

A Path Called Tiffany—Library 3 pm

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Chair Yoga— Library 11 am

Middle School Crafty Book Club WinterFrost—Library 4pm


Barks & Books— Library 3:30 pm

Cricut Workshop— Library 4 pm


Chair Yoga— Library 10 am

Real Life Minecraft—Library 1-3 pm

STEAM Open House—Library 10 am—1 pm

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Teen Activity: Up-cycled Teen Night—Library 4 pm

Third Thursday Book Club— Library 11 am

Gingerbread Build Day—Library 1 pm


Teen Bad Movie Night— Library 6 pm


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Rose Float Preschool Storytime— Library 10 am

Library Open Half Day 10 am—2 pm

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Friends of the Library Silent Auction Starts today— Library Display Case All month long

Craft It! —Library 10 am

College Essay Outlining Workshop —Library 12 pm

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Mission: Renaissance Fall Art Workshop— Library 3:30 pm

Baby Rhyme Time—Library 10am





Teen Advisory Board—Library 4pm


Teen Bad Movie Night— Library 6 pm


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Closed for Veteran’s Day

Holiday





Library Public Forum— Library 8 am


Middle School Crafty Book Club—Library 4pm


Barks & Books— Library 3:30 pm


Buster Balloon —Library 10 am

STEAM Open House—Library 10 am—1 pm

Last Day for the In-N-Out Reading Challenge —Library

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Teen Activity Day—Library 4 pm

Cricut Workshop— Library 5:30 pm

Library Public Forum—Hart Park House 6:30 pm

Third Thursday Book Club— Library 11 am



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Closed for Thanksgiving

Holiday



Winterfest—Downtown Sierra Madre Noon-9 pm

Craft It! on Saturday Mornings

November 2 at 10:00

Traditional skulls are made out of sugar,

but these will last years! Design a ceramic

skull to celebrate Dia de los Muertos!

December 7 at 10:00

Personalize your very own 3D printed gingerbread person.

Upcoming Street Closures

The City of Sierra Madre will experience

street closures for the following events:

Chamber Winterfest—Sierra Madre Blvd—November 30th, Noon-9 pm

Community Candlelight Walk—Baldwin—December 22nd, 7:00-8:30 pm

City Hall and Library Closed December 25-January 1

Regular Hours Resume on January 2


December 25-January 1

Regular Hours Resume on January 2

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Sierra Madre Public Library and Community Services ... · The Buster Balloon Show is a hilariously cartoony blend of side-splitting comedy, mind-boggling magic, loads of audience