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Celebrating Chinese Issue No. 13
January - February 2018
New Year 2018 www.camarillolibrary.org
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Honoring Black 2 CLASSIC MOVIES WITH LIBRARIAN BOB
History Month 5 CAMARILLO BUSINESS EXPO
PAGE 4 7 VISIT THE NEW YOUNG ADULT AREA
ADULT
LITERACY
CENTER
Adult Programs
We are looking to connect
adult reading learners with
enthusiastic tutors!
Free tutoring to English learners and native
speaking adults aged 18 and up.
Do you know a learner? Would you like to
volunteer as a tutor?
Walk-ins welcome: Tues-Thurs from 5-6pm
Contact Peter: plaurence@camarillolibrary.org
or call (805) 388-5580.
ESL & Citizenship Classes
Presented at the library by the Oxnard Adult School.
Contact Jill: jill.wright@ouhsd.k12.ca.us
or call (805) 383-5689 for details.
Classic Movies with Librarian Bob
All screenings start at 2pm in the Community Room.
Including a brief introduction about the film by host,
Librarian Bob. Our resident film buff will share little known
facts and interesting trivia, plus host a Q&A after the film.
Monday, January 22
Visit the Veterans Resource Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein [1941]
Center! Located in the library Two hapless freight handlers find themselves encountering Dracula, the
lobby. Benefits Coaches are here Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man....The world of freight handlers
to assist veterans and their
family members with getting Wilbur Grey (Costello) and Chick Young (Abbott) is turned upside down when
connected to their benefits. For the remains of Frankenstein’s monster and Dracula arrive from Europe to be
more information call used in a house of horrors.
805-388-5884 or email: Friday, February 2
vets@camarillolibrary.org Bob Dylan - Don’t Look Back [1967]
The film chronicles Dylan’s concert appearances, hotel room conversa-
Benefits Coaches hours: tions, and transportation downtime, pulling back the curtain on the folk
Tuesdays: 12-2pm messiah at the end of his relationship with Joan Baez and on the cusp
Wednesdays: 10am-12pm of his creative shift toward rock music. Directed by D.A. Pennebaker.
and 2-4pm Monday, February 5
Blue Hawaii [1961]
After arriving back in Hawaii from the Army, Chad Gates (Elvis Presley) defies his
*Times are subject to change parents’ wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a
tour guide at his girlfriend’s agency.
C ³: Computer Classes @ CPL NEW! Starts January 6
Mondays and Saturdays from 2 to 3pm, Tech Lab
Join us for FREE instructional classes on various topics including using the Internet and
the Library’s electronic resources. Class size is limited; reservations required at the
Support Our Friends, Reference Desk, or by calling (805) 388-5811. All classes require basic mouse and
They Support Us! keyboarding skills. Plus we will cover Internet safety guidelines.
Be sure to stop by the Friends’ Bookstore; For more information on any of the classes, call or visit:
they’re open Monday through Saturday www.camarillolibrary.org/techtraining
and have an amazing collection of lightly Mondays Saturdays
used books, DVDs and more for sale! January 1: LIBRARY CLOSED January 6: Computers 101
January 8: e-books and e-audio January 13: e-books and e-audio
January 15: LIBRARY CLOSED January 20: How to Google
Camarillo Public Library App January 22: Email Basics January 27: Email Basics
Access the Library with January 29: Formatting Resumes February 3: Formatting Resumes
our on-the-go App February 5: e-books and e-audio February 10: e-books and e-audio
Google Play February 12: How to Google February 17: How to Google
iTunes App Store February 19: LIBRARY CLOSED February 24: Computers 101
February 26: Intro to Social Media
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Must See Movies
Adult Programs Thursdays at 6:30pm
(doors open at 6:15pm)
CSUCI LECTURE SERIES
TALKS AT THE LIBRARY
CSUCI Lecture - Presentation TBD
Monday, January TBD, 6:30pm, Community Room
Join us for lectures on various topics presented by faculty and staff of Channel Islands
State University. Check our website calendar for updated listings: www.camarillolibrary.org
January 4
The Glass Castle [PG-13]
CSUCI Lecture - Environmental Humanities presented by English January 11
Professor, Dr. Kyndra Turner American Made [R]
Monday, February 6, 6:30pm, Community Room January 18
Dr. Turner’s research draws on transnational American studies methodologies and (Throwback 3rd Thursday)
ecocriticism in order to provide models for what she calls “readings in the Anthropocene” Citizen Kane [1941] [PG]
or re-readings of classic and contemporary texts that intervene and question dominant January 25
ideologies of power and progress. Victoria and Abdul [PG-13]
Ventura County Genealogical Society Series
All events are free and open to the public.
VCGS DNA Special Interest Group
Saturday, January 20 from 10:30am – 11:30am, Community Room
Open to all interested in DNA and family history. Bring your laptop,
tablet or device; DNA user name and password; your family tree. We will
be working in small groups to answer focused DNA research questions.
VCGS Free Lecture - “They Became Citizens: An Overview of American February 1
Naturalization Records” – Ted Gostin Oscar Contender TBD[R]
Saturday, January 20 from 1 – 2:30pm, Community Room February 8
This lecture presents an overview of United States naturalization records. The first Oscar Contender TBD[R]
national naturalization law was established in 1790, and therefore this lecture
focuses on 19th and 20th century naturalization proceedings. Naturalization February 15
procedures and forms during two basic time periods are discussed: from 1790 (Throwback 3rd Thursday)
to September 27, 1906; and from September 27, 1906 forward. Finding aids to In the Heat of the Night [1967’s
naturalization records are discussed, and a short bibliography of key works on Best Picture]
naturalization records is provided. February 22
VCGS: Free Workshop - “1904 Iowa Tragedy links with Camarillo” – Ray Roth Oscar Contender TBD[R]
Saturday, January 20 from 2:30 – 4pm, Community Room
Ray will present the case study of research on the dark history of his co-worker’s
family and its close links to his wife’s cousins on an Iowa farm. It is a small world.
VCGS Genealogy Computer Lab Workshops
Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30am, Tech Lab Maker Monday! NEW!
Come to learn and share at our Wednesday genealogy workshops in the 2nd floor
tech lab. Workshop is for beginners as well as experienced researchers.
Starts January 8
Monday, January 8 and February 12
All are welcome. from 6:30 – 8pm, Community Room
BOOK CLUBS Craftmaking workshops for
teens and adults.
Tuesday Morning Book Club January 8: Book Folding Art
Meets in the Conference Room
January 9 at 11am: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives Transform an old book into a
in North Korea, by Barbara Demick new work of art!
February 13 at 11am: Justine, by Lawrence Durrell February 12: Bath Bombs
Thursday Evening Book Club Learn how to make your own
Meets in the Homework Center version of this relaxing bath
January 25 at 7pm: The Remains of the Day, treat!
by Kazuo Ishiguro
February 22 at 7pm: The Spies of Warsaw, by Alan Furst
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Adult Programs Celebrate!
Black History
Month
VCGS Free Lecture:
Beginning African
American Genealogy
Saturday, February 17 from 1 - 2:30pm,
Community Room
This visually aided class introduces
the beginning African American
genealogist to the basic require-
ments to connect their family
tree. This class will facilitate their
Chinese New Year Celebration journey through forms, charts and
records. This will lead to a short
Saturday, February 24 from 11am to 4pm discussion on finding the slave
owner. Websites will be available.
Performances on two stages: Camarillo Library Lawn & Rancho Campaña Auditorium
Happy Chinese New Year! VCGS Free Lecture: Ad-
The Camarillo Public Library and Ventura County Chinese American vanced African American
Association welcomes the community in celebrating the Year of the Dog! Genealogy
Families can bring blankets or lawn chairs to watch the performances and Saturday, February 17 from 2:30 - 4pm,
enjoy a picnic on the lawn. (ADA compliant space and seating will be available.) Community Room
The event will include dance and music performances, food trucks, and Follow along as Adrian Foushee
family activities. Plus a special appearance by the PAWS for Reading explores his African American
therapy dogs, who will be available to listen to children reading stories to roots. In the span of about six
years Adrian has gone from a set
them. of names to not only dates and
Performances on the Lawn Stage will be from 12 - 1pm places, but family stories, local
Performances at Rancho Campaña Auditorium will be from 2 - 3pm histories, through DNA, and new
relatives. Adrian is now the
administrator of the Foushee
The event will end with the very popular Camarillo Lion Dance Troupe. Family DNA Project, founded just
last year. (June 2017)
Introduction to Mindfulness African American History
Wednesday, January 3 Month Performance
at 6:30pm, Community Room Sunday, February
Audrey Walzer’s Mindfulness workshops have helped 25 at 2pm
people of all ages deal with our hectic 24/7 world. Community Room
Find out more about this stress reduction practice Selected songs
for everyone, and you don’t have to sit cross-legged from “Porgy &
on the floor to do it! Bess” featuring
Aria Elan
Camarillo Camera Club (vocals) and
Wednesday, January 10 and February 14 Eden Edwards on
from 6:30 – 8pm, Community Room piano and the story about the man the
Photographers of all ages and experiences meet to musical was based on. Aria and Eden
share their photos, ideas, and learn techniques. will perform Theolonius Monk and Bil-
This club meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of lie Holiday jazz standards with a brief
every month. history of jazz, followed by Q & A.
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RUSSELL FISCHER BUSINESS COLLECTION RFBC
ALL RFBC EVENTS ARE
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Camarillo Business Expo
Tuesday, January 16, 4 – 6:30pm, Community Room
Enjoy an evening out and make great new business connections during the Camarillo
Chamber of Commerce Annual Winter Business Expo. Local businesses will be showcasing
their products and services, and restaurants will provide samples from their menus. This event
features food, a prize drawing and fun. There is no registration required to attend this event.
After you’re done at the expo, come inside to explore the many unique features of our library,
including the Russell Fischer Business Collection on the second floor.
Personal Branding for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, January 24, 6 – 7:30pm, Community Room
Have you ever thought about what feelings or ideas people associate with you when they
think of your name? The term branding is commonly thought about in relation to business,
but today almost every individual has a personal brand. Join us for this complimentary
presentation by Clare Briglio, local design and brand expert, to take a deep dive into your
personal branding. In this presentation, entrepreneurs and job seekers will discover ways to
create a unique identity that helps to differentiate them from their competition.
To register, visit: bit.ly/brandingrfbc
Writing a Resume
Friday, February 16, 10am – 2pm, Community Room
Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and
professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out and makes employers take
notice by joining us during this screening of Lynda.com’s Writing a Resume Course. Feel free to
bring in your laptop and work on your resume with us.
To register, visit: bit.ly/rfbcresume
2018 Tax Laws and Regulations
Wednesday February 21, 8:30am – 12:30pm, Community Room
Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners are invited to attend this free half-day event by the
CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration (formerly known as the Board of Equalization),
Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department and Internal Revenue Services.
Subject experts from each group will present relevant information regarding compliance with
California tax laws and regulations.
Please note, effective July 1, 2017, the BOE has been restructured and outreach services is now
under CDTFA. Additional information on the restructuring is available on their website at
www.cdtfa.ca.gov. Register for the event here: http://bit.ly/taxlaws18
Meet Libby by Overdrive
With just one tap, you can borrow from thousands of e-books and audiobooks instantly to your
mobile device for free. Download the Libby app to your phone or tablet and use your library
card to log-in for full access. Compatible with iPhone and Android.
rfbusinesscollection
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
The Library will be closed on Monday Jan. 1, New Year’s
Day, Monday Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and
Monday Feb. 19, Presidents Day.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10am in the Story Corner Scavenger Hunt Winnie the Pooh
Resumes January 8 Saturday, January 20
Join in a special time of stories and Thursday, January 4, from 3 - 5pm from 11am - 12pm
songs for your wiggly toddlers and Children’s Area Children’s Area
growing babies. Explore, solve clues and figure out Bring your Teddy
mysteries in the library. Are you Bear to celebrate
Preschool Storytime a tween who is willing to try our everybody’s
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am scavenger hunt? Compete in our favorite bear,
in the Pirate Ship first Tween Scavenger Hunt! Winnie-the-Pooh. Hear stories
Resumes January 9 about how a bear found in 1914
Our storytellers encourage became loved by children of all ages.
preschoolers & their families to
participate in interactive stories Sean Gaskell
and songs, followed by a quick craft Plays West
project! African Kora
Sunday January 7,
from 2 - 3pm
Community Room
Join us for a
special musical
Guards of Imagination event. Sean
Valentine’s Day Storytime
Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, Children’s Gaskell will play
Room - Resumes January 11 Saturday, February 10 at 11am
the kora, a West Pirate Ship
Welcome kids ages 8-12 to our reading African harp,
club. We’ll read some books, do some Listen to some Valentine’s stories
crafts and let our imagination run wild. and tell us of life in the African and make some crafts. Children can
country of Gambia. A charming and learn how to make their very own
PAWs for engaging family event for all. Valentine to give to someone they
Reading care about.
Mondays and
Wednesdays Esper A.
at 3:30pm in the Petersen
Pirate Ship Homework
Resumes January 8 Center
Children practice Mondays through
their reading skills with special certified Wednesdays
therapy dogs who love to listen to from 3 to 6pm;
stories. Thursdays from 2
Sponsored by SAGE Publications. to 6pm. Reopens
on January 8 Kindermusik with Katie
PJ’s & Pillow Pets Students in K - 8th grade are invited Monday, February 5, Tuesday, February 6,
Storytime to use the Homework Center to work and Wednesday, February 7 at 10am
Tuesdays at 7pm in the on homework, projects, and other Pirate Ship
Pirate Ship. Resumes school assignments. Library staff and Katie and her Kindermusik staff
January 9 volunteer Homework Coaches are return to share their music,
Our talented storytellers available to assist students. For more movement and stories with Toddlers,
present stories, songs & crafts. Come information, contact the Homework Preschoolers and their families. These
wearing your favorite PJ’s, lounge on a Center at (805)383-5686.
comfy pillow pet, and join the fun! activities encourage discovery and
exploration.
6 Camarillo Public Library |January - February 2018These programs are generously sponsored by
New
!
Book Club & TAB meet in the Homework
Center the 3rd Saturday each month. Maker Mondays
Craft projects for Teens and Adults!
Monday, January 8 and
February 12 from 6:30 - 8pm
The Young Adult Community Room
Area is Now Open! Join us every 2nd Monday for
This new area is designed a new series of events! Crafty
specifically for teens! It’s a tech- teens and adults can join us for
friendly study space with built- a new craft each month! Try all
in chargers for mobile devices, those cool ideas you see on social
desktop computers, and five media!
large screens for videos and January 8: Book Folding Art
gaming. - Transform an old book into a
new work of art!
Saturdays, January 20
and February 17 February 12: Bath Bombs -
from 1 to 2:30pm, Conference Room Learn how to make your own
Get a free book each month and version of this relaxing bath
come to discuss it the following treat!
month. Our meetings are fun, casual
and not quiet!
TEENS: WE WANT TO
HEAR FROM YOU!
Let us know what you think of
the new Young Adult Area.
Tell us how we can make this
the best community and
study space for you.
Volunteer Orientation If there’s any Young Adult
Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. programs, movies or books you’d
Homework Center Saturdays, January 20
Would you like to volunteer at and February 17 like to see in the near future, let
the library? We have volunteer from 2:30 to 4:30pm, us know that too!
Conference Room
opportunities for teens. Contact us You can email us directly at:
for more information at: Teen Advisory Board plans, prepares, and
volunteer@camarillolibrary.org runs special events. A great group that has ASKUS@CamarilloLibrary.org
or (805) 383-5583. fun while earning community service hours. Email subject line: YA AreaThe Friends of the Camarillo
Composer and Pianist, Robert Library sponsors many
wonderful programs at the library.
Correll, in Concert
Saturday, January 13
from 2 to 3pm, Community Room
Robert Correll is a prolific composer in all
genres, including several symphonic works.
His vast repertoire includes standards,
Latin, soft rock, soft country
and jazz.
Visit the Friends of the
Print from anywhere. Pick up at the library. Camarillo Library Bookstore
With our new MobilePrint Service™, you can For gently used books,DVDs, &
use your personal computer or mobile device to CDs.
print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Hours:
Simply submit documents for printing and Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat: 10am - 4pm
come to the library to release and pick up your Thurs: 10am - 7pm
document using your library card.
FriendsCamarilloLibrary.org
Kanopy.com
Plant Your Winter Garden Today!
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Seed Lending Library is located near the
Homework Center self check-out station in the lobby.
Curious about volunteering at
the library? Come hear about the Find us in the iTunes and GooglePlay App
various volunteer opportunities we Stores. The app is free and you can check out
seeds from our catalog!
have for teens and adults. Contact SEED LENDING @ THE CAMARILLO LIBRARY
us for more information at:
camarillolibrary.kanopystreaming.com volunteer@camarillolibrary.org Would you like to volunteer at the Seed
or (805) 383-5583. Library? For more info contact by email at:
ASKUS@CAMARILLOLIBRARY.ORG
Find us on Facebook! or call (805) 388 -5580
@CamarilloLibrary
Find us on Instagram!
@CamarilloLibrary
Please note that Library
City of Camarillo Public Library
4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
will be closed all day on:
(805) 388-5222 www.camarillolibrary.org - New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1
- MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15
HOURS: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm, Fri - Sun: 10am - 5pm - President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 19You can also read
