Summertime is one of the busiest times at the Morro Bay Library. The Library is hopping with kids out of school checking out books and attending high quality family programs. Our out of town guests also frequent the Library to shop for used books in the lobby while checking email from home.
The Library is the perfect place to spend some time on foggy, summer mornings. By the time you've check out your material, the sun is beginning to burn through the clouds and you can head to the beach with a good book! Just take care to shake out the sand upon return.
Happy summer, Morro Bay!
Wednesdays
July 4, Library Holiday – Closed
July 11, 10 a.m. – Noon, House Rules by Jodi Picoult
Because of the previous holiday, we decided to forego our “Special Topics Wednesday" discussion type of book this month. Instead, we will be reading and discussing this powerful novel about Jacob Hunt, a teen with Asperger's syndrome with a special focus on one subject – forensic analysis. He always shows up to crime scenes and tells the police what to do, and he's usually right. So, when a terrible murder occurs the question becomes: …does that mean Jacob's guilty?
July 18, 10 a.m. - Noon Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Flipped is a romance told in two voices. The first time Juli Baker saw Bryce Loski, she flipped. The first time Bryce saw Juli, he ran. That's pretty much the pattern for these two neighbors until the eighth grade. How these two teens manage to see beyond the surface of things and come together makes for a comic and poignant romance. Join us next week (July 25) as we watch and discuss the movie – beginning @ 10 a.m.
July 25 beginning @ 10 a.m. 4th Wednesdays @ the Movies Flipped (90 minutes)
Juli Baker believes in 3 things: the sanctity of trees, the wholesomeness of the eggs she collects from her backyard flock of chickens and that someday she will kiss Bryce Loski. This is a movie about the perfect introduction to the adolescent war between the sexes. Join us this month for the first book to movie discussion experience.
Thursdays
July 12, 2 p.m. Stringed Instruments with Craig Newton, Musician - All ages
Craig brings an entertaining and educational program that combines historical themes with music and a wide variety of instruments. Be ready to rock!
July 19, 2:30 p.m. Tom Knight, Musician & Puppeteer - All ages
As a singer, songwriter, puppeteer and videographer he brings a totally delightful, engaging, and artful performance for all ages to enjoy. As one parent shared, "Tom appeals to the child in all of us, while effortlessly teaching manners, science, musical styles and more."
July 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the John Kim Room
Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer hosted by Morro Bay Friends of the Library.
Fridays
July 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Morro Bay Friends of the Library Board of Directors Meeting in the John Kim Room at the Library.
July 27, 10 a.m. - Noon
Join Us for our 4th Fridays Mystery Readers Group as we read and discuss Edge by Jeffery Deaver.
Some nifty new tricks are unveiled in this edge-of-your-seat thriller that pits two worthy antagonists against each other.
Saturdays
July 14, beginning @ 11 a.m., 4-H Presents: Power of the Wind - Ages 9-12 & Must Pre-Register!
4-H has partnered with the Library again this year to offer another great hands-on workshop including building a turbine demonstrating how to catch the wind. Please register by calling 772-6394 or at the Library by July 13 @ 4 p.m.
July 21, 10 a.m. – Noon, North Coast Writer's Club facilitated by local author Robert Hyde
The North Coast Writer's Club is here to lend support, accountability and encouragement for your writing projects - especially if you are interested in self-publishing. Bring your writing samples. For more information, call 772-2657.
Don't forget to sign-up for the Kids' Summer Reading Program!Dream Big Read @ Your Library is this year's theme for children up to fifth grade. Kids who read 10 books on their own or read 20 books with a friend by August 4 will earn a reward book of their choice and other fantastic prizes. This year's prizes include a beautiful canvas Cloud Star book bag featuring the work of local artists, as well as coupons for LEGOLAND, Tastee Freeze, IN n OUT, Performance Athletics and more. New this year - families with babies are invited to participate. Children under 2 who have 20 books read to them can "earn" a free board book!
Own the Night is the theme for teens in 6th to 12th grades. This summer teens can earn a free book and prizes by reading 10 books. Teen program finishers can even enter to win a brand new iPod Touch! This program also ends August 4.
Books (for the Wednesdays program only) are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library. The Summer & Fall Series 2012 Booklist, & 4th Fridays Mystery Readers 2012 Booklist are available for download at Morro Bay Book Discussion Group or at the Library. For more information contact the Group Facilitator, Karen Robert at 225-3131 or send email.
The Morro Bay Friends of the Library fund all expenses of the library programs listed above. The MBFOL's purpose is to establish and maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on Morro Bay Library branch needs; to support and cooperate with the county, city and state to enhance library services and facilities; and to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests. For more information contact Christine Johnson, President or go to Morro Bay Friends of the Library.
