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Upcoming Events at the
Morro Bay Library
Morro Bay Book Discussion Groups, Friends of the Library, and Other Library Program News
by Robert Fuller Davis
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625 Harbor Street, Morro Bay
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Books (for the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesdays program only) are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library.
Tuesdays
November 5, 10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Pre-School Storytime (This program also meets at the same time on November 19, 26)
Join us for stories and music.
November 12, Library Holiday – Closed
November 19, 5- 7 p.m. Free iPhone Class -
Basics and Advanced Functionality by Morro Bay Resident Aaron Anderson of Rock View Realty This is another opportunity for this free hands-on workshop which is both an introduction to the iPhone and an advanced class on some of the less obvious aspects of iPhone ownership. Please call 772-6394 to Reserve your Seat.
Wednesdays
November 6, 10 a.m. - Noon, Swamplandia! By Karen Russell
Thirteen-year-old Ava Bigtree has lived her entire life at Swamplandia!, her family’s island home and gator-wrestling theme park in the Florida Everglades. But when illness fells Ava’s mother, the family is plunged into chaos. Ava sets out on a mission through the magical swamps to save them all.
November 13, 10 a.m. - Noon, The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler
A beautiful, subtle exploration of loss and recovery, pierced throughout with humor, wisdom, and a penetrating look at human foibles.
November 20, 10 a.m. - Noon, Gold by Chris Cleave
IT’S THE ULTIMATE TEST OF A MOTHER’S LOVE . . . if your dreams pull you in one direction and your heart in another, which should you follow?
November 27, No book discussion this week, Library closes at 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays
November 7 & 14, 10 a.m. - Noon, E-device Class
Please feel free to drop in at any time above to ask questions or to learn how to use your electronic devices - (i.e., iPod, iPad, Kindle, et al) and how it can be best utilized with library services.
November 21, 10 a.m. - Noon, E-device Class
Please feel free to drop in at any time above to ask questions or to learn how to use your electronic devices - (i.e., iPod, iPad, Kindle, et al) and how it can be best utilized with library services.
November 28, Library Holiday - Closed
Fridays
November 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Morro Bay Friends of the Library Membership & Elections Meeting - Potluck Lunch will be Provided - Make Your Vote & Voice Count!
Friends members are welcome to attend and VOTE on Friends business and Elect officers. The Board wants this to also be an opportunity to say "Thank You" to all of their donors and supporters. The purpose of this First Come, First Serve potluck is to reduce expenses which allows the Friends to leave more money available for the remodel fund.
November 29, Library Holiday - Closed
Saturdays
November 2, Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Morro Bay Community Center.
Members only will be admitted to the sale from 9 to 10 a.m. with the public sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $3 per bag sale will be from 1 to 2 p.m.
November 2, 9, 16, & 23 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Morro Bay Library - Beautify Our Community Event Continues….
Join your neighbors as they continue to "spiff" up the corner of Shasta and Harbor at our Morro Bay Library with planting and clean up activities in a special "beautify our community" event sponsored by Morro Bay in Bloom which started on Saturday, October 26. Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat and bring gardening gloves and something to drink. Also, bring a garden trowel, spade or hand pruners even if you are planning to let someone else borrow them.
November 30, Library Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join your neighbors as they continue to spiff up the corner of Shasta and Harbor at our Morro Bay Library with planting and clean up activities in a special "beautify our community" event sponsored by Morro Bay in Bloom which started on Saturday, October 26. Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat and bring gardening gloves and something to drink. Also, bring a garden trowel, spade or hand pruners even if you are planning to let someone else borrow them.
Saturday, November 30, Library Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For the comfort of all attending please come fragrance-free to all our programs.
For more information go to: Karen Robert, Morro Bay Book Discussion Group Coordinator & Facilitator, Library Special Events Programs Karen or (805) 225-3131 or Morro Bay Book Discussion Group. Books (for the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesdays program only) are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library.
Morro Bay Friends of the Library hold regular book sales to raise funds for the library. Friends also provide volunteers to support library services and operations, publish a quarterly newsletter, and maintain awareness of library needs and services throughout the community. For more information contact Red Davis at or go to Morro Bay Friends of the Library. |