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IN THIS ISSUE:

Spring events for Children and Families — pg. 7

Teen page — pg. 6

Calendars of events — pgs. 4-5

New Arrivals & Featured Resources

— pg. 2

Upcoming programs for Adults — pg. 3

Thousand Oaks Library Volume 2, Number 4

July/August 2014

Library Services Director: Stephen R. Brogden

www.toaks.org/library

It’s SUMMER READING time again! The Thousand Oaks Library has Summer Reading Clubs for children, teens and adults. You may wonder… “Why do public libraries emphasize SUMMER READING so much?”… “Why is this important?” Summer reading programs help children, and teens retain and enhance their reading skills over the summer. They provide a haven and a community for adult readers. When young people aren’t engaged in educational activities during the summer, they experience learning loss. Reading just fi ve books over the summer can prevent summer learning loss.

In a study of fourth graders, the students who read for fun every day scored the highest on reading assessment tests. Students who participated in a summer reading program had better reading skills at the end of third grade and scored higher on standardized tests than students who did not participate. And now that schools are implementing the Common Core Curriculum, which embeds literacy in all parts of the curriculum, reading is becoming an even more essential skill for our children and teens. Children who have easy access to

books read more books. The more children read, the better their fl uency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Summer reading programs also encourage parents to read with their children and highlight the joys of reading aloud. Reading aloud to children at an early age is the most effective way to help them learn language and to communicate with the written word. Reading for pleasure is one of the building blocks needed for young people to grow into healthy, productive adults. Free, voluntary reading is essential to helping students become better readers, writers, and spellers. Summer reading programs help increase young people’s interest in reading.

Learn more about the California Library Association’s 5 Book Challenge by asking at the reading club tables. Join with us this summer and READ!

For additional research on the importance of summer reading, please visit the California Library Association’s Summer Reading researchpage at http://www.cla-net.org/?78. �

Summer Reading Club ProgramJuly / August 2014

The

Grant R. Brimhall Library 1401 E. Janss RoadThousand Oaks, CA 91362805-449-2660

Newbury Park Branch2331 Borchard RoadNewbury Park, CA 91320805-498-2139

The Offi cial Newsletter of the Thousand Oaks Library

For ages 0 - Grade 5:Each child will receive a reading record folder to keep track of time spent reading or titles of the books read this summer.

More program information on page 7.

For Grades 6 - 12:Submit online book rating forms for each book you read to be entered into weekly prize drawings. Read fi ve or more books to receive a special prize.


Just read or listen to a book of your choice. Fill out a review form and turn it in at the Circulation Desk at the library.


Summer Reading Club for Adults:

Featured Resources & New Arrivals

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New Arrivals focus on Mysteries

New Feature FilmsADULTS• 3 Days to Kill - Action• 47 Ronin - Action• Anchorman 2 - Comedy• Devil’s Due - Horror• Great Expectations - Drama• Grudge Match - Comedy• Her - Drama• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Action• I, Frankenstein - Horror

• The Invisible Woman - Drama• Labor Day - Drama• The Legend of Hercules - Action• The Monuments Men - Action• Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones - Horror• Philomena - Drama• Pompeii - Action• RoboCop - Action• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Comedy• Veronica Mars - Comedy

Aloha Betrayed by by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain

Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well by Nancy Atherton

The Axe Factor by Colin Cotterill

B.O.Q.: an NCIS Special Agent Fran Setliff Novel by N. P. Simpson

The Black-Eyed Blonde by Benjamin Black

Bone Dust White by Karin Salvalaggio

Bred in the Bone by Christopher Brookmyre

By Its Cover by Donna Leon

Carnal Curiosity by Stuart Woods

The Cold Nowhere by Brian Freeman

Death at the Door by Carolyn Hart

Death Come Quickly by Susan Wittig Albert

Death’s Dark Shadow by Sally Spencer

The Detective by James Patrick Hunt

Don’t Ever Look Back by Daniel Friedman

Field of Prey by John Sandford

Invisible City by Julia Dahl

The Keeper by John Lescroart

Lights Out! by Donald Bain

The Son by Jo Nesbø

The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh.

World Historyin Context

One of the newer additions to the Library’s list of excellent online databases is Gale’s World History in Context, which covers over 5,000 years from antiquity to the present.

Each category includes a general overview, information from a rich variety of reference sources, primary sources, news, magazine and academic journal articles, videos, images, audio version of the contents, and links to related topics and websites.

This database also provides resources for teachers, librarians, and students for an enhanced usage of the database. Users can browse hundreds of topics or search key words in US or world history.

To start, go to the library web page, click on the “Online Research” icon, click on “Databases A to Z”, and select W to get to “World History in Context”. �

What:A citywide book club. The entire city is invited to read the same book, join in book discussions and participate in free music, art, fi lm and other events. For more information, visit www.thousandoaksreads.org

Why: When we open a book to-gether, we close it in greater harmony.

When: Oct. 4 – Nov. 1, 2014

The Book: Mary CoinA work of fi ction by Marisa Silver

Adults

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Latin Guitars on July 13 Join us at the Grant R. Brimhall Library for the hot Lat in sounds on guitar from Mark Gut ierrez and friends at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13. Gutierrez, a Los Angeles native, is a multi-talented guitarist versed in many styles of music including Jazz, Classical, Blues, Rock, Latin, and Flamenco. He has written music for many television shows and commercials and for several feature films. Bring the family. This program is free, courtesy of the friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.

Movie Matinee on July 14 Come enjoy a free screening of the 2012 film OZ: THE GREAT AND P O W E R F U L (Disney Studios, PG, 127 min.) on Monday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library. When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great

Adult Reading Club Programswizard everyone’s been expecting. Stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, and Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz.

Albert Einstein: Theory of Relativity on July 27 Actor Duffy Hudson will portray the famous scientist Albert Einstein and help us understand the Theory of Relativity, the speed of light, time travel and E=MC2 and more on Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library. Hudson is an accomplished actor, director, writer, and filmmaker. He has appeared on Broadway, in feature films and many television commercials. He has directed over 300 theatrical pieces. He currently tours the country with his one-man Einstein show and several others. This program is free, courtesy of the friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. �

Live at the Library:Vonda Shepard

On Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Vonda Shepard will be performing at the Grant R. Brimhall Library as part of the ongoing “Live at the Library” music series.

With over 12 million album sales to her name, two Golden Globes, twoEmmy Awards, two Screen Actor’s GuildAwards as well as the Billboard prize for selling the most television soundtrack records in history for the hit TV series Ally McBeal, Vonda Shepard is a world-renowned artist who continues to delight audiences with her magnanimous live performances. She dedicates songs, tells stories, and at the same time, projects dynamic charisma and intimacy with her audience.

Throughout Ally McBeal’s 5-year run, Vonda performed on each episode and produced the show’s music, recording almost 500 songs featuring artists including Gladys Knight, Sting, Barry Manilow, Al Green, Chubby Checker and Jon Bon Jovi.

She has performed and/or recorded with Rickie Lee Jones, Al Jarreau, Jackson Browne, the Indigo Girls and The Funk Brothers, among others. She has also shared the stage at music festivals with Sting, The Eurythmics, Santana, and Matchbox 20. �

Support Your Library• Unique Gifts •

Library FoundationGift Store

20% Off Sale Monthly

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Calendar of Events — July

GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPB = Newbury Park Branch Library

Free Movie Matinee. Oz: The Great and Powerful. Rated PG; 127 min.1:00pm at GRB.

NOTE: Additional programs may be scheduled. For more information about Library events, go to www.toaks.org/library.

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The month of July was named by the Roman Senate in

honor of the Roman general, Julius Caesar,

it being the month of his birth. Friends of the

Library Book Discussion Group. 6:30pm at GRB.

Gift Store 20/20 Sale.11:00am - 5:00pm at GRB.

History Book Discus-sion Group. 7:00pm at Goebel Adult Center.

Free Family Movie Matinee.Despicable Me 22:00pm at NPB.

Independence Day

LIBRARIESCLOSED.

Parent & Child Class. Conejo Valley Neighborhood For Learning for ages 2-3 yrs. 10:30am at GRB.

Mad Science of Los Angeles: Sounds Like Science.11:00am at GRB.2:00pm at NPB.

Peter Calloway: Writer. Grades 6-122:00pm at GRB.

Concert Event:Latin Guitars.3:00pm at GRB.

Concert Event:Live @ The Library Vonda Shepard.8pm at GRB.www.liveatthelibrary.org

Albert Einstein: Theory of Relativity.by Duffy Hudson3:00pm at GRB.

Mr. Twister,The Balloon Man.11:00am at GRB.2:00pm at NPB.

Family Science Night.6:30pm at GRB.

Family Science Night.6:30pm at NPB.

Abbit the Average: Comedy & Magic & Juggling.11:00am at GRB.2:00pm at NPB.

Fizz, Boom, Build LEGO® Program.2:00pm at GRB.

BubbleMania and Company. 11:00am at GRB. 2:00pm at NPB.

David Cousin: Juggler. 11:00am at GRB. 2:00pm at NPB.

David Boatman: Basic Cartooning. 11:00am at GRB. 2:00pm at NPB.

Free Family Movie Matinee.Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs2:00pm at GRB.Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 24:00pm at GRB.

Teen Movie Matinee.Ender’s Game3:00pm at GRB.

Teen Mario Kart &Super Smash Bros Wii Tournament.Grades 6-123:00pm at NPB.

Iron Man Movie Marathon.Iron Man at 2:00pmIron Man 2 at 4:15pm Iron Man 3at 6:30pm at NPB.





Babies and Books. Storytime for ages 0-24 mos.10:30am at GRB. PreschoolStorytime. For ages 3-5 yrs. 1:30pm at GRB.

Babies and Books. Storytime for ages 0-24 mos.10:30am at GRB.

Preschool Storytime. For ages 3-5 yrs. 1:30pm at GRB.

Baby/Toddler Storytime. Storytime for ages 0-3. 10:30am at NPB.


PreschoolStorytime. For ages 3-5 yrs. 1:30pm at GRB.

Baby/ToddlerStorytime. Storytime for ages 0-3. 10:30am at NPB.







Teen Science Café.Grades 6-12.3:00pm at GRB.

Teen Science Café.Grades 6-12.3:00pm at NPB.

Free Movie Night.Jurassic Park. Rated PG-13; 127 min.7:00pm at NPB.

Free Movie Night.Jurassic Park: The Lost World. Rated PG-13; 129 min.7:00pm at NPB.

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NOTE: Additional programs may be scheduled. For more information about Library events, go to www.toaks.org/library.

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Calendar of Events— August

GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPB = Newbury Park Branch Library

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August is named in honor of Augustus,

founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor,

ruling from 27 BC until his death

in 14 AD.

Free Movie Matinee. Frozen. Rated PG; 108 min. 1:00pm at GRB.

History Book Discussion Group. 7:00pm at Goebel Adult Center.

Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group. 6:30pm at GRB.

Concert Event:Live @ The Library Perla Batalla.8pm at GRB.www.liveatthelibrary.org

Gift Store 20/20 Sale.11:00am - 5:00pm.Get 20% off on the 20th of every month!

Children, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Clubs END.

Concert Event: Jumpin’ Joz Band.3:00pm at GRB.

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Nature of Wildworks:Animal Adaptations.11:00am at GRB.2:00pm at GRB.6:30pm at NPB.

Flights of FantasyStory Theatre. 11:00am at GRB. 2:00pm at NPB.

After Hours Movie Night. The Hunger Games - Catching Fire. Rated PG-13; 146 min. Ages 13 & up. 7:30pm at GRB.

Free Movie Night.Jurassic Park III. Rated PG-13; 92 min.7:00pm at NPB.

Free Movie Night.The Incredible Hulk. Rated PG-13; 112 min.7:00pm at NPB.

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Teens

2014 Teen Reading Club Summer ProgramsTuesday, July 1:3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomTeen Mario Kart & Super Smash BrothersWii Tournament (Grades 6-12)Get ready to race and rumble with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. tournaments at your library! While you’re waiting your turn on the Wii, try out our board games, or bring your own DS and use our WiFi. GameStop gift cards will be awarded to tournament winners!

Tuesday, July 8:3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room Teen Movie Matinee: Ender’s Game(Summit Entertainment; Rated: PG-13, 114 min.)Pizza and snacks provided! (Ages 13 & up)A hostile alien race attacked Earth, and if not for the legendary heroics of Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham, all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, Colonel Hyrum Graff is training only the best young children. Ender Wiggin, a shy, but brilliant boy, is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope. Tuesday, July 15: Iron Man Movie Marathon: Pizza and snacks provided! (Ages 13 & up)

Iron Man2:00 – 4:05 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room (Walt Disney Pictures; Rated PG-13, 125 min., 2008)

Iron Man 24:15 – 6:20 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room(Walt Disney Pictures; Rated PG-13, 125 min., 2010 )

Iron Man 36:30 – 8:41 p.m. Newbury Park BranchLibrary Meeting Room(Walt Disney Pictures; Rated PG-13, 131 min., 2013)

(Walt Disney Pictures; Rated PG-13, 125 min., 2008)

Teen Mario Kart & Super Smash Brothers

Get ready to race and rumble with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. tournaments at your

DS and use our WiFi. GameStop gift cards will

Tuesday, August 5 After-hours Movie Night:Pizza and snacks provided! (Ages 13 & up )The Hunger Games - Catching Fire7:30 – 10:00p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room (Lions Gate Films; Rated PG-13, 146 min., 2013)

By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion.

Tuesday, July 15:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room Tuesday, July 22:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomTeen Science Café (Grades 6-12)Join us to experiment with some kitchen chemistry. Teens will be able to taste and try a variety of foods that they can make themselves through applying scientifi c principles. Sample ice cream, soda, pop rocks and more!

Saturday, July 19:2:00 -3:00 p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room Peter Calloway: Writer (Grades 6-12)Writer Peter Calloway’s childhood dreams came true when he landed a job writing Batman comics. He’ll talk about creating stories for the iconic superhero, developing comic book characters, and his experiences working with Batman artists and publishers. And as script writer and producer of this summer’s hit CBS television series Under the Dome, he’ll share on-set insights (but no spoilers!) from inside the dome.

Children & Families

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Children’s Reading Club Summer ProgramsWacky Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 2:11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomMad Science of Los Angeles: Sounds Like Science (All ages)Make waves and make some noise in this fun and funky science show! The Mad Scientist will create crazy cacophony with a garbage can, a swinging sound tube and a metal pipe! Children will cheer as pickles glow and potatoes pop!

Wednesday, July 9: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomMr. Twister, the Balloon Man (All ages)Be amazed as Mr. Twister shows you how make balloon animals and crazy hats. Fun, interactive program for the whole family!

Wednesday, July 16:6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room Wednesday, July 23:6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomFamily Science Night (School age)The Discovery Center for Science and Technology’s Family Science Night Program will provide over 15 interactive activities that will inspire scientifi c minds with joy and wonder. Kids will mix bubbling colors, paint with acids and bases, make molecular models, and personallyexperience science with a variety of exciting hands-on activities.

Wednesday, July 30:11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room Abbit the Average: Comedy & Magic & Juggling (All ages)Join us for a hilarious, high-energy entertainment experience with audience participation and packed with non-stop laughs. It’s the greatest average magic show you’ll ever see!

Wednesday, August 6: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomNature of Wildworks: Animal Adaptations (All ages)Discover how wild and exotic birds, mammals, and reptiles survive in their environment, protect themselves against predators, and “go shopping” for food using their unique adaptive physical and behavioral traits.

SUPER SATURDAYSSaturday, July 5:2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room Fizz, Boom, Build LEGO® Program (Ages 3 & up)Come have fun and build your own Lego creations! LEGO donations are welcome!

Saturday, July 12: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomBubbleMania and Company (All ages)The Bubblologist will demonstrate the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap fi lm, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, bubbles bouncing on bubbles, giant bubbles and more!

Saturday, July 19: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room David Cousin: Juggler (All ages)David Cousin is a holder of fi ve World Records in juggling. His comedy juggling show consists of audience involvement, interaction, and music perfectly suited to delight all ages.

Saturday, July 26:11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting Room Dave Boatman: Basic Cartooning(School age)A fun, creative Basic Cartoon Class. Students will improve their drawing via a follow-the-instructor process. Participants will beinspired and motivated in their love of drawing, cartooning, AND READING.

Saturday, August 2:11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Newbury Park Branch Library Meeting RoomFlights of Fantasy Story Theatre (All ages)Enjoy a fresh spin on multicultural folktales as they spring to life with zany costumes and props.

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library Elects New Board Members

At the annual membership meeting of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library on June 9, 2014, an election was held to fill the posts of the 2014-15Board of Directors. Those elected are: President - Ed CravenFirst Vice President - Loan Rabinowitz

Membership VP - David Moutrie Book Sales VP - Geri Trail Treasurer - Ken Fidyk Secretary - Ruth DodsCongratulations to all of these Board members! �

The History Book Discussion Group meets from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the second Thursday of the month in the Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road (next to the GRB Library). For more information, contact Jack Heller at 805-341-7585.

The Friendly Book Discussion Group meets at 6:30 P.M. on the first Thursday of the month in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Technology Training Room. For more information, contact Sai Chandavarkar at 805-241-5205.

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Thousand Oaks Reads: One City, One Book 2014 Ancestors in our Attic: Celebrate family histories

by bringing your family story into the light.

Jumpin’ Joz BandThe Jumpin’ Joz Band will be performing at the Grant R. Brimhall Library on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

The Jumpin’ Joz Band is swingin’est band in Southern California. Their style is a wonderful combination of swing, jump, jazz, early R&B, reminiscent of Count Basie, Louie Prima, Benny Goodman, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald & Louie Jordan. They not only have a great, swingin’ sound but also an incredible show, and dress in a classy vintage style.

End the summer on a high note and bring the family to enjoy this free concert courtesy of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. �

Are the photographs and documents that tell your family’s story crammed in a shoebox, or hidden in a crumbling scrapbook, rarely seen by anyone? It doesn’t have to be like that!

Come to the Thousand Oaks Library and create a digital photo album. Within minutes, you’ll be sharing your story with family and friends, including far-fl ung relatives and friends. Use your digital album to recall those who are long gone, burnish cherished memories, and reconnect with the folks you don’t often see.

Bring your album or photos and documents -- about 35 to 40 items -- to the library. Using the Storehouse App, our staff will help you capture the images, load and organize them on the app, and send you via email the link for your beautiful, sleek, elegant online photo album.

Although your digital album is created on library iPads, it can be viewed on any computer, mobile phone or tablet,

and shared with everyone.

And it’s really okay if your vintage photographs have fold marks, torn corners, or seem a bit faded… those imperfections add to the sense of history.

Weddings, dance recitals, sporting events, family reunions and summer fun, formal portraits and casual snapshots… we’ll make it easy to share your family heritage.

It won’t take long to tell your story in a creative, visually beautiful and dynamic way. And all your original photos, artifacts and documents will go home safely with you.

To see a sample of a Storehouse album, please visit www.thousandoaksreads.org. Then call the library (805 449-2660, “option 5”) to make your personal appointment. �

2014 OCOB Selection: Mary Coin by Marisa Silver

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