Spring Break is coming up and the library has programs everyday–there’s something for everyone!
Saturday, April 7 @ 11:00 a.m. MANGA FOR TWEENS (ages 10-12)
In this workshop the secrets of Manga faces and expressions, basic character design and comics are revealed. Instructional materials are provided and yours to keep. Registration is required. To sign up, call the library at 510-795-2627, stop by the Information Desk, or e-mail tdodge@aclibrary.org.
Tuesday, April 10 @ 3:30 p.m. MOVIE: PUSS IN BOOTS (PG, 2011)
Way before he ever met Shrek, the legendary Puss in Boots goes on a heroic journey, teaming up with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty Softpaws to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. It’s the adventure of nine lifetimes! No registration is necessary. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Newark Library League.
Wednesday, April 11 @ 2:00 p.m. FAMILY GAME DAY
Enjoy your vacation by playing some familiar board games. Sorry, Monopoly, Guess Who, and Uno are just some of the games that will be available. Play with family, friends, or meet some new competitors. No registration is necessary. This free program is sponsored by the Newark Library League.
Thursday, April 12 @ 3:30 p.m. CRAFT: PAPER PLATE LADY BUGS
Join us as we craft lady bugs out of paper plates and construction paper. Younger children will need an adult to help. No registration is necessary. Free children’s crafts are sponsored by the Newark Library League.
Friday, April 13 @ 3:00 p.m. TWEEN DUCT TAPE (ages 10-12)
Christie Inocencio will be there to help you create something long-lasting and colorful out of duct tape. Registration is required. To sign up, call the library at 510-795-2627, stop by the Information Desk, or e-mail tdodge@aclibrary.org.
Saturday, April 14 @ 3:00 p.m. Sowing the Seed of Physics (ages 7-11)
This workshop involves physics terms and student’s own inherent Newtonian skills of observation in explaining physics to children. Registration is required. To sign up, call the library at 510-795-2627, stop by the Information Desk, or e-mail tdodge@aclibrary.org.
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March 31 is Cesar Chavez Day. This state holiday was established “to promote service to the communities of California in honor of Chavez’s life and work.”
Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) was a Mexican-American labor organizer who used non-violent means to gain union recognition and contracts for farm workers. On March 31, we remember Cesar Chavez for the tireless effort he made to improve the lives of others. Planting a small seed of change, nurturing a movement of social justice, and harvesting hope for our communities and our world.
On Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m. the Newark Library will have a booth at Family Day at the Park. We will be giving out packets you can take home to plant seeds of hope in memory of Cesar Chavez. Stop by Newark Community Park to pick yours up and learn more about the programs and services the library offers. Hope to see you there!
Hunger Games is coming to your neighborhood Newark Library this Sunday, March 25th from 1-4 p.m. If you are a teen you’ll want to check this out. All I’ve got to say is 3Fs – free, fun, and food! Register for this event at 510-795-2627 x 7, today!
Visit a museum. Check out our Discover & Go program for free passes to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, the Oakland Museum, the Exploratorium, and many more.
For more on recycled art projects, check out these books:
Books about composting with worms:
Tumblebooks Library
Have to go through our Web site to get there. http://www.aclibrary.org
• TumbleBooks: Animated, talking picture books
• TumbleQuizzes: Reading comprehension quizzes
• TumblePuzzles: Educational games
• TumbleResources: Teacher resources
• Classics
• Spanish and French language learning section and the option to view the site in Spanish, Chinese and French.
AudioBookCloud (formerly TumbleTalkingBooks) http://www.audiobookcloud.com
Login Information:
User Name: alameda
Password: login
AudioBookCloud (ABC) is ebooks for adults, teens and children. ABC contains mysteries, sci-fi, westerns, romance, classic, non-fiction and more. AudioBookCloud allows you to listen to or download your favorite audio books with just a click of a button. Listen online, bookmark your spot, or download the book and access your books offline at your convenience.
You can download the books to any PC/MAC laptop, notebook, desktop, and to Android tablets. Downloads are for a 90-day loan period and you may borrow as many books at the same time as you like! You will first have to download the free TumblePad 2.0 reading software.
Please note: TumbleTalkingBooks cannot be downloaded to iPods, mp3 players or copied to a CD.
Bookflix
Bookflix Have to go through our Web site to get there. http://www.aclibrary.org
BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction book titles.
Other free ebooks for kids
International Children’s Digital Library
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
The ICDL Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children’s books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.
Just in the library today is a brand new series of books on How to Draw Your Own Graphic Novel. You can learn how to create your story and cover, and draw heroes, villains, and action with pencil, ink and color. Click on the links below to see the books in the library’s catalog.
After checking out these books, if you’re still looking to hone your drawing skills, come to our Manga Mania workshop. Professional illustrator and comic artist Karen Luk will reveal the secrets of Manga faces and expressions, basic character design and comics. This workshop is for tweens ages 10-12 and will take place on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Call the library at 510-795-2627 or stop by the Information Desk to sign up.
Can’t get enough of comics? Use the library’s Discover & Go program to check out free passes to the Cartoon Art Museum.
The 23rd Annual Children’s Book Illustrators Exhibit is currently running at the Sun Gallery in Hayward through April 7th. There will be an Artist Reception & Book Signing Party this Saturday, March 17 from 1-4 p.m.
Many of the books that will be on display are part of the Alameda County Library collection. Click on the book covers below for more information or to place holds.
As part of the Art IS Education theme “Creating a Better Future Together,” the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is partnering with the Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership to promote healthy eating. At Newark, we will be joining art and food in our Toddler Art program, which is designed to give children 2-4 years old exposure to art through simple, hands on activities. On March 16th at 10:45 a.m. we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by creating a shamrock out of food products. As part of this program we will be giving away calendars, provided by the Health Care Services Agency, with recipes and healthy eating tips. Join us in celebrating Art IS Education and receive a free calendar!
March is Arts Education Month and it is also Women’s History Month. Celebrate women in the arts by learning about these famous women artists.
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rida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits and autobiographical paintings. Drawing inspiration from personal events in her life and incorporating elements of Mexican folk art and bold color, her work is often dramatic and emotional. “I never painted dreams,” she said. “I painted my own reality.”
Mary Cassatt (1845-1926) was an American expatriate in France where she said, “Women do not have to fight for recognition here if they do serious work.” She was influenced by Impressionism and Japanese prints, and is well known for her paintings of mothers and children, and her use of light and angle of vision.
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was an American painter known for her desert landscapes. Her work is considered a primary example of representational expressionalism, yet her style transcends any one genre, and her paintings of flowers and landscapes with their subtle use of color continue to be popular today.
Grandma Moses (1860-1961) was an American artist who began doing primitive paintings late in life. She depicted a country lifestyle she remembered from childhood, evoking nostalgia for America’s rural past. Her positive outlook led her to paint only “pretty things,” saying, “What’s the use of painting a picture if it isn’t nice?”
This month the library is celebrating Art IS Education, an annual showcase of youth arts learning. The theme “Creating a Better Future Together” encourages young people to explore sustainability and community involvement through the arts by participating in the Community Quilting Project. The quilts are made from recycled/reused paper scraps, demonstrating how these materials can create something new and beautiful, while teaching kids about teamwork and green living.
At Newark, we will be making our quilt, to be displayed in the library, on Saturday, March 24 from 3-4 p.m. led by teaching artist Marion Coleman. Stop by the picture book section of the library to see the sample quilt on the bulletin board. While you’re there, check out these books in the Moving Up section exploring the theme of quilting.
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson
In this book, a young slave girl who envisions a better life for herself and her family uses her skills as a seamstress to create a quilt that is a secret map leading to freedom.
The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy
This story is about a family that comes together during their grandmother’s illness to finish her masterpiece quilt that tells the story of their family through scraps of discarded clothing.
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