Page 64 - Sonoma County Gazette January 2016

libraries classes readings LITERARY
Jan 22-23, 29-30 ~ Off the Page Readers Theater presents “Turning Points.” 10 local writers’ works: short plays, stories and poems that connect to the theme. Jan 22 and 29 at Mockingbird Books,6932 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. Jan 23 and 30 at Church of the Oaks, 185 Page St, Cotati. 7:30-9:30p. $10 at the door.
Jan 23 ~ LumaCon! Comic Convention for Youth ~ 10a-4p at the Petaluma Community Center and Lucchesi Park. Two new pre-LumaCon! events kick off the fun: a fan-fiction story contest and a cosplay planning event. LumaCon! is a project of the libraries of Petaluma- -including the Petaluma High School Library, the Casa Grande High School Library, and the Petaluma Regional Library of the Sonoma County Library—
Feb 5 ~ Poets in Winter ~ poets Mike Tuggle and Iris Jamahl Dunkle read from their new poetry collections. 7-9p at the Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Way, Occidental. Refreshments available for purchase. Reading will be followed by Q & A and book signing. www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. 707 874 9392.
WRITERS:
Memoirs Class & Group ~ Don’t just have a past - share it! Learn to write and tell tales of personal & family history a new, easy way. Free to all ages at Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 N High St, Sebastopol Tuesdays 1:30-4:00p. 707-829-1549
Directory of Sonoma County Writers ~ The Literary Update is creating a directory of Sonoma County Writers. If you are interested in being listed, send the material you would like included: photo (jpg), 100-word bio, web and/ or blog links, and contact information. E-mail to sonomacountyliteraryupdate@ gmail.com. www.socolitupdate.com/ directory-of-writers/
READERS:
Early Literacy ~ Events for children at Sonoma County libraries. programs at all library branches. Schedule: www.sonomalibrary.org
FREE Bookmobile ~ freebookmobile. org 707.520.4536 Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ freebookmobile
Volunteer Opportunities! Looking for motivated persons and families to help with book drives, book pickup/delivery, event promotion, sorting, and on-site assistance at our big events. Glen@ freebookmobile.org
Jan 17 ~ Santa Rosa / SR Marketplace, Kawana Springs Rd 2-3p
Bookmobile Schedule:
Standardized Test Preparation
Jan 2 ~ Boyes Hot Springs / Fiesta Center 9:30- 11a
Workshop, 6p
Jan 20 ~ Adult Literacy: Volunteer Tutor
Jan 2 ~ Glen Ellen / Post Office 11:30a- 12:30p
Orientation, 6:30p
Jan 23 ~ Adult Literacy: Tutor Training,
Jan 2 ~ Kenwood / Kenwood Market 1-2p Jan 2 ~ Roseland / Dollar Tree, Sebastopol
10a-3:30p
Rd 2:30-4p
Jan 16 ~ Freestone 9-10a
Jan 16 ~ Valley Ford 10:30-11:30a
Jan 16 ~ Bodega Bay / Vet Hospital 12-1p Jan 16 ~ Jenner 1:30-3p
Jan 16 ~ Monte Rio 3:30-5p
Jan 17 ~ Larkfield / SR Farmers Market
Cloverdale Regional Library, 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale
Jan 17 ~ Cotati / Oliver’s Market 3:30-5p Jan 19 ~ Geyserville 5-6:30p
Library Closures ~ All Sonoma County Libraries will be closed Saturday, Jan 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Rooms available at the Library ~ many of the Sonoma County Library’s branches have Forum Rooms available, free, for not- for-profit group events. These rooms range in size from over 100 seating capacity to smaller but still very nice rooms at smaller branches. Details are available at any library branch. www.sonomalibrary.org.
The Sonoma County Library ~ If you are a local author or musician or filmmaker, the Library wants to know about you. Local authors website: www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/community/ If you are a local musician, take a look at our Sonoma County Musicians and Musical Groups page on Facebook, or send an email to David Dodd, Collections Manager, at ddodd@sonoma.lib.ca.us.
Book of Art Available ~ The Artists of Becoming Independent: A Photographic Portrait Series by Christian Peacock. This new, beautiful 53 page catalog, highlighting the 29 artists in our Santa Rosa Professional Arts program, is now available to purchase. Includes artist biographies! Purchase through Becoming Independent Professional Arts.
thru Jan 7 ~ Sonoma County Library Hosts Mock Caldecott Contest ~ this award is given annually to the best illustrated children’s book. Sonoma County Library is joining in the excitement by hosting a “Mock Caldecott Contest.” Copies of 10 books on a short list selected by Library staff will be available for review during this time. Voting takes place at any Library location or on line at www. sonomalibrary.org/kids.
Jan 9 ~ WordTemple Poetry Series with Katherine Hastings ~ Featured poets: Jane Mead and Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Jodi Hottel at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol. www.wordtemple.com
Jan 11 ~ Dine with Local Authors ~ 6-8p, Gaia’s Garden, 1899 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa. Five authors read from their books followed by Q & A. Reservations: 544-2491 or info@jeaneslone.com
Jan 15 ~ Book Launch: Rash Acts: Thirty-Five Snapshots for the Stage ~ Conrad Bishop and Elizabeth Fuller will perform and read from their book, a new, expanded anthology of their unique comedies, nightmares, and quirky dramatic portraits drawn from 46 years of national touring. Q&A and book signing to follow. Free event. Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. www.OccidewntalCenterfortheArts.org.
Jan 16 ~ Monte Schulz Reads from his Newest Novel ~ Author Monte Schulz will read from and sign his newest novel, Crossing Eden. It is the tale of a nation in the last months of the Roaring Twenties, told by chronicling the saga of the Pendergast family. Schulz’s previous works include a trilogy of the jazz era dedicated to his father, Charles Schulz. 2p. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. www.schulzmuseum.org
Jan 16 ~ Redwood Writers Library Open Mic ~ Redwood Writers hosts the next Library Open Mic at the Santa Rosa Central Library, 211 E St., Santa Rosa from 10a-noon. The theme is “In the Nick of Time.” The general public is invited to sign up to read. www.redwoodwriters.org.
Book Stores:
Copperfield’s Books Events Visit copperfieldsbooks.com for store locations; RSVP here and save 10% on event books on the night of the event.
Many Rivers Books, 130 S. Main St., Suite 101, Sebastopol, 707-829-8871, www.manyriversbooks.com.
Readers’ Books ~ 130 E. Napa St., Sonoma ~ 707-939-1779 ~ info@readersbooks.com ~ readersbooks.com
Jan 1 ~ 12-5p. Celebrate New Years with us in a football-free zone. Bring your leftover fruitcake to share and buy your 2016 calendar at 50% off (on this day only.)
Jan 5 ~ 7p. Bill Lynch reads from the newly revised The Sonoma Valley Story.
Jan 9 ~ 5-7p. Random Acts
Jan 13 ~ 7p. Classic/Spin-Off Book Group
reads Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
and The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Jan 16 ~ 2p. Judy Altura reads from her poetry collection Parking on the Upper
Moon.
Jan 19 ~ 7p. Memoir Book Group reads e.e.
cummings by Susan Cheever and Liars’
Club by Mary Karr.
Jan 21 ~ 6:30 reception, 7p reading.
Daedalus Howell reads from his new
mystery Quantum Deadline.
Jan 27 ~ 7p. Kathleen Hill’s Last
Wednesday Food Book Group welcomes Pamela Gibson.
Sonoma County Libraries ~ Visit sonomalibrary.org for event details
Central Santa Rosa Library, 211 E St, Santa Rosa
Every Sat ~ Read to a Dog ~ 11a
Every Tue ~ Toddler Time (18-35 months)
10:30a
Every Tue ~ Babytime (3-17 months) 11:15a Every Tue ~ Plaisir de Lire (ages 5 & up)
3:15p
Every Tue ~Homework Help 3:30p
Every Wed ~ After-Nap Wiggle Time (age
3-36 months) 3:30p
Every Thu ~ Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
11a
Every Thu ~ Youth Chess Club 10:30a Every 2nd Thur ~ Great Books 1p
Dec 19 ~ Winter Magic with Magician
Mike Della Penna, 2p
Jan 9 ~ Village Rhythms with onye
Onyemaechi, 2p
Jan 13 ~ Adult Literacy: Roles & Goals
Workshop, 6p
Jan 14 ~ Great Books Discussion, 1p
Jan 20 ~ The New SAT and College
Every Thu ~ Preschool Storytime - Ages 2-5 10:30a
Jan 9 ~ Somebody’s Darling: Songs from the Civil War, 2p
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KIDS DAY, Wells Fargo Center 10a-1p
Jan 14 ~ Book Discussion: “A Tale for the Time Being”, 2p
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