Organization

Live Action Storytime at the East Palo Alto Library

Presented by San Mateo County Library at East Palo Alto Library

September 3, 2011 - Ongoing

In this interactive storytime, kids of all ages read books, sing songs, and play games.

The Merchant of Venice - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

Presented by San Mateo County Library at San Carlos Library

February 15, 2012

Gather with other fans of Shakespeare to read his works. Please bring a copy of the play if you have one as only a few library copies may be available. This month's play is The Merchant of Venice.

Black History Month Storytelling Experience with Yolanda Rhodes

Presented by San Mateo County Library at East Palo Alto Library

February 16, 2012

Come and listen to Yolanda Rhodes as she tell true stories of African American Heroines in American History.

Childhood Under Seige - Joel Bakan, Author

Presented by San Mateo County Library at Belmont Library

February 23, 2012

The Belmont Library will feature best-selling author and legal scholar Joel Bakan. Bakan, a professor of law at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, will appear to discuss his latest book, Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children.

This is the follow-up to Bakan's 2004 best-selling title The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power, an account of how corporations have risen in the last 150 years to become a dominant economic

Art of the Silk Road - Docent Lecture

Presented by San Mateo County Library at Millbrae Library

February 23, 2012

This lecture discusses the world’s oldest international highway, on a voyage that spans six centuries (AD 600-1200). Using works of art from the Asian Art Museum, the program showcases four representative cities: Xi’an, China’s Tang Dynasty capital; Turfan, a bustling oasis; Samarkand, home of prosperous merchants; and Baghdad, a meeting place for scholars, scientists, and philosophers.

Harriet Tubman and Jazz - Marcus Shelby, Presenter

Presented by San Mateo County Library at Atherton Public Library

February 6, 2012

Join Marcus Shelby for a musically-inspired presentation on Harriet Tubman and her relationship to the history of Jazz. Her unique relationship to music empowered Tubman to fight for freedom, justice, and equal rights for all--the true essence of democracy.

The Torah Codes - Ezra Barany, Author

Presented by San Francisco/Peninsula Writers and San Mateo County Library at Belmont Library

January 28, 2012

This month's meeting of this writers organization features Ezra Barany, who has been fascinated by codes and puzzles ever since he was a little tot. He started writing suspense and thriller stories in college and got seriously interested in the Bible Codes while attending a seminar in Jerusalem.

Ezra is a writer, a teacher and a songwriter. In his free time, he writes mushy love songs inspired by his wife and book coach Beth Barany. Ezra now lives in the Bay Area, where he is working

Babe - Final Friday Flick

Presented by San Mateo County Library at Atherton Public Library

January 27, 2012

Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. 92 minutes. Rated G.

African American Quilts - Workshop

Presented by San Mateo County Library at East Palo Alto Library

January 27, 2012

Learn about quilting patterns, local quilters, and the importance of quilts to the Underground Railroad. Math, geometry, and recycling skills help participants create a piece of quilt and wall hanging.

Anime Club for Teens

Presented by San Mateo County Library at Belmont Library

January 24, 2012

Calling all anime fans, ages 13-18! Participants will be talking about and watching Dragonball Z Kai, based on the popular manga. Refreshments will be provided.