Library Calendar-2008
Last Updated Wednesday, April 23, 2008

General:

Come Hear a Story!--Have a Book Buddy  Read to your Child
Call for times and information  673-0480

  Used Book Sales  at the Clayton Community Library (Community Room) are presented by the Clayton Community Library Foundation [Used book donations may be made at the Library when it is open]

Programs: Most (*)Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation

June 9-August 18--Kids Summer Reading Program
        (Also a separate BABY Reading Program)!

Prizes--Prizes--Prizes!   Including an inflatable caterpillar in keeping with the county's "Catch the Reading Bug" insect theme.  Paperback books for those completing the program (thanks to the Clayton Community Library Foundation)!

April 25-27, 2008  Friday-Sunday 15,000+  Used Books for Sale!

MOST BOOKS $1.00 

• Friday, April 25: 4-7 p.m. Clayton Community Library Foundation Members Preview (may join at door: $10)
• Saturday, April 26: 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 27:  Noon-4:00 p.m. HALF PRICE;  2-4 p.m. $3.00/Bag (We Furnish Bag)

May 3, Sunday 2:00 p.m.

What's New With The East Bay Regional Parks?

Beverly Lane, East Bay Recreation and Parks Department board member
--New park  openings, Reginal Park's Involvement in the Concord Naval Weapons Station and an upcoming ballot measure.  If you enjoy the parks, you'll love her talk.

May 17, 2008, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.  Reading Festival Program:

Author Matthew Gollub

Northern California author of many award winning children’s books including The jazz fly :starring the Jazz Bugs ; and Cool Melons – Turn to Frogs . Also a musician, Matthew celebrates creativity with engaging storytelling and drumming. He also speaks Spanish and Japanese.

May 17, Saturday 1:00 p.m.    Reading Festival Program:

Storyteller Randel McGee

Randel McGee will perform as Hans Christian Andersen, telling favorite tales while depicting them with intricate paper cutting.

May 18, Sunday 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Stories and Crafts for Kids

Local teens will read stories and work with children on crafts

May 18, Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Sheldon Siegal

Author of the "Confession", and other best-selling courtroom dramas.
A practicing attorney in San Francisco for over twenty five years, Sheldon Siegal will discuss his works such as "The Confession" and "Final Verdict"

June 5, 2008, Thursday, 11:00 a.m.

Travels With Baby!

Shelly Rivoli, author of "Travels with Baby" will be at the library telling of her experiences and giving tips on ways to happily travel with small children.

June 12, 2008, Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.

Drawing Insects!

New York City based artist/cartoonist/teacher Mark "Z-Man" Zieman

K-4th Grades

(Registration required-limited to 20 children)

June 12, 2008, Thursday, 11:30-1:00 p.m.

Cartooning Workshop

(With Cheese Pizza Lunch provided!*)

5-8th Grades

(Registration required-limited to 20 children)
*Courtesy of the Clayton Community Library Foundation

June 14, 2008, Saturday, 4:00 p.m.

Father's Day Stories & Crafts with Mrs. L

Ages 5-9

(Registration required so we have enough supplies!)

June Monday's: 16, 23, 30, 2008,  2-3:00 p.m.

Book Bugs Chapter Club
(a book club for ages 6-8)

Ages 6-8

(Registration required )

June Mondays: 16, 23, 30, 2008,  3-4:00 p.m.

Tween Time Share A Book
(a book club for ages 9-12)

Ages 9-12

(Registration required )

July 3, 2008, Thursday, 11:00 a.m.

Red, White, and Blue!
Stories & Crafts with Mrs. L

Ages 3-7

(Registration required so we have enough supplies!)

July 30, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Insect Discovery Lab visits Clayton

Live, exotic insects from around the world!

Fun for the whole family.

August 7, 2008, Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

Bug Crafts!

Walnut Creek Civic Arts teacher Lisa Taft

Ages 5-9

(Registration required so we have enough supplies!)

Come Hear a Story
Enjoy a book with a Book Buddy.
Call the library for current schedule

Don't forget to check the Clayton Community Calendar