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Pre-Oscar Film Series

Wednesdays, Feb. 1st-22nd - 1:00 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Join us for an Oscar winning film on Wednesdays in February and play the Oscar picks contest. Bring your own snacks. A 30th anniversary program courtesy Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.

• Feb. 1 - Mrs Miniver (1942- Turner/MGM, Not-rated, 134 min.)
• Feb. 8 - West Side Story (1961 - United Artists, Not-rated, 152 min.)
• Feb. 15 - Amadeus (1984 - The Saul Zantz Co. Rated R, 160 min.)
• Feb. 22 - Chicago (2002 - Miramix Films, Rated PG-13, 113 min.)

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Friendly Book Discussion

Thursday, Feb. 2 - 6:30 p.m.  - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Hosted monthly by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, this month's discussion is about "Londonistan" by Melanie Phillips.
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Wii Will Rock You

Tuesday, Feb. 7 - 3:00 p.m. - Newbury Park Branch
Teens can enjoy games such as Rock Band, Guitar Hero and even board games with their friends. Refreshments too. Free.
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History Book Discussion

Thursday, Feb. 9- 7:00 p.m.  - Goebel Senior Adult Center
Hosted monthly by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, this month's discussion is about "The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan.
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Musical Storytime

Thursday, Feb. 9 - 10:30 a.m. - Newbury Park Branch Library
Join Ms. Mary and Kindermusik for music, movement, rhymes, books, and more for young children and their caregivers.
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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

Saturday, Feb. 11 - Noon at Newbury Park Branch and 3:00 p.m. at Grant R. Brimhall Library
Join author and educator Arnold Kunst, author of Lincoln 365, for insights into one of America's most famous presidents. Presented by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library as part of the We The People Bookshelf grant through NEH and ALA. For ages 13 and up.
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Opera Talks

Sunday, Feb. 12 - 2:00 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
LA Opera Speaker's Bureau gives insight into and plays the music of Verdi's masterpiece opera, Simon Boccanegra,  for opera lovers and novices alike.

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Movie Matinee

Monday, Feb. 13 - 1 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
A free screening of the film "True Grit" starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Thousand Oaks resident Hailee Steinfeld at Mattie Ross. Paramount Pictures, PG-13, 10 min.
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Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library Cultural Bus Tour

Saturday, Feb. 11 - 9:00 a.m. - 5 :00 p.m. - bus leaves from Newbury Park Branch Library
Tour of the Los Angeles County Art Museum (LACMA) exhibit - California Design, 1930-1965. One-hour guided tour and then self-tour. Lunch on your own. $35 for members; $40 for non-members. Call Carol at 805-480-1450 for reservations or more information.
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Computer Classes - click here
Winter storytimes - click here 
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January - February 2012 Newsletter
January - February 2012 calendars
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For more information on these programs call the library at 805-449-2660.   

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