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Thousand Oaks Reads


Thousand Oaks Reads, One City One Book Kick-off

Saturday, Oct. 6 - 2 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
A free concert by legendary singer/songwriter John Batdorf kicks of a five week series of programs for Thousand Oaks Reads. This year's book selection is "When the Killing's Done" by T.C. Boyle.  Meet the author Nov. 3 at the Civic Arts Plaza. Free tickets will be available at either library beginning Oct. 6.   Visit
www.thousandoaksreads.org for details. 
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Fall storytimes
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see the schedule.
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e-Readers and e-Books: An Introduction

Thursday, Sept. 27 - 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
An introduction to some of the major e-Readers, including the Sony Reader, the Nook, and iPad. Also includes an introduction to how to download library e-books to these devices.
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Special Storytime with Emily Elizabeth

Thursday, Sept. 27 - 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
A special 30 min. storytime with "Emily Elizabeth" who will read a few dog themed stories one of which will be a Clifford the Big Red Dog story. The storytime is for preschoolers and will include magnet/flannel board activities, action rhymes, songs, etc.  Attendees can also sign up to win a package for four to see Clifford the Big Red Dog Live show at the Civic Arts Plaza, dinner at California Pizza Kitchen and meet Clifford prior to the show!_______________________________________________________________


Used Book Sale

Friday, September 28 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Newbury Park Branch
Saturday, September 29 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Newbury Park Branch
Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library host their bi-annual book sale. Get gently used books at little cost and help support the library at the same time.


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Bodie House Music presents Dale LaDuke

Sunday, Sept. 30, 8:00 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Join us for a CD launch party for Dale LaDuke. $20 suggested donation includes  appetizers, dessert buffet. RSVP to
renee@bodiehousemusic.com
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Friendly Book Discussion

Thursday, October 4- 6:30 p.m. - Grant R. Brimahll Library
Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss a different book each month. This month's title is "When the Killing's Done" by T.C. Boyle.  Call Sai Chandavarkar at 805-241-5205 for more information. Hosted by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
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September/October 2012 Oakleaf (Library Newsletter)
September/October 2012 Calendar of events

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