FOR ADULTS

Wednesday Night Series

Every Wednesday at 7pm something fun and educational.

Oct 1: Film Night: Join us as we screen Manufactured Landscapes. Director Jennifer Baichwal follows photographer Edward Burtynsky through China as he shoots the effects of massive   industrial revolution, creating  stunning art from a civilization’s materials and debris.

Oct 8:  Forum: Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon will discuss the Measure P initiative on the November 4th ballot, which seeks to extend protection of the Ag Preserve by continuing to give residents the right to vote on zoning changes. Dillon will also answer questions about state issues    affecting the county.

Oct 15: Author: Janet Fletcher will discuss her book Cheese & Wine: A Guide to Selecting, Pairing, & Enjoying, and will pair six domestic and international cheeses with three wines. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Oct 22: Author: In today’s world of genetically engineered patented plants, seeds are in peril. Claire Cummings will talk about her book Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds, about GMOs, and how to save seeds. Books will be available for purchase and signing.                                            

Oct 29:  Trivia Night: Join us for a hilarious evening of trivia and prizes around the topic of Hallo-ween. Come learn how many of our traditions surrounding this fun holiday got started and test what you already know!

 

FOR CHILDREN 

Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join children’s librarian Leslie Stanton three times a week for storytimes. Storytime is offered weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. See calendar for details.

PAWS FOR READING

Children are invited to come to the library and read to a special friend—a canine one! Come practice reading skills to a great listener…for more information ask at the Children’s Desk. Every Tuesday at 4pm.

Wednesday Kids’ Matinees!  Every Wednesday at 3:30pm join us for a free film!

Oct 1— Ghostbusters

Oct 8— Monster House

Oct 15—Bedknobs & Broomsticks

Oct 22— Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Oct 29—Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

 NEW! Sept 16, 3:30pm: Games

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of board  and card games. This new series for adults and teens will feature UpWords—a variation on Scrabble.

Seniors! Do you want to learn to use computers like your kids and grandkids? The library offers help for seniors and other computer-phobes who want to get their feet wet.

Computer Tutoring for Seniors by appointment. Call 967-2805