Special Sunday Program—April 5th at 3pm
St. Helena Travel presents a “Travel Stimulus Package” to help you get through this time of doom and gloom, including ways to travel to 5-Star places on a 3-Star budget. Come learn about new travel options that can save you money. The presentation will also include an introduction to “slow travel,” not a mode of travel, but a mindset which can cure tourist burnout.

Monday Night Films
Join us every Monday evening at 7 pm for a free film: classics, favorites, oldies, goodies, and some newer ones you haven’t seen yet. Each month will include a thematic series of movie titles to entertain and captivate you. Our theme for April should put a spring in your step: British light situation comedies about people in villages.

April 6th: Greenfingers
A (green) thumbs-up for this affecting true-life tale about hardened con Colin Briggs (Clive Owen), who gets a new lease on life––behind prison bars––as an award-winning gardener. Wonderful supporting roles are David Kelly as a prisoner chum of Briggs’s who coaxes him out of his shell and Helen Mirren as a world-class gardener who fears for her daughter when she falls for Briggs.

April 13th: Saving Grace
Newly widowed Grace (Brenda Blethyn) finds herself in financial ruin when she discovers that her dearly departed husband has left her deep in debt from his failed get-rich-quick schemes. With the help of her gardener, Matt (Craig Ferguson), Grace turns her green thumb to growing ganja, and soon, everyone in her small English town is getting high on more than life. Director Nigel Cole’s comedy won the Sundance Film Festival’s Audience Award.

April 20th: Waking Ned Devine
How can dead Irishman Ned Devine collect his lottery winnings? Well, longtime cronies Jackie O’Shea (Ian Bannen) and Michael O’Sullivan (David Kelly) have the answer. After discovering that Ned croaked from the shock of hitting the jackpot, Jackie and Michael mastermind a scheme to impersonate the lucky stiff and collect his prize money. Now all they need to do is persuade the rest of the town’s residents to go along with the ruse.

April 27th: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain
Befuddled English cartographer Reginald Anson (Hugh Grant) and his corpulent partner George Garrard (Ian McNeice) upset an entire Welsh community when they arrive to measure the town’s peak and declare it 16 feet shy of mountain status. Incensed that their local landmark and source of civic pride is about to be downgraded to a hill, the townsfolk band together and devise an ambitious scheme to remedy the situation. Based on a true story.

Wednesday Events

Prerelease Film Night. On the first Wednesday of each month, we show an independent or foreign film that has been featured in a film festival but has not yet been widely released in theaters.
April 1st. Eldorado
Yvan and Elie are two loners who wander aimlessly through their lives. Yvan is a quick-tempered, 40-year-old vintage car dealer, while Elie is a young burglar and ex-junkie. One day Yvan catches Elie trying to rob him. Instead of beating him up, he becomes strangely attached to him and agrees to drive him home to his parents in his old Chevrolet. Yvan and Elie are both nostalgic about lost relationships, which is what leads them to undertake a bizarre journey through a region that is as spectacular as it is crazy. Both are trying to find the pieces of a puzzle that they want to put back together, but it might be too late. From Belgium; in French with English subtitles.

April 8th: Ekphrastic Expressions: The Merging of Art and Poetry
Janet Manalo, a mixed-media artist, and Suzanne Bruce, a poet, create unusual and stunning pieces of art that combine both painting and words. Come to see and hear––and enjoy––these works of art, and learn what the strange word ekphrasticism is all about. Join Janet and Suzanne at 6:30 pm for an opening reception of the gallery exhibit, on display at the library during April. RSVP requested for the reception.

Elsie’s Book Club. One Wednesday of each month is dedicated to a book discussion. The Book Club will meet the third Wednesday in April. You need not have read the book to participate.
April 15th: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
In April we will discuss this popular title by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. It is January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of WWII, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. She finds it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey. As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, she is drawn into the world of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society—born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the German occupation. The book boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters. (Throughout April on Monday nights, we will be showing a series of movies set in the English countryside, as well.)

Check Elsie’s Book Club at http://shplbooks.wordpress.com/ for more information and reader comments.

April 22nd: Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher
Enjoy a very special encore musical concert with award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher, who has played Carnegie Hall three times. Fletcher will treat library patrons to selections from the Renaissance period through twentieth-century composers, including music that he has transcribed especially for classical guitar. RSVP requested.

April 29th: Gary Silva, Napa Valley’s Poet Laureate, and Friends
As Napa Valley’s Poet Laureate, Gary Silva has many friends––poets and poetry lovers alike. Come to hear Gary Silva read some of his works. He will be joined by two other well-known Napa Valley poets: Leonore Wilson and George Stratton. Book signings will take place at the end of the event. In celebration of National Poetry Month.

FOR CHILDREN

Kids’ Movies
Movies for children and teens take place every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 pm in the Teen Room. Here are the selections for April.

April 1st: Bolt
Featuring the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus, this animated adventure (nominated for a Best Animated Feature Oscar and Golden Globe) centers on a dashing German shepherd named Bolt, a canine actor. Forced into making an action-filled cross-country trek, he is accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York. Believing that he and his fictional character are one and the same, Bolt gets a glimpse of what it takes to be a hero in the real world.

April 8th: Bedtime Stories
Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) is a down-on-his-luck guy who is always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew, and whose life is turned upside down when these fantastical stories suddenly turn into reality. All the outrageous characters and situations that Skeeter has ever imagined have morphed into actual people and events in his life. Can he manage his own unruly fantasies now that they’ve come true?

April 15th: Tale of Despereaux
Despereaux (voiced by Matthew Broderick) is different from other mice: he reads books, has ears too big for his too-small body, and loves the human Princess Pea (Emma Watson). With his friend, a rat named Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman), Despereaux sets out to escape the castle dungeon and win the girl of his dreams. Sigourney Weaver, William H. Macy, and Kevin Kline also lend their voices to this adaptation of Kate DiCamillo’s Newberry Medal-winning books.

April 22nd: Misty
This 1961 family film, recently released on DVD, is based on the novel by Marguerite Henry. The story inspired a generation of children to name their pet dogs, cats, turtles, and so on after the lovely colt of the title. Set on Virginia’s coastal island of Chincoteague, the film begins on “Pony-Penning Day,” an annual celebration that involves rounding up for auction wild ponies on neighboring islands. Two young children, a brother and sister (David Ladd, son of Alan, and Pam Smith), capture an elusive mare nicknamed Phantom and hope to take ownership of her colt, Misty. A stranger has other plans, however, setting his mind on buying both animals, and the disappointed kids turn to the sympathetic townspeople to find a way out of the dilemma. A great-looking film shot on location, Misty is an effusive adventure about that special, even mythic, bond between children and wild creatures. Performances are strong, the scenery is splendid, and the film lingers in the memory for a long, long time.

April 29th: Because of Winn-Dixie
A lonely 10-year-old girl (Annasophia Robb) adopts an orphaned dog, Winn-Dixie (named for the supermarket where she found him), who helps her make friends in a small Florida town. The inseparable bond between the girl and her beloved companion unites the townspeople and helps heal her own troubled relationship with her father. Directed by Wayne Wang, the movie also stars Jeff Daniels, Eva Marie Saint, and Cicely Tyson.

Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join children’s librarian Leslie Stanton three times a week for storytime. Storytime includes books, music, crafts, and more.

Weekly Storytimes for Preschoolers:
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Wednesdays 12 pm (Bilingual—en español)
Fridays 10 am
School-age Story & Craft time: Fridays 3:15 pm

PAWS FOR READING
Tuesdays 4 pm
Children are invited to come to the library and read to a special friend—a canine one! Come pick out a good book and practice your reading skills on a great (furry) listener.

SPRING BREAK CRAFT SERIES Daily, April 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, 1-3pm.
Are you worried that your kids will be bored during spring break? Are you looking for something for them to do with all those hours of leisure while you wait for school to start again? Look no further!
The library will be offering daily craft programs throughout spring break. Kids are invited to visit every afternoon, Monday through Friday, to participate in a special art program from 1-3 pm.
Drop in any time during the two-hour session to create something fun and exciting.

March 30th: Clueless
Director Amy Heckerling’s fresh adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma transforms Regency England into Beverly Hills. Bored with high school boys, best friends Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne (Stacey Dash) instead set their sights on college men. But the meddlesome Cher gets more than she bargained for when she gives a fashion-challenged student (Brittany Murphy) a makeover in hopes that her new friend will find love and happiness.

Wednesday Night Series
Every Wednesday at 7pm, there’s something fun and educational.

Prerelease Film Night. On the first Wednesday of each month, we show an independent or foreign film that has been featured in a film festival but has not yet been widely released in theaters.

March 4th: Days and Clouds.
Days and Clouds. Elsa (Margherita Buy), Michele (Antonio Albanese), and daughter Alice (Alba Rohrwacher) are a well-to-do family whose lives change when Michele loses his job. The strains caused by the crisis eventually lead to a break-up of the marriage. Only when the couple are apart do they realize they risk losing their most precious possession: their love. In Italian with English subtitles. Won the 2008 David Di Donatello Award for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
Elsie’s Book Club. The second Wednesday of each month is dedicated to a book discussion. You need not have read the books to participate. This month’s focus ties in with the Monday night film series, which features “Jane Austen with a twist.”

March 11th: The Novels of Jane Austen
Austen was an English novelist whose realism, biting social commentary, and masterful use of language, burlesque, and irony have earned her a place as one of the most widely read and beloved writers in English literature. Austen’s plots, though fundamentally comic, highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security. (Austen never married.)

Austen’s books include Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), Northanger Abbey (1817; published posthumously), and Persuasion (1817; published posthumously). No single title is assigned for reading; the group will discuss Austen’s oeuvre as a whole.
Check Elsie’s Book Club at http://shplbooks.wordpress.com/ for more information and reader comments.
March 18th: Women Who Made the Difference: Eleanor Roosevelt and Colleagues
This program is in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt revolutionized the position of First Lady. Instrumental in the implementation of the New Deal and the early Civil Rights Movement, she carved a place in history for herself and future First Ladies. As a humanitarian and civic leader, her work for the welfare of youth, black Americans, the poor, and women––both at home and abroad––has yet to be equaled. Join us for a lively presentation and discussion of this important woman’s contribution to our nation’s history––and women’s history.
March 25th: Author Scott Beattie
Join author, “bar-chef,” and mixologist Scott Beattie as he discusses his book Artisinal Cocktails. Beattie will demonstrate how he uses delicious, hyperseasonal, local ingredients to create drinkable works of art. His book uses produce available in the four seasons and teaches home and professional bartenders how to process each ingredient for use in drinkable works of art. The program will include an opportunity for Q&A and a tasting. RSVP requested.

FOR CHILDREN
Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join children’s librarian Leslie Stanton three times a week for storytime. Storytime includes books, music, crafts, and more.
Weekly Storytimes for Preschoolers:
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Wednesdays 12 pm
Fridays 10 am
School-age Story & Craft time: Fridays 3:15 pm
PAWS FOR READING
Tuesdays 4 pm
Children are invited to come to the library and read to a special friend—a canine one! Come pick out a good book and practice your reading skills on a great (furry) listener.

WEDNESDAY KIDS’ MATINEES!
Wednesdays 3:45 pm, free films for kids!
Movies for children and teens take place every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 pm in the Teen Room. Here are the selections for March.
March 4th: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore) is a privileged Chihuahua from Beverly Hills who rides in style in her owner’s purse––until she gets lost on a Mexican vacation and must find her way home with the help of her newfound Latin canine friends. Salma Hayek, George Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Cheech Marin, and Andy Garcia also lend their voices to the cast of this comedic live-action adventure.

March 11th: Open Season 2
On the eve of his wedding to his beloved Giselle (voiced by Jane Krakowski), Elliot the buck (Joel McHale) learns that his dachshund buddy, Mr. Weenie (Cody Cameron), has been dognapped by a group of spoiled pets who want to return him to domesticity. Joined by their forest-dwelling cohorts, Elliot and his bear buddy, Boog (Mike Epps), venture behind enemy lines to locate the helpless wiener dog and liberate him from the paws of the pampered pets.

March 18th: Beethoven’s Big Break
It’s a dog’s life for stray pooch Beethoven and his puppy family, but when a movie-star canine gets dognapped, Beethoven is chosen to take his place. It’s up to animal wrangler Eddie (Jonathan Silverman) and his son Billy (Moises Arias) to keep the unruly new star under control. Slowly but steadily, the rambunctious St. Bernard digs his way into Eddie’s heart in this family adventure that also stars Eddie Griffin and Rhea Perlman.

March 25th: Secret of the Magic Gourd
Everything changes for the shy Wang Bao when his fishing skills yield a fruitful catch: a magic gourd that will grant him anything his heart desires. But getting everything he ever wanted is hardly the reversal of fortune the boy expected. In living out his dreams, he also learns the value of hard work and honesty. Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) lends his voice to this live-action Disney fantasy with Mandarin and Cantonese language tracks.

Wednesday Night Series
Every Wednesday at 7pm, there’s something fun and educational.
Feb 4: Film Night On the first Wednesday of each month we show an independent or foreign film that has been featured in a film festival but not yet been widely released in theaters. Join us this month for The Pope’s Toilet, in Spanish with English subtitles, an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and Uruguay’s Academy Award submission for Best Foreign Language Film.
Feb 11: Elsie’s Book Club
The second Wednesday of each month is dedicated to a book discussion. No need to have read the books to participate. This month we’ll discuss the books of popular best-selling author Nicholas Sparks.

February 18: Sweet Burgundy Concert.
Sweet Burgundy is an all-woman acoustic soft-rock trio that has acquired many fans in Napa Valley. Their intricate vocals and harmonic backup give a special sound to every song they play, including many original com-positions. Trio members are Dawn Rose, Kathleen Potthoff, and Lynda Amen. RSVP, ask staff for information.

February 25th: Community Cranium® Party!
Cranium® is a game, played in teams, that combines trivia, charades, and other parlor games. Teams will be created on the spot! Put your artistic, trivia, language, and performance skills to the test. RSVP requested, as above.

FOR CHILDREN
Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join children’s librarian Leslie Stanton three times a week for storytime. Storytime includes books, music, crafts, and more.
Weekly Storytimes for Preschoolers:
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Wednesdays 12 pm
Fridays 10 am
School-age Story & Craft time: Fridays 3:15 pm
PAWS FOR READING
Tuesdays 4 pm
Children are invited to come to the library and read to a special friend—a canine one! Come pick out a good book and practice your reading skills on a great (furry) listener.
WEDNESDAY KIDS’ MATINEES!
Wednesdays 3:45 pm, free films for kids!
February 4 American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
February 11 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
February 18 High School Musical 3: Senior Year
February 25 Space Buddies

January 5: Wag the Dog
January 12: Dave
January 19: No film, the library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 26: The American President
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Wednesday Night Series
Every Wednesday at 7pm, there’s something fun and educational.

January 7: Film Night On the first Wednesday of each month we show an independent or foreign film that has been featured in a film festival but not yet been widely released in theaters. Join us this month for Under the Bombs, in French, from Lebanon, and the winner of four film festival awards including the Altre Visioni and Human Rights Film Award at the Venice International Film Festival.

January 14: Elsie’s Book Club
The second Wednesday of each month is dedicated to a book discussion. No need to have read the books to participate. This month we’ll discuss two titles written by President-Elect Barack Obama: The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from My Father.
Check out Elsie’s Book Club blog for announcements of upcoming title selections and tidbits to make your reading even more interesting: http://shplbooks.wordpress.com.

January 21: A Raw Food Demo Come learn about the raw food movement! What is raw food? What can you make with it at home? How does it taste? Join chef Brenda Hinton, of Rawsome Creations, for a discussion of what raw and living food is, along with a “non-cooking demonstration and tasting.

January 28: RLS: “If I’m Spared”
Join us for a special performance of the one-man play “If I’m Spared,” performed by Tom Andrews and written by Ed Reynolds, and based on the colorful life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson. Dorothy Mackay-Collins, the curator of the Silverado Museum, will also make a presentation, and the museum will be open before and after the performance.

FOR CHILDREN
Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join children’s librarian Leslie Stanton three times a week for storytime. Storytime includes books, music, crafts, and more.

Weekly Storytimes for Preschoolers:
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Wednesdays 12 pm
Fridays 10 am
School-age Story & Craft time: Fridays 3:15 pm

PAWS FOR READING
Tuesdays 4 pm
Children are invited to come to the library and read to a special friend—a canine one! Come pick out a good book and practice your reading skills on a great (furry) listener.

WEDNESDAY KIDS’ MATINEES!
Wednesdays 3:45 pm, free films for kids!
January 7 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
January 14 Harriet the Spy
January 21 Igor
January 28 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Wednesday Night Series

Every Wednesday at 7pm something fun and educational.

Dec 3: Celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition: On January 16, 1920, production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States became illegal with the passage of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which had a profound effect on Napa Valley. Thirteen years later, on December 5, 1933, Prohibition was finally repealed. Come learn about and celebrate this momentous anniversary with us.

Dec 10:  Holiday Concert with Kith & Kin: Join us for a selection of folk and holiday music from local Celtic band Kith & Kin.  The entire family is invited to hear this exciting group share a selection of folk and holiday music. Hot chocolate, apple cider and other holiday “cheer” will be served.

Dec 17: Holiday Caroling: Join us for an evening of music and celebration. Whether you are a classically trained singer or completely tone-deaf, we want you to be a part of our holiday fun! Bring the whole family for caroling and refreshments.

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, Wed-nesdays, 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 3:45pm join us for a free film!

Dec 5— Journey to the Center of the Earth

Dec 12— Kung Fu Panda

Dec 19—WALL-E

Dec 24—Fred Claus

 Weekly Afterschool Craft

Fridays at 3:15, kids age 5 and up are invited to listen to   a story and make a fun craft!

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 

 Wednesday Night Series

Every Wednesday at 7pm something fun and educational.

Nov 5: Film Night: Join us as we screen the film What’s Cooking? This movie explores what happens when families come together for Thanksgiving. In a series of overlapping stories that involve four families (one Hispanic, one Vietnamese, one African American, one Jewish) all preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, the film turns food into a witty and warm exploration of cultures.

Nov 12:  Veterans Day Tribute: Join us in honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The program will begin with a history of Veterans Day, information about heroes returning home, and biographies of local soldiers who gave their lives. The program will end with a tribute to all the war-dead from these conflicts in California. 

Nov 19: “Talkin’ Turkey”: Ever wonder why some people like oysters in their dressing and others like fruit? Or what the difference is between stuffing and dressing? Or how  vegetarians celebrate “Turkey Day”? Join us for a fun filled evening as we explore the history and culture behind our favorite Thanksgiving food.  

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, Wed-nesdays, 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 3:45 pm join us for a free film!

Nov 5— Journey to the Center of the Earth

Nov 12— Kung Fu Panda

Nov 19—WALL-E

Weekly Afterschool Craft

Fridays at 3:15, kids age 5 and up are invited to listen to   a story and make a fun craft!

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

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

Wednesday Night Series

Every Wednesday at 7pm something fun and educational.

Sept 10: Health Forum: What Happened to Tim Russert? Nia Lendaris, RN and Director of St. Helena Hospital’s Cardiovascular Service Line, will discuss what you can do to prevent what happened to Russert from happening to you.

 Sept 17: On Nature: Master Gardeners present Preparing Your Garden for Winter. Come learn how to ready your garden for freezing and drying conditions that can tax even hardy plants. Protect your garden over the cold months and make spring cleanup easier.

Sept 24: Banned Books: Every year hundreds of books are objects of censorship attempts.  The St. Helena Library invites you to spend an evening celebrating your right to read by reviewing historical and recent challenges and excepts from our favorite banned titles. Banned Books Week 2008 is Sept 27–Oct 4.

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.

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

 Sept 10 -  Ballet Shoes

Sept 17 – Speed Racer

Sept 24 – Eragon

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 Scrabble.

Wednesday Night Series

Every Wednesday at 7pm something fun and educational.

August 13: Book Talk: we will discuss the book Julie and Julia: 365 Days , 524 Recipes, and 1 Tiny Apartment by Julie Powell. In this hilarious book, Julie recounts how she reclaimed her dull, dead-end life by cooking every one of Julia Child’s recipes in the 1961 classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking. (Reading the book is not required to attend the discussion.)

 August 20: Trivia  Night on UpValley Food and Wine! Test your knowledge of local food and wine, and maybe even win a prize! No special skills required to play, although living here should give you an edge.

 August 27: Chris Carpenter, founder of Napa Valley Slow Food will discuss the movement’s history, its mission, and what is being done to promote slow food in Napa Valley. Participants will learn how they can make a difference in the community, preserve regional food traditions, and promote sustainability by supporting local farmers.

FOR CHILDREN

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

 Aug 6 -    Nim’s Island

Aug 13 -  High School Musical 2

Aug 20 – School of Rock

(rated PG-13, parental permission required)

Aug 27 – Sky High

DRUMMM

with Jeni Swerdlow

Join us for the Summer Reading Program Blow-out Party!

Thursday, August 14 at 7pm

NEW! August 19, 3:30pm: Games

This new series for adults and teens will feature Scrabble.