Library Events and Activities


Thousand Oaks Reads 2010 Book Selection -
"Sweeping Up Glass" by Carolyn Wall
Check out your copy today and join the citywide book club! Visit the website for
more information on upcoming events - www.thousandoaksreads.org
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Library Booth at the Thousand Oaks Arts Festival

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 & 12,
10 am- 5 pm - Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Children can help make quilt-themed murals that will hang in both libraries as part of the
One City One Book project.  Adults can learn about the book, "Sweeping Up Glass"  and 
the programs planned for October and November at the library.
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Bodie House Music

Friday, September 10 - David Wilcox -
8 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Suggested Donation - $20, RSVP to
bodiehouse@aol.com  Donation to
appetizer/dessert buffet appreciated.
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Movie Matinee

Monday, September 13 - The Time Traveler's Wife -
1:00 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bano. 2009, Rated PG-13, 107 min. 
Bring your own refreshments.
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Family Storytimes

Saturdays - Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov 13, Dec. 11 -
10:30 a.m. - Newbury Park Branch
Family-friendly and fun storytimes will be followed by small craft projects.

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Computer Classes begin September 16th - click here for schedule
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Fall storytimes begin September 14th - click here for schedule
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Opera Talks

Sunday, September 19 - The Marriage of Figaro -
2 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Steve Kohn of the LA Opera Speaker's Bureau will talk about Mozart's famous opera and
play some of the beautiful music. Free and open to the public.
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Mystery Writing Workshop

Saturday, September 25 - 2-4 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Hannah Dennison, author of the Vicky Hill mysteries, will present a writer's workshop
where you can learn the basic tools of the trade. Registration is recommended for this
free program as space is limited. Call the Reference Desk, 805-449-2660 ext 204.
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My Suicide

Sunday, September 26 - 2 p.m. - Grant R. Brimhall Library
Thousand Oaks Library and Regenerate present a screening of the award-winning film
My Suicide (A David Lee Miller Film), a self-inflicted comedy, followed by an expert panel
discussion and Q & A. Film stars Gabriel Sunday, Mariel Hemmingway, and David Carradine.
Parental Warning: this film has not been rated but contains violence, brief nudity and
strong language.  For more information visit  www.mysuicidethemovie.com
Panel includes Dr. Karen Dean Fritts, Ph.D., Sgt. Don Aguiler, Mariel Hemmingway,
and Elizabeth Pinc.

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September/October Newsletter - click here
September/October Calendars - click here

For more information on these programs call the library at 805-449-2660.