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| Teen makeup party! December 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. |
Learn about skin care and applying makeup from a professional consultant! Take home free samples! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk.
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| The Gilroy Writing Project: December 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Gilroy Library |
5th Anniversary 'Sisters in Crime' Holiday Tea - Author and classics scholar Kelli Stanley will discuss her new mystery set in Roman era London, Nox Dormienda: a long night for sleeping, during our GWP 5th Anniversary Holiday Tea, held at Gilroy Library. Kelli is a member of Sisters in Crime.
For more information about similar free adult programs, please see the Gilroy Writing Project page, or call 408 842-8207. |
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| More Programs for Kids at Gilroy Library! |
Friday, December 5, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For K-8th Grades: Stories, songs, games, culture, and more as we Discover Thailand!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. make a holiday craft at the library (for ages 2-5.)
Friday, December 18, 2008 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 1st through 8th grades: Picturing America. Build a bridge at the library! View and discuss masterpieces of American art provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities: http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/
Wednesday, December 23, 2008 at 3:00p.m. make a Christmas craft at the library (for grades k-8.) |
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| December 2008 Family Movie Events at Gilroy Library |
Friday, December 26th at 2:30 p.m. - A fantastic tale with lots of special effects!
Saturday, December 27th at 2:30 p.m. - An animated martial arts adventure! |
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Children's Story Times
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
at Gilroy Library |
 
Children's Story Times
Each story time is 30 minutes
in length.
No sign-ups required.
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Families involved. Wear your pajamas, if you want.
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
For ages 3 to 5
Baby Story Times
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
For ages 1 month to
18 months
Questions? Please call the library for more information at 408.842.8207.
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Gilroy Library 2008
Summer Reading Club News |
If you have met your Summer Reading Club goals please stop by Gilroy Library to pick up your free book (for children) or prize (for teens and adults.)
Patron reviews for 2008 Teen and Adult Summer Reading Club books are now online.
Our Children's 2009 Summer Reading Club information page is also online.
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| Gardens in Gilroy - October 2008: Details to be Announced |
Please click on the link below to view photos of the tour of Goldsmith Seeds World Headquarters display beds by the Gilroy Master Gardeners and the 'Gardens in Gilroy' Library group, held on July 21, 2007: flickr.com. |
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| Programs & Events |
| Story times:
Jan. 3 through Dec. 12
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10:15
a.m. for ages 2-5, and Jan.
2 through Dec. 11 on
Tuesdays at 7pm for all
ages. |
| Adult Programs |
| Teen Programs |
| Children's Programs |
| Book
Club |
| The
Gilroy Writing Project |
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Gilroy Library Book Club:
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
(There will be no December 2008 meeting) |
Not a Genuine Black Man: My life as an outsider
by Brian Copeland
A successful comedian describes his experiences growing up African American in the white suburbs of San Leandro, California, recalling his difficult childhood in a racist enclave, in a thought-provoking and funny memoir based on the author's one-man show.
See our Gilroy Library Book Club page for more information!
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Gilroy Library "Forgiveness" Writing Contest:
The Winners Are Announced!
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See our "Gilroy Library: Forgiveness Winners" page for information on the winning entries and the recent writing contest. More information on Silicon Valley Reads events and Caldwell's book can be found on the Silicon Valley Reads site. |
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Wartime Oral History Meetings Return
October 2008 (Day and Time to be Announced) |
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The people who lived through World War II were known as the Greatest Generation. Whether they served in the military or waited at home, all of them were affected in life-changing ways. |
Join us as we share memories about experiences on the WWII home or war fronts, when this gathering resumes in 2008.
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