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Thursday July 11, 2013
   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Gameday at the Castro Valley Library  
   
Make Thursday a play day and join us for 2 hours of games and fun. Open for all ages, drop in and experience the fun of playing all of your favorite board, Nintendo Wii U, and XBOX Kinect games.

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 


Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Kids for the Bay: Native Plants  
   

Kids for the Bay

Native Plants


 
Investigate and identify native plants near the creek.
Create leaf rubbings from the specimens we locate.
Join us for this hands on workshop with Kids for the Bay.

No Registration Required.  Limited Class Size, first come first served 
Recommended for children 8-12 yrs

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 
                                                       Contact the Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900

 
    Location: Castro Valley

Monday July 15, 2013
   12:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Job Lab  
   
 
 LOOKING FOR A JOB? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Open Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, the drop-in Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. During this open lab time, you can use the computers to update or create a resume, search for jobs online, or build new work skills.

Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Maker Monday: 1st Annual Egg Drop Device Competition  
   
 1st Annual Egg Drop Device Competition
Design a contraption aimed towards keeping an egg intact as we drop in from the library roof.  Prizes will be awarded to those individuals whose egg survives the fall

Monday, July 15th
2:00-3:00pm
10-14 years
Limited to 2 programs per person
Registration Required
24 maximum participants


Become a maker, and integrate creative goals with technical skills. 
The maker community is a group of Do It Yourself types (DIY). 
This program will get you started on the maker path.
 
    Location: Castro Valley
   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Drop-In Technology & Gadget Help  
     If you need help improving your computer skills or using a new gadget, the Library has an ongoing program for one-on-one help.  Help is available for the following topics and more:
 
♦E-mail     ♦Cell phones     ♦Microsoft operating systems     ♦Backing up and copying files     ♦Internet browsing and searching
♦eBooks and eBook readers     ♦Digital Cameras and managing digital photographs     ♦Applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
♦Using social media such as Facebook and Twitter     ♦MP3 players, iPods, and digital music
 
 Bring your own laptop or use a library laptop equipped with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Volunteer instructors are available in the  Learning Center from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. No registration is necessary.
 
Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 
Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions
   6:00 PM MAC Meeting in the Chabot Room  
    An advisory body to 4th District County Supervisor Nate Miley, MAC Meets second, third & fourth Mondays of each month at the Castro Valley Library.
Meetings are open to the public. Agendas are available online at www.acgov.org and are posted at the Castro Valley Library.  For more information call Supervisor Nate Miley's Eden Area District Office, 510-670-5717.

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


Tuesday July 16, 2013
   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie Day: Disneynature: Wings of Life  
   
   
MOVIE DAY @ THE CASTRO VALLEY LIBRARY

Disneynature: Wings of Life
Rated G
July 16th @2-4pm


Chabot/Canyon Room
No Registration Necessary
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Please call the Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900
    Location: Castro Valley

Wednesday July 17, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Playtime  
   
Summer Playtime
@ the Castro Valley Library
!
Read, Play, Learn


 All Wednesdays @ 10:30-11:30 as follows:

 June 19th
  June 26th
July 3rd
 July 17th
                                          July 24th
                                         July 31st


 
 Recommended for Children under 5yrs
                                      No registration necessary
                                                              Chabot/Canyon Room
 
    Location: Castro Valley
   10:30 AM  -  3:00 PM Job Lab  
   
 
 LOOKING FOR A JOB? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Open Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, the drop-in Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. During this open lab time, you can use the computers to update or create a resume, search for jobs online, or build new work skills.

Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Summer Program: Clayton Bikes Stunt Team  
   


A Summer Reading Program

Clayton Bikes Stunt Team

Professional BMX Stunt Team in the Castro Valley Library Parking Lot

Limited Parking Available

Wednesday June, 17th @ 2:00pm


@ The Castro Valley Library

 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Eden Bicycles
 
Children under 7 must be accompanied by parents at all times.
For more information call (510) 667-7931

 
 
    Location: Castro Valley

Thursday July 18, 2013
   12:15 PM  -  12:45 PM Tuff Tumblers  
   

 
Join us at the Castro Valley Library for some Preschool Tumbling!
Tuff Tumblers is a non-competitive gymnastic program for preschoolers.  Your child will have fun maneuvering through a variety of equipment, including ladders, tunnels, balance beams.
WHO:  3-5 yr olds
WHEN:  July 18th @ 12:15

HOW:  REGISTRATION ONLY STARTING JUNE 6th 

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO FIRST 24 STUDENTS. 
REGISTER @ THE CHILDREN'S DESK OR CALL (510) 667-7931

 
    Location: Castro Valley
   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Gameday at the Castro Valley Library  
   
Make Thursday a play day and join us for 2 hours of games and fun. Open for all ages, drop in and experience the fun of playing all of your favorite board, Nintendo Wii U, and XBOX Kinect games.

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 


Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Astronomy for Everyone  
   
Astronomy for Everyone

Size and Scale of the Universe
Thursday, July 18th

Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars
and other celestial wonders during hands-on activities
and assorted visuals with Astrophysicist, Kevin Manning.

No Registration Required. 
Recommended for Families 
                                                       Contact the Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900
 
    Location: Castro Valley

Saturday July 20, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM College Financial Planning Program  
    Teens and their parents are invited to an to an informative session on Heartland Institute of Financial Education's College Planning Program. This program assists Students and their Parents in the college planning, funding and admissions process .

Registration is Required. Contact the Castro Valley library or RSVP at rsvp.hife@gmail.com
 

Heartland Institue of Financial Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission it to promote financial literacy across America.

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900


Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


Sunday July 21, 2013
   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Friends of the Castro Valley Library MUSIC SALE!  
   

Join us for a special MUSIC SALE at the library's 
Friends of the Castro Valley Library Book Store!
The sale will feature used jazz, classical and popular

music CDs (as well as other formats) a bargain basement
prices...most items $2 or under.

SUNDAY, JULY  21st from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

   2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Ragtime Concert with John T. Carney  
    Join us for this FREE performance by John T. Carney,
a Ragtime composer/performer and long-time resident
of Castro Valley.


Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


Monday July 22, 2013
   12:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Job Lab  
   
 
 LOOKING FOR A JOB? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Open Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, the drop-in Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. During this open lab time, you can use the computers to update or create a resume, search for jobs online, or build new work skills.

Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Maker Monday: Marshmallow Shooter  
   

Marshmallow Shooters
Monday, July 22nd

2:00-3:00pm
10-14 years
Limited to 2 programs per person
Registration Required
24 maximum participants


Become a maker, and integrate creative goals with technical skills. The maker community is a group of Do It Yourself types (DIY).
This program will get you started on the maker path.

    Location: Castro Valley
   6:00 PM MAC Meeting in the Chabot Room  
    An advisory body to 4th District County Supervisor Nate Miley, MAC Meets second, third & fourth Mondays of each month at the Castro Valley Library.
Meetings are open to the public. Agendas are available online at www.acgov.org and are posted at the Castro Valley Library.  For more information call Supervisor Nate Miley's Eden Area District Office, 510-670-5717.

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


Tuesday July 23, 2013
   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie Day: Escape from Planet Earth  
   
   
MOVIE DAY @ THE CASTRO VALLEY LIBRARY

Escape from Planet Earth
Rated PG
July 23 @2-4pm


Chabot/Canyon Room
No Registration Necessary
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Please call the Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900
    Location: Castro Valley
   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM SAT Essay Workshop  
    Teens are invited to join us for our FREE SAT Essay Workshop hosted by Kaplan Test & Prep.  For what might be the biggest test of your life, learn the tips and techniques for writing an effective and winning SAT Essay.  This workshop will discusss strategies for effective time management and provide insight on what exactly colleges are looking for in the essay

Registration is requested. Sign up by phone or in person at the Library Information Desk.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the world leader in test preparation and has helping students achieve their educational goals for nearly 70 years
 

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


Wednesday July 24, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Playtime  
   
Summer Playtime
@ the Castro Valley Library
!
Read, Play, Learn


 All Wednesdays @ 10:30-11:30 as follows:

 June 19th
  June 26th
July 3rd
 July 17th
                                          July 24th
                                         July 31st


 
 Recommended for Children under 5yrs
                                      No registration necessary
                                                              Chabot/Canyon Room
 
    Location: Castro Valley
   10:30 AM  -  3:00 PM Job Lab  
   
 
 LOOKING FOR A JOB? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Open Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, the drop-in Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. During this open lab time, you can use the computers to update or create a resume, search for jobs online, or build new work skills.

Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Summer Program: Carnival of Chaos  
   


                                                 CARNIVAL OF CHAOS

This wacky duo is sure to delight all ages with their extremely funny, intelligent and fast paced comedy stage show, including world class juggling, incredible stunts, balancing & unicycling, sketch comedy and musical parody that never lets up 

Wednesday July, 24th @ 2:00pm
@ The Castro Valley Library

                                                             Children under 7 must be accompanied by parents at all times.
                                                               For more information call (510) 667-7931

 

 
    Location: Castro Valley

Thursday July 25, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Castro Valley Library Genealogy Study Group Meeting  
   

DISCOVER YOUR ROOTS!  If you are looking for help with your family history research or just the companionship of others with the genealogy bug, please come join us!  It's FREE!  Each meeting will feature a short presentation by our experienced docent or a guest speaker with plenty of time for research and Q & A.

  • Beginning or experienced genealogists welcome.
  • Use a library laptop or bring your own.
  • Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
                         Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Gameday at the Castro Valley Library  
   
Make Thursday a play day and join us for 2 hours of games and fun. Open for all ages, drop in and experience the fun of playing all of your favorite board, Nintendo Wii U, and XBOX Kinect games.

Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 


Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Spectrum of Science: Flight  
   

Spectrum of Science
- Let No Future Scientist be Left Behind! -


FLIGHT


Lift, drag, thrust, gravity all flies.  Become a test pilot as you add weight, change wing styles and more.  Lots of testing and discovery.

No Registration Required.  Limited Class Size, first come first served. 
Recommended for children 8-12 yrs

                                                       Contact the Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900

 
    Location: Castro Valley

Saturday July 27, 2013
   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM LEGO Club Play Day  
   
                      LEGO CLUB!
                                                      
 
              Come play and create with the Library's collection of LEGOs and DUPLOs.
                        Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.

                  Please leave your own LEGOs at home. We have enough for everyone!
                       No registration is necessary 

                  Contact: Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900

                               Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


 
    Location: The Castro Valley Library

Monday July 29, 2013
   12:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Job Lab  
   
 
 LOOKING FOR A JOB? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Open Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, the drop-in Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. During this open lab time, you can use the computers to update or create a resume, search for jobs online, or build new work skills.

Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Job Seeker's Roundtable  
   
  HAS YOUR JOB SEARCH STALLED?
 
This FREE event will provide valuable information for all job seekers.  Our panel will share their real-life experience in job  hunting and finding employment.  Learn tips on what employers want and how they automatically screen out applicants.  There will be time for individual Q & A to answer  your most frustrating job hunting questions!  In the Chabot Room
  
Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 

Tuesday July 30, 2013
   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie Day: Rise of the Guardians  
   
   
MOVIE DAY @ THE CASTRO VALLEY LIBRARY

Rise of the Guardians
Rated PG
July 30 @2-4pm


Chabot/Canyon Room
No Registration Necessary
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Please call the Castro Valley Library for more information (510) 667-7900
    Location: Castro Valley
   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Castro Valley Library Book Club  
   

Meet with your neighbors and friends for a lively discussion of member selected books. Castro Valley Library Book Club meets the last Tuesday evening of each month in the Library Learning Center. Read this month's selection and join the discussion, or for more information, ask at the Library Information Desk. Phone: 510-667-7900

    Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

Wednesday July 31, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Playtime  
   
Summer Playtime
@ the Castro Valley Library
!
Read, Play, Learn


 All Wednesdays @ 10:30-11:30 as follows:

 June 19th
  June 26th
July 3rd
 July 17th
                                          July 24th
                                         July 31st


 
 Recommended for Children under 5yrs
                                      No registration necessary
                                                              Chabot/Canyon Room
 
    Location: Castro Valley
   10:30 AM  -  3:00 PM Job Lab  
   
 
 LOOKING FOR A JOB? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Open Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, the drop-in Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. During this open lab time, you can use the computers to update or create a resume, search for jobs online, or build new work skills.

Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900
 

Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

 
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Summer Program: Gary Lapow  
   


                                                 Gary Lapow
Singer/Songwriter

Gary will stimulate the imaginations of preschool through elementary school age children (and their parents) with songs of mystery, guessing games, and laughter with this lively, interactive concert

Wednesday July, 31st @ 2:00pm
@ The Castro Valley Library

                                                             Children under 7 must be accompanied by parents at all times.
                                                               For more information call (510) 667-7931

 

 
    Location: Castro Valley

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