For Kids / Right

People of ALL AGES are invited to join us as we knit and crochet 7″x9″ sections as part of the Warm Up America! program.  The sections will be collected and combined to form afghans that will be donated to a local shelter.  It’s the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the community, socialize with knitters of all ages, learn a new skill, and enjoy FREE refreshments.

The squares that were made at the November 2009 Knit-a-thon and donated by volunteers have been sewn together into 3 new blankets and donated to a local women’s shelter.  The shelter has been giving them as gifts to women as they move on in their lives.  We’re happy and proud to get to be a part of this!

Come join us and become a part of it too!

In this “museum”, the exhibits come to life! Children in 3rd through 8th grade will portray their favorite African American heroes and share their  inspiring stories with you. Learn about civil rights heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King and Ruby Bridges. Meet the immortal Jackie Robinson and hear his triumphant story. Don’t forget to say hello to Althea Gibson, the ground breaking star tennis star and the “female Michael Jordan”,  woman’s basketball legend Sheryl Swopes. Two great heroines of aviation will be on hand: Bessie Coleman and  Willa Brown. Lots of performing artists will be “on stage” too, including  Janet Collins, (ballerina) Andre Watts (classical pianist) and Clark Terry (jazz trumpeter) Pioneers in medicine and science will sahre their lives and knowledge with you too. There’s something for everyone at this unique event. All ages are welcome to attend, no reservations required.

February 18, 2010, 5-6:30 PM

Community Room, Peninsula Center Library

Join us for our second annual jousting tournament and claim the title of “Knight for a Day”!  All “squires” (boys ages 8-11) and their “lords” (fathers) are invited to learn how young men in the Middle Ages would prepare for knighthood. We’ll learn the rules of courtly conduct and medieval warfare, then take to the “list field” to engage in safe but boisterous combat.

The event takes place Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Gallery at the Malaga Cove Library. Although this event is aimed at boys and those special guys in their lives (dads, uncles, grandpas, et al.), all the “ladies fair” (moms, sisters, and friends) are welcome too.

Registration is recommended. To sign up, please call the Young Readers desk at (310) 377-9584, ext. 600. If you have any questions, contact mbarb@pvld.org.

January is national Train Your Dog month!  To help recognize this month the Palos Verdes Library District Young Readers Department teamed up with local dog trainer Diane Bassett to provide free information about dog training to our young readers. 

The weekly Wednesday evening story time, Pillow Tales, became Dog Tales on January 20 and librarian, Marisa Perley,  presented stories and songs about dogs for our young attendees.  Storytime was followed by a demonstration of dog training tips and practices by trainer, Diane Bassett, and her wonderful dog, Toby.  Children and parents enjoyed talking with Diane, asking questions about their pets, and interacting with Toby.

Parents and children enjoyed Toby

To find out more information about PVLD’s storytimes and other events visit our events calendar or ask at the Young Readers Reference Desk.

A LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
Join this Tribute to African American Heroes!
This fun and educational project – co-sponsored by PV Links, The Black Heritage Association and Sigma Delta Theta  – celebrates Black History Month and culminates on February 18th.
Kids in 3rd through 8th grades will select a hero and start to learn about his or her life at the orientation on Jan 11. As they research, they will also practice telling the life and accomplishments of their heroes. At the Living History Museum on Feb 18, history will come alive as they take on the persona of their hero and share  what they have learned!

Kids who participate in the The Living History Museum may be eligible for extra credit. Check with your teacher. For more information on how to participate, call the Young Reader’s Desk at 310-377-9584, ext 600.

Orientation: January 11, 2010, 4 – 5 PM
Storytime Room, Peninsula Center Library

Rehearsal and help with costumes: February 2, 2010, 4-5 PM
Storytime Room, Peninsula Center Library

The Living History Museum
February 18, 2010, 5-6:30 PM
Community Room, Peninsula Center Library

Kitty Lim from the South Bay Chinese School will be at the Peninsula Center Library on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 4:00-4:45pm to show us how to make Spam and Macaroni Soup. The cooking class is open to kids 4th grade and up. All ingredients will be provided.

Join us on Wednesday, January 6 at 4pm in the Peninsula Center Library Community Room.

Students must be in 4th grade or higher to attend. Space is limited. Please contact the Peninsula Center Library Young Readers Desk to register: (310) 377-9584 x600.

On Wednesday December 9 in the Peninsula Center Storytime Room, Bill Barke will perform Christmas stories (’Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Grinch, Gingerbread Man) in a funny and theatrical program. Free and fun for the entire family. For more information, please contact the Young Readers desk at (310) 377-9584 x600.

We will be open this Friday, November 27th! Join us for stories and songs at the Peninsula Center Library for a Chinese Cultural Preschool Storytime presented by the South Bay Chinese School.

10:15am – 10:45am  (For fluent Chinese speakers)

11:00am – 11:30am  (For those who want to learn the Chinese language)

Storytimes will be held in the Peninsula Center Library Storytime Room and is recommended for ages 2-5 years. No registration is necessary. For more information, call the Young Readers desk at 310-377-9584 x600.