The following programs
require advance registration:
STORYTIMES
Cerritos Library’s 30-45 minute Storytimes incorporate stories, audience participation and a book-related DVD, and will be held in the Little Theater. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under
170115 October 10
170120 October 17
170121 October 24
170122 October 31
170123 November 7
Thursdays at 12 p.m. for ages 5 and under
170124 October 13
170125 October 20
170126 October 27
170127 November 3
ORIGAMI WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
In this series of workshops, instructor Juliet Lee will teach children the paper folding art of origami. On Tuesday, October 11, participants will learn how to make an origami crane. On Tuesday, November 8, participants will learn how to make an origami greeting card and envelope. Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170128 Tues., Oct. 11 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12 Skyline Room
170167 Tues., Nov. 8 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12 Skyline Room
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & BRUSH ART FOR KIDS
As part of the Library’s Cultural Art workshop series, children ages 7 to 12 are invited to learn the history of traditional Chinese calligraphy and brush art and try their hand at these ancient art forms. Participants will create their own masterpieces and learn the history and significance of the tools used. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170130 Tues., Oct. 18 4-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Skyline Room
CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS
Kids can enjoy a creative writing workshop on Wednesday, October 19. Participants will learn about various aspects of writing, including character, plot and setting. Space is limited to 27 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170131 Wed., Oct. 19 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
Children can learn the finer points of art in this series of workshops presented by Young Rembrandts. Students will use colored pencils to re-create world-renowned artist Henri Rousseau’s painting of a jungle scene. Seating is limited to 20. The fee is $5. No refunds will be given. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170166 Tues., Nov. 1 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Skyline Room
MICROSOFT EXCEL TIPS & TRICKS
In this three-hour Microsoft Excel 2007 class, instructor Jason Galeener will provide tips and tricks for formatting spreadsheets, sorting and filtering lists, and creating professional-looking graphs. The class is limited to 27 beginning to intermediate students with some Excel experience. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170132 Thurs., Oct. 20 6-9 p.m. Age 18-Adult Hi-Tech Lab
DAVE BOATMAN’S CARTOON CLASS
In this educational, creative and interactive cartoon workshop, Dave Boatman will teach participants how cartoons are used in our society. He will present warm-up and imagination exercises, provide drawing tips and demonstrate how to draw various cartoon facial expressions. This class, which will inspire and motivate students to love cartoons and drawing, is limited to 50 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170133 Tues., Oct. 25 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 7-12 Skyline Room
POINTILLISM WORKSHOP
On Friday, October 28, award-winning artist Lucien van Oosten, who is proficient in pencil, colored pencil, pen/ink and mixed media drawing techniques, will present a hands-on workshop featuring pointillism. Come learn the secrets of this specialized art form. Space is limited to 24 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170165 Fri., Oct. 28 6:30 p.m. Age 18-adult Skyline Room
SAT ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP
Kaplan Test Prep Admissions will present an SAT essay writing workshop on November 7. Students will write a practice essay under timed, test-like conditions after learning how to write effective essays and what examiners look for while grading the essays. Graded essays will be mailed to the students a week after the workshop. Seating is limited to 50. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
170168 Mon., Nov. 7 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 14-18 Skyline Room
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH CHALLENGE
Volunteen Stephan Cho welcomes middle school students to a math challenge. Students will be encouraged to go beyond what they learn in school and test their skills in math. To be eligible for this program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 10 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1388. There will be no class on Tuesday, November 22.
Please register for only one of the following:
170134 Tues., Nov. 1-29 4-5 p.m. Ages 11-13 Board Room
170135 Thurs., Nov. 3-Dec. 1 4-5 p.m. Ages 11-13 Board Room
The following Library programs
do not require registration:
DANCES OF MEXICO
To kick off the month-long celebration of the National Arts & Humanities Month at all City facilities, dancers from Alma Latina Long Beach will present dances from several regions of Mexico on Sunday, October 2. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Sun., Oct. 2 2:30 p.m. Skyline Room
AQUARIUM PROGRAM
Join us for the monthly aquarium study session for all ages and learn about the fish in the Library’s aquarium. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., Oct. 12 3:30 p.m. All ages Aquarium
FAMILY NIGHT/ KIDDLE KAROO’S HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE
Little “ghouls” and boys will find some seasonal entertainment that’s more silly than scary with Kiddle Karoo’s Halloween Adventure. This is a “spooktacular” non-scary, fun-filled musical Halloween adventure that kids will love. Kiddle’s puppet pal Molly is afraid of everything. With the help of Kiddle, a cast of silly characters and the audience, Molly conquers her fears and learns that Halloween is fun, not scary. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., Oct. 12 7 p.m. Skyline Room
GAME TIME
Join us for open play of games such as Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Mon., Oct. 17 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 8-18 Skyline Room
SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE
The film “Rango” (2011) will be screened on Sunday, October 16. This animated comedy-adventure follows the comical journey of Rango, a sheltered chameleon living as an ordinary family pet. When Rango accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, he finds himself trying to play the role of the new Sheriff. “Rango” is rated PG and has a running time of 107 minutes. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Sun., Oct. 16 2 p.m. Skyline Room
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY DEMONSTRATION & LECTURE
Join us for a lecture and demonstration by Dan Zhu of the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. Zhu is the Vice President of the California Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Academy and Secretary of Lanting California Calligraphy Association. Zhu will discuss the history of this ancient art form and give a demonstration using the “Four Treasures of the Study,” which include the ink brush, ink stick, paper and ink stone. Through these tools, the beauty of Chinese Art receives concrete expression. The use of seals in place of signatures, seal cutting and engraving, and seal sculpture will also be discussed. Selected items from Zhu’s private collection will be on display.
Tues., Oct. 18 7 p.m. Age 18-Adult Skyline Room
BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS
The Book Club for Adults will meet for coffee and a discussion of the book “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett on Wednesday, October 19. For more information, call Marie Furrows at (562) 916-1346.
Wed., Oct. 19 10 a.m.-noon Board Room
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft featuring a Halloween theme for children will be held in the Art Studio on Friday, October 21. These “glue and go” crafts take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Fri., Oct. 21 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Ages 2-12 Art Studio
FRIENDS FALL BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Cerritos Library will hold its fall book sale in October. Membership to the Friends’ group will be available at the door on Friday evening. The cost of memberships follows: individual $10; family $15; organization and corporation $25; and life membership $100. A great selection of fiction and nonfiction books will be available at bargain prices. Come early for the best selection. For more information, call Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389.
Fri., Oct. 21 Members Only Presale 6-8 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 22 Open to Public 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 23 $2 a Bag Sale 1:30-3 p.m.
SHAKESPEARE’S “MACBETH”
Talented actors from the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare on Tour will present Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” on October 26. Please arrive early for this live performance. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Wed., Oct. 26 7 p.m. Skyline Room
COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP
This one-hour workshop is designed to show students and parents what college admission officers want to see in an essay. The workshop will cover the types of topics students will encounter, offer four steps to writing a winning essay and critique a sample admissions essay. High school seniors and parents are welcome to attend this educational program offered in collaboration with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Thurs., Oct. 27 7 p.m. Skyline Room
CHILDREN’S ART & WRITING CONTESTS
Friends of the Cerritos Library will conduct the Ninth Annual art contest for children in grades K through 6 and a short story contest for children in grades 3 through 6. The theme of the contests is “My Favorite Holiday.” The deadline to turn in entries at the Children’s Help Desk is Friday, October 7 before 9 p.m. Fliers and application forms with contest rules are available at the Children’s Help Desk. For more information, contact Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389.
Art contest
For the art contest, create a picture using your imagination to depict a favorite holiday. The picture can be created with paints, crayons or any other medium. Artwork must be no larger than 12” x 18” and unmounted. Only one art entry is allowed per child.
Short story contest
For the short story contest, write an original short story about a favorite holiday using no more than 400 words, and preferably typed on white letter size paper. Only one short story entry is allowed per child.
Library Displays
ART OF THE BOOK: ASIAN INFLUENCES
A selection of artists’ books with Asian influences will be on display throughout the Library until the end of December. Portfolio, pop-up, scroll and tunnel books will also be on display. This display is one of the ongoing exhibits showcasing the unique pieces from the Library’s special collection of artists’ books.
DR. SUN YAT-SEN & 1911 REVOLUTION EXHIBITION
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of China’s Revolution and the beginning of the Chinese Republic, several replicas of photographs, manuscripts, historical documents, stamps, first day covers and other items on Dr. Sun Yat-sen will be on display in the lobby until October 24th. Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925) was the leader of the Chinese Revolution.
EARTH AS ART
Pastel representations of NASA’s Earth as Art created by artist Ron Schrantz will be displayed in the Local History Museum through the end of October.
HOLLYWOOD MEMORABILIA
A collection of signed photographs of Hollywood legends will be on display in the Young Adult area until the end of October. These collectors’ items are on loan from the collection of Gary Hill.
