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.
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under
180168 August 13
180169 August 20
180170 August 27
Thursdays at 12 p.m. for ages 5 and under
180215 August 9
180216 August 16
180217 August 23
180218 August 30
180219 September 6
Fridays at 11 a.m. for ages 5 and under
180265 August 10
180266 August 17
180267 August 24
180268 August 31
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
At these creative writing workshops, children will learn about various aspects of writing, including character, plot and setting. Each three-day session is limited to 27 students. Please register for only one session.
180465 Mon., Aug. 6-Wed., Aug. 8 2:30-4 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
180466 Mon., Aug. 13-Wed., Aug. 15 2:30-4 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
DAVE BOATMAN’S CARTOON CLASS
This class will provide an educational, creative and interactive hour of cartoon instruction. Dave Boatman will teach participants how cartoons are used in our society; present warm-up and imagination exercises; and provide drawing tips, including instruction on the various cartoon facial expressions. This class is meant to inspire and motivate students in their love of cartoons and drawing. The class is limited to 50 participants.
180269 Tues., Aug. 14 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 7-12 Skyline Room
BALLOON WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
Create your own balloon animals in this fun and interactive workshop with Mike Whisner, also known as Mr. Twister the Balloon Man. This hour-long workshop is limited to 50 participants. The fee is $5 per child. No refunds will be given.
180270 Wed., Aug. 15 1 p.m. Ages 6-17 Skyline Room
180271 Wed., Aug. 15 2:30 p.m. Ages 6-17 Skyline Room
BEGINNING DSLR CAMERA WORKSHOP
In this free workshop, instructor Randall Chambers will introduce participants to digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and their special features. Come learn about basic digital and manual camera functions and learn how get the most out of your camera. Bring your DSLR camera, owner’s manual and extra batteries. The class is limited to 20 participants.
180315 Wed., Aug. 15 6-9 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Hi-Tech Lab
BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
In conjunction with the special artists’ books display throughout the Library, book art instructor Rachelle W. Chuang will present a free workshop on how to create a keepsake envelope album. Space is limited to 20 participants.
180765 Thurs., Aug. 16 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Skyline Room
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR iPAD
In this free workshop, instructor Jason Galeener will cover topics such as connecting to Wi-Fi or 3G networks, using built-in applications, downloading apps, browsing the web and taking pictures with the iPad. Participants will also learn how to use the iPad as an ereader to download eBooks from the Cerritos Library. Bring your iPad and current Cerritos Library card to the workshop. The class is limited to 30 participants.
180316 Wed., Aug. 22 6-9 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Skyline Room A
AFTERNOON TRIVIA FOR KIDS
Have fun testing your skills in math, history, science, entertainment and literature. This program is limited to 40 participants.
180365 Fri., Aug. 24 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-9 Little Theater
180366 Fri., Aug. 31 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-9 Little Theater
MANGA WORKSHOP
Learn more about the popular graphic novel art form Manga at this workshop taught by Michael Garisek. Garisek has been a cartoonist /caricaturist for more than 40 years and learned about the Manga industry when he was on a painting assignment in Japan. The workshop is limited to 50 participants.
180415 Tues., Aug. 28 3:30 p.m. Ages 7-17 Skyline Room
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
Children can learn the finer points of art at this workshop presented by Young Rembrandts. Students will use colored pencils to create a picture in the style of famous Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. Seating is limited to 20. The fee is $5 and no refunds will be given.
181115 Tues., Sept. 4 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Skyline Room
CHILD AND TEEN READ ALOUD
Children who can read are invited to participate in special read aloud sessions with teens. To be eligible for the program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 15 participants for the Thursday session and 10 participants for the Friday session. Please register for only one of the following two programs.
180615 Thurs., Sept. 13-Nov. 15 Ages 6-9 3:30 p.m. Little Theater
180616 Fri., Sept. 14-Nov. 16 Ages 6-9 3:30 p.m. Little Theater
Please register for only one of the following 10-week storytimes.
STORIES FOR 2s & 3s
Children and adults will participate in stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft activity. Class is limited to 22 participants.
180515 Tues., Sept. 11-Nov. 13 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 Art Studio
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
This introduction to storytime features books, poems and music. Children will enjoy opportunities of self-expression as they sing, dance and move around. Class is limited to 30 participants.
180516 Wed., Sept. 12-Nov. 14 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under Little Theater
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Children and adults will participate in stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft activity. Class is limited to 22 participants.
180565 Thurs., Sept. 13-Nov. 15 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 Little Theater
BABIES ‘N’ BOOKS
Children and caregivers participate in music, nursery rhymes, simple stories and books. Class is limited to 30 participants.
180566 Fri., Sept. 14-Nov. 16 11 a.m. Ages 6-25 months Little Theater
The following Library programs
do not require registration:
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO
Hands-on fun with instruments will be presented on August 1. Volunteers from the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra will give a short presentation explaining the different string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Children will then get a chance to play and explore the instruments. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., Aug. 1 3:30 p.m. Skyline Room
BLOOD DRIVE
The City of Cerritos and the American Red Cross will hold a City Challenge blood drive on Tuesday, August 7 in the parking lot of the Cerritos Library. All blood drive participants will receive two complimentary VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory and a voucher for two Chivas tickets. (There is a $10 total processing fee for the Chivas tickets.) Participants may also enter a monthly drawing for a $100 gift certificate to the movie theater of their choice and a daily drawing for four movie tickets. Any healthy person age 17 or older and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Schedule an appointment to donate by calling (714) 427-2605 or visit givelife.org and use sponsor code: COC.
Tues., Aug 7 Noon-6 p.m. Ages 17-adult Parking Lot
FAMILY NIGHT MAGIC SHOW
Join us on Wednesday, August 8 for the mesmerizing Magic of Tony Daniels. Please arrive early as doors close at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., Aug. 8 7 p.m. Skyline Room
MEET AUTHOR CRAIG B. SMITH
Craig B. Smith will discuss his book “Counting the Days: POWs, Internees and Stragglers of World War II in the Pacific” on Thursday, August 9. This book relates the experiences, both good and bad, of six prisoners of war (POW) on both sides of the Pacific War from their confinement to their release. Smith dedicates this book to the United States Marines who fought the Japanese on Guam, and to those who became POWs under terrible circumstances. Copies of Smith’s books will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Thurs., Aug. 9 7 p.m. Skyline Room
SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE
On Sunday, August 12, “The Lorax” (2011) will be screened in the Skyline Room. This animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. This movie is rated PG and has a running time of 86 minutes. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Sun., Aug. 12 2 p.m. Skyline Room
MEET AUTHOR LAURA LIPPMAN
Mega-award-winning mystery author Laura Lippman will discuss her new book “And When She Was Good” on Saturday, August 18. The novel was nominated for an Edgar and an Anthony award, and is based on the short story “Scratch a Woman,” taken from Lippman’s 2008 collection “Hardly Knew Her.” Lippman’s books will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Sat., Aug. 18 2 p.m. Skyline Room
MAKING TRAVEL MEANINGFUL
Professor, author, traveler and urbanologist Max Grinnell will give tips on getting the most out of your travel experience on Thursday, August 23. Some of his useful suggestions are “Over-prepare, but don’t over plan,” and “You can come back for a second look, but if you are exhausted the entire time, you may not even get a first look!” For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Thurs., Aug. 23 7 p.m. Skyline Room
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft for children ages 2 to 12 will be held in the Skyline Room. These “glue and go” crafts take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. For more information, please call (562) 916-1343.
Thurs., Aug. 23 10:30-11:15 a.m. Skyline Room
GAME TIME
On Monday, August 27, the library will host a free gaming event for youth. Join us for open play featuring games such as Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Mon., Aug 27 2:30-4 p.m. Ages 8-18
JOURNEY TO THE WEST
Based on a story written by Wu Cheng’en in the 16th century, the 27-minute film “Journey to the West” recounts the poignant and humorous adventures of the impetuous and willful Monkey King, who is chosen by Buddha to guarantee the safety of a Chinese monk on his mission to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. Together with a cast of colorful characters, they must walk the dangerous road west from China to India, with many adventures and lessons along the way. This film features renowned historians, brought together by Professor David Damrosch of Harvard University, who delve into the colorful details of the film’s story and time period. The film is one episode in the series “Invitation to World Literature,” a production of WGBH Educational Foundation with Seftel Productions for Annenberg Media. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Mon., Aug. 27 Skyline Room 7 p.m.
PAJAMA NIGHT
Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed toy and enjoy stories, songs and a short DVD. Don’t forget to bring your pillows and blankets! Pajama night is for children of all ages. Parents are welcome to wear pajamas too. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., Aug. 29 Skyline Room 7 p.m.
Library Displays
WATERCOLORS BY KATHY EPPICK
Several outstanding watercolor paintings by local teacher Kathy Eppick will be on display in the lobby of the Library through the end of August. Eppick admires Georgia O’Keefe and tries to incorporate art in her classroom curriculum.
DISNEY COLLECTIBLES
A variety of Disney collectibles including Toon Town ceramic houses, snow globes and Lladro figurines will be on display in the Local History Museum through the end of August. These items are from the collection of Mary Ann Camacho.
