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Cerritos Library is a popular learning destination for the entire community. To best serve patrons’ needs, advance registration is required for some Cerritos Library programs. Please see the information below to learn how and when to register for the programs which require registration. For more information, please call Cerritos Library at (562) 916-1388.
How to Register
In order to register, patrons must be in the City’s class registration database and have obtained a family account access PIN number and individual family member personal numbers.
On-line registration
To check the availability of classes or to register for classes, please visit the Cerritos home page at cerritos.us and look for the on-line registration link. The program, eConnect, is best viewed with Internet Explorer. Before registering for classes on-line, print the eConnect User’s Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Only Visa and MasterCard will be accepted as payment. For additional information and/or to obtain the PIN numbers, please call the Library Reservation Desk at (562) 916-1388. Computers at the Cerritos Library may be used to access eConnect.
Cerritos Resident on-line registration for all programs listed begins Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident on-line registration for all programs listed begins Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
*You will not receive confirmation by mail for classes registered on-line. Please print a receipt at the conclusion of your transaction and bring it with you to the first day of the event or class.
Phone registration
Call (562) 916-1388
Cerritos Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m.
Walk-in registration
Walk-in registration for Library programs will be held at the Library Reservation Desk. Registration will continue until classes are full.
Cerritos Resident walk-in registration for all programs listed begins Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident walk-in registration for all programs listed begins Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m.
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
195915 July 15
195916 July 22
195917 July 29
195918 August 5
Thursdays at noon for ages 5 and under
195919 July 11
195920 July 18
195921 July 25
195922 August 1
195923 August 8
Fridays at 11 a.m. for ages 5 and under
195924 July 12
195925 July 19
195926 July 26
195927 August 2
PSAT PRACTICE TEST
In collaboration with Kaplan Test Prep and Tutoring, a free full-length PSAT practice test will be held for students in grades 9-12. Test takers are encouraged to eat a hearty lunch and arrive by 1:45 p.m. to sign in. Please bring a calculator and two No. 2 pencils.
194672 Mon., July 8 2-4:30 p.m. Ages 14-17 Skyline Room
SCORE GIVEBACK/ PSAT TEST STRATEGIES
All test takers will receive a detailed score report showing their strengths and weaknesses on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in the Skyline Room. Information about test taking strategies will also be offered. Parents are encouraged to attend this workshop. For more information, contact Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389.
MICROSOFT WORD INTERMEDIATE
In this three-hour class, instructor Jason Galeener will teach participants how to use Microsoft Word 2007 at an intermediate level. The class is limited to 27 participants who should be familiar with the basic functions of Microsoft Word 2007.
195928 Thurs., July 11 6-9 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Hi-Tech Lab MAGIC
WORKSHOP WITH WAYNE KAWAMOTO
Learn some secrets of magic with magician Wayne Kawamoto and take home fun tricks that you can use to entertain your family and friends. After the workshop, Wayne will treat you to a short magic show that's just for teens. Space is limited to 25 teens.
195929 Wed., July 17 3:30 p.m. Ages 12-18 Skyline Room
CUPCAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP
With the help of pastry chef Deyanira Torres, discover the fun of decorating cupcakes. Learn how to frost using a pastry bag with different tips and also how to decorate with colorful sprinkles, candy or fondant decorations. Participants will take home the finished products and also some recipes. Space is limited to 20 participants.
195930 Wed., July 31 3:30 p.m. Ages 12-18 Skyline Room
THURSDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
AMAZING CHRIS
Chris has been performing amazing circus acts for more than 15 years. His close-up and daring feats amaze crowds and provide a "real deal" circus experience that includes juggling, unicycling and all-around acrobatic mayhem. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Please arrive early as seating is limited to 220.
195931 Thurs., July 11 3:30 p.m. All ages Skyline Room
HEEBIE & JEEBIE
Get ready to listen, laugh, sing, shout and dance along with Heebie & Jeebie during this high energy, interactive 45-minute show. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Please arrive early as seating is limited to 220. 195932 Thurs., July 18 3:30 p.m. All ages Skyline Room
JUSTIN RIVERA MAGIC
Justin Rivera is a full-time professional magician, comedian and emcee from the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Justin's unique style and combination of comedy and magic has delighted and amused people from different backgrounds. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Please arrive early as seating is limited to 220.
195934 Thurs., July 25 3:30 p.m. All ages Skyline Room
THE NIFTY BALLOON SHOW
David and Shana are proud to present The Nifty Balloon Show, a family friendly variety show featuring storytelling, comedy, magic and balloons. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Please arrive early as seating is limited to 220.
195935 Thurs., Aug. 1 3:30 p.m. All ages Skyline Room
The following Library programs
do not require registration:
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., July 10 3:30 p.m. Aquarium
HENNA TATTOOS FOR TEENS
Experts from Sona Chaandi Beauty Salon will demonstrate the ancient Indian art of mehndi/henna tattoo. Space is limited to 50 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
Wed., July 10 3:30 p.m. Ages 12-18 Skyline Room
LOOK UP TO THE STARS: ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE
With the help of Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and assorted visuals. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Wed., July 10 7 p.m. Skyline Room
BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS
The Book Club for Adults will meet for coffee and a discussion of the book "Mission to Paris" by Alan Furst. For more information, call Marie Furrows at (562) 916-1346.
Wed., July 17 10 a.m.-noon Board Room
INDIAN DANCE RECITAL
Several members of Arpana Dance Company will present an evening of Bharatanatyam, which is one of six classical dance traditions of India with origins dating back 2,000 years. In this style of dance from South India, the dancers convey the theme or idea of a song to the audience through the use of facial expressions, gestures of the hand and symbolic poses. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Wed., July 17 7:30 p.m. Skyline Room
GAMING TOURNAMENT
The library will host an "Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom" tournament. Go head-to-head with other gamers and see who becomes the ultimate champion of this popular video game series. The tournament will be limited to 50 participants ages 11-18. A Microsoft X-box system will be used for this tournament. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Wed., July 24 3-6 p.m. Skyline Room
MEET THE AUTHOR ESTER BENJAMIN SHIFREN
China-born Ester Benjamin Shifren relates the saga of her family's century-long existence in Shanghai in her book "Hiding in a Cave of Trunks: A Prominent Jewish Family's Century in Shanghai and Internment in a WWII POW Camp." The author will discuss and sign her book and answer questions. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Wed., July 24 7:30 p.m. Skyline Room
SIDEWALK BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Cerritos Library will hold a summer book sale on the sidewalk in front of the Library. A wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books will be available at bargain prices. For more information, call Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389.
Sat., July 27 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Library Sidewalk
HARP RECITAL BY PEGGY SKOMAL
Peggy Skomal, an award-winning harpist with more than 25 years of professional musical experience, will entertain the audience. For more information about this free program, call (562) 916-1342.
Wed., July 31 7 p.m. Skyline Room
TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES
Enjoy the following Tuesday Afternoon Movies presented at 2 p.m. in the Skyline Room.
Tues., July 2: "Monsters, Inc." (2001)
The big, blue and fuzzy James P. Sullivan and his one-eyed roommate Mike Wazowski are two professional "scare specialists." Their job is to harness the energy created when they make children scream. This energy is bottled and it keeps their society going. When they accidentally let a young girl named Boo into their world, it throws their life into chaos. (Rated G, 89 minutes)
Tues., July 9: "Oz: The Great and Powerful" (2012)
When a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot – fame and fortune are his for the taking – until he meets three witches: Theodora, Evanora and Glinda. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz,™ but into a better man as well. (Rated PG, 130 minutes)
Tues., July 16: "Mulan" (1998)
A high-spirited girl learns that her aged father is to be called into service to fight the invading Mongols. Knowing that her father would not survive the rigors of war, Mulan disguises herself as a man and joins the Chinese Army in his place. Unknown to Mulan, her ancestors are aware of her actions and to discourage her, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu, to join her and force her to abandon her plan. (Rated G, 88 minutes)
Tues., July 23: "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" (2011)
Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room ... until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large – Professor Moriarty – and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. (Rated PG-13, 129 minutes)
Tues., July 30: "Men in Black 3" (2012)
The MIB duo of Agent Jay and Agent Kay are back in action. When the world is threatened by an evil alien, Agent Jay travels back in time to 1969 where he teams up with the younger Agent Kay to stop an evil villain named Boris from destroying the world in the future. (Rated PG-13, 106 minutes)
SUMMER CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft featuring a summer theme for children ages 2-12 will be held in the Skyline Room. These "glue and go" crafts take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. No registration is required. For more information, please call (562) 916-1343.
Tues., July 2 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Tues., July 9 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Tues., July 16 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Tues., July 23 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Tues., July 30 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Tues., Aug. 6 10:30-11:15 a.m.
ACCESS VIDEO ON DEMAND
Access Video On Demand is a streaming video database of more than 10,000 titles that can be viewed with a Cerritos Library card in the library or off-site. Thousands of acclaimed documentaries, educational films and helpful instructional videos cover Art and Architecture, Career Planning, Languages, Home How-To, Travel and more. Special collections include the BBC, History Channel, PBS, Ken Burns, National Geographic and others. New titles are added monthly and closed-captioning is available for many titles. No software is required to watch the videos on your PC, Mac, iPad or Android device. If you have the capability to connect your computer or laptop with your TV, you will also be able to watch these videos on a bigger screen.
To access this video collection, go to the Cerritos Library home page at menu.ci.cerritos.ca.us. Click on "Databases" in the left column under Reference, then click on "Videos." Log in with your name, Cerritos Library card number and PIN (first two letters of your last name and date of birth – month, day, year). Click on "Go" and view the video of your choice.
Library Displays
PAPER TOLE ART EXHIBIT
Several spectacular paper tole or three-dimensional paper art pieces by students of Amy Chen will be displayed in the Library's lobby area through the end of July. In addition to landscapes and floral pictures, the display will include many patriotic pieces to tie in with the Fourth of July.
PAINTINGS BY TIFFANY HU
A collection of acrylic paintings by seventh grader Tiffany Hu of Whitney High School will be on display through the end of July in the Local History Museum.
ARTISTS' BOOKS
As part of the ongoing exhibits planned to showcase the unique pieces from the Library's special collection of artists' books, a variety of these books will be displayed throughout the Library until the end of July. This exhibit will include portfolio, pop-up, scroll and tunnel books, and several special books that use metal, glass and other unusual materials.
MY WONDERFUL MOM
Portraits created by students at the art workshop held at the Library in May will be displayed in the Children's and Young Adult display cases throughout July. Local children and teens produced these one-of-a-kind art pieces under the guidance of local artist Nirali Thakkar.
PEZ CANDY DISPENSERS
An integral part of the American scene for approximately 50 years, PEZ Candy has been enjoyed by generations of Americans. Available around the world in more than 80 countries, PEZ Candy and dispensers have universal appeal. Enjoy the PEZ dispenser collection of Dawnine Medina in the Young Adult area through the end of July.
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