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Fri, Nov 20 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
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Chinese Internet Class
This class is for beginners who speak Mandarin Chinese. We will teach you some basic terms and concepts and show you how to get on the internet. This event takes place in the Tech Center
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Fri, Nov 20 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Almaden Book-aneers
This is a great book discussion group for children in grades 4 through 7. Our November book choice is Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix. For more information contact Barbara Gilbert, Youth Service Librarian at (408) 808-3040. This event takes place in the Program Room
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Sat, Nov 21 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Inclusive Story Time (for Children with Autism)
We are pleased to offer an Inclusive Story Time tailored to the needs of children who are on the Autistic Spectrum. There will be music, stories, fingerplays and activities that will enhance your child's social skills and strengthen her/her attention skills. Mr. K and his trusty side-kick, Shaggy the Sheepdog, will entertain and educate in their unique and playful way. There will be a 30 minute Stay and Play at the conclusion of the Story Time. To register, please call (408) 808-3040.
Pre-registration required
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Wed, Dec 2 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM |
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Mixing in Math
Join us for some fun math activities and games. This program is geared to supplement school homework and show that math can be fun. Children in grades Kindergarten and up are welcome. This event takes place in the Program Room
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Fri, Dec 4 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
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Baby Signs: Introductory Workshop
This workshop introduces basic baby signs to parents with children from birth to 18 months old. Bill Austin-White of TouchBlueSky will teach signs based on the American Sign Language (ASL). Children will participate with parents in the workshop. This event takes place in the Program Room
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Fri, Dec 4 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Author Visit - Sheila & Lisa Himmel
Teens (ages 13-18) and their parents are invited to participate in our monthly teensReach meeting. We are pleased to have Sheila and Lisa Himmel, authors of Hungry: A Mother and Daughter Fight Anorexia, as our special guests. There will be an opportunity for book signing. Community service credits are given to participating students. Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Almaden Library. This event takes place in the Program Room
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Tue, Dec 15 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
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Holiday Puppet Show - P&T Puppet's 'The Night Before Chris Mouse'
Come and enjoy the creative talent of the P&T Puppet Theater troupe. They will be doing the ever popular "The Night Before Chris Mouse." A P&T Puppet Theatre original! Based on the beloved poem, and the Aesop's Fable of the belling of the cat. This all mouse (and cat) cast will delight all ages. Set to the music of Tchaikowsky, Grieg and Beethoven. 40 minutes long. This event takes place in the Large Community Room
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Tue, Dec 15 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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History Book Club
If you are a history buff, you will enjoy our discussion of Washington's Crossing about Washington's ragged army, crossing the ice-choked Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. Next month we will be discussing Kingmakers : The Invention of the Modern Middle East. This event takes place in the Program Room
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