ow to register for Cerritos Library programslibrary.cerritos.us/LibraryNews/LibraryNews_Oct18.pdf · Ages 8-12 Hi-Tech Lab DAVe BoAtmAN/ SPooKy CArtooN This educational and creative

StorytimeSThese 30-45 minute storytimes incorporating stories and

audience participation will be held in the Little Theater. mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under2063 Oct. 15 2064 Oct. 222065 Oct. 292066 Nov. 5

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under2067 Oct. 132068 Oct. 202069 Oct. 272070 Nov. 3

reSeArCH DAtABASeS For KiDS Get ready for the school year by learning new research

techniques. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of searching many of the Library’s online databases for kids. Space is limited to 27 participants.

2071 Tues., Oct. 9 4-5 p.m. Ages 8-12 Hi-Tech Lab

DAVe BoAtmAN/SPooKy CArtooN

This educational and creative hour of cartoon instruc-tion will inspire and motivate students in their love of cartoons and drawing. Space is limited to 50 participants.

2072 Tues., Oct. 16 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 7-12 Skyline Room

Art-iN-SCieNCe WorKSHoPStudents will have fun and amaze their friends with

these simple Halloween STEM projects. Space is limited to 20 participants.

2073 Tues., Oct. 16 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12 Art Studio

oriGAmi For KiDSChildren will learn to create their own origami piece

to carry with them and share with family and friends. Space is limited to 20 participants.

2074 Tues., Oct. 16 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12 Art Studio

CrAFtS For ADULtS: HALLoWeeN emBroiDery

Instructor Stacy Wong will teach students how to stitch a hoop decoration for Halloween. Participants will learn how to trace a pattern, load the hoop and thread a needle. This workshop is geared toward beginners, though all skill levels are welcome. The fee is $5. No refunds will be given. Space is limited 15 to participants.

2076 Tues., Oct. 16 7 p.m. Ages 18 and over Skyline Room A

oNLiNe reGiStrAtioNcerritos.us

Cerritos Resident online registration for all programs listed begins mon., oct. 1 at 10 a.m.

Non-Resident online registration for all programs listed begins mon., oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

*You will not receive confirmation by mail for classes registered online. 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 reGiStrAtioNCall (562) 916-1388

Cerritos Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins tues., oct. 2 at 10 a.m.

Non-Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins mon., oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

WALK-iN reGiStrAtioNCerritos Resident walk-in registration for all pro-grams listed begins mon., oct. 1 at 10 a.m. Non-Resident walk-in registration for all pro-grams listed begins mon., oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

WALK-iN reGiStrAtioN tiPSWalk-in registration for Library programs

will be held at the Library Reservation Desk. Registration will continue until classes are full.

In order to register, patrons must be in the City’s RACER registration database.

October 2018 Volume 13 Number 10

A new, upgraded online registration system for Cerritos Library programs is now available. The new system, RACER Powered by CivicRec, provides excellent processing speed and capacity, so patrons will not experience a delay in the online registration process. To use the new system, patrons will need to first register for RACER (Register for Activities, Classes and Excursions Rapidly) accounts for themselves and their family members. Registration for RACER accounts is now open. For more information, please visit the City of Cerritos website at cerritos.us.

Library Hours - Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

ow to registerfor Cerritos Library

programs

oNLiNe reGiStrAtioN tiPSTo check the availability or to register for classes,

please visit the Cerritos website at cerritos.us and look for the online registration link.

For additional information, please call the Library Reservation Desk at (562) 916-1388. Computers at the Cerritos Library may be used to access RACER.

The following Library programs require advance registration:For more information, call (562) 916-1388 unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited for all programs.

CHiLD CreAtiVity LAB/UPCyCLeD DÍA De LoS mUertoS

Students will use reclaimed materials to create their own personalized sugar skull. Materials will be provided. The fee is $5. No refunds will be given. Space is limited to 20 participants.

2075 Thurs., Oct. 18 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12 Skyline Room A

HALLoWeeN mASoN JAr CrAFt For teeNS

Teens will create a spooky ghost scene that sits inside a mason jar. This craft makes a perfect decoration for the Halloween season! Materials will be provided. Space is limited to 24 participants.

2077 Mon., Oct. 22 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 13-17 Skyline Room B

AN eVeNiNG WitH HoLLyCLeeLAND

The author of “Glue & Go Costumes for Kids” will dis-cuss her favorite holiday, Halloween! Holly Cleeland will highlight her passion for designing Halloween costumes. Space is limited to 75 participants. All children and ac-companying adults must register to attend.

2079 Mon., Oct. 22 7 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

Art iNNoVAtorS/GHAStLy GrAVeyArD

Participants will create a masterful painting with acrylics on quality canvas while focusing on form, silhouette, lighting and self-expression. The fee is $5. No refunds will be given. Space is limited to 20 participants.

2078 Tues., Oct. 23 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-10 Art Studio

CreAtiVe WritiNG For KiDSIn this creative writing workshop, children will learn

about various aspects of story writing. Space is limited to 27 participants.

2080 Tues., Oct. 23 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab

LeGo CLUBChildren will build, create and share their very own

LEGO creations based on a chosen theme. The library will provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Space is limited to 20 participants.

2081 Tues., Oct. 23 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5-9 Little Theater

Published by the City of Cerritos Cerritos Library18025 Bloomfield Ave.Cerritos, CA 90703(562) 916-1350

Mayor Mark E. PulidoMayor Pro Tem Naresh SolankiCouncilmember Jim EdwardsCouncilmember Grace Hu Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama

The following Libraryprograms require

advance registration:

The following Library programs do not require registration:

ArtS AND CrAFtS For KiDSA free hands-on Halloween craft will be held in the

Art Studio for children ages 2-12. This craft will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Fri., Oct. 5 10-11 a.m. & Ages 2-12 5-6 p.m. Art Studio

PeANUtS HALLoWeeN SiGN CrAFtChildren will create a fun and spooky “glue & go” craft

that includes some of their favorite members of the Peanuts gang. This craft will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Fri., Oct. 12 Ages 2-12 5-6 p.m. Art Studio

BooK CLUB For ADULtSThe Book Club for Adults will meet for coffee and a

book discussion. Participants will discuss the book “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman. For more information, call Jo-Anne Alvarez at (562) 916-1340.

Wed., Oct. 17 10 a.m.-noon Board Room

FAmiLy NiGHt: JACK’S HALLoWeeN SPooKtACULAr!

Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud as Jack and his friends entertain you with their hauntingly funny antics! This Pullin’ Strings marionette show is a perfect addition to any child’s Halloween spook-fest.

Wed., Oct. 17 7 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

HiStory oF BLUeS iN AmeriCAMusic historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone,

along with accompanying musicians, will present the history, influence and impact of American blues music through songs and stories. Leone has toured as a guitarist for many high profile artists, including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan and many more.

Thurs., Oct. 18 7 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

A NiGHt At tHe moVieS: “BriNGiNG UP BABy”

Theo Siegel discusses the making of “Bringing Up Baby,” followed by a screening of the classic film. This film is unrated and has a running time of 102 minutes.

Fri., Oct. 19 6 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

iNterNAtioNAL oBSerVe tHe mooN NiGHt

Calling all stargazers! The Cerritos Library invites you to participate in International Observe the Moon Night. Activities for kids and an opportunity to view the moon through a telescope will be presented near the “Tsunami” sculpture outside the Library. Cerritos High School science students and the Seal Beach Astronomers will provide telescopes for the public to view the moon. Participants are also invited to bring their own telescopes and join in this worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration.

Sat., Oct. 20 5:30-7:30 p.m. All Ages Outside Cerritos Library

FAmiLy SCieNCe NiGHtAll ages are welcome to enjoy a fun evening of STEM-

related demonstrations and activities conducted by the Whitney High School STEM Club.

Tues., Oct. 23 6 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

CoLLeGe APPLiCAtioN eSSAy PreSeNtAtioN

Students and parents are invited to attend a presenta-tion on writing successful college application essays. C2 Education will share tips and techniques for choosing a topic and writing an outstanding application essay.

Wed., Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room A

meet AUtHor CHriS erSKiNeChris Erskine is a nationally known humor columnist

and editor for the “Los Angeles Times.” He will discuss his latest bestselling book, “Daditude,” a collection of his favorite “Times” columns on fatherhood. Copies of Erskine’s books will be available for purchase.

Tues., Oct. 30 7 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

mUSiCAL trAVeLS CoNCert: eLeGANCe, meDitAtioNAND PASSioN

To kick off our Musical Travels series, violinist Paul Stein and pianist Bridget Hough will perform music from Austria, America, France and Germany. The last great violin and piano sonata by Brahms will be featured, along with John Williams’ charming “Por Una Cabeza” from the film “Scent of a Woman.”

Mon., Nov. 5 7 p.m. All Ages Skyline Room

CHiLDreN’S Art & SHort Story CoNteStS

The Friends of the Cerritos Library will conduct the 16th Annual Art Contest for children in grades K-6 and a Short Story Contest for children in grades 3-6. “A Busy City” is the theme for the art contest and “An Unexpected Adventure” is the theme for the short story contest. Participants must have a valid Cerritos Library card. The deadline to turn in all entries is Friday, October 19 before 9 p.m.

Design a picture on “A Busy City.” Artwork must be no larger than 12” x 18” and unmounted. Only one art entry is allowed per child.

Short Stories about “An Unexpected Adventure” must be original, using no more than 500 words and preferably typed on white letter-sized paper. Only one short story entry is allowed per child.

Application forms are available at the Children’s Help Desk and on the Library’s website. Winners will receive gift certificates of $20, $15 and $10 from Barnes & Noble at a special reception. For more information, contact Librarian Eric Cardoso at (562) 916-1343.

FrieNDS FALL BooK SALeThe Friends of the Cerritos Library will hold its Fall

Book Sale in the Skyline Room of the Cerritos Library according to the schedule below. Membership to the Friends’ group will be available at the door on Friday evening. The cost of memberships for individuals is $10, family $15, organization and corporations $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.

Fri., Oct. 12 Members Only Skyline Room 6-8 p.m.Sat., Oct. 13 Open to Public Skyline Room 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Sun., Oct. 14 $3 a Bag Sale Skyline Room 1:30-3 p.m.

SCieNCe-N-PLAyGet ready for Halloween with STEM! By performing

a few simple experiments, students will make “ghosts” disappear and monster balloons inflate. Space is limited to 20 participants.

2082 Thurs., Oct. 25 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-7 Art Studio

“tHe LittLe oLD LADy WHo WAS Not AFrAiD oF ANytHiNG”/mASoN JAr CrAFt

Children will create a colorful Halloween lantern with faces that are silly or scary. Following the craft, Cerritos Library staff will reenact the story of “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda D. Williams. Join us as this little old lady braves her way through the woods one autumn night! Songs will be included in this 45 minute presentation. Space is limited to 35 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.

2084 Fri., Oct. 26 5:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 2-8 Skyline Room B

PUmPKiN CArViNG For teeNSLearn how to carve your own pumpkin masterpiece!

Tools will be provided. The fee is $5. Space is limited to 15 participants.

2085 Tues., Oct. 30 3:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 12-18 Skyline Room A

SUSHi CLASS For teeNSA chef from Benihana will introduce young adults to

the art of assembling sushi in this fun, hands-on work-shop. A parent or guardian must be present at the begin-ning of the workshop to sign a waiver. Space is limited to 24 participants.

2086 Thurs., Nov. 1 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 13-17 Skyline Room A

iNtroDUCtioN to tHe CLoUDLiBrAry

Students will receive an overview of the free cloudLibrary service and practice checking out digital eBooks and eAudio-books using their tablet or mobile device. Participants must have a valid Cerritos Library card and a WiFi capable mobile device such as the Kindle Fire, Android/Samsung Galaxy Tab, NOOK Tablet 7 or Apple iOS (iPad, iPod, iPhone). (Par-ticipants must also be able to download an app to the device, which requires an ID and password for Amazon, Google Play or Apple ID/iTunes, as well as access to a personal e-mail). Space is limited to 25 participants.

2087 Mon., Nov. 5 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 18 and over Hi-Tech Lab

yoUNG remBrANDtS/ANDreW WyetH

Students will learn about the great American artist Andrew Wyeth. The class will illustrate a detailed bedroom that uses perspective to create a sense of realism. The class is $5 per child. No refunds will be given. Space is limited to 20 participants.

2088 Tues., Nov. 6 3:45-4:45 p.m. Ages 6-12 Skyline Room B

CrAFtS For ADULtS: mACrAmÉ KeyCHAiN

Instructor Stacy Wong will teach students how to make a boho-styled, macramé keychain. This workshop will require some standing to complete the project. The fee is $5 per person. No refunds will be given. Space is limited to 15 participants.

2089 Thurs., Nov. 8 7 p.m. Ages 18 and over Skyline Room A