Summer Reading Club – Be Creative @ Your Library
The 2009 Summer Reading Program - Be Creative @ Your Library starts on June 20th and ends on July 25th. Kids are encouraged to read, explore their creativity and have fun at the library during the summer! Weekly prizes and special performances round out this 5 week program. Kids who complete the program are invited to our fun-filled end of program finale on July 30th.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff - June 20th!
We're kicking off our program with a fabulous magical show featuring Allen Oshiro at 11am at the Archibald Library and 3pm at the Paul A. Biane Library. Free tickets for the event will be available on June 13th.
We have a great lineup of performers who will be at each library:
June 25 Aloha Islanders (tickets available on Sat. June 20th)
July 2 Hullabaloo
July 9 Franklin Haynes Marionettes
July 23 Learning Safari by Pacific Animal Productions
Free tickets for the events are available one week before the performance.
On Wednesday July 15th we’ll have a special “Night at the Theater” event at the Lewis Family Playhouse at 7pm. Families will enjoy this magical night of music!
Afternoon workshops just for the Summer
Interested in dance art,or song? Kids ages 6 – 11 are invited to take part is a series of art related workshops called Terrific Tuesdays at the Archibald Library and Wonderful Wednesdays at the Paul A. Biane Library. Kids will enjoy drawing, painting, dance and sculpture!
Please call the children’s department at Archibald 909-477-2720 ext. 5025 or Paul A. Biane Library 909-477-2720 ext. 5075 for further information.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Coming to a library not so far, far, away...
STAR WARS Night!
Calling all Jedis! Star Wars Night lands at the Paul A Biane Library on Friday, May 29th from 7pm-9pm. The event is a celebration of the Star Wars universe that will include a costume contest, official Star Wars artists Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez giving tips on how to draw your favorite Star wars characters, Star Wars related crafts, games, and storytimes, as well as a chance to mingle with some of your favorite Star Wars characters.
Tickets available at both libraries beginning Saturday, May 16th at 2pm. 4 ticket limit. For more info call 909-477-2720 ext. 5076.
Be sure not to miss out on this immensely popular event and May the Force Be With You!
Libraries are a great source of Star Wars information! Check out these books and more:
Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace by Patricia Wrede
Star Wars Complete Cross Sections by David West Reynolds
Star Wars the Complete Visual Guide by Ryder Wyndham
Star Wars the Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Rod Gilfrey, Circus Acts and School Choirs...Oh My!
The Rancho Cucamonga Library's 2009 Telethon is just around the corner. Since our first telethon in 2000, it's grown into a three day entertainment extravaganza featuring the best in local entertainment including school choirs, the Redlands Y Circus (an actual circus) and world renowned opera singer, Rod Gilfry.
The RC Library Telethon offers you the opportunity to help support the incredible programs, events and services you enjoy.This year, funds raised from the telethon will go to support:
- our ever-popular storytimes
- programs like our Cultural Arts Nights and festivals
- technology classes
- new Children's Books
Broadcast on Channel 3, the Telethon gives us the opportunity to highlight some of the great things going on at each of our Amazing Libraries. In fact, if you'll look up to the right corner of this very blog page, you can view the Bookmobile's own Telethon debut several years ago. If you'd like to find out more about our Telethon, visit the home page at http://telethon.cityofrc.com/. Besides making a donation via the website, you can also watch the whole production from the comfort of your computer screen. Want to see it in person? Then join us at the Victoria Gardens' Cultural Center's Lewis Family Playhouse March 13-15. We'd love to see you there!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Remember Motown? Come dance the night away to live music as members of the 6 piece band “Breakout” perform classic Motown hits.
Feel the Beat! Guests of all ages are invited to join percussionist Chazz Ross and his audience participation drum circle.
Make Music. Learn how to make your own Likembe (African thumb piano). Musician/craftsman Len Byrd will demonstrate the art of making a thumb piano and then will show us how it is played.
Meet the Artist. Enjoy an exhibition of works by celebrated local artist Demar Douglas. Mr. Douglas will be in attendance creating a new piece of art work inspired by the evenings’ events.
Don’t miss this evening full of music, dancing, art, crafts and storytelling.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Great Things Are Happening at the Rancho Cucamonga Libraries!
February means a month of great programs and events at the Rancho Cucamonga Libraries. Here's just a sample:
February 11 (Biane Library)/February 12 (Archibald Library): Fall In Love with
Valentine's Day
Come join the fun decorating valentine's, get prizes playing Valentine's
Day bingo and hear some great stories from the season.
Contact the Library for time and ticket information.
February 20 (Biane Library): Cultural Arts Night: Celebrate Black History
In this most historic year, we'll gather to celebrate the
accomplishments of African Americans with songs, stories, music and
more.
Tickets available at both libraries beginning February 9.
Both libraries also offer regular storytimes, computer instruction classes, and other programs for families, children and teens. And don't forget the best part -- Library programs are always FREE!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Chinese New Year activities 
Join us Friday, Janurary 23rd from 7pm -9pm at the Paul A. Biane Library for our first annual Chinese New Year celebration. The celebration of the Chinese New Year will feature dancing, musicians, crafts for children and refreshments. Free tickets for this event will be available at our libraries starting on January 12. Call 477-2720 ext. 5076 or 5077 for further information.
