Giant Chickens, Pretzels and More - Celebrate Daniel Pinkwater's Birthday November 15
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 by Cupertino_Library
Children's author Daniel Pinkwater has been creating wonderfully wacky books for over forty years. Celebrate his birthday on November 15 by stopping by Cupertino Library to check out some of his titles that we especially enjoy: Lizard Music The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Bongo Larry The Lunchroom of Doom For more information on Daniel Pinkwater, visit his website at www.pinkwater.com . . . more »
This Saturday, November 17th at 3 pm., please join us at Cupertino Community Hall for a dance celebration in honor of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. Students and staff from the Natyalaya Kuchipudi School of Dance will perform traditional dances from South India. Come see their grace and skill and their beautiful costumes. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Arrive a little early . . . 
The Long Goodbye The Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will discuss this month's title, Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye on Thursday, November 15 at 7 pm. in the Cupertino Library Story Room. Hardboiled Los Angeles Private Detective Phillip Marlowe helps his old friend, a down on his luck drunk and a new widower, Terry Lennox, leave Los Angeles safely. He doesn't realize until later . . . 
Kids! This week is National Geography Awareness Week - do you know where you are in the world? If not, come to Cupertino Library to find some of these titles: National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas Follow That Map! How to Ace the National Geographic Bee Learn more about National Geography Awareness Week here. . . . 
The votes have been tallied and Wilbur the Pig is the new President of the Cupertino Library Children’s Room. In a very close election, Wilbur the Pig and his running mate Charlotte won the popular vote over Pigeon and Duckling, and George and Harold. Wilbur was not available for comment, preferring to let Vice President Charlotte speak for him. She referred to . . . 
If you have a love-hate relationship with your lawn, maybe it’s time to consider some alternatives.If you’re concerned about our environment as well as fed up with watering and mowing, there are more ecological choices for your front garden than the classic American green lawn. Come to Cupertino Library’s Master Gardeners: All About Lawns and Lawn Replacements Program on Wednesday November 14 at 7:00 pm, . . . 
Get inspired to stretch like a lion and other animals in these children's yoga picture books. You Are A Lion! Stretch Sleepy Little Yoga The Happiest Tree Little Yoga . . . 
School-aged kids are invited to make their very own dreamcatcher to keep! Come to the Story Room on Wednesday, November 14 at 4:00pm. Supplies are limited. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library. . . . 
Cupertino Cinema Club will be on Thursday, November 8 at 4 p.m. in the Story Room. School-aged children are invited. Call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. . . . 
Monta Vista Tech and the Cupertino Library present: The Teen Technology Symposium ! Friday, November 9, 5 – 9 PM @ Cupertino Community Hall 10350 Torre Ave Cupertino, CA 408 - 446 - 1677 Presenters include: 1. Google - Shishir Mehrotra Vice President of YouTube will speak about YouTube technology. 2. Involver — Rahim Fazel Founder of Involver discusses entrepreneurship & technology. 3. Blue Jeans . . .