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News, Programs, Resources & More This Week:
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Halloween Costume Ideas: Literary Characters
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Looking for some fun and unique costume ideas? How about taking a page from the classics and bringing one of these iconic characters to life? Courtesy of Tula Biederman.
1. Charlie Brown: yellow shirt, black sharpie, cargo shorts
-Peanuts by Charles Schulz
2. The Queen of Hearts: black dress, crown, deck of cards, red construction paper hearts
-Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
3. Frodo Baggins: white button-down shirt, vest, cloak, ring on a chain
-The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
4. Laura Ingalls: long-sleeved long dress, apron, lace-up boots (bonnet optional)
-Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
5. (No brainer) Scarecrow: long-sleeved shirt, pants, pointy hat, straw to stick out from each
-The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
6. Punny: various grey paint swatches, tape
-50 Shades of Grey by E. L. James
7. Alex: white, long-sleeved shirt and pants, black boots, black hat, cane, black eyeliner
-A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
8. Sherlock Holmes: deerstalker or top hat, pipe, magnifying glass, brown coat--elementary!
-Sherlock Holmes Mysteries by Arthur Conan Doyle
9. The Old Man and a C: Dress as an old man (however you interpret that) and carry a cutout letter "C."
-The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
10. Hester Prynne: black dress, a big red "A," a baby/baby doll if you have one
-The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
11. (Call me) Ishmael: fishing gear/attire and a name tag that says "Ishmael"
-Moby Dick by Herman Melville
12. Emily Dickinson: Stay home.
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Met Opera Preview
La Fanciulla del West
Tuesday, October 23
7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room
The Sausalito Library's Met Opera Preview series for 2018-19 continues on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City Hall with a preview of the upcoming
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Metropolitan Opera performance of La Fanciulla del West by Giacomo Puccini. Host Tom Wilhite will present background information about the opera and composer, followed by a plot synopsis that includes a selection of audio and video clips from past performances. Tom's preview takes place on the Tuesday before the Saturday morning Live in HD simulcast from the Met. All are welcome.
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Master Gardener Series
Mini-Succulent Gardens
Thursday, October 25
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Succulents are attractive easy-care, low-water plants that come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Come and learn how to incorporate these versatile plants into mini-gardens,
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using common household objects like teacups and cookie tins as containers. Presenter Diane Lynch has been a Master Gardener in Marin since 1999. She has been writing a gardening column for The Ark newspaper on the Tiburon Peninsula since 2002 and has been a long-time contributor to the weekly Master Gardener column in the Marin Independent-Journal. This program is part of a series of talks by Master Gardeners presented by Sausalito Beautiful and the Sausalito Library, in conjunction with the UC Cooperative Extension Marin Master Gardeners.
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Friday Evening Program Series
Sterling Hayden
Friday, October 26
7:00 p.m. inside the Library
Sterling Hayden (1916-1986) was a Hollywood actor, author, and sailor. Sausalito became Sterling's part-time home beginning in the early 1960s. In his later years, Sterling was a
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common sight in downtown Sausalito and along the waterfront with his long beard and walking stick. Sterling’s film credits include Doctor Strangelove, The Killing, The Asphalt Jungle, and The Godfather. His memoir “Wanderer” is still in print, fifty-five years after it was first published. Please join the Sausalito Library and the Sausalito Historical Society as we celebrate a unique Sausalito character with film clips, readings, and reminiscences from some of the local people who knew him.
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Sausalito Writers' Circle
Sunday, October 28
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
in the City Hall Conference Room
Looking for a supportive group to share your writing with?
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Ready to tackle that story, novel, or poem? Interested in providing feedback to others? Whether you're an aspiring writer, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, come join us in the City Hall Conference Room. Your host at this Sausalito Library program is Sausalito resident, published author, and experienced workshop facilitator, Cindy Knoebel. If interested in attending, please join our Meetup group and RSVP. The Writers' Circle typically meets twice per month.
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Coloring & Doodling Party
for Adults
Tuesday, October 30
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
in the Edgewater Room
Come relax and join the coloring party! We provide a stress-free atmosphere, soothing music, and delicious refreshments so you can unleash your imagination.
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The Sausalito Library provides all coloring supplies, and we can help you make bookmarks and buttons from your artwork. Seating is limited for this free program. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Rebecca at rburgan@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4100 x502.
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Mobile Device Class
Introduction to iPad
Thursday, November 1
10:30 a.m. in the Edgewater Room
This workshop presented by instructor Jon Hartman will introduce you to the magic of iPad, from creating documents and tracking your expenses, to surfing
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the web and watching movies. Can an iPad replace a computer? Let's find out. Jon Hartman is a computer consultant specializing in Apple devices who also teaches classes at the libraries in Mill Valley and Tiburon.
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Master Gardener Series
Street Trees for Your Neighborhood
Thursday, November 1
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Do you want trees in the sidewalk in front of your house? Are you willing to water the trees and make sure they survive while they get
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established in their new home? Do you have grass or open dirt between the sidewalk and the street and want to transform that space with a tree? In this special program, Sausalito resident and UC Master Gardener Fay Mark will talk about how to identify the type of tree appropriate for your urban setting, the process for partnering with the City, and the conditions necessary to ensure the long-term survival of the new trees. Fay helped organize a project on Johnson Street, where neighbors partnered with the City of Sausalito to plant eighteen Prunus cerasifera trees, a fruitless tree that is utility and view friendly with a maximum height of 15-20 feet.
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Met Opera Preview
Marnie
Tuesday, November 6
7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room
The Sausalito Library's Met Opera Preview series for 2018-19 continues on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City
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Hall with a preview of the upcoming Metropolitan Opera performance of Marnie by Nico Muhly. Host Tom Wilhite will present background information about the opera and composer, followed by a plot synopsis that includes a selection of audio and video clips from past performances. Tom's preview takes place on the Tuesday before the Saturday morning Live in HD simulcast from the Met. All are welcome.
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Special Program
Book Club Happy Hour
Thursday, November 8
6:00 p.m.- location TBD
Come mingle and discuss great books over drinks (alcoholic or not) and appetizers with library staff, neighbors, and friends.
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This 21-and-over social event is a chance to read books, meet new friends, and support Sausalito's local establishments. The next meeting of the group will take place on Thursday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m., location TBA. Snacks will be provided by the Sausalito Library. The book for November is The Magic Christian by Terry Southern. Club size is limited and registration is recommended but not required. To register, please contact Erin at ewilson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4100 x504.
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Friday Evening Program Series
Ghosts of the Golden Gate
Friday, November 9
7:00 p.m. inside the Library
The Southern Marin section of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is rich in cultural and natural history. The 'Ghosts of the Golden Gate'
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project tells the park's story by matching beautiful and fascinating archival photographs with photos from today. Join Ted Barone, a volunteer photographer with the National Park Service and the curator/photographer for the 'Ghosts' project as he reveals the hidden history of familiar locations. Ted recently retired after thirty years in public education, the last thirteen as a middle and high school principal. A naturalist, photographer, hiker, and mountain biker, he knows the parklands like the back of his hand.
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Speaker Series
Attitude: The Power of One's Thoughts and the Secret of Life
Thursday, November 15
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Join psychologist and Sausalito resident Adam Milgram for a discussion of the meaning of attitude, how attitude is formed
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and developed, and how it powerfully influences one's life in every manner — from one's happiness to one's success in business and work, to the meaningfulness and joy in one's relationships, to one's overall health, longevity, and well-being. One's attitude can be changed for the better, and doing so can considerably better one's life. Adam Milgram is a student of psychology, mysticism, and spirituality and has read and practiced widely in these areas. Throughout the past thirty years, he has integrated his experience and understanding of psychology with his experience and understanding of spirituality into a psychospiritual perspective.
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Afternoon Movie
Hotel Transylvania (2012, PG, 91 min.)
Wednesday, October 24, Edgewater Room
3:00 p.m.
In Hotel Transylvania, a human unwittingly checks in at Dracula's five-star resort, where the guests are all monsters.
Hotel Transylvania©Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.
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All children and their caretakers are welcome at this free movie. We'll have lots of popcorn to share!
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Halloween!
Wednesday, October 31
Join us at the Halloween festivities: parade, Haunted House, candy, costumes, and the firefighters' BBQ. See you there!
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Middle School Book Club
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Monday, November 12
Edgewater Room 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This month, the Middle School Book Club is reading The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died.
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Middle schoolers are invited to join us for discussion, snacks, and a book-related activity. To get a free copy of the book and for more information, email Erin at ewilson@sausalito.gov or just come by the Library!
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Building Club
Legos, Magna-Tiles, and More!
Wednesday, November 14
Edgewater Room 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Come tackle challenges or follow your own imagination with our enormous collection of Legos and Magna-Tiles. We always bring an additional building material or two, join us to see what you can make. We have Duplos in the Children's Room for children under 3. For children 3+ and their caretakers.
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Story Time with Molly
Mondays, Edgewater Room
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Join us for Molly's special blend of stories, finger plays, and songs. For children of all ages.
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Toddler Story Time
Two story times every Wednesday
9:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.
in the Edgewater Room
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Join us for stories, finger plays and songs! For children 3 and younger, and their caregivers. For more information, please contact Erin Wilson, the Children's & YA Librarian, at (415) 289-4121, or ewilson@sausalito.gov
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The Sausalito Library's digital collections are a great way to take advantage of your community's shared resources without visiting the library. Popular e-books and e-audiobooks are available with your library card from the OverDrive service and the Libby app. E-books and e-audiobooks are also available for Sausalito residents through Hoopla, along with music, movies, and digital comic books. Kanopy is a vast collection of
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independent, classic, and foreign cinema – think of it as a library version of Netflix. If you don't yet have a library card, you can register online for a card and start taking advantage of the Sausalito Library's digital collections immediately. If you encounter any trouble or have any questions, please contact City Librarian Abbot Chambers at (415) 289-4123 or achambers@sausalito.gov.
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Congratulations on perusing to the end of this week's newsletter! Since you are obviously a discerning consumer, we have created this section just for you.
Every issue, we'll feature titles that are timely, humorous, helpful, or unique. Our staff recommendations are linked to the catalog, so you can place any of these items on hold anywhere you are. Enjoy.
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THIS WEEK: All Hallows Eve approaches...What could be better than a little spooky reading under the sheets? Scary stories aren't just for kids. Get yourself in the Halloween spirit by reading about, well, spirits! Don't forget your flashlight! Oooooooooo...
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More From the Sausalito Library
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Questions or comments?
Please send email to Sausalito Assistant City Librarian Augie Webb at
awebb@sausalito.gov
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