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The Eating Season Begins
Thanksgiving is next week and after that it is a tumble of holidays into the New Year. Despite diverse religious backgrounds, politics, and history, I'm sure we're all looking forward to the eating that will happen in the next six weeks.
To that end, I've made two book lists about food: cookbooks for young chefs and picture books celebrating eating.
We have a couple of seasonal programs in the next few weeks. On Monday, November 19 we're making Candy Sushi. On Wednesday, November 21, we're going to make creatures from dried corn husks.
As we get ready for Thanksgiving, I'm thinking a lot about the complex history of American Indians and colonialism. An important part of my role as a librarian is to evaluate the books in our collection. I read all our Thanksgiving books carefully for the messages they convey about the history of our shared land.
Please let me know if you have any thoughts, suggestions, questions, requests, or anything else you would like to share.
Best,
Erin
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Building Club: Tinfoil Bowls, Magna-Tiles, and Legos
Wednesday, November 14, Edgewater Room
Come by anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.
We've a stack of tinfoil bowls. What can you make with them? As always, we'll bring our huge collection of LEGOs and Magna-Tiles. We have Duplos and blocks in the Children’s Room for kids under 3.
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Corn Husk Creations
Wednesday, November 21, Edgewater Room
Come by anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.
When soaked, corn husks become pliable and can be made into a wide range of shapes. Dolls, monsters, squiggles, animals—it’s up to you. We’ll provide the materials and some basic guidance. Get ready to experiment!
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Afternoon Movie: Incredibles 2
Wednesday, November 28, Edgewater Room
3:00 p.m.
Come to this Sausalito Library screening of Incredibles 2 (2018, PG, 118min). In the movie, Mr. Incredible is left home with the kids when Elastigirl becomes the new face of superheros. All children and their caretakers are welcome. We'll have lots of popcorn to share! Incredibles 2©Walt Disney Pictures
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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 3 and under and their caregivers.
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Story Time with Eliya
Wednesdays, Edgewater Room
9:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.
Join us for stories, finger plays, and songs! For children 3 and under and their caregivers.
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Stay and Play
Wednesdays, Edgewater Room
10:00 - 10:40 a.m.
Toddler and their caregivers are invited to 'stay and play' after the Sausalito Library's 9:40 a.m. story time. Preschool teacher Eliya will be there with blocks, stuffed animals, shaky eggs and more. Join us!
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Candy Sushi
Monday, November 19, Edgewater Room
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
For ages 12-14
Come make 'sushi' from our leftover candy!
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Middle School Book Club: The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater
Monday, December 10, Edgewater Room
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This month, the Middle School Book Club is reading The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater.
This novel tells the true story of an incident in Oakland when a black teenager set fire to the clothing of a white teenager who identified as neither male or female.
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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Cookbooks for Young Chefs
There are a fair number of cookbooks written for a range of ages. This list includes titles for kids from preschool through high school.
Because some kids begin cooking for their families while they're still in high school, and some kids fall in love with cooking—I've included two classic adult cookbooks for young chefs who want to go further.
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Yum yum! Picture Books Celebrating Eating
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