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October 1
Project kickoff event
Acting Mayor Carmen Vali; Senior Branch Librarian Hilary McAllister
Official launch of "The Grapes of Wrath": California Stories".
Media coverage, announcement and copies of schedule of events.
Aliso Viejo City Hall
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October 2, 3:30-4:30 pm
After School Club: First through Fourth Graders
A one-hour program including stories and crafts related to families,
the Depression period and migrant people.
(Expected Attendance: 45 to 70 children). Jenny Gasset, children's librarian.
Library Community Room
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October 5, 2 pm
Movie Matinee: Screening of "The Grapes of Wrath"
(Expected Attendance: 50 adults, 15 teens).
Kisook Park, adult specialist
Library Community Room
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October 8, 7 pm
Pajama Storytime for preschool and primary school children and their parents.
Featured stories will focus on the migrant experience.
(Expected Attendance: 25 children, 10-15 adults)
Library Community Room
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October 10, 7 pm
From Gold Rush to Pop
California history through works of art
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October 15, 10:30 am-12 noon
Adult Book Group discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath."
Hilary McAllister, senior branch librarian;
(Expected Attendance: 25-35 adults)
Library Community Room
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October 16, 3:30-4:30 pm
Fifth to Eighth Grade Book Club
Discussion of "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse. Jenny Gasset, children's librarian
(Expected Attendance: 10-15 children)
Library Community Room.
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October 16, 7-8:30 pm
Teen and Adult Book Group discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath."
Jenny Gasset, children's librarian
(Expected Attendance: 10-15 teens, 20-25 adults)
Library Community Room
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October 19, 11 am-4 pm
"Dustbowl Day"
Awards for short story and art contest winners. Friends of the Library Book
Sale, Trivia Games. Music of the era featuring Craig Newton.
Hilary McAllister, senior branch librarian
Library Community Room and Atrium areas.
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October 23, 7-8:30 pm
A Voice in the Well Ensemble
Reader's Treater production of "Keeping California's Promice: The Legacy of John Steinbeck
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mid September continuing to the end of October
Short story contests
Beginning mid September continuing to the end of October. Children will be given
the opportunity to write a short story reflecting the Depression era and migrant
families. An additional contest for adults will be advertised in the library and
the newspaper. Entries must arrive no later than October 12.
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mid September continuing to the end of October
Art Contests for all ages.
Beginning mid September continuing to the end of October. Children will be given
the opportunity to prepare artwork reflecting the Depression era and migrant families.
Gayle Halachukas, young adult library assistant. An additional contest for adults
will be advertised in the library and the newspaper. Entries must arrive no later
than October 12. Art will be on display in the library until the end of October.
Library Community Room.
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Held throughout the month of October
Dustbowl scavenger hunts
Held throughout the month for different age groups. Clues will appear in
the "Aliso Viejo News" each week.
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Held throughout the month of October
Random Prizes for checking out any John Steinbeck related item.
Throughout the month of October. Library Clerical Supervisor Ginny Ortiz and staff.
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