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Events at Cambrian Branch Library


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Date/Time Event

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Nov 7
All Library Open Hours

Cambrian's Annual Children's Bookmark Contest
Celebrate Cambrian Branch Library's Third Birthday November 18th by creating an original bookmark! Students in grades K-5 can enter by picking up an entry form at the Information Desk upstairs in the Cambrian Library. Use black ink only and create a bookmark about books and reading. Return finished bookmark to the Cambrian Library by November 7th. Join us for a special presentation of the Winners at a special storytime the week before our birthday on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 pm!


Sat, Nov 7
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

De-Stress Your Holidays!
Make Your Holidays Easier! The winter holidays are a hectic time of year with all that decorating, shopping, sending cards, buying, wrapping and shipping gifts, traveling, cooking and entertaining to do. Wouldn't it be great to find ways to make all of these tasks easier and reduce your stress at this busy time of year? Come and learn tips to make your holiday preparations and events easier to manage. Bring your own ideas to share!


Tue, Nov 10
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cambrian teensReach Meeting
Join a monthly meeting for teens interested in library and community volunteer activities. Bring your creativity to enhance the library's outreach to the community. All teens ages 13-18 are invited to attend. Newcomers please fill out a teensReach application before the meeting. Applications are available at the information desk.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Tue, Nov 10
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wii Hour for Teens
All teens are welcome to join us for an hour of fun Wii games
This event takes place in the Community Room


Thu, Nov 12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Beginning Computer Keyboarding
Learn how to use a computer in this relaxed, stress-free class. We will show you how to use a mouse to navigate around the screen and help you learn some basic techniques. We will assist you in learning some Internet searching strategies. No experience necessary!

Pre-registration required


Fri, Nov 13
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

1-on-1 Computer and Internet Assistance at Cambrian Library
Sign up for a 30 minute tutoring session on any topic of your choosing. We can help you with things like Microsoft Office, internet use, e-mail set up, and more.
This event takes place in the 2nd Floor Internet Cafe
Pre-registration required


Tue, Nov 17
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Book Bees
Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson will be the book for discussion for this meeting! Be prepared for trivia, games and a snack. Our regular meetings are the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm in the Community Room.
This event takes place in the First Floor Community Room


Wed, Nov 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Turkey Craft
Make a turkey using craft foam, feathers, and your own handprint! Children of all ages are welcome. Materials provided.
This event takes place in the Community Room, First Floor


Wed, Nov 18
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Cambrian Mystery Book Club
Join us to discuss The Ancient Rain (A North Beach Mystery) by Dominic Stansbury. A former San Francisco cop steps in to solve a cold case involving anarchists from the 1970s.
This event takes place in the Room B


Thu, Nov 19
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Beginning Computer Keyboarding
Learn how to use a computer in this relaxed, stress-free class. We will show you how to use a mouse to navigate around the screen and help you learn some basic techniques. We will assist you in learning some Internet searching strategies. No experience necessary!

Pre-registration required


Fri, Nov 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

1-on-1 Computer and Internet Assistance at Cambrian Library
Sign up for a 30 minute tutoring session on any topic of your choosing. We can help you with things like Microsoft Office, internet use, e-mail set up, and more.
This event takes place in the 2nd Floor Internet Cafe
Pre-registration required


Fri, Nov 20
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Board Game Time
Like to play Scrabble? Or is Go Fish more to your liking? Come and join us to play these and a lot more board games with your family and friends.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Tue, Nov 24
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

PapaHugs Band
Enjoy heart-warming, interactive songs with popular children's entertainer PapaHugs. This event will take the place of our Tuesday evening family storytime.
This event takes place in the Community Room, First Floor


Tue, Dec 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Book Bees
For the second time, we will talk about Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson! Be prepared for trivia, games and a snack. Our regular meetings are the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm in the Community Room.
This event takes place in the First Floor Community Room


Thu, Dec 3
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Beginning Computer Keyboarding
Learn how to use a computer in this relaxed, stress-free class. We will show you how to use a mouse to navigate around the screen.We will assist you in learning some Internet searching strategies. No experience necessary!

Pre-registration required


Fri, Dec 4
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Movie Time
Join us on the first Friday of each month to watch a different movie on the big screen. One lucky winner will take the DVD home after the screening.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Tue, Dec 8
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cambrian teensReach Meeting
Join a monthly meeting for teens interested in library and community volunteer activities. Bring your creativity to enhance the library's outreach to the community. All teens ages 13-18 are invited to attend. Newcomers please fill out a teensReach application before the meeting. Applications are available at the information desk.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Tue, Dec 8
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wii Hour for Teens
All teens are welcome to join us for an hour of fun Wii games
This event takes place in the Community Room


Thu, Dec 10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Beginning Computer Keyboarding
Learn how to use a computer in this relaxed, stress-free class. We will show you how to use a mouse to navigate around the screen . We will assist you in learning some Internet searching strategies. No experience necessary!

Pre-registration required


Thu, Dec 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Beginning Computer Keyboarding
Learn how to use a computer in this relaxed, stress-free class. We will show you how to use a mouse to navigate around the screen. We will assist you in learning some Internet searching strategies. No experience necessary!

Pre-registration required



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