http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=1998;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60281;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60521;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 North Torrance Library Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM Description: School aged children are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year with a story, craft, and dance performance from the North High Chinese Club. This program is free for the whole family and no registration is required, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=38978;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Dana Vinke Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Description: Discover extraordinary new worlds, travel through space and time, journey to other dimensions as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group explores the wondrous and fantastic realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy each month. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and no registration is required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60531;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Southeast Library Date: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: Join us for a holiday story and craft to celebrate Valentine's Day. This program is free and no registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63341;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: Dr. John Jung will discuss his fourth book on the history of Chinese immigrants in America, Sweet and Sour: Life in chinese Family Restaurants, a social history of chinese restaurants and the lives of the families that operate them. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=56779;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Library Administration Date: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60240;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60332;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Walteria Library Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60194;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63110;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: The El Retiro Book Group meets to discuss great books. The discussion is free and no registration is required. Please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60378;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Henderson Library Date: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60286;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60430;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM Description: Join us for a story and craft celebrating Valentine's Day. This program is free and no registration is required, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63485;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM Description: Join us for an evening with Traci Kato-Kiriyama, a multi-disciplinary artist, arts educator, community organizer, actor, and author of a book of poetry, "signaling." Traci will help develop your skills and provide exercises and tools to better convey your emotions effectively through words. This event is free. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63166;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Henderson Library Date: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM Description: Read and discuss mysteries and thrillers in this book group. All discussions are free and no registration is required. Please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=18307;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Department Date: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Description: Join us as we discuss great lives and times as presented in biographies and memoirs. For list of titles, please see http://www.torranceca.gov/Library/5659.htm. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and there is no registration required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=61133;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Library Administration Date: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Description: The North Torance Library will close one hour early, at 7:00 p.m., to conduct an Area Disaster Center drill. Did you know your neighborhood library becomes an Area Disaster Center in case of an emergency? Library staff, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Torrance Amateur Radio Association (TARA),and other disaster workers use the Library to provide information and assistance in case of a disaster. Library staff will be conducting a drill of these responsibilities, outside materials returns will be open. Please contact the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 or Library Administration at 310-618-5950 for more information about Area Disaster Centers. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=48394;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 webmaster@torrnet.com Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 Description: City Hall will be closed. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63849;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 HELP Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Description: Life Planning Classes from the Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation. Feb. 10 - Staying in Charge of your Healthcare and Finances. Feb. 17 - Wills, Trusts, and Probate-Avoiders. Feb. 24 - Elder Care and Residential Choices. March 2 - Financial Planning for Long Term Care. March 9 - Medi-Cal for Nursing Home Care. All classes are free, but donations of $10 per class are appreciated. Reserve your spot by calling 310-533-1996. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63320;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM Description: In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the City of Torrance, the Library will present a special two part series on the history of Torrance! Join Mike George, Reference Librarian and Torrance Historical Society Board member, for an informative romp through the history of Torrance. Using newspapers, photographs, and other sources, Mike will present an informative and light-hearted look at the unique and often surprising history of our city. This event is free and no registration is required. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=57541;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Library Administration Date: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 Description: All Torrance Libraries are closed for the Lincoln's Birthday. Outside materials returns will be open, and online resources and renewals will be available. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=57545;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Library Administration Date: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 Description: All Torrance Libraries are closed for the Lincoln's Birthday. Outside materials returns will be open, and online resources and renewals will be available. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=74973;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 webmaster@TorranceCA.Gov Date: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 Description: City Hall will be closed http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60383;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Henderson Library Date: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60199;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60291;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60542;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Thu, Feb 16, 2012 Time: 3:30 PM Description: Teens are invited to join us for fun activities each month. TeenZone is open to all teens, and no registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please contact the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63855;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 HELP Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Description: Life Planning Classes from the Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation. Feb. 10 - Staying in Charge of your Healthcare and Finances. Feb. 17 - Wills, Trusts, and Probate-Avoiders. Feb. 24 - Elder Care and Residential Choices. March 2 - Financial Planning for Long Term Care. March 9 - Medi-Cal for Nursing Home Care. All classes are free, but donations of $10 per class are appreciated. Reserve your spot by calling 310-533-1996. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63323;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM Description: In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the City of Torrance, the Library will present a special two part series on the history of Torrance! Join Mike George, Reference Librarian and Torrance Historical Society Board member, for an informative romp through the history of Torrance. Using newspapers, photographs, and other sources, Mike will present an informative and light-hearted look at the unique and often surprising history of our city. This is a free event and no registration is required http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=57553;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Library Administration Date: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 Description: All Torrance Libraries are closed for Presidents' Day. Outside materials returns will be open, and online resources and renewals will be available. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=74975;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 webmaster@TorranceCA.Gov Date: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 Description: City Hall will be closed http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60204;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60388;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Henderson Library Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60296;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63344;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Description: Join us for an evening with first time author, Flora Wong as she discusses her book, Long Way Home: Journeys of a chinese Montanan. Hers is a story of an authentic, ordinary person facing extraordinary challenges -- the sotry of one Chinese Montanan's long way home. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63222;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Southeast Library Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Description: The Creative Spirit Book Group meets monthly to discuss books and authors. This group is free and no registration is required. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=48396;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 webmaster@torrnet.com Date: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 Description: City Hall will be closed. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63860;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 HELP Date: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Description: Life Planning Classes from the Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation. Feb. 10 - Staying in Charge of your Healthcare and Finances. Feb. 17 - Wills, Trusts, and Probate-Avoiders. Feb. 24 - Elder Care and Residential Choices. March 2 - Financial Planning for Long Term Care. March 9 - Medi-Cal for Nursing Home Care. All classes are free, but donations of $10 per class are appreciated. Reserve your spot by calling 310-533-1996. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60420;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM Description: VOTE for your favorite California Young Reader Medal nominated picture book after watching the North High Drama Club perform each book for you. FUN-tastic Fridays are free and no registration is required, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. For more information please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60410;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Bring the little ones, ages one through five, for a morning of songs and fun featuring some of the best known children's musicians of the area. Free, and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. No reigstration is required, but the room can get crowded so please arrive on time. For more information please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63317;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Description: Join us for an introduction to Spinning and Weaving with Ann Kubota. Learn a little history of the craft and how to novice can learn to make projects. Ann Kubota is a weaving and spinning instructor with the Torrance Adult School. This event is free. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated. Suitable for ages 10 and above and will last approximately 3 hrs. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=56794;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Library Administration Date: Sun, Feb 26, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Description: The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60347;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Walteria Library Date: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60255;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60393;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Henderson Library Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60209;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Youth Services Department Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM Description: A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=60301;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 El Retiro Library Date: Wed, Feb 29, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Description: Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922. http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=63743;token=guest.97847139090a7a765131f265bb7ebd29 Reference Date: Wed, Feb 29, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Description: Join us for an evening with Cy Tymony as he discusses what you need to know about book publishing today. Learn about borrowing marketing strategies from other industries, utilizing resources like Facebook / Twitter, libraries, and other "non-bookstore" outlets, and writing pitch letters and news releases to maximize your book marketing and publicity results.