http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=1998;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=56779;token=guest.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.ae0e22a739a054f09fe1fbc202e41b1e 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.