Library Corner -- Lamorinda Sun, Nov. 13

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Nov 13, 2009 | by Lamorinda Sun

All Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety of programs for children and families. See branch listings for program information and for branch operating hours. Updated information is available by calling 800-984-4636, or by visiting the Web site at www.ccclib.org.

-- Lafayette Library -- Closed through Nov. 13. Grand Opening Celebration 9 a.m. Nov. 14, for all ages. "Improve Your Chess Game," 4 p.m. Nov. 21, for all ages. Library closed Nov. 25-26.

Friends of the Lafayette Library Book Sale -- 9 a.m.-noon first and third Saturdays monthly. Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Marys Road.

The Lafayette Library is located at 952 Moraga Road, Lafayette. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; noon-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Phone: 925-283- 3872.

-- Moraga Library -- Crafty Storytime, 4 p.m. Nov. 17, for preschoolers, kids. Lapsit, 10 a.m. Nov. 18, for babies. The Alternate Woodstock, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, for adults, teens. Library closed Nov. 25-26.

The library is located at 1500 St. Marys Road, Moraga. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Phone: 925-376-6852.

-- Orinda Library -- Beginning Knitting, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16, for all ages. "Peek-A-Boo Time Stories: Songs, Rhymes and Rhythm," 11:30 a.m., for babies. Free Help with Computers, 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Music Program ABC to Z, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17. Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Presentation: "Tiny Kushner," 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Library Closed Nov. 25-26.

The library is located at 24 Orinda Way. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Phone: 925-254-2184.

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-- Free Online Homework Help -- Free online tutoring for students grades 3-12 by expert tutors who help with homework problems, learning an academic skill or writing a term paper. Available 1 to 10 p.m. every day. Spanish-speaking tutors available. Connect to the service with your library card at ccclib.org/researchcenter/ helpnow.html.

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-- AskNow -- The AskNow live, online interactive reference service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. AskNow is supported by Federal LSTA funding and administered by the California State Library. Visit ccclib.org/askaquestion.html. or www.ccclib.org/ researchcenter/.com.

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-- Books for the Homebound -- A free service for people of all ages who are unable to leave their homes, who live in an institution or senior housing facility or who otherwise cannot personally check out library materials. Through the program, a library volunteer selects and delivers library materials. Recipients must live within the county library service area and have a county library card or complete a library application form. For more information, call 925- 927-3211.