Library Mojo
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by Kim Crail
Kim is the Branch Lead of the Montecito Library. Questions or comments? Contact her: kcrail@santabarbaraca.gov
Library Learners: They’re just like us!
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he library scene is thriving these days. Here are a few examples of the groups that are breezing through on a daily basis: Babies, toddlers, and school-age kids love the library, from rolling up (literally) in strollers to attending Preschool Storytime with their doting caregivers. The older kids stun us with their independence, hunger for knowledge and learning. The youngsters in Montecito are impressive for their charm, manners and multiple intelligences. Staff are always excited to see them, research their new interests and help them along their road to reading and civic life. Technology users in general take full advantage of our open wifi, public computers and loanable internet hotspots. More and more people have their own devices and are looking for places to plug in and take care of business. There is increasing interest in download and streaming options as well and staff provide individual instruction as needed. Our book and audiobook lovers are our bread and butter. Nonfiction readers attack magazines, books and newspapers (we have the Wall Street Journal again!) with wild abandon, possibly knowing everything. Our fiction readers delight in the pure joy of reading and walking in another’s shoes. They slay their favorite authors’ works, building empathy and social skills. Thrillers, mysteries, romance, science fiction, westerns, dystopian – the sky’s the limit! Maybe you see yourself in one or more of these categories or break the mold completely.
Native American Storytelling
Thursday, February 20 at 4 pm, we are hosting a presentation by Chumash and Tataviam Elder and proud California Native American Alan Salazar. Learn about traditional paddling of tomol (canoes) and more about tribal history and culture. Salazar has been a preschool teacher, juvenile institutions officer, Native American consultant/monitor, spiritual advisor and member of the California Indian Advisory Council for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. He uses traditional storytelling to teach stu13 – 20 February 2020
dents of all ages. Please join us for this unique opportunity for both kids and adults.
reif conducts
Montecito Library Book Club
tchaikovsky & mozart february 15 + 16 | 2020 Christian Reif, C O N D U C T O R Thomas Mesa, C E L L O Michael Gilbertson: Graffiti: Concerto for Chamber Orchestra Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations, Op. 33 Mozart: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito, K.621 Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K.543 German-born, wunderkind conductor Christian Reif joins the Symphony after completing a three-year post as Resident Conductor of the San Francisco Symphony.
Our discussion of Normal People by Sally Rooney last Saturday had no shortage of topics to unpack. Attendee Chris noted how well the book “exemplified the complexities of relationships between young adults” and Pat Musarra noted that it was a good study of “the growth of the two main characters and how they matured” over the arc of the novel. Our March selection is The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason led by Janet. This 2018 historical novel, set in World War I Vienna, tells the story of a young medical student facing the grim realities of a war hospital. We hope that you can read the book and join us to discuss it at our next meeting on Saturday, March 14 at 11 am.
Reif will lead the orchestra through Michael Gilbertson’s Graffiti, followed by Tchaikovsky’s stunningly brilliant Variations on a Rococo Theme performed by charismatic cellist Thomas Mesa. Reif and the orchestra return for a final set featuring the fresh elegance of Mozart’s Overture to La Clemenza di Tito and the timeless, captivating Symphony No. 39. Concert Sponsors: Dan & Meg Burnham | Corporate Sponsor: Mission Audio/Video
upcoming concerts... an american in paris march 21 + 22, 2020 Constantine Kitsopoulos,
CONDUCTOR
carpenter conducts poulenc & saint-saëns april 18 + 19, 2020
Upcoming Special Events
Nir Kabaretti, C O N D U C T O R Cameron Carpenter, O R G A N
An Afternoon of Native American Storytelling with Chumash/Tataviam Storyteller Alan Salazar Thursday, 2/20 at 4 pm
beethoven’s 250th birthday celebration
Poetry Club discusses the Poetry of Charles Lummis alongside Susan Orlean’s The Library Book Thursday, 3/5 at 3:30 pm
Nir Kabaretti, C O N D U C T O R Alessio Bax, P I A N O
See you at the library!
•MJ
may 16 + 17, 2020
Full list of guest artists on our website!
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