January Book Clubs

We have a new book club forming at West Valley library in January of 2010, as well as our regular established group that keeps on readin' and talkin'. The new book club is known as "A Mysterious Past" and they read, specifically, historical mysteries. Their title for January will be The Alchemist's Apprentice by Dave Duncan. So if you're interested in joining the readers of "A Mysterious Past" then by all means mark your calendars for their gathering on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00pm.

Now, our regular ongoing book club has also picked it's January read and it will be a novel written in 1951 by Graham Greene entitled "The End of the Affair." Get your copy today because the next meeting of the West Valley book club is coming soon on Wednesday, January the 13th at 6:30pm as always. So now that we have two(!) book clubs, you've just doubled your pleasure if you're a reader. Somebody remind me to invite the Doublemint Twins.

Roses & Rose Care presented by UCCE Master Gardeners

Learn from Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County how to care for roses so that they will thrive in your garden. January is the best time of year to prune roses in Santa Clara County. Potted plants will be used to aid in demonstration. You'll also learn about more local hands-on opportunities to improve your rose care expertise. Bring your questions!

Come join us on January 20, 2010, from 7-8 pm in the West Valley Branch Library Community Room. Co-sponsored by West Valley Library, Friends of the WV Library and UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County.

100 Notable Books

Every year the New York Times puts out a list of notable reads for the year and it's always a wealth of information for titles you overlooked, meant to read, can put on a list of "gotta reads," etc. It's full of great suggestions in every imaginable genre and even includes a list of best childrens books of the year as well. The list can be found here, but another great way to browse is by linking to the Book Section of the Times where all of the year-end lists, and there are many, can be found. Happy reading to you all.

Time for Holiday Crafts!

Join us on December 4 & 11 from 10 a.m to 12 noon in the Community Room, to celebrate the upcoming holidays by creating your very own fun multicultural holiday crafts. We will also open up the Stay & Play toy chest for everyone to enjoy our games, toys & puzzles. These activites are suitable for young children.
Thanks to the Friends of the West Valley Library for sponsoring this event. See you there!

We're on Facebook

Are you active on Facebook? If so, you might want to check out our facebook page to have another avenue of staying current with what's going on at our library. C'mon, it won't hurt to "friend" us ... we promise there'll be no uncomfortable stalking or annoying personality issues involved with us.

http://www.facebook.com/westvalley

December Book Club

Folks, the pressure was mighty to read a light-hearted "holiday" type of book. Well, it looks like we've got one in the form of "The Christmas Sweater" by author Glenn Beck. Yup, the same author (and TV commentator) of such heartwarming titles as "Arguing with Idiots" and "America's March to Socialism." Apparently, Mr.Beck has a soft spot for Christmas parables and so we're in for some serious holiday sentiment at our December book club meeting. According to the publisher, this is a book "Based on a deeply personal true story, "The Christmas Sweater" is a warm and poignant tale of family, faith and forgiveness that offers us a glimpse of our own lives -- while also making us question if we really know what's most important in them." Just don't ask me to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" because that, undoubtedly, would put this librarian over the edge of holiday sanity. Come join us at the next meeting on Wednesday the 16th of December at 6:30pm, as always.

Book Sale Saturday, 11/14

Books galore and amazing deals! We have a book sale coming up at West Valley Library on Saturday the 14th of November. Members of the Friends of the Library get first dibs from 9am to 10am, and the sale opens to the general public at 10am. After 2pm, every bag of books you fill is only $2! All proceeds go to the Friends of the West Valley Library, who generously support the library's programs and collections.