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Veteran's Benefits Fair
Various military and veteran's organizations will have tables at
this critical event, designed to assist veteran's in learning about and
obtaining benefits. Scott Langhoff, Senior State Service Officer, will
present a benefits talk at 10 am.
Event Location: Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 N.
Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Sat, May 8, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Theatrical Presentation of "The Things They Carried"
Join us for a professionally staged adaptation of "The Things They
Carried" by the American Place Theatre. After the performance, audience
members will be invited to participate in an interactive discussion.
Event Location: El Camino High School Truax Theatre, 400
Rancho Del Oro Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057-8316
Date: Sat, May 8, 2010
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Bookmobile Book Discussion
This book discussion of "The Things They Carried" will occur at the
Rancho Del Oro Park stop of the Oceanside Bookmobile.
Event Location: Rancho Del Oro Park, Avenida Empresa and
College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056
Date: Mon, May 10, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Mom & Tot Storytime
A military-themed children's book will be read by Barnes & Noble
staff at this Mom & Tot Storytime.
Event Location: Barnes & Noble, 2615 Vista Way,
Oceanside, CA 92054
Date: Tue, May 11, 2010
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Book: The Things They Carried
Mom & Tot Storytime
A military-themed children's book will be read by Barnes & Noble
staff at this Mom & Tot Storytime.
Event Location: Barnes & Noble, 2615 Vista Way,
Oceanside, CA 92054
Date: Wed, May 12, 2010
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Book: The Things They Carried
Bookmobile Book Discussion
This book discussion of "The Things They Carried" will occur at the
Alamosa Park stop of the Oceanside Bookmobile.
Event Location: Alamosa Park, Mesa Drive and Robinwood Drive,
Oceanside, CA 92056
Date: Fri, May 14, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Teen Book Discussion
This book discussion will be for teenagers and facilitated by a
Youth Services Librarian.
Event Location: Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway,
Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Fri, May 14, 2010
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Operation Appreciation
Every year, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce brings the business
community and area residents together to provide a day of recognition to
the Marines and Sailors based on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. All
active duty military members and their families are treated to a day of
free food and entertainment at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. This
year, the Oceanside Public Library will have a booth at the event to
promote The Big Read. Special giveaways will be distributed and there
will be fun crafts and handouts for children to promote our "Little
Read" programming. Our mascot, Splash, will also make an appearance.
Event Location: Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre and Beach ,
Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Book: The Things They Carried
Vietnamese Festival
As part of our "Little Read", this event will include crafts, music,
food and stories designed to introduce children to Vietnamese culture.
Event Location: Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway,
Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Sat, May 22, 2010
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Book: The Things They Carried
How to Write a War Story
Join authors, professors and veterans for this workshop and panel
discussion about the art of writing a war story. Eric Blehm, author of
"The Only Thing Worth Dying For: How Eleven Green Berets Forged a New
Afghanistan" and Sue Diaz, auhor of "Minefields of the Heart: A Mother's
Stories of a Son at War" will be among the writers present at this
workshop.
Event Location: City Council Chambers, 300 N. Coast Highway,
Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Sat, May 22, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Sunshine Storytime
As part of our "Little Read", a military-themed children's book will
be read by a staff member of the Oceanside Public Library at this
Storytime.
Event Location: Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway,
Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Tue, May 25, 2010
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Book: The Things They Carried
Wacky Wednesday After-School Craft
As part of our "Little Read", children will create cards and compose
letters to send to active military personnel who are currently serving
overseas.
Event Location: Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway,
Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Wed, May 26, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Things They Carried
Sunshine Storytime
As part of our "Little Read", a military-themed children's book will
be read by a staff member of the Oceanside Public Library at this
Storytime.
Event Location: Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Avenue,
Oceanside, CA 92058-1878
Date: Fri, May 28, 2010
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Book: The Things They Carried
Oceanside in the Vietnam Years/Big Read Wrap-Up
Over the past several months, members of our community have provided
photographs, memories and stories of Oceanside during the Vietnam War
era to Kristi Hawthorne of The Oceanside Historical Society. Kristi has
compiled all the information and will present the final project titled
"Oceanside in the Vietnam Years" at this event. Oceanside Public
Library staff will also be present to provide a final wrap-up and
appreciation to our community for the success of our 2010 Big Read.
Event Location: Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 N.
Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054-2824
Date: Sat, May 29, 2010
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
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