October 2008 Issue 2
Blu-Ray Discs Have Arrived at the 
EastLake Branch
Blu-ray discs are the new high-definition DVD's that play only on a Blu-ray machine or a Sony Play Station 3. The collection is at the EastLake Branch and can be borrowed for 5 days like a regular DVD.
Click here to see the collection.
Library Foundation Boosts Children's Collection
The Chula Vista Public Library Foundation recently gave the library $9,500 to purchase children's and teen books for the branches. Most of the materials were purchased at the Otay Ranch Town Center Barnes and Noble.
The purchase was made possible by a fundraising event held earlier in the year. The event featured many Chula Vista restaurants and much of the wine was donated. The Foundation is currently planning another event for April 25, 2009, so mark your calendars for what will be another great evening!
Bookplates were placed on all the books purchased by the Foundation. The Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit organization. If you are interested in making a donation to the Foundation or becoming involved with with them, visit their website at www.cvplfoundation.org
Library Booksales First Two Saturdays in October
Looking for a great book at an even greater price? Check out the library's three booksales in October. All types of books will be available, including a selection of bestsellers and children's materials.
Proceeds from Friends booksales are used to fund programs and events, such as the three annual reading program. Also, the Friends recently paid for the recarpeting of the Civic Center Branch Children's room.
Civic Center Branch
Oct. 4 from 10am - 4pm
EastLake Branch (at the Vons - 2250 Otay Lakes Rd)
Oct. 4 from 9am - 1pm
South Chula Vista Branch
Oct. 11 from 10am - 2pm
Distressed Homeowners Clinic Offers Answers One-on-One
In collaboration with Housing Opportunities Collaborative, the library will offer a clinic at the Civic Center Branch on Oct. 25 from 10am - 3pm.
Registration is required for the Clinic. Please see the flyer for details and contact information.
The Libray also continues to offer Foreclosure Workshops twice a month.
EastLake Branch, Wed., Oct. 8 at 6:30pm
South Chula Vista Branch, Thurs., Oct. 16 at 6:30pm
List of October Programs & Events
Independent Films
Civic Center Branch on Sundays at 2pm
Oct. 12 - XXY
Oct. 26 - Choking Man
Let's Talk About Books (book club)
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 10am
Civic Center Branch
Classical Guitar with Roberto Limon
Enjoy an evening of classical guitar by local musician Roberto Limon.
Doors will open at 6:30pm, and the program is FREE and enjoyable by all ages.
Friday, Oct. 17 at 7pm
South Chula Vista Branch
Chula Vista Public Library Locations
Civic Center Branch |
South Chula Vista Branch |
EastLake Branch |
Heritage Museum |
Forensic Detectives Program at All Three Libraries
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's Forensic Detectives will be visiting all three branches in October. The detectives will create a crime sce
ne that you can help solve using
chemistry, geology, and physics to crack the case.
EastLake Branch,Saturday, Oct. 18 at 3pm
Civic Center Branch,Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6pm
South Chula Vista Branch,Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3pm
Still Time to Design a Great Library Card 
Your artwork could be featured as one of the library's new designer cards. With themes of "My First Library Card" for kindergarten through 3rd graders, and "I Love My Library" for 4th grade through adult. All Chula Vista library cardholders Kindergarten to adult can participate.
Applications can be downloaded from the library's homepage or picked up at your local branch. All entries must be received by October 15. Winners will be announced in December, with the new designer library cards available for purchase beginning in February 2009 for National Library Lovers Month. See the application for complete rules.
Snow White Storytime and Ballet
Enjoy a special reading with a ballet performance of Snow White. Bring your camera and get a picture taken with Snow White, herself. Presented by the Chula Vista Ballet and Neisha Glenn.
South Chula Vista Branch, October 14 at 6:30pm
Civic Center Branch, October 22 at 6:30pm
EastLake Branch, November 15 at 11am
Too Good To Miss
Adult Fiction
Exposed by Alex Kava. Agent Maggie O'Dell and the Assistant Director believe they're responding to a threat made at Quantico, instead they walk into a trap. Before they realize it, they've both been exposed to a killer who can strike at anyone, at any time.
Movie Tie-ins
Miracle at St. Anna (Movie Tie-in) by James McBride. Inspired by a historical incident that took place in the village of St. Anna di Stazzema in Tuscany and by the experiences of the famed Buffalo Soldiers of the 92nd Division in Italy during WWII, Miracle at St. Anna is a singular evocation of war, cruelty, passion, heroism, and love.
How To Lose Friends & Alienate People: a Memoir (Movie Tie-in) by Toby Young. In 1995 high-flying British journalist Toby Young left London for New York to become a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. Within the space of two years he was fired from Vanity Fair, banned from the most fashionable bar in the city, and couldn't get a date.
Teen Fiction
The Last Apprentice - Wrath of the Bloodeye by Joseph Delaney. Thomas Ward has spent two years as the Spook's apprentice. He's faced unimaginable peril, and survived. But a new danger has emerged: an ancient water witch, Bloodeye, is roaming the County intent on destroying everything in her path.
Children's Fiction
Emma Dilemma and the Soccer Nanny by Patricia Hermes. This is the third book about Emma O'Fallon, and her latest dilemma involves her traveling soccer team's first game in Washington D.C. She wishes her cool nanny would go along to be the team chaperone. Best for ages 8-11
Friends Corner: Marge Cunningham
EastLake volunteer Marge Cunningham has been the cornerstone for all the booksales done by the EastLake Friends Chapter for many years.
Every three months Marge rounds up her family members (including in-laws and grandchildren), and their vehicles to transport books to an EastLake shopping center. Without Marge and her wonderful family there would have been no booksales.
Married since 1964, Marge and her husband Roger are the parents of 3 daughters, and have 8 grandchildren. A former adult education ESL teacher, Marge continues to work by helping the Sweetwater Union High School District with English testing.