Ovitt Family Community Library
During the month of April the Ontario City Library’s Teen Advisory Council will be organizing a DVD and video game collection drive to benefit our troops in Afghanistan. This community call for support has been planned in conjunction with the J. R. Martinez event at the Ontario Convention Center on April 10, 2013. Show your appreciation and donate any new or gently used items to benefit our armed forces. Donations will be accepted at the Ovitt Family Community Library located at 215 East C Street and at the Colony High Branch Library located at 3850 East Riverside Drive. For information...
In conjunction with the April 10, 2013 J. R. Martinez speaking event at Ontario Convention Center, the Ovitt Family Community Library is having two book discussions for library customers. Mr. Martinez is an actor, a decorated veteran and the winner of the thirteenth season of “Dancing With the Stars. His book, “Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit,” tells of his experiences in Iraq and talks about his recovery from injuries sustained there. The book discussions will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 1 PM and again on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 4 PM....
In conjunction with the April 10, 2013 J. R. Martinez speaking event at Ontario Convention Center, the Ovitt Family Community Library is having two book discussions for library customers. Mr. Martinez is an actor, a decorated veteran and the winner of the thirteenth season of “Dancing With the Stars. His book, “Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit,” tells of his experiences in Iraq and talks about his recovery from injuries sustained there. The book discussions will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 1 PM and again on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 4 PM....
In conjunction with the April 10, 2013 J. R. Martinez speaking engagement at Ontario Convention Center, the Ovitt Family Community Library is offering a series of dance classes for library customers. Mr. Martinez is an actor, a radio talk show host, a decorated veteran, and the winner of the thirteenth season of “Dancing With the Stars.” His book, “Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit,” is available at the library and tells of his experiences in Iraq and his recovery from injuries sustained there. The “Dancing Like the Stars” classes will be held on four Thursdays: March...
During March, National Women’s History Month, the Ovitt Family Community Library will be screening documentaries about ordinary women doing extraordinary things and making their mark on history. Selected films examine a variety of themes from different perspectives: women soldiers in combat, the challenges faced by Muslim women, Hispanic mothers as activists, and female Asian labor organizers. Each documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion. All films are scheduled to be shown at 6 PM on consecutive Wednesdays: March 6, 2013; March 13, 2013; March 20, 2013; and March 27, 2013. These screenings are free and open to the public...
During March, National Women’s History Month, the Ovitt Family Community Library will be screening documentaries about ordinary women doing extraordinary things and making their mark on history. Selected films examine a variety of themes from different perspectives: women soldiers in combat, the challenges faced by Muslim women, Hispanic mothers as activists, and female Asian labor organizers. Each documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion. All films are scheduled to be shown at 6 PM on consecutive Wednesdays: March 6, 2013; March 13, 2013; March 20, 2013; and March 27, 2013. These screenings are free and open to the public...
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LAUREN KATE TO SPEAK On Wednesday, September 12, at 3:30 PM the Ovitt Family Community Library will host best-selling author Lauren Kate. The New York Times best-selling Fallen series follows star-crossed lovers Luce and Daniel through their centuries long love affair. Rapture, the fourth and final title in the quartet, is the astonishing conclusion to the Fallen series. Books will be available for purchase through Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Shop and the Friends of the Library. The event will take place in the meeting room of the Ovitt Family Community Library located at 215 East C Street. ...
STARTING A BUSINESS: PRESENTATION IN SPANISH Financial Advisor, Gamaliel Enrique Mendez, will be at the Ovitt Family Community Library on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, to discuss Starting a Successful Business. The presentation will be in Spanish and will begin at 7:00 pm in the Meeting Room. This event is co-sponsored by the Ovitt Family Community Library and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The presentation is free and open to the public ages 18 and older. The library is located at 215 East C Street in Ontario. For more information call the library at (909) 395 – 2252 or the...
DECORATING: WHAT’S COLOR GOT TO DO WITH IT? On Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 7:00 pm the Ovitt Family Community Library will host an exciting presentation about home decorating. Meet Jeanette Chasworth, interior designer and expert at working with color in dramatic, creative ways. Learn impressive techniques to beautify your home that will be suitable for all budgets. This free program is open to the public age 16 and older. The library is located at 215 East C Street in Ontario. For information please call (909) 395 – 2252 ...
CURIOSITY QUEST WITH JOEL GREENE. On Monday,September 10, 2012, at 6:30 pm the Ovitt Family Community Library will screen an episode of the popular television show Curiosity Quest that was filmed in Ontario at the Citizens Business Bank Arena. At 7:00 pm Joel Greene, host of the award winning PBS children’s program, will talk about producing a television program. How is a TV show made? Where do program ideas come from? Learn the answers to these and any other questions you may have about television shows. Joel Greene is also the host of Curiosity Quest Goes Green, an environmental...
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