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CALABASAS  LIBRARY
*New Location

200 Civic Center Way
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 225-7616
(map)
Monday  

CLOSED

Tuesday - Thursday   10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday   10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday   12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Online Catalog
 Databases
 Pathfinders
 Audio Books
 Live Reference Service
 Book Reviews
 Wireless Internet
  Friends of the Library
  Donate to the Library!
  
Department Profile & Staff

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS


 

Online Catalog

Find, check the status of, and even hold books at the Calabasas Library Online Catalog

To access your library account:
 - Click on Calabasas Library Online Catalog
 - Click on My Info
 - Enter your library card number
 - Enter your last name as the password.

To place a hold on an item
 - Open up the record of the item you want
 - Click on E-mail request
 - Fill out the hold request form and send.

   

Databases

Infotrac, Proquest, and Reference USA.  Access to journals, magazines, newspapers, and business references.

   
Pathfinders

Library Pathfinders are information maps that lead patrons to relevant sources on a particular topic.  Our print and computer resources include both materials available in the library and online resources such as databases and recommended websites.
   

Audio Books

We now have downloadable audio books available at NetLibrary. F
irst time users MUST come into the Library to sign up for an account.  If you have an account, click the link to log in.  For more information, please call or come into the Library. 
(Must have a City of Calabasas Library card to participate)

   

Live Reference Service

Live, online, interactive reference service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Ask A Librarian

   

Book Reviews

Find the hottest books and check out the latest book reviews at BookPage!

   

Wireless Internet

Access the internet for free on your wireless laptop or PDA using
Free WiFi access at the Library and Tennis & Swim Center!!!

   

Join the Friends of the Calabasas Library!!

   
Would you like to donate to the new library? Click on the Amazon.com link to see what materials the librarians would like to add to the collection. Items are tax deductible through Friends of the Calabasas Library.
   

Donate to your library!!

For Information on any Library event, please call: (818) 225-7616

Click here for pictures of past Calabasas Library Summer Events


LEARN! DRAW! CREATE!

Create your own American art at our special Picturing America program.

This free series of four classes is designed to enlighten and enrich children about American art, as well as give them an opportunity to create their own masterpieces.

Classes will be taught by Esther Wahl, Art Enrichment Specialist and LACMA docent.

 
 
WHO: Children ages 6 to 11 years old.
WHEN: Every Wednesday at 4:00 P.M.
Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28
WHERE: Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way
HOW: Sign up at the Children’s Desk.
Enrollment is limited.
QUESTIONS: Call Jill Nevins (818) 224-1757

FICTION TO FILM
A new book club for adults at the Calabasas Library!!

The first book to be discussed is
For Whom the Bell Tolls
by Ernest Hemingway.

The first discussion meeting will be
Thursday, January 15th at 6:30pm. 
On Saturday, January 17th at 2pm,
a movie will be shown.

Both events are free, however a library card is required to participate. The library has copies of the book for checkout.

For more information on the book or events,
please call Caroline Russom at 818-225-7616.


 

Get free tutoring and homework help
with the Study Buddies!!

Most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
Held in the Calabasas Library meeting room.
For more information, call the library at 818-225-7616.

 


 
Pumpkin Patch Story Time
AGES DAY TIME
Under 3 Fridays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
Children's Story Time Area
3 - 5 Thursdays 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room

 
DEPARTMENT PROFILE
    Library Application
 
  Library Policies
    Library 2004-2005 Annual Report

Library services are provided to Calabasas residents. The Library was taken over from Los Angeles County by the City of Calabasas and officially became the Calabasas Library on July 11, 1998.  The Calabasas Library is located at 200 Civic Center Way (map).

Check this page for updates as new programs, classes and more are added!!!

The Friends of the Calabasas Library are a volunteer group of citizens that organize events for the Calabasas residents to enjoy.  The Friends of the Calabasas Library meet at the library on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm.

The Calabasas Library now has Morningstar Mutual Funds.  Morningstar is the most-trusted and most-often-cited source of unbiased mutual fund information. And Morningstar Mutual Funds is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for evaluating, comparing and choosing mutual funds.

 
STAFF
Barbara Lockwood
Library Director
     Karilyn Steward, Librarian
     Marcy Bowen, Librarian, Part-Time
     Michael Bozyk, Librarian, Part-Time
      Darren Jeffery, Librarian, Part-Time
     Katharine G. Kearney, Librarian, Part-Time
     Caroline Russom, Librarian, Part-Time
     Anita Torres, Library Circulation Supervisor
     Suchandra Ghosh, Library Assistant
     Jill Nevins, Library Technician, Children's Services
     Sarah Abdali, Executive Assistant
     Kia Ahankoob, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Daniel Harpaz, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Tram Huynh, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Larry McLinden, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Casey Mowery, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Chrissy Parsinia, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Alex Shodahl, Library Clerk, Part-Time
     Nataliya Sobchuk, Library Clerk, Part-Time
Click here to see the Library Staff

 
 

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