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JSL Genealogy Work Group

John Steinbeck Library

Researching family history can be exciting, as well as challenging. Work Groups are a chance to share ideas, resources and support.

Artist selection process

  • Artists to be selected by a panel of library leaders and contacted for immediate project kickoff
  • Commissions may range from $250 - $2,000 per element
  • One or several awards may be granted per applicant. No more than three awards will be granted per applicant.
  • Selection of artists and next steps in developing the artwork and installation details for interactive educational elements contingent on art and educational element cost and available funding.

Artist selection criteria

  • Final "canvas selections" depend on results of cost efforts.
  • Artist selection will be dependent on evaluation of appropriateness of an artist's
    • Experience with content (themes)
    • Graphic style for content (themes)
  • Artist will meet one or more of the following criteria:
    • Local (tri-county area) or local affiliation
    • Artists inspired by Biology or other Sciences
    • Artists inspired by history or portraiture

Submission requirements

  • Artist is available to work on this project from November 2019 - January 2020
  • 250-500 words - Artist Biography
  • 250-500 words - Statement of Interest
  • 3-10 images showing:
    • experience illustrating themes
    • graphic styles
  • (if available) - 200- 500 words - Experience working on the Backyard Concept and/or Themes :
  • (if available) - Artist CV

CCL Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Cesar Chavez Library

The holiday season can be full of delicious temptations that prove hard to resist. Learn the importance of curbing those cravings at our diabetes management workshop.

JSL First Friday Art Talk

Come meet different local artists each month and explore the story of their exciting artwork at our free First Friday Art Talk.

Strong demand for computer literacy instruction!

News Date: 
Oct 22 2019 - 4:30pm

Last week's Computer Orientation sessions were well attended by a variety of adults wanting to learn basic computer skills. Students were fully engaged with the presentation and eager to also...

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Trick or Treating in the Library

John Steinbeck Library, Cesar Chavez Library, Library Connection @ Northridge

Come in costume and join us on Halloween for special Trick or Treating.

4:00 - 7:30 pm, Cesar Chavez Library and John Steinbeck Library

JSL Risk Management for a Small Business Workshop

John Steinbeck Library

Every business faces various potential risks that can damage their future financial success.

Family Reading Circle Participants ignite their own Kindle Fires!

News Date: 
Oct 14 2019 - 11:00am

Cesar Chavez was the site for our recent Family Reading Circle, a program that brought 18 adults and 33 children together to learn how to effectively bring reading and literacy...

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