30FSS Vandenberg Base Library

Congratulations to our winners and great job reading!

Discover the first major film by a black director to be released in the Unites States!

We'd love to see how your experiment went! Starbase Vandenberg

Today we said goodbye to Miss Rhonda. Even though she worked with us for less than a year, we will not forget her energy and cheer. It was a pleasure to work (and laugh) with her. Thank you for everything you did and all the best on your new journey, Rhonda!

If you are interested in joining the book club, please call the library at 805-606-6414.

Enjoy these garden themed coloring pages for this week's STEAM theme: Seed Take Home Kit

Subject Spotlight: Dog Books! Come check it out!

This week's movie night inspiration: Celebrate African American Cinema with this moving documentary, available for free on Kanopy.

Opportunities for your consideration:

We're very sad to report the passing of longtime Vandenberg Base Library librarian and former director, Joseph Carlson. He passed away on Saturday morning. Joe grew up in California and, after getting his Masters in Library Science, he served as a librarian in Vietnam, delivering books to troops in the field during the war. He also worked in the Panama Canal Zone and on Okinawa. Joe was the library's director after it moved into its current building in 1983, the former BX, and served in that role before retiring in the late 90s. He returned to work part time as the Reference Librarian where he kept a treasure box on his desk with goodies he supplied to give out to children on Base. He was a dedicated professional and will sorely be missed.

Time lapses are an incredible way to watch a flower grow right before your eyes! Nature is truly mesmerizing. How are your STEAM kit sunflowers doing? https://youtu.be/x5mHzwEOpp4

Just a reminder, the Base Library is open Monday through Wednesday this week, 10:00 to 17:00. Come check out your holiday reads, plus videogames, boardgames and more to help the holiday hours pass!

Here is an example of a 3D printed dinosaur! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S5IpS43AZ4&feature=emb_logo

We've have extended and expanded our Winterfest Reading Program! For every 5 hours you read, up to 50 hours, you get a ticket and can enter to win one of four different prizes. The end date is now February 28th, so you have plenty of time to dig in. Sign up and track your minutes at vandenberg.beanstack.com!

This video explains how 3D printing works! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlvK6DLwCz4

Due to Health Directive #6, only 10 people are now allowed inside the Base Library at any given time. You may be asked to wait before entering, and you may be asked to leave if the library gets busy. If you have something you need printed or faxed or already know what book you want, please call ahead at 805-606-6414 so we can facilitate the process as much as possible. You can also search our catalog at https://v10019.eos-intl.net/V10019/OPAC/Index.aspx... Stay safe out there!

Check out these tricky coloring pages!

For those participating in STEAM this week, check out this video about a man who is building robot bugs! You will need a National Geographic Kids account to view this link. Visit the Base Library during normal business hours to sign up. -- https://natgeo.gale.com//VideosDetail/VideosDetailsWindow

Here's another fun YouTube video on Robotics for this week's STEAM! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wHJjLMnikU