alt+library

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Bollywood Spectacular!

alt library — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:51:56 +0000

Something is happening indeed! alt+library is starting a series of afterhours “First Friday” programs at the North Sacramento Library (2109 Del Paso Blvd). Our kickoff program is March 2nd and is a “Bollywood Spectacular”! We will be enjoying a film, Bolly dance lesson, henna, chai and Indian snacks.

Not familiar with names like Madhuri Dixit, Aishwariya Rai, Shahrukh Khan or Kajol? BollyWHAT has created a newcomer’s guide to Bollywood that will help you on your way to becoming familiar with all the elements of film. Be sure to join our meetup.com/altlibrary so you can stay current with what will be happening next in alt+library! Or we’ll wag our thumbs at you until you tug your ears.

Speed Dating for Book Lovers III

alt library — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:07:11 +0000

It is that time of year again–Speed Dating time. The list is pretty full at the moment–ladies are being wait-listed, but we still have room for a couple more guys. This is our third year doing this, so we can say with some confidence that there will be people who chicken out at the last minute–it is still worth your while to register.

Does Speed Dating for Book Lovers work? Yes! It worked in Omaha…and we’ve heard rumors of last year’s success.

So, register here: http://tinyurl.com/76rhbkx and bring a book to spark conversation. Also, this year’s event is not scheduled on Superbowl Sunday–so there goes that excuse!

alt+fitness: Partner Yoga

alt library — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:18:45 +0000

Music is my religion. – Jimi Hendrix

alt library — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:10:01 +0000

Inspired by Flavorwire and their “Literary Mixtape” features, we at alt+library want to know what character would YOU choose and what songs would be included in the mix? I think my choice would be Bonanza Jellybean from Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and I would definitely include some Portishead on there. What about Shannon, from this month’s book club selection, Invisible Monsters? What would be on her mix tape? Share in the comments. /jess

A perpetual holiday is a good working definition of hell. – George Bernard Shaw

alt library — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:48:20 +0000

Happy Holidaze by Adam Hughes

Many people adore the holidays – the family, the fun, the togetherness. Others of us loathe them – the pressure, the commercialization, the togetherness. So, how do you endure? We’re hosting Punk Yoga: Survive the Holidaze and Broke A$$ Holidays as oases for escape. Reading is also a fantastic way to steal a couple of hours for yourself. And I find that the filthier or more bizarre the book, the easier it is to smear on a smile and join the fa-la-la-ing or whatever else you’ve signed on for. Upon a recommendation, I just finished the extremely vivid Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis; it could make you gag or laugh aloud, either way. Or check out Fun Home, our alt+library book selection, for a family that is just as challenging as your own. Judicious applications of black metal or really noisy punk seems to help too. What works for you? Share in the comments. /jess

Broke A$$ Holidays

alt library — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:04:20 +0000

Too good to be bad

alt library — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:29:37 +0000

The Bad Art Night participants with the worst art absconded with their less-than-masterpieces before we thought to get a photo. But below are the top contenders for “Good” Bad Art–sometimes we are just too good to be bad, no matter how hard we try. The bluebird was the final winner in the “good” category. Thank you to all who participated–we hope to do it again soon!

2nd Annual Bad Art Night

alt library — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:14:56 +0000

Come Out! for Aerobics

alt library — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:41:41 +0000

Herb Garden Mixology

alt library — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:17:22 +0000

RSVP at www.meetup.com/altlibrary