Blink Read-Aloud
Wednesday, November 1, 12:01-1:00 PM
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Haven't read it? What's it about? Sit back and enjoy a reading from Blink. If you like, bring a sack lunch and/or an activity to occupy your hands (crafts, knitting).
KICK-OFF: First Ever Mountain View Reads Together
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7:00 PM
Google, Inc., 900 Alta Ave., Havana Room
Come kick off this month-long series of events. The prize-winning, tightly constructed, short film Silent Beats by Los Altos Hills-native, Jon Chu, will be shown. Mr. Chu will speak and take questions afterward. Blink addresses first impressions, and this film visually shows characters' perceptions of one another.
Refreshments; speakers; MVRT highlights on the WiFi landing page. Books, Inc. will be selling books.
Role Play: Snap Decisions -- Not Always As They Seem
(Jugar un papel. Decisiones del momento. No son siempre como paracen)
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:00-11:00 AM
Police Dept. Parking Lot & Auditorium, 1000 Villa St.
Be there at an acted arrest scene. Hear Police Chief Vermeer discuss decisions that were made.
Este presente cuando inician una escena de arresto. Escuchen cuando el Jefe de la Policía S. Vermeer discute decisiones hechas.
La Tortuga y la Liebre: Haciendo Buenas Selecciones
(The Tortoise and the Hare: Making Good Choices, in Spanish)
Sábado, 4 de Nov., 11:15-11:59 AM
Salón de la Comunidad de la Biblioteca, Calle Franklin #585
Cuentos, títeres, música y más para niños y sus familias.
Leer en voz alta el libro "Blink" (Spanish Read-Aloud)
Domingo, 5 de Nov., 3:00-4:00 PM
Salón de la Comunidad de la Biblioteca, Calle Franklin #585
Acúdan sientense, relajense y escuchen a un lector leer de este cuento fantástico.
Stay Out Of Conflicts That Can Form In a "Blink"
Monday, Nov. 6, 7:00-8:30 PM
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Been in a conflict because something you did was instantly misunderstood? Learn2Resolve's "ladder" tool can help.
Kids: Stay Out Of Conflicts That Can Form In a "Blink" (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6:00-7:30 PM
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Have parents or other kids ever instantly misunderstood something you said or did? Learn2Resolve's "ladder" tool can help.
Read-Aloud & Discussion at the New Senior Center
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 11:00-11:59 AM
NEW Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave. Download PDF map.
Sit back and enjoy a reading from Blink. Discuss the book with seniors at the new senior center. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged.
It's About Blink: A Community Forum
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 PM
East-West Bookstore, 324 Castro St.
Join East-West for an evening of lively discussion as they consider the book's main theme: how we think without thinking!
Take the Coffee Triangle Test; Book Discussion
Thurs., Nov. 9, 5:00 PM
Starbucks, 580 N. Rengstorff Ave. (at Middlefield)
Two cups with Coffee A; one cup with Coffee B. Can YOU identify A from B? The coffee's free and so are pastries. Discuss the test and the book.
The Tortoise and the Hare: Making Good Choices
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10:15-11:00 AM
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Stories, puppets, music and more, for kids and their families.
Book Discussion
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2:00 PM
Books, Inc., 301 Castro St.
Blink Talk
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM
Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St.
Talk about the book with others.
Panel Discussion on Interviewing
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6:00-7:30 PM
Mercury Interactive Cafetorium, 468 Ellis St.
First impressions and our unconscious mode of thinking come into play when we interview someone for a job. Hear what staffing personnel from Mercury Interactive, Tellme Networks, and the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) have to say. Light refreshments provided.
Computer Test Helps "Reveal Your Mind"
Thursday, Nov. 16, 7:30 PM
Library Technology Room, 585 Franklin St.
Take the Harvard-designed online test on perception and prejudice. You may be surprised. A facilitator helps the group talk about that experience and the book afterwards.
Think Fast! Speed Chess
Friday, Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 PM
Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Speed Chess is as much a game of pattern recognition as of studied strategy. See rapid decision making in action and have fun trying out the game yourself! Join us for an evening of speed chess and conversation. If you have kids that play chess, you are welcome to bring them along and introduce them to speed chess - please stay with them to help them enjoy the evening.
Book Discussion Over Dinner (Indian Food)
Monday, Nov. 27, 6:30 PM
Deedee's Food, 2551 W. Middlefield Rd.
Tired of turkey? Enjoy free Indian appetizers and discuss the book.
Experiencing Stereotypes (La Experiencia Del Estereotipo)
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:30-9:00PM
Samovar, 1077 Independence Ave.
View the prize-winning six minute film "Silent Beats" by Los Altos filmmaker, Jon Chu. Talk about the character's preconceptions about others and discuss your own experiences. Russian, Spanish, and Chinese translators will be present.
Vea la pelicula de seis minutos de duración entitulada "Silent Beats:" o sea "Latidos Silenciosos,"ganadora de premio, y producida por Jon Chu de Los Altos. Habla de las nociones preconcebidas en respecto a otros, y discute de sus propias experiencias. Habran varios interpretes, entre ellos de las lenguas Ruso, y Español.
Teen-Parent Pairs Online
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:00-8:30PM
Library Technology Room, 585 Franklin St.
Take the Harvard-designed online test on perception and prejudice. You may be surprised. A facilitator helps teens and their parents talk about that experience and the book afterwards.