Happy 200th Birthday, Charles

The creator of such unforgettable characters as Miss Havisham and Ebenezer Scrooge turned 200 earlier this month, and the South San Francisco Public Library's main branch is paying tribute to Charles Dickens with a special book display and a series of public events.

On Friday afternoon, the library screened "Oliver!" the musical based on Dickens' "Oliver Twist."

This coming Thursday, expert Jennifer Tinonga will give a lecture on objects that have their origin in Dickens' novels, such as Christmas trees, valentines and business cards.

Then on March 2, the library will host a Victorian craft activity for kids ages 10 and up.

See the flyer in the top right corner for a full rundown of Dickens activities, and click on the links above for more details about the events.