If you follow food from field to fork, you’ll uncover the complex system of food, farms, and communities. This summer, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries invited readers to discover the SLO County food system with Book to Action, a program funded by the California Center for the Book. ~~~ Tasty titles Readers…
Palo Alto City Library is excited to launch our Book to Action 2020 program! This series of events throughout the month of August takes its inspiration from the adult graphic novel, Wrinkles by Paco Roca. This humorous, and at times, heart-wrenching story of Emilio and his adventures in an Alzheimer’s care facility provides a window…
The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to present the Book to Action: Garbology Discussion Panel on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.! The free lively discussion will cover micro-trash, plastics, the impact of trash on our environment and much more during the hourlong Zoom event. Register now at SantaClaritaLibrary.com/Events. Topics and conversation will be…
The Glen Avon Regional Library in Jurupa Valley, California selected Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario and the theme of “journeys” for their Book to Action series in 2020. When plans for a community art show and reception were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ivan Aguirre created an online space for community members to connect and share…
South San Francisco Public Library’s Book to Action initiative will facilitate learning and discovery of ways for family members to survive the transition from loved one to caregiver and thrive. A variety of informative presentations and workshops led by library staff and partner organizations will “clear the path” of obstacles that may be preventing adults…
The El Segundo Public Library presents “A Virtual Grown-Up Show & Tell” The El Segundo Public Library will present a special program called “A Virtual Grown-Up Show & Tell” via Zoom on Friday, July 31st at 5:30 pm. The event will feature What We Keep, a book that authors Bill Shapiro and Naomi Wax compiled with…