Riverside Public Library is producing a series of Community Conversations with Veterans events in March 2019. These include an Inlandia Institute Veterans Writing Workshop with Dr. Carlos Cortes, a screening of Visions of Warriors with director Ming Lai, and a “Proud to Be of Service” Art program. Please spread the word about this important series for…
Marisol Baca will visit the Hughson Library on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This free writing workshop is part of the Rural Libraries Tour, which brings professional writers and poets to rural communities across California. Thank you to Stanislaus County Library’s Heather Bailey for coordinating and to Poets & Writers for the continued partnership.…
I Learn America Pop Up Exhibit with Film Director Jean Michel Dissard MILL VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday, March 18th Creekside Room – 7:00pm Nearly one in four children in America is an immigrant or the children of immigrants. Film Director Jean-Michel Dissard has helped immigrant youth craft their stories for six years since his film,…
This training is FREE for attendees. The day will feature four panels on current topics of concern to library staff, with a focus on better serving and connecting with adults and intergenerational groups in our community. Generous time for Q&A and discussion will follow each panel presentation. A boxed lunch is included. Please plan to…
The Library of Congress State Literacy Awards program recognizes an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to promoting literacy and/or reading in the local community or state. The 2019 Library of Congress Literacy Award in California will honor the San Diego Council on Literacy. The award and prize will be presented at the Awards Gala…
Goleta Valley Library’s Book to Action series features Ocean Country: One Woman’s Voyage from Peril to Hope in Her Quest to Save the Seas by Liz Cunningham. To learn more, see find the book description, press release, brochure screen grabs, and a link to a local news article below. The Book to Action series at Goleta…