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Category Archives: Books
Holiday Book Sale Planned for December 14
Buy an interesting gift for yourself, for a friend or even for a White Elephant gift exchange and support the library in the process. The Friends of the Palisades Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 … Continue reading
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Young Adult Librarian Ziba Perez Promoted
Ziba Perez, Palisades Young Adult Librarian, has received a promotion and her last day at the Palisades Library was Wednesday, October 16. Just shy of two years at this location, Perez will next work as a Young Adult Librarian III … Continue reading
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Book Donations Will Once Again Be Accepted
Donate books on Wednesdays and Saturdays in October and November through November 23. Gently read books will once again be accepted INSIDE the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Volunteers will be available to accept gently read books between 10 a.m. … Continue reading
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Friends of Library Book Sale Set for September 7
“It’s time for another Friends of Palisades Library book sale!” wrote Friends of the Library’s Seem Wolsefer. The Friends of the Palisades Library will hold a book sale in the library parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on … Continue reading
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Jimmy Dunne Signs Book at Zibby’s Bookstore
Zibby’s Bookshop will host Jimmy Dunne to celebrate the launch of his book Jimmy Dunne Says! at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21 on 1113 Montana Avenue. As an added bonus, Palisades resident and actor Ted McGinley will join him for … Continue reading
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Scheduled Library Events August 20 – 28
MYSTERIOUS BOOK CLUB: The Mysterious Book Club meets monthly to discuss different mystery books. The next meeting is 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. This month’s book is Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz. New members are welcomed even if they have not … Continue reading
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Diesel Bookstore in Brentwood Has New Owners
Richard and Heather Turner took over ownership of Diesel Bookstore located at the Brentwood Country Mart on August 1. “We’re not going to change Diesel,” they said. “We love it the way it is.” Prior owners Alison Reid and John … Continue reading
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Book Donations Will Once Again Be Accepted
Starting on Wednesday, July 17 and on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August, gently read books will once again be accepted INSIDE the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Volunteers will be available to accept gently read books between … Continue reading
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The Annual Youth Writing Contest Underway
Annually, since the early 1990s the Friends of the Palisades Library have held a summer writing contest for youth. Now that schools are coming to a close, this might be a perfect summer project. All entries, which can be … Continue reading
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“Time To Thank” by Steve Guttenberg Tugs at the Heart
Actor Steve Guttenberg has written a new nonfiction book Time to Thank (PostHillPress) that was released on May 21, it is a poignant tale of a father-son relationship. He writes, “Maybe you’re like me, someone who loves and cares … Continue reading