With the Peninsula Friends of the Library as publisher and benefactor, the first book ever written under the auspices of the Palos Verdes Library District debuted on Thursday, Dec. 8, and is now available for purchase in several locations just in time for holiday gift giving. Peninsula Past: The Complicated Birth of Paradise contains 31 essays [...]
Monday, December 5, 2011
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REMINDER TO PLEASE JOIN US: With the Peninsula Friends of the Library as publisher and benefactor, the first book ever written under the auspices of the Palos Verdes Library District will debut Thursday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Peninsula Center Library’s Community Room during the Friends biennial membership meeting, followed by a reception [...]
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
With the Peninsula Friends of the Library as publisher and benefactor, the first book ever written under the auspices of the Palos Verdes Library District will debut Saturday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Peninsula Center Library’s Community Room during the Friends biennial membership meeting, followed by a reception marking the Friends’ 50th anniversary. [...]
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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If you double click on the invitation below, it will enlarge. There have been some interior changes at the Miraleste Branch of the Palos Verdes Library District that we hope you will want to see and then tell your family and friends about. Many generous Re-imagine Miraleste donors made these changes possible, so come by [...]
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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On Saturday, September 24, 2011, a bus arrived at Peninsula Center Library to shuttle guests to a very special thank you progressive dinner honoring donors. More than 30 people boarded and drove away to their first of three stops—the Miraleste Library, one of the three branches of the Palos Verdes Library District. Sponsored by the [...]
Monday, October 3, 2011
More than 75 guests attended the Peninsula Friends of the Library (PFL) third annual Cookout for Books at the Belmont Village Assisted Living facility in Rancho Palos Verdes on Thursday, September 22, 2011. The event was co-sponsored by Belmont Village which took place on Belmont’s main courtyard next to the swimming pool. Belmont’s chef prepared [...]
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Won’t you come to support the Palos Verdes Library District at the Peninsula Friends of the Library annual Cookout for Books? For only $15 for adults and $5 for kids, you will be treated to a wonderful barbecue dinner complete with entertainment and lots of good company. The Belmont has a beautiful courtyard where the [...]
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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The Palos Verdes Library District’s annual One Book, One Peninsula event featured author Aimee Bender on the evening of Sat., Sept. 10. More than 150 people gathered to hear her speak about her best seller “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” and about her writing process. The Peninsula Friends of the Library hosted a reception [...]
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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The Peninsula Friends of the Library invites you to an exclusive pre-event reception with acclaimed author Aimee Bender before her speaking appearance as part of the Palos Verdes Library District’s One Book, One Peninsula this Saturday, Sept. 10. See the invitation below. Reservations are limited. PFL members are $25 and non-members are $35. All proceeds [...]
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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On Sunday, May 15, the Peninsula Friends of the Library (PFL) honored Life Members and other supporters at a special reception at the Peninsula Center Library. PFL President Jane Jones welcomed guests and Library District Director Kathy Gould gave an outstanding presentation on the state of the library to the 40 plus guests in attendance. [...]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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