October 2012
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Beverly Hills Public Library closed on Columbus Day
Beverly Hills Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 8th, in observance of Columbus Day. Online services will be available 24/7 at http://www.bhpl.org
Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group
Judith Palarz and Friends will discuss State of Wonder by Ann Patchett.
This program is free to Friends members or a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.
All donations support the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
This program is free to Friends members or a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.
All donations support the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Tuesday, October 2nd @ 10:15am OR
Wednesday, October 10th @ 10:15am OR
Thursday, October 18th @ 1:00pm.
Meets in
City Hall Municipal Gallery
, 2nd Floor Room 220.
Upcoming book selections:
November: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Jim J's Jukebox
Join Jim as he shares his vibrant and informed perspective on the music of Berlin, Porter, Ellington, and Gershwin, the lyrics of Mercer and Hammerstein and the stylings of Sinatra and Fitzgerald.
Wednesday, October 24th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
City Hall Municipal Gallery, Room 220; 455 N Rexford Dr. (across the street from the library)
Jim J's Jukebox has been temporarily relocated due to library renovations.
Beverly Hills Great Books Discussion Group
This long standing book discussion group delves into a different classic read each meeting, most of which are available free on the Internet. Coordinated by Gunnar Portanova: vportano@pacbell.net
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday, October 8th
Group will not meet - Library closed for Columbus Day
Monday, October 22th
Confessions by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Meets in City Hall Conference Rooms 101 & 102 due to library renovations.
Parking available in the Library Parking lot.
Parking available in the Library Parking lot.
See the
Flyer
for 2012 selections.
See our collection of public domain e-books on our Digital Branch.
Fall Storytimes for Children
Fall Storytimes started on September 10, 2012. Please check the website or contact the Children’s Reference Desk at 310-288-2211 for more information.
Volunteer opportunity
The Children’s Department has a volunteer opportunity for those in grades 9-12.
We are looking for high school students for our Homework Helper program. Homework Helpers help younger students understand and complete homework assignments and projects. Volunteers will be scheduled for two hour shifts, once a week. The application is available at the Library.
Questions? Comments?
310.288.2220 or 310.288.2244
444 N Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(2 hour free parking; free parking for entry after 5pm)