NEWS AND EVENTS

Juried Art Exhibit - Galaxy 2008

This year’s distinguished juror was Rita Ferri, Visual Art Coordinator and Curator of Collections for the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. Ferri is a life-long passionate lover of art, introducing students through senior citizens to the exciting and intriguing world of contemporary art, and is a staunch advocate for artists and their rights.

From 108 entries, Ferri selected 33 for the show, all of which are on display in the Library the entire month of May. The public is invited to experience some of the county’s most talented artists. Read more...

Author Catherine Ryan Hyde to Visit the Library

Thursday, May 22
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Local author of popular adult and young adult fiction titles such as Pay It Forward will share her story and read from her works. Books will be available for purchase and signing. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Conference Room.

Local Author Anne Schroeder to Visit the Library

Friday, June 6
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Part of the Library’s Brown Bag Lunch Series. Anne is a fifth-generation Californian who, in her first memoir Branches on the Conejo evokes the drama of growing up in a close-knit farm community. In her most recent book, Ordinary Aphrodite, Anne has included several essays about growing up as a baby boomer including all ages of her life so far; girlhood, young adulthood, and middle age up through the fifties as she cares for two older matriarchs in her family. Bring your lunch and hear the story of Anne’s life, her writing history and inspirations, and about writing one's own memoirs and evolving as a writer within the narrow confines of a small town. You'll also have an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her books.

Local Artists Pat Cairns and Jim Carlisle to Show in June

“Vive la difference!” Husband and wife duo, Pat Cairns and Jim Carlisle, team up with six similar subjects painted from two different viewpoints! Pat, an award-winning artist, works in aqua media and collage, as well as pure watercolor. Whether figurative or abstract, her paintings demonstrate strong design, bold contrasts, and a sense of drama. Husband and fellow award-winning artist Jim is past president of the Central Coast Watercolor Society. His landscapes and figures are skillfully rendered in watercolor and oils with passion and free expression. “His” and “Hers” will be on display the entire month of June. Read more...

Book Group Call For Entries

The Paso Robles City Library is compiling information on all book groups in the North County. If you belong to a local book group and would like to be included in the 2008 directory, please pick up an information form at the library or download it here. Participating Book Groups will be invited to a “Speaking of Books, Too” wine and hors d’oeuvres mixer June 20. For more information, contact Karen at the library, 237-3870.

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