friends of the library
Dangberg Ranch Shared at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:47pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2016 - 11:00am Curator Mark Jensen returns to share more stories from Carson Valley's historic Dangberg Home Ranch. Just down the hill but centuries away, the family and its influence is incredibly interesting, and Jensen will tell some tales using the park's historic artifacts, photographs and documents. Join the Friends of the Library in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for a multimedia history lesson. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Before Hwy 50 it was horses and wagons on the Johnson Cut-Off
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 6:43pm
The trip is hot and dry. A layer of several feet of dust lined the route, flying around as the wheels of the wagons and hooves of the horses pass over. The road is steep and over granite along the 130 miles from the Carson Valley to Placerville. When not the middle of summer, the road is muddy or buried by snow. A horse could cover the terrain in 24-hours.
The road is Johnson's Cut-off and the year is 1852. It was built by John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson as a way to cut off 50 miles and 2,000 feet in elevation from the common route people took over Donner Summit as they emigrated West.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
March 12, 2016 - 10:00am This book sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection and are entered into a drawing for a free bag of books. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale. Perfect time to get goodies for those Easter Baskets.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Musical Duo- Hungrytown- at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:20pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2016 - 2:00pm Hungrytown is coming to our town! After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting and the Friends of the Library are excited to share this musical afternoon with our SLT community.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
New York Times Best Selling Author Garth Stein via Skype at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:14pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2016 - 4:00pm Author Garth Stein will join our Friends of the Library Book Club, via Skype, to discuss his new book "A Sudden Light". Mr. Stein, the New York Times best selling author of "The Art of Racing in the Rain", presents a long-awaited new novel in which a boy trying to save his parents’ marriage uncovers a vast legacy of family secrets.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Local Author Jennifer Quashnick at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:06pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2015 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we present local author Jennifer Quashnick and her newest Mountaingirl Mystery- "Sierra Nevada River of Lies". Jennifer will share this exciting tale of a murder, a missing professor and a submerged car, all fictitiously taking place in the Sierras. Come support this South Tahoe local writer and her second novel. Book sale and signing to follow. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Family and pet-friendly Halloween fun in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2015 (All day)
Halloween on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe will have something for all ages. Here are some activities for kids:
Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 10 a.m. - Design, build, invent with Legos! Join us as we build with Legos and Duplo blocks. The whole family is welcome. Your Lego creation will be displayed in the library until next month’s Block Party when the fun begins again. All blocks will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Tahoe WordWave: Inaugural literary festival gaining national attention
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 2:58pm
Get ready for Tahoe WordWave, a literary event the likes of which has never before been seen in South Lake Tahoe, and the rest of the country is taking note.
Modeled after San Francisco's LitQuake, organizers of Tahoe WordWave have gathered creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country to share their talents over a three day experience at Tallac Historic Site. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.
Mary Jo Sonntag Returns to SLT Library with Tales of Pioneer Life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 9:53am
Event Date:
September 15, 2015 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, is excited to welcome back author, Mary Jo Sonntag. Her new presentation answers questions about the early pioneers to our area: What was pioneer life really like? What diseases did pioneers experience?
Her award-winning book, "Write, If You Live to Get There" tells the true story of her ancestor’s westward migration from Vermont to Tahoe through a series of family letters spanning more than 120 years. Interesting, informative and open to all.
Book sale and signing to follow.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
A Toast to Die For: An evening of mystery at the South Lake Tahoe library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
August 23, 2015 - 4:00pm
Mystery, intrigue and entertainment South Lake Tahoe style. That's what you can expect when you join the Friends of the Library for an evening of food, wine and mystery at the South Lake Tahoe Library when they present "A Toast to Die For: An Evening of Mystery."
On Sunday, August 23 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. you can enjoy choices of hearty appetizers, beverages, a silent auction and music, all surrounded with an aura of mystery pervading the scene, both inside and out.
John Muir’s Great-great-grandson at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 1:00pm John Muir’s Great-great-grandson, Robert Hanna, will share an intimate view of John Muir during a very special presentation. “Growing Up Muir" offers a personal view of Muir from the perspective of his family.
Mr. Hanna will describe and uncover the many sides of Muir through family stories and never before seen photographs and writings.
Presented by the Friends of the Library on May 30 starting at 1 p.m. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Give Where You Live this Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 7:12pm
Give Where You Live! is a 24-hour giving challenge coordinated by the El Dorado Community Foundation. This year's day long giving day is Thursday, April 23, 2015.
“We have approximately 70 nonprofits participating in the event this year. Each nonprofit will have its own website presence to highlight a particular need or needs for which it is focusing giving dollars, as well as more information about the organization in general,” said Megan Buchanan, donor services coordinator at the foundation.
Local Author to Share his 500 Miles of SLT Hikes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 11:40am
Event Date:
May 12, 2015 - 6:00pm South Lake Tahoe native Aaron Hussmann will share his book, "500 Miles of South Lake Tahoe Hikes" at the South Lake Tahoe Library on May 12 at 6 p.m.
After going away to college, Aaron moved back to the Sierra Nevada mountains for an intentional summer of hiking and backpacking that became the basis for his guidebook.
Just in time for hiking season, Hussmanm hopes his work will inspire others to get outdoors and become better stewards of Lake Tahoe.
Join the Friends of the Library for a motivating hike presentation. Book sale and signing to follow.
Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
"Pyramid Lake and the Imagined West" at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 9:03am
Event Date:
March 24, 2015 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, are excited to present "Pyramid Lake and the Imagined West". Author Dr. Bernard Mergen is in Reno for new exhibit of this very historically significant Lake and will be coming to the library to share the history of Pyramid Lake from the 1840s to the present in an educational and entertaining way.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Op/Ed: South Lake Tahoe Library looks at ways to improve internet access
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 11:00am
Event Date:
January 20, 2015 - 6:00pm South Lake Tahoe Library has provided access to the Internet for many years. Once WiFi became available, with increasing numbers of people using their own devices to go online, demand on the library’s connection has grown to the point that service is now very slow.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Author to share incredible story of murdered, local Sheriff Logan at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 3:38pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2015 - 1:00pm Author Jackie Boor will present 'LOGAN: The Honorable Life and Scandalous
Death of a Western Lawman'. Ms. Boor is the great granddaughter of this historic sheriff and has unearthed the untold story of his 1906 murder. Dealing with rowdy miners, drunken gamblers, and even Wild West legends like Wyatt Earp was a routine part of the job for onetime Nye County Sheriff Thomas Logan.
This is a story steeped in local history, presented it in an entertaining and informative way. There will be a question and answer session, book sale and signing to follow.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Book Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 3:02pm
Event Date:
March 28, 2015 - 10:00am Join us for the 1st Friends of the Library Book Sale of 2015! The sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection and are entered into a drawing for a free bag of books. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale.
If you have books you would like clear off your shelves, donations are being accepted now.
The sale will be held on March 28 at the SLT Library starting at 10 a.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Dangberg Ranch History Shared at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2015 - 1:00pm Curator Mark Jensen will share the history of The Dangberg Home Ranch, where
Nevada began, and how the Dangbergs helped shape Carson Valley’s future. Just down the hill but centuries away, the family and its influence is incredibly interesting.
Join us on March 14 at 1 p.m. for a multimedia history lesson presented by The Friends of the Library.
Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Balance Class offered at SLT Library, Part 2
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 2:50pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2015 - 10:30am Join the Friends of the Library for the second of two BALANCE CLASSES on February 28 at 10:30 a.m. Come to enhance your functioning; rollback your age, and reduce your fall risk. There's more to it than strengthening. For optimal benefit, we ask that you attend both sessions. Wear comfortable clothes to do as much or little exercise as you choose and bring a bath towel.
Led by Jim Gallanty, a Physical therapist for 20 years, Guild certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Tahoe local for 35 years.
Please note, space is limited.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Balance Class offered at SLT Library in 2 Parts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 2:46pm
Event Date:
February 21, 2015 - 10:30am Join the Friends of the Library on Feb. 21st and 28th, both Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., for BALANCE CLASS. Learn how to enhance your functioning; rollback your age, and reduce your fall risk. There's more to it than strengthening. Find out at a two session seminar. For optimal benefit, we ask that you attend both sessions. Wear comfortable clothes to do as much or little exercise as you choose and bring a bath towel.
Led by Jim Gallanty, a Physical therapist for 20 years, Guild certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Tahoe local for 35 years.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Storytime for new children’s book on Lake Tahoe's natural history
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/28/2014 - 3:56pm
Event Date:
December 20, 2014 - 10:30am Join for the Friends of the Library for an exciting story time, "Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time", a new children’s book about the natural history of Lake Tahoe.
With colorful and dramatic illustrations the book tells the story of Gertrude, a Tahoe girl who meets a magic maiden who takes her on a fast motion adventure through the history of Lake Tahoe. They watch glaciers march, volcanoes erupt and exotic animals graze while becoming forever friends. Children will be entertained as they learn.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Dream Spirit to make Music at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 2:21pm
Event Date:
December 13, 2014 - 11:00am The Friends of the Library are excited to present Dream Spirit Baroque Band on December 13 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a morning of festive music featuring traditional Christmas tunes, and popular classics. This performance at the South Lake Tahoe Library is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Refreshments will be served.
The event is free but we would love for you to bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
New Children's Book Explains Tahoe's Geology- Author to Speak at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 2:14pm
Event Date:
December 20, 2014 - 10:30am Friends of the library are excited to present, "Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time", a children’s book about the natural history of Lake Tahoe. With colorful and dramatic illustrations the book tells the story of Gertrude, a Tahoe girl who meets a magic maiden who takes her on a fast motion adventure through the history of Lake Tahoe. They watch glaciers march, volcanoes erupt and exotic animals graze while becoming forever friends.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Book Donations Requested
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 11:08amWho: South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library
What: Donations Requested for Book Sale, November 22, 2014
John Hindmarsh Launches New Thriller, discusses self-publishing at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/24/2014 - 11:17am
Event Date:
October 21, 2014 - 6:00pm John Hindmarsh, local author, returns to launch his exciting new thriller: Mark Two. John’s second book in this series continues the page-turning momentum of Mark One; it is a fast-moving, finely plotted thriller that will keep you reading. Learn about the art of writing and self-publishing from this very interesting Tahoe local. Book sale and signing to follow. Presented by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Book Sale and Concert at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 5:56pm
Event Date:
August 16, 2014 - 10:00am What's more fun than a new summer read? The Friends of the Library sale on August 16th will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books.
Remember FOL members get in at 9 AM for the best selection.
Not a member, join today or the morning of the sale. The Alan Miller Trio will be playing music on the lawn in the afternoon. Grab a new summer read, a picnic basket and a group of friends for a great day at your SLT library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Author Mary Jo Sonntag Shares Interesting Tale of Family's Migration to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 4:51pm
Event Date:
August 13, 2014 - 6:00pm Author Mary Jo Sonntag will share "Write, If You Live to Get There Tracing Westward Expansion Through 120 Years of Family Letters" which tells the story of the Phillips family’s westward migration from Vermont to northern California told through a collection of letters that paint a rich and detailed portrait of American life in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Todd Borg shares 12th Book at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 4:12pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2014 - 6:30pm Friends of the Library are excited to present Todd Borg, award-winning author, who will discuss his much anticipated 12th book in the Owen McKenna Mystery Series.
Todd will also share his writing techniques while delighting his audience.
Book sale and signing will follow.
This event will take place at the library on July 30th at 6:30 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Bagpiper to Play at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 8:38am
Event Date:
July 23, 2014 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome "The Tahoe Bagpiper". Seán Cummings brings over 30 years of performing experience and seven generations of clan tradition to tell the story and play the music of the Scottish Highland Bagpipe.
Cummings will be playing on the library lawn at 6 p.m.
Bring a picnic dinner & enjoy a magical summer evening of music.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Letter to the Community: Thank You For Your Support of Measure L
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 10:02pm
As of Friday morning, June 6, Measure L had 80.43% yes votes. So many
people made this happen. The Committee for South Lake Tahoe Library –
Measure L worked unceasingly. Our local media gave us the opportunity to
share the high stakes involved in this measure through articles,
letters, guest columns, advertising and endorsements. Property owners
allowed us to place signs all over town. Countless volunteers shared
information with their friends, neighbors and work colleagues.
Most important of all, local voters supported Measure L. As a result of
Wildflower Talk by Roger Rosenberger at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2014 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library are happy to welcome back Roger Rosenberger as he presents “Wildflowers… Here and There” on June 25th at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Rosenberger's presentation starts at 6 p.m.
He will get excited about the coming wildflower season at Lake Tahoe. With the third light snow year at hand, it will be important to keep track of flower conditions this summer on the many trails here at Tahoe.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mark Mc Laughlin Shares Tales of the Donner Party at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 4:19pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2014 - 6:00pm Mark McLaughlin, “The Storm King”, is an award-winning, nationally published author, professional speaker, and photographer with six books and more than 650 articles in print.
He will present a multimedia presentation on his newest book, "The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm" at the South Lake Library on June 18 at 6 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
World Book Night Shares the Love of Reading in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/24/2014 - 6:47am
The South Lake Tahoe community was treated to 320 free books on Wednesday night as part of World Book Night.
Volunteers from Friends of the Library gave books out at beaches, bus stops, the El Dorado County Food Bank truck, recreation center, Senior Center, Juvenile Treatment Center, Tahoe Senior Plaza and various other places around town. They announced on Facebook that they were heading out, but didn't disclose locations until after the books were distributed.
"We enjoyed reaching out to others in our community by sharing a special book," said volunteer Lynne Brosch.
World Book Night Celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 11:56am
Event Date:
April 23, 2014 (All day) The Friends of the Library and the South Lake Tahoe Library are coming together to celebrate World Book Night on April 23. Throughout the day, volunteer book lovers will be seen in various locations within our community giving away hundreds of free books. They have a wide array of titles, from classics to bestsellers, young adult to large print. There is a book to suit every taste!
If you are interested in participating in World Book Night next year, please see their website: www.us.worldbooknight.org/
Grammy Nominee and author to Perform at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 10:43am
Event Date:
June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library presents an evening with Linda Chorney, Grammy Nominee and author on June 17 at the South Lake Tahoe Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Chorney made history as the first Independent artist without a label, publicist, or manager, to be nominated for a Grammy in a category of legends, like Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson. The gatekeepers of the industry were not happy, and did what they could to undermine her nomination and career. But they didn't know who they were dealing with. Chorney fights back with a delicious sense of humor.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Free Handbell Concert by Tintabulations at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 9:26am
Event Date:
June 14, 2014 - 3:00pm A fantastic handbell concert will be presented by the Friends of the Library on June 14 when they host Tintabulations, a community handbell ensemble from Reno.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Geology of the Tahoe Basin by Scott Valentine at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 9:12am
Event Date:
June 3, 2014 - 6:00pm Scott Valentine, local Earth Science Instructor at Lake Tahoe Community College, will tell the captivating story of earthquakes, glaciers, volcanism, and how our famous Lake Tahoe was created.
Presented by the Friends of the Library, this program will be at the South Lake Tahoe Library on June 3rd at 6 p.m.
Join us for this free and interesting event.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Librar
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Author and Sierra Nevada Native, Gary D. Noy, will share his newest book
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 9:05am
Event Date:
May 20, 2014 - 6:00pm South Lake Tahoe's Friends of the Library are pleased to present Gary D. Noy, and his newest book, "Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots, and Rogues". The May 20th event will take place at 6 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library Supports Reading at the Juvenile Treatment Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 2:41pm
Lynne Brosch and Rich Fischer, Friends from the South Lake Tahoe Public Library, have been doing book groups on Monday nights with the teens who are incarcerated in the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe.
Bright Lights, Dark Places Author Shares Her Story of Being One of the 1st Female Cops in Vegas
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 12:03pm
Event Date:
April 26, 2014 - 1:00pm Friends of the Library presents Debra Gauthier, one of Las Vegas’ first female police officers, who will share her book that expresses the painful reality of combating biased attitudes and the joy that comes from surpassing limitations. Packed with fascinating stories, Bright Lights, Dark Places gives you an inside look at this interesting career. The author will be sharing from the chapter, "What Have I Gotten Myself Into?" and showing a clip from the television show ‘Cops’. Book sale and signing to follow.
The event is at the library on April 26, 2014 at 1 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Rim Trail Association Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 11:59am
Event Date:
April 22, 2014 - 5:30pm The Friends of the Library presents Shannon Skarritt, Director of Membership & Outreach for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, who will give a presentation introducing people to a snippet of TRTA’s 33 year history, as well as its many programs, volunteer projects, and all eight segments via a slideshow. The evening will provide the public with the knowledge to be ready for the upcoming hiking season.
The event is at the South Lake Tahoe library on April 22, 2014 at 5:30 pm.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Library Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 11:50am
Event Date:
March 15, 2014 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library are hosting the first Book Sale of the year with hundreds of previously read, some new and all loved books will be sold. Remember FOL members get in at 9 AM, before the crowds. You can join that day, if you are not yet a member.
The sale will be at the main library on March 15, 2014 at 10 a.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Christmas With Dream Spirit at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2013 - 7:27pmEvent Date:
December 14, 2013 - 2:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of festive music provided by Dream Spirit. Featuring traditional Christmas tunes, and popular classics, this performance is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library.
Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.
David Foster, Sculptor, Takes us to Italy at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 9:13am
Event Date:
December 10, 2013 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library presents David Foster, international artist and sculptor specializing in traditional and contemporary fine art applications, who will share with us his life in the little Tuscan town of Pietrasanta, Italy as he follows in the footsteps of Michelangelo.
He will present a slideshow with images of the studios in which he works, the marble mountains his pieces come from, as well as the entire cultural experience of la vita italiana. This event is free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Local Author to discuss books and self-publishing how-to
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 9:07am
Event Date:
November 13, 2013 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library presents John Hindmarsh, local author and self-publisher, who will share his latest books- Mark One [A thriller]and Shen Ark: Departure [a science fiction novel].
In addition to sharing his books and extremely interesting life story, Mr. Hindmarsh will also discuss the challenges and how-to’s of self-publishing. This event is free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Branch Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Friends of the Library Looking for Book Donations For November 16 Sale
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 10:19am
The South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books and audio/visual materials for their upcoming book sale. They would greatly appreciate materials only in good condition and with a copyright date no earlier than 2000. Especially needed are recent children’s books and children’s DVDs, as well as recent materials in Spanish. The group would also like to limit audio/visual donations to DVDs & books on Tape/CD.
Why I Farm Author to Speak at Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 8:03am
Event Date:
October 22, 2013 - 6:00pm The South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library and Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners partner up to present third-generation farmer Gary Romano, author of Why I Farm: Risking it All for Life on the Land, in a talk and book signing. Romano will speak from experience about today’s most vital issues: how to live with purpose and how to protect our food supply. He will also be taking questions about farming and gardening in the Sierra.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
"A Toast to Twain" SLT Library Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 7:54am
Event Date:
November 3, 2013 - 4:00pm Tickets on Sale now for the Friends of the Library fundraiser- “A Toast to Twain”. Join us November 3rd, from 4-7 PM, for an incredible evening of fine wines, hearty appetizers, silent auction treasures with the highlight of the night being the talents of McAvoy Layne, the noted Mark Twain impressionist.
The evening benefits your South Lake Tahoe Library. Tickets are $40 and available for purchase at the Library through Oct. 30th. For tickets, call or visit the South Lake Tahoe Library at (530) 573-3185, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Gluten-Free Baking Explored at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2013 - 6:00pm Gluten Free Baking, will be the topic of the Friends of the Library presentation by Kathe Hughes, of Celiac Sprue Association. She will: thoroughly inform about Celiac disease, provide helpful hints for Gluten-Free dining, and discuss various delicious ways to live healthy.
This free event is open to the public.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Bill Morgan, author of "Six Days in Siberia" to discuss his books
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 4:53pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm Local author Bill Morgan (pen name Wade Morgan) will be discussing his book, Six Days in Siberia, a suspense thriller with overtones of a spy novel on October 1 at 6 pm at the SLT Library. The author has over 50 years of experience as a soldier, civil engineer, forest ranger, director of an environmental regulatory agency, management consultant and technical writer. Mr. Morgan has been to Siberia three times, including an assignment in the town of Baikalsk where he conducted a seminar on conflict resolution for officials of that town.
Location
South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
