friends of the library
Local Authors to Read Their New Book "The Crazy Club Gets its Start"
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2013 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library are excited to present Christie Rassuchine (Higman) and Robyn Lindner, two authors who grew up in Tahoe. They will be reading from their new book. The story is about a group of elementary school students who form their own club and deal with bullying, acceptance, and what it feels like to be the new kid at school. The characters in the story are in third grade, but the book appeals to kids throughout elementary school.
This is a free, fun event and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Book sale and signing to follow.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
An Evening of Music at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 9:45am
Event Date:
August 14, 2013 - 6:00pm Please join the Friends of the Library for an evening with CW and Mr. Spoons. This hot musical duo will bring their western ragtime guitar and ‘wonder bucket’ for a concert on the Library’s lawn. Plunk and pizzazz follow them wherever they go, singing both original and old time rags. A fun time will be had by all!
Bring a picnic dinner for a great, free summer night.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
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Cavity Creatures fought at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 8:58am
Event Date:
July 27, 2013 - 11:00am Children's author, Kate Parkhurst, will read aloud her new children's picture book, "The Invasion of the Cavity Creatures", while teaching children about proper dental hygiene in a really fun, unique way. Join us for this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Todd Borg to Launch his 11th Book
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 7:09pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2013 - 6:30pm The Friends of the Library are proud to present,Todd Borg, author of the award-winning Owen McKenna Tahoe Murder Mystery Thrillers. Todd will discuss his newest book, Tahoe Chase, and his writing methods with intrigue and humor. He will have all of his books available for purchase and signing.
This eagerly awaited event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Join us at the South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Civil War History Through Clothing at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2013 - 3:00pm The Friends of the Library in South Lake Tahoe are excited to present a Civil War history lesson told in an extremely unique way, by Paulette Grune. Her "Reflections of the Past", tells the history of an 1860's woman, through her attire. What a perfect way to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg. This is a must see presentation for all.
Refreshments will be served at this free and open to the public event. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
South Lake Tahe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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True Holocaust Story told by Local Author
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 10:01am
Event Date:
June 25, 2013 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library are honored to host Leon Malmed, the author of We Survived...At Last I Speak, the true story of his and his sister’s escape from the Holocaust, in Occupied France, with the help of their courageous and heroic French neighbors.
It is a story of goodness triumphing once more over evil. In addition to sharing his book, the documentary, "17 rue St Fiacre" realized by Daniel Meyers, a Steve Spielberg collaborator, will also be shown.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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Roger Rosenberger shares his Wildflower Photos
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:55am
Event Date:
June 18, 2013 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library in hosting Roger Rosenberger, Wildflower photographer, as he presents an evening devoted to the upcoming wildflower season. He will review the beauty of our native wildflowers and talk about the best way to enjoy wildflower hiking in the coming months.
This free event will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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Desolation Wilderness Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:51am
Event Date:
June 15, 2013 - 1:30pm The Friends of the Library will host a talk on Desolation Wilderness. This afternoon event, is presented by Bill Finch, volunteer backcountry wilderness ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. He will show slides which he believes best exemplify the natural beauty found so close to South Lake Tahoe. He will share his wilderness expertise, preparing us for a summer of hiking in this spectacular area.
Join us for this free informational presentation at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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'Planning your Garden' talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 8:56am
Event Date:
May 7, 2013 - 6:30pm Join the Friends of the Library as Carolyn Meiers, of the South Lake Tahoe Garden Club, informs and delights with her presentation "Plan Your Garden Early and Prepare for a Growing Summer Season." All ‘thumbs’ are welcome to this free event.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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Humane Society's History Told at Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 8:39am
Event Date:
April 30, 2013 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library are hosting “The Humane Movement: Past, Present, and Future” presented by the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A.
Dawn Armstrong, Executive Director and Liz Maul, Outreach & Education Manager will give a history and share how a local humane society reaches every member of the community. Join us for this free event at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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Local Author to Share her John Muir Trail Adventure
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 6:56am
Event Date:
April 16, 2013 - 6:00pm To kick off our new season of presentations, on April 16, 2013 at 6 PM, the South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library will present Suzanne Roberts. Ms. Roberts is the author of the memoir "Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail", winner of the 2012 National Outdoor Book Award.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
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South Lake Tahoe Friends of Library ask for donations as it prepares for March book sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 11:12am
Event Date:
March 16, 2013 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books and audio/visual materials (DVD & books on Tape/CD only please) for the upcoming book sale. We would greatly appreciate materials only in good condition and with a copyright date no earlier than 2000.
Author to visit South Lake Tahoe book club via Skype
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 10:17am
Event Date:
February 20, 2013 - 3:00pm Author, Helen Simonson, writer of "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," will meet with the South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library monthly Book Club on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. via Skype.
Ms. Simonson's book as been highly reviewed, "In the noisy world of today it is a delight to find a novel that dares to assert itself quietly with the lovely rhythm of Helen Simonson’s funny, comforting and intelligent debut..."
Join us for tea and lively discussion of this interesting book with its interesting author. This event is free and open to the public event.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Branch Library's Meeting Room
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 43.5372" N, 119° 58' 21.9612" W
See map: Google Maps
Friends of the Library host holiday gift wrapping party
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:42amEvent Date:
December 15, 2012 - 1:00pm
Love to shop but don't like to wrap? The Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library and the Friends of the Library will come to the rescue with a gift wrapping party, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.
The party also serves as a fundraiser for the library. Because of the failure of Measure L, the library's book budget is frozen. Donations of $2 per gift are requested for the party. All proceeds go to Friends of the Library and are used to support the library.
South Tahoe Branch Friends of Library book sale
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 3:19pmThe South Tahoe Branch Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library meeting room. The Friends of the Library Book Sale is the perfect place to get great books at bargain prices.
All members of Friends of the Library are invited to a preview of the book sale, from 9 - 10 am. New members are welcome, and you may sign up at the door.
All Friends members attending the preview will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.
Kudos & Kindness: BATS thanks Friends of the Library for its support
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 6:00amBringing Art to Schools thanks the Friends of the Library of El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe Branch, for its generous financial donation. Our local library also supports arts education by provid...
Donations sought for upcoming book sale at South Lake Tahoe Branch library
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 10:52amThe El Dorado County Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books and audio/visual materials (DVD & books on Tape/CD only please) for the upcoming book sale at the South Lake Tahoe Branch. We 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.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for funding art workshops
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 6:00amThe Friends of the Library of South Lake Tahoe would like to thank the Bessie Minor Charitable Fund for supplying funds for our very successful summer art workshop program held weekly for the past ...
South Lake Tahoe branch library participates in democracy project
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 3:24pmEvent Date:
September 1, 2012 (All day)
Through September, South Lake Tahoe Branch Library will celebrate the California Reads Searching for Democracy project.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 11:30amA Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Tahoe Branch El Dorado County Library in the meeting room. The Friends of the Library Book Sale is the perfect place to get great books at bargain prices.
All members of Friends of the Library are invited to a preview of the book sale, from 9 - 10 am. New members are welcome, and you may sign up at the door. All Friends members attending the preview will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.
For additional information, call: (530) 573-3185 or go to www.eldoradolibrary.org.
Publisher to speak about 'Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake'
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 10:08am
Kim Wyatt, local publisher and editor, will talk about Tahoe Blues ("Short Lit on Life at the Lake) and other forthcoming events at Bona Fide books. She will have books available for purchase. FREE. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the El Dorado County Friends of the Library.
'Tahoe Trap' author Todd Borg at South Lake Tahoe Branch Library
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:48am
Join local mystery author Todd Borg at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library on Wednesday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. He will answer questions, sign books, and read from his exciting new mystery Tahoe Trap. This program is FREE. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Music on the South Lake Tahoe Library Green
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 4:32am
Bring a blanket, a picnic and the family for an hour of beautiful music on the lawn outside the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, this free community event is happening Wednesdays through July from 6 to 7 pm. Artists featured include:
Supper Stroll Storyteller Night hits home, raises money for South Lake Tahoe library
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:45amLeadership Lake Tahoe produced a new kind of fundraiser on Ski Run Boulevard April 28 called the Unforgettable Supper Stroll and Storytellers’ Night. Event organizers Kalia Knutson, Jeff Sterns and Jeff Cowen aimed to combine three goals into an innovative event: raise funds for the Friends of the Library, promote local businesses during the shoulder season and highlight South Tahoe’s local history to promote pride in the community.
Friends of the Library offers free Trail Talk
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:09pmJoin the Friends of the Library for a free Trail Talk with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association in South Lake Tahoe at the El Dorado County Library on Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Meet other trail enthusiasts and learn about what the TRTA does from trail building, hiking and youth programs as well as numerous educational opportunities.
We’ll also swap trail stories, so bring a friend! We hope your experience will inspire you to get more involved with this “trail like no other.”
Tahoe wildflowers presented in photos at library presentation
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:02pmRoger Rosenberger, noted local wildflower enthusiast, will share his wonderful photos of wildflowers found in our local Sierra on June 20, 6:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library. He will provide tips for identification while motivating us to get out there and enjoy nature's little jewels. FREE. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
For more information call (530) 573-3185 or go to www.eldoradolibrary.org.
Friends of South Lake Tahoe Branch Library Booksale
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 1:50pm
On Saturday, February 11th from 10 am to 3 pm the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library will be having a Booksale to support the Friends of the Library Free Children’s Programs. There is a large selection to choose from. Hardcover & paperback, DVDs, VHS & books on tape will also be available at bargain prices. The booksale is a great way to stock up on your reading materials while helping support your local library. Come early for the best selection.
Livestrong, American Century give $100,000 to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:41amThe holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”
Gift idea: Friends of the library membership
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 4:29pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Buy your friends a membership for the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gift-idea-...
Gift idea: Friends of the library membership
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 9:01amPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is looking for gift ideas that are less than $20. Find out how to make a suggestion. Buy your friends a membership for the Friends of the Library. It not only hel...
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 11:30am
Event Date:
November 5, 2011 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library Book Sale is the perfect place to get great books at bargain prices. The Nov. 5 sale will be held at the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The book sale hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friends of the Library Book Club
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 6:01pm
The Friends of the SLT library book club will meet Wednesday, October 19 at 3:00PM in the library conference room. This month’s selection, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Jeanne at (530)541-1371.
Tahoe Bulb Gardening
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2011 (All day) Overcome the challenges of planting and growing bulb flowers in Tahoe! Local gardener, Kathy Campion, will discuss the many types of hardy, spring blooming bulbs available, planting times and techniques, companion
plants and the never-ending battle with bulb eating animals. Free. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Please call the library at 573-3185 for addition information.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Branch Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 43.5372" N, 119° 58' 21.9648" W
See map: Google Maps
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 7:34amThere will be a book sale at the South Lake Tahoe library on Rufus Allen Boulevard on July 30. Doors open to Friends of the Library at 9am and to the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-l...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Friends of Library say thanks
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library would like to thank the following local businesses, which generously supported the Lifetime Member Reception July 13. Aspen Hollow provided the trees and shr...
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