The Palos Verdes Library District invites the community to participate in PV READS—a community reading event promoting cultural celebrations and learning on the peninsula. Immerse yourself in the culture through programs, activities, and meet the author themselves.
Do you run a local book club and want to be a part of these yearly events? Please contact Leti Polizzi, [email protected] or (310) 377-9584 ext. 601 to receive free copies of books for upcoming PV Read events.
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PV Reads Community Event with author Mark Sullivan
Friday, March 13
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peninsula Center Library
Mezzanine Landing
Join New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan for an inspiring community reading event. Listen to this accomplished author’s book talk where he will share insights from his creative process as well as the inside scoop on his novel, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, an epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours.
Books will be available for purchase and author signing after. If you would like to purchase your book ahead of time please use our local book vendor partner, Adventure by the Book.
Get your copy from the library catalog and join in the discussion. Discussion questions available for download.
Join us in these lead up programs and immerse yourself in the themes as we lead up to the author event!
Executive Order 9066, Anti-Italianism, and the Italian American WWII Experience - Lecture Presentation by Marianna Gatto
Saturday, January 10: 10:30am - 11:30am
Peninsula Center Library - Community Room
Join us for an informative lecture by Marianna Gatto, Italian American historian, author, and museum director about the history of Italian Americans during WWII as we prepare for our upcoming PV Reads author talk by Mark Sullivan, author of Beneath the Scarlet Sky.
Witness to Truth - Virtual Program presented by the Museum of Tolerance
Thursday, January 22: 10:30am - 11:30am
Peninsula Center Library - Community Room
The Museum of Tolerance is proud to present live testimonies for the community. Hear from Witness to Truth speakers as they share personal accounts - either their own or their parent's experiences during the Holocaust. Each session includes a Q&A.
Mini Art Canvas Book Cover
Saturday, February 28: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Miraleste Library - Main Floor
Create your own interpretation of the cover of "Beneath a Scarlet Sky" on a mini art canvas. All supplies provided.
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