Morro Bay Library Upcoming Events
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Please join us at the Morro Bay Library each Wednesday from 10 a.m.— noon in the Program Room for our regularly scheduled Readers’ Community Book Discussion Group as we have the opportunity to read and discuss some very compelling and interesting books this month. We will also have the opportunity for a local author visit during our fourth Wednesday’s program.  For the comfort of all attending, please come fragrance free. The upcoming schedule for this month includes: 

October 6— Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides

On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. Troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March 30 rugged miles to rescue 513 POW’s. Read and discuss with us this spellbinding true story.

October 13— Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver

During this inspirational Wednesday’s discussion we will follow the author and her family as they learn a hundred new ways to an old truth: we are what we eat. What can we learn from her family’s journey?

October 20— The Known World by Edward P. Jones

This story weaves together the lives of freed and enslaved blacks, whites, and Indians— and allows readers a deeper understanding of the enduring multidimensional world created by the institution of slavery.

October 27— Meet the Author –– Fishing for Equilibrium: The Power of a Diary— Kalila Volkov

At our last 4th Wednesdays program of the year, join the author as she shares the power of journal writing and how it can inspire others. 

All books are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library. The Fall Series Booklist is available for download at Morro Bay Friends of the Library or at the Library. For more information contact Wednesdays Coordinator, Karen Robert or at 772-9268.  

Want to Share or Learn About a Special Book?
Friends of the Library Has Just the Order for You

Ever read a wonderful book and wish you could talk about it with someone and share the joy that only a book holds? Or ever have someone tell you about a good book and after falling in love with it, you shudder that otherwise you would might never have discovered it?

If either of those situations clicks with you, then the Morro Bay Friends of the Library have just the right book discussions coming up. Participants can either tell about books that have impressed them or just listen and find out about books that may impress you.

Normally, there are assigned books that the regular discussion groups review and discuss on those Wednesdays. But no books were assigned this month, so anyone can come and share their own individual choices this time.

The Friends have a range of offerings for anyone who likes the idea of discussing books they just read, who just wants to learn more about a book before reading it or who wants to meet and hear local authors describe their books and experiences behind them. The regular Friends schedule calls for:

Discussion groups to meet regularly each Wednesday from 10 am to noon.

—On the first and third Wednesdays, the basic readers discussion group meets to discuss certain assigned books that participants have planned to read and then discuss.

—The second Wednesdays are "Inspirational Wednesdays," which are devoted to reviewing and discussing thought-provoking books from leading authors who are guides to change, growth and self-acceptance. It presents an opportunity for readers to reflect and enjoy the opportunity of discussing books that can help change our world for the better.

—On the fourth and fifth Wednesdays, the Friends host local authors or artists who share their talents through readings, conversations, special presentations, demonstrations, and/or workshops.

Friends holds regular book sales to raise funds for the library. The next one is on Saturday, May 8, at the Library. Members only will be admitted to the sale from 9 to 10 a.m. with the public sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $3 per bag sale will be from 1 to 2 p.m.

Friends also provide volunteers to support library services and operations, publish a newsletter distributed throughout the community four times a year and build and maintain awareness of library needs and services throughout the community. For more information contact Karen Robert.

The programs are all free and open to everyone. More information on book lists, discussion dates, and/or the events schedule is available at Friends of the Library.org.

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