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Morro Bay Book Discussion Groups, Friends of the Library and other Library Program News for June

Thank you, Morro Bay, for the fantastic support of your Morro Bay Library in May!  It was wonderful to be with so many Library supporters enjoying fine wines—and an even finer bay view—at the Morro Bay Wine Seller fundraiser. 

Our May Book Sale was a whopping success and the first in our new location—the Morro Bay Community Center.  Thanks, shoppers, for following the Friends across the street to buy your books. Loads of appreciation to our dedicated Book Sale volunteers. 

Welcome to all our new members of the Friends of the Library.

Here's what's happening in June at your Morro Bay Library!

School's Out!  Library Children's Summer Programs begin this month!

Tuesdays

June 21, 10 a.m. — Noon, Senator Sam Blakeslee holds Open Office Hours. No appointment is necessary to meet with our State Senator. Come on In. 

Wednesdays

The Morro Bay Book Discussion Group meets at the Morro Bay Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the John Kim Room. 

Join us in June and you will have the opportunity to experience our two-week Epic Book Event with the reading and discussion of  Freedom as well as discussing why we live in the happiness zone.

We are hosting a well-known mystery author, as well as bringing three local authors who are graciously sharing their time and energy with a unique workshop this month.

June 1, 10 a.m.-Noon —  Freedom by Jonathan Franzen Pages 1-289. Join us for an epic Book Event in which we read and discuss over a two-week period a wrenching, funny, and forgiving portrait of a Midwestern family. 

June 8, 10 a.m.- Noon — Freedom by Jonathan Franzen - Pages 290 - End. We finish our discussion of Freedom. 

June 15, 10 a.m. - Noon — Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way by Dan Buettner. What makes us authentically happy? Let's explore and find out why our own San Luis Obispo is one of those blue zone areas.

June 22 —  No Book Discussion This Week

June 29, 10 a.m. - Noon   Meet Local Authors Barbara M. Hodges, Maggie Pucillo, and Randolph Tower as they discuss Collaborative Writing: Great Idea or Big Mistake? Join these authors as these discuss what you should know before you write your first words. Even if you have no intention of writing your own book, hear it from an author's perspective, what it is like to collaborate on books together. 

Thursdays

June 2, 4-5 p.m. — Supervisor Bruce Gibson - Open Office Hours with the Community (Supervisor Gibson meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Morro Bay Library.)

No appointment is necessary to meet with Supervisor Gibson. Come on in. 

KIDS!  June 23,  2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. — Shawn McMaster for Ages 4 & Up! Watch a comedy routine and a magic show with the topic of reading woven in it. 

Fridays

June 3, 10 a.m. — Noon Meet Mystery Author, Earlene Fowler 

Join us as we welcome author Earlene Fowler whose Benni Harper mystery series is set on the Central Coast of California in a town remarkably similar to San Luis Obispo.  Some of her stories have actually taken place in Morro Bay. She'll share her latest novel, Spider Web, with reader participants and talk about her process of writing and how and why she uses San Luis Obispo County to inform her plots. Quilters and mystery lovers won't want to miss this special event! She will also be available for book signings. 

June 24, 10 to Noon—4th — Fridays Mystery Readers Group where we will discuss, Mariner's Compass by Earlene Fowler at the Library. 
A bizarre inheritance, a dangerous quest and a political battle are the main events of Benni Harper's captivating sixth adventure. One of the characters also boasts a house in Morro Bay!

Saturdays

June 4, Noon - 1 p.m. — Cultural Exchange Group.  (Also meets June 11, 18 & 25)
International students and other guests are invited to gather and share information about their countries.  This will be the first of 5 meetings led by Brazilian exchange student Joao Gubolin.

Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. — E-book Program with Assistant Library Director, Margaret Esther
Have you ever wondered how you can check out e-books through the Library for free, and what other advantages there are with e-books and our Libraries? Find out now at this special program. Please call to reserve your seat. 772-6394. 

KIDS!  Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. — Taiko Drumming 
Listen to authentic Japanese drumming performed by local Oban Festival performer, Ichimi Daiko. This will be a fun event for the whole family!

KIDS!  Saturday, June 25, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. — 4H Snail Science Program for Kids Ages 7 - 12. Learn about our little shelled friends & watch a snail race. Limit 20. Please call to sign up for this event. RSVP: 772-6394

Books (for the Wednesdays program only) are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library. The Summer Series Booklist, 4th Fridays Mystery Readers 2011 Booklist and Local Authors Series Flyers are available for download at Morro Bay Book Discussion Group or at the library. For more information, contact Group Facilitator Karen Robert or call 225-3131. 

The Morro Bay Friends of the Library fund all expenses of the library programs listed above.  The MBFOL's purpose is to establish and maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on Morro Bay Library branch needs; to support and cooperate with the county, city and state to enhance library services and facilities; and to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests.

For more information, please contact Christine Johnson, President by email  or go to Morrobay Friends of the Library. 

See you at the Library!

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