EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS


		Annual Arts & Literary Series: Author Presentation & Book Signing T.J. Stiles, The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7 p.m. (re-scheduled from March 6, 2012) $10 suggested contribution Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9^th & Mission, Carmel Click for more information about the author.

		Annual Local History Lecture Series: Presentation Susan Shillinglaw, Steinbeck & Jeffers Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9th & Mission, Carmel Dr. Susan Shillinglaw is a professor of English at San Jose State University & Scholar- in-Residence at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas. She has been Director of the Center for Steinbeck Studies (previously The Steinbeck Newsletter). She has published widely on Steinbeck, most recently A Journey in Steinbeck’s California (2006). Join Susan Schillinglaw for a talk about two famous regional authors, John Steinbeck & Robinson Jeffers.

		Donor Salute Invitation only exclusively for Donors who have given $100 or above! Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 4 p.m. Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel

		The Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library Sunday Afternoon Literary Tea and Program: Bert Ihlenfeld, Photographer Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. Garden Room, Church of the Wayfarer, Lincoln & 7th, Carmel Bert discusses & shares his digital photography. Collectors & critics say Bert’s creative eye discovers & transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. His work has been featured at museums & galleries in California & Germany. Robert Reese, director, Carl Cherry Center, says “Ihlenfeld pushes the medium of photography toward uncharted frontiers.”

		Annual Local History Lecture Series: Presentation Gordon Wheeler, President, Esalen Institute: 50 Years of History Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 7 p.m. Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9th & Mission, Carmel Esalen. The word itself summons up tantalizing visions of adventure, unexplored frontiers, & human possibilities yet to be realized. There is the wonder of the place itself: 120 acres of fertile land carved out between mountain & ocean, blessed by a cascading canyon stream & hot mineral springs gushing out of a seaside cliff. The Esalen Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Join Gordon Wheeler for a presentation about the history, programs, & people that make Esalen a regional & world-renowned destination for education, spiritual development, & relaxation.

		Sterling Circle Planned Giving Reception Invitation only to Planned Giving Donors If you would like to be invited, contact us to find out how you can include CPLF in your estate plans or wills. Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 4 p.m. Park Branch, 6th & Mission, Carmel

		Annual Arts & Literary Series: Author Presentation & Book Signing Yiyun Li, The Vagrants Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7 p.m. $10 suggested contribution Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9^th & Mission, Carmel Click for more information about the author.

		Annual Local History Series: Presentation Gary Breschini, Pre-history on Monterey Peninsula, the Indians and their rock paintings Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9^th & Mission, Carmel While almost every culture that practiced rock art used the hand as a motif, the handprints left by the Esselen Indians in a few remote caves hidden deep in the wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest of central Monterey County are among the most unusual. Join Gary Breschini as he talks about the prehistory of the region & the carefully painted rock drawings that are the unique signatures of the individuals who painted them.

		Annual Local History Series: Presentation Ray March, River in Ruin: The Story of the Carmel River Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9^th & Mission, Carmel Click for more information about the author.

		Annual Art & Literary Series: Presentation Jerry Fielder, Curator & Director, Estate of Yousuf Karsh (photographer) Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. $10 suggested contribution Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9th & Mission, Carmel Click for more information about Karsh.

		Friends of the Library Book Sale August 9 – 11, 2012 Thursday, Aug 9 (members only) 11am-4pm Friday, Aug 10 10am-4pm Saturday, Aug 11 10am-4pm Junipero Serra School Gymnasium on Rio Road, adjacent to Larson Field The Friends of the Library holds an annual Book Sale from which they make an annual contribution to the Library. This event, one of the major literary happenings on the Peninsula, is made up of acres of books, all carefully sorted and classified for easy searching, at wonderful prices. No true book lover can afford to miss this!

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