SEPTEMBER 2021
NEWS AND UPDATES
IT'S LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH!
We need your help---it's that time each year where we focus on signing-up as many members of our community as possible for a Library Card!

Library cards are free to residents of CA and beyond books, music and movies, give you access to:
  • eBooks, online NYT and over 100 magazines
  • Freegal - downloadable music
  • HelpNow - online homework tutors
  • Job Now - resume and interviewing assistance
  • Kanopy - streaming
  • Mobile Wireless Hotspots to borrow
  • And so much more!

GET OR REFER SOMEONE FOR A LIBRARY CARD TODAY!
Palm Springs Genealogical Society
Using Collaborative "BIG" Family Trees
Saturday, September 4, 2021
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

This Zoom event is presented by the Palm Springs Genealogical Society with guest speaker Sara Cochran. For more information and the Zoom Meeting Link, please email President Sondra Lucas at sunnysondra@gmail.com.
PSPL CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
Monday, September 6, 2021

If you need access to a computer or online resources the Welwood Murray Memorial Library located in downtown Palm Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Book Clubs
Don't miss our next Zoom book club meetings.

September 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.: Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise by Scott Eyman

September 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

September 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

September 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom
TO REGISTER: Email Julie.warren@palmspringsca.gov and give your first/last name, phone number and email to register. 
INTRODUCING A NEW MONTHLY ADULT PROGRAM:

HOW DID I GET HERE? CAPTURING YOUR MEMORIES ONE PAGE AT A TIME: MEMOIR WRITING BASICS
Facilitated by author Kathy Weyer, this monthly class will help you record your most significant memories that your family will love, beginning your memoir writing journey! Advanced Registration is required as space is limited.

The sessions will be on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. There will be a different writing theme every month to motivate your writing.

A writing kit will be available for pick up by registered participants starting on September 2, 2021 (during normal library hours). The kit includes a notebook, pen, a published memoir to inspire you and other surprises (while supplies last)!

New participants may be added monthly as space allows. This course is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Palm Springs Library.

Youth & Teen Virtual Programming
WEEKLY PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN ENGLISH


Children's Librarian Nancy Valdivia reads stories, sings songs, and teaches early-learning concepts.
WEEKLY PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN SPANISH

HORA DE CUENTOS PARA PREESCOLARES EN ESPAÑOL


¡La Bibliotecaria Nancy Valdivia lee cuentos, canta canciones
y enseña conceptos de temprano aprendizaje--todo en Español!
YOUTH CRAFT ALONG: SOMBREROS
Available September 7, 2021 @ 10 a.m.

Join Children's Librarian Nancy Valdivia on YouTube as she makes a sombrero craft to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Kits will include the supplies and can be picked up at the Library (while supplies last). For grades K - 5.

THIS IS NOT TEEN TALK WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS
Instagram LIVE, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

Join Teen Librarian Sean R. Corbin every Thursday for This is Not Teen Talk. Book talks, interviews and more--just for teens.
Text bubble stating this IS actually Teen Talk with screen showing LIVE on Instagram on Thursdays
TEEN TO GO CRAFT KIT: BLACK MARKER PENCIL POUCHES
Available September 13, 2021 @ 10 a.m.

Craft a cool canvas pencil pouch - using black markers! To-go kits will be available to pick up (while supplies last). Make sure to check out the instructional video on YouTube to get tips and tricks on how to make yours stand out! For grades 6 - 12.

The Library is Pleased to Co-Sponsor this Event with the Mizell Center, The Center, The Transpower Program, and OutBook/OutLoud

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Author and Activist Stephanie Battaglino will be in conversation with Winston Geiseke, Philanthropy and Special Section Editor for the Desert Sun, with special introduction by Lisa Middleton, Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem. She will discuss her book Reflections From Both Sides of the Glass Ceiling: Finding My True Self In Corporate America and will share her journey to authenticity as a woman and the realities of male privilege in her corporate experience.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
CONTACT INFORMATION:
760-322-READ (7323)
300 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262