Distinguished Speaker Series: Cecil Castellucci

Tuesday October 12th, 7:00PM Young Adult Author: Cecil Castellucci 

Cecil Castellucci

Cecil Castellucci has published four contemporary novels for young adults, Beige, The Queen of Cool and Boy Proof. She also wrote the graphic novels The PLAIN Janes and Janes in Love illustrated by Jim Rugg, which was the launch title for DC Comics Minx line. She has had numerous short stories published in various places including Strange Horizons, The Eternal Kiss, Geektastic (which she co-edited) and Interfictions 2. Her books have been on ALA's BBYA, Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Great Graphic Novels for Teens lists, as well as the NYPL Books for the Teen Age and Amelia Bloomer list. Upcoming 2010 books include a new contemporary YA novel Rose Sees Red and a picture book Grandma's Gloves. She is currently working on two new novels First Day on Earth and The Year of the Beasts, both genre! In addition to writing books, she writes plays, operas, makes movies, does performance pieces and occasionally rocks out. For more information go to www.misscecil.com Please join us to meet and greet Ms. Castellucci for an exciting evening.

Young Adult Programs

Young Adult Librarian Margaret Trivison

Our Young Adult Librarian is Margaret Trivison.   

Please contact the library for information about upcoming Young Adult programs.

A Teen Council has been formed. This consists of teens who confer with the Young Adult Librarian and offer advice and help in a variety of ways.

Children's Programs

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
 

My name is Barbara Metzenbaum and I am happy to be here in Studio City. I have specialized in connecting children and literature for many years as a school librarian and I would love to have our Studio City children visit me for help in finding wonderful books to read. Come in and introduce yourself. I can help show you how to research information for reports, too.

Children's Librariran: Barbara Metzenbaum

SCHEDULED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
(Adults are welcome to participate, too) 

PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES

For Infants & Toddlers

Fridays at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Join Ms. Barbara for stories, songs, and play

Children’s Book Club 
If you have questions: ask for Barbara at 818-755-7873 or email bmetzenb@lapl.org

FOCAL
Interested in Children's Literature specifically? Take a look at the website for the Friends of Children and Literature (FOCAL), the support group for the Children's Literature Department at the Central Library. Click here to visit the Friends of Children and Literature Website

Many programs for Teens and Children are funded by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. The Friends also fund some additional programs upon the request of the Children's Librarian.
Check the Reference Desk or the Children's Area for Information.

Distinguished Speaker Series: Grace Bauer

On Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm, Grace Bauer

Grace Bauer

Grace Bauer is a bi-coastal interior designer, chef and cookbook author. She has worked with hospitality and restaurateurs throughout the country, in the Bahamas and in Beirut as president of Bauer Interiors, a commercial interior design firm based in New Orleans. Grace's life changed drastically when Hurricane Katrina struck the Crescent City in 2005.

After weathering the brunt of the storm, she and her family learned that recovery efforts would take years, not months. So after more than 60 years in New Orleans, she left her home--and her successful commercial interior design company-to start a new chapter in Los Angeles. It was in Los Angeles that she formalized the culinary training passed down from her grandmother and mother and registered for school at the Cordon Bleu / Kitchen Academy. Grace completed her Cordon Bleu externship at one of New Orlean's oldest and most revered restaurants, Arnaud's. Working with the pastry chef, the saucier and the lines and stations for the 1000 seat restaurant was a trial by fire, but it all the more stoked her passion for creating good food. Recently Grace turned her attention to discovering the Los Angeles culinary landscape, letting her sweet tooth be her guide, and the result is the book, "Los Angeles Classic Desserts". A very sweet evening is in store for you with Grace.

Distinguished Speaker Series: Marc Wannamker

Please join us to hear Marc Wannamaker on Tuesday, September 21st, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room. 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of Republic Pictures, so in conjunction with the Studio City Neighborhood Council and the Museum of the San Fernando Valley, The Friends Distinguished Speaker series will present Marc Wanamaker, Los Angeles and Motion Picture historian, as he speaks to guests on the history of Studio City and Republic Pictures.

Marc Wanamaker is a world-class expert and consultant in film history who has worked in many facets of film production, exhibition, and research for several decades. He holds degrees in theater arts, music and history. He is a published historian, lecturer, and teacher who taught film history at UCLA Extension for five years.