Program Guide April, May, June - 2018

Welcome to the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory…

This program guide is your invitation to enjoy a broad range of events befitting a Library
that is also a cultural center..

You will find:
Film screenings
Concerts
Lectures
Book discussions
Stories and crafts for children
and much more

The Rancho Mirage Observatory is complete. This remarkable scientific and educational
project will be in the capable hands of our Astronomer, Eric McLaughlin. He will guide
its use as a dramatic tool to further the Library’s mission – making lifelong learning
available for all of our residents and everyone in the Coachella Valley.

There is much to enjoy at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory!

On a final, personal note, this is my fortieth and last Director’s Introduction to our
quarterly Guide. I am retiring after forty-seven years as a Librarian, capped by the best
ten years of my life at the helm of one of America’s very best libraries – the Rancho
Mirage Library and Observatory. My home will still be Rancho Mirage, with opportunity
to travel to see family, plenty of reading, attention to my novel, and time in my studio to
make my faux folk art.

Many thanks to our City Council, City Manager, Randy Bynder, City and Library staff,
the Library Foundation, and to our volunteers. Special thanks to Susan Cook, Program
Librarian who packs these pages with programs every quarter. Thanks to Dustin
Ingham, AV Technician, who makes the events we dream up take place in reality. I also
want to express my deep appreciation to Jamie Kabler, Founder of the Rancho Mirage
Writers Festival.

We love our audiences, our Library patrons, and we always remember, without our
donors and those assembled in our Community Room, we would not offer such an
array of programs. The Library and Observatory are in a golden era!

David Bryant, Library Director

Note: Any changes to this schedule, including additional programs, will be announced on our website ranchomiragelibrary.org
which is always worth a visit to get the latest information about your Rancho Mirage Public Library.

People with disabilities are encouraged to attend Library programs. If you have special communication or access needs, please
contact the Library at 341-7323 four business days in advance of the event(s) you will attend.

If you would like to receive e-mail alerts about upcoming events, changes in our programming schedule, or events not shown
here, please send your e-mail address to [email protected].

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Community Showcase LIBRARY
HOURS
Palm Springs Writers Guild................................................................ 4
Book Discussion Group....................................................................... 4 Monday – Tuesday
You’ve Been Hacked, Now What?.................................................... 4 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Spring Book Sale.................................................................................... 4 Wednesday
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Writers Series
Thursday – Saturday
Nell Scovell.............................................................................................. 5 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Annabelle Gurwitch ............................................................................ 5 Closed Sundays
A.J. Finn..................................................................................................... 5
Holiday Closure
Lectures Memorial Day
Monday, May 28
Bill Evans, Poet of the Piano ............................................................. 6
Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in the Coachella Valley.................... 6 71-100 Hwy 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Film
Tel: (760) 341-7323
Ingmar Bergman Film Series............................................................. 7 Fax: (760) 341-5213
Kiss Me Kate in 3D.................................................................................. 7
[email protected]
Music www.ranchomiragelibrary.org

Gustavo Romero, Pianist .................................................................... 8
Idyllwild Arts Academy....................................................................... 8
Jim Borax’s California Cabaret.......................................................... 9
Peter Sprague Quintet......................................................................... 9
Steinway Society’s Festival Winners’ Concert............................10
Ken Dahleen and His Big Band Staff.............................................10

Exhibits

Larry Groff: A Splash Quite Unnoticed........................................11

Observatory

Scheduled Programs...................................................................14, 15

Teens, Kids and Families

Storytimes..............................................................................................12
Family Nights........................................................................................12
Books & Bites.........................................................................................13
LEGO Club..............................................................................................13
Design It – Make It..............................................................................16
Earth Day................................................................................................16
Summer Reading Club......................................................................16

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Palm Springs Writers Guild James McFarlin
Everyone is welcome to attend Friday, April 13, 2 – 3 p.m.
the Writers Guild monthly You’ve Been Hacked, Now What?
meetings at the Library. For
more information, please visit With “fake” news filling our
www.palmspringswritersguild.org. inboxes and Facebook posts and
ransomware attacks accelerating
Saturday, April 7, 2 – 4 p.m. at a rate five times over 2016
Deborah Landau, PhD levels, many Americans are feeling
The acclaimed poet and Director of a deepening, eerie sense that their
Creative Writing at NYU will discuss identities and financial information
poetry as it is written today. are not safe anywhere, anytime,
with anyone — and causing them
Saturday, May 5, 2 – 4 p.m. to wonder “What’s next?”
Day of New Works Join cybersecurity authority,
The focus will be on the Guild’s annual popular national speaker and
writing contest winners. author of the internationally-read
cyberthriller Aftershock: A Novel
Saturday, June 2, 2 – 4 p.m. James McFarlin to discuss the
David Seid reality of our declining personal
Learn how Minibuks can enhance your security and share a glimpse of
marketing efforts. what may lie ahead.

Book Discussion Group LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY
The Library’s book discussion FOUNDATION
group meets on the second
Friday of each month. For more Wednesday, April 4, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
information, send an email to Thursday, April 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
[email protected]. Friday, April 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday, April 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Dubliners
by James Joyce

Friday, May 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
News of the World
by Paulette Jiles

Friday, June 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Skink – No Surrender
by Carl Hiaasen

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The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Writers Series
The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Foundation proudly presents a series
of talks by eminent authors throughout the year. These events are free and
take place at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.

Nell Scovell
Thursday, April 19, 2 p.m.
Just the Funny Parts
For over thirty years, Hollywood writer, producer
and director Nell Scovell has worked behind
the scenes on some of TV’s most iconic shows,
including The Simpsons, Late Night with David
Letterman, Murphy Brown, Monk, NCIS and The
Muppets. In Just the Funny Parts: ... And a Few Hard Truths About
Sneaking Into the Hollywood Boys’ Club, Scovell dives deep into her
favorite things: comedy, writing and equality. Join us as she discusses her
timely and relevant book.

Books will be available for signing following this lecture. The first 200 people at this event will
receive a FREE copy of the book!

Annabelle Gurwitch
Thursday, April 26, 2 p.m.
Wherever You Go, There They Are
Actress, activist, and New York Times best-selling
author Annabelle Gurwitch will be on hand to
discuss her most recent book Wherever You Go,
There They Are. It’s a hysterically funny and slyly
insightful collection of essays about her own family
of scam artists and hucksters, as well as the sisterhoods, temporary tribes,
communities, and cults who have become surrogates along the way.

Books will be available for signing following this lecture. The first 200 people at this event will
receive a FREE copy of the book!

A.J. Finn
Tuesday, May 1, 2 p.m.
The Woman in the Window
You won’t want to miss A.J. Finn’s appearance.
His book The Woman in the Window is the
most widely acquired debut novel of all time and
an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. As the
first breakout book of 2018, it has been sold in 38
territories around the world, and Fox and Fox 2000 bought the film rights in
a seven figure deal.

Books will be available for signing following this lecture. The first 600 people at this event will
receive a FREE copy of the book!

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Alan P. Schulz Aimee Byard

Monday, April 9, 2 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2 – 3 p.m.

Bill Evans, Poet of the Piano Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in the
Coachella Valley
Following his presentation on
trumpeter and composer Miles Bighorn sheep have lived in the
Davis, Alan P. Schultz now Peninsular Ranges, including the
turns his attention to pianist and Coachella Valley, for thousands
composer William (Bill) John of years. They are uniquely
Evans, who was part of Davis’ adapted to live in our harsh
legendary sextet. This presentation desert environment. Listed as an
will offer music and videos of endangered population in 1998,
Evans’ artistic performance these sheep have dealt with some
from Schultz’s personal music unique adversities. However,
collections. A five-time Grammy through the efforts of Bighorn
award winner, Evans received a Institute and the wildlife agencies,
Grammy Lifetime Achievement recovery is currently underway.
Award, posthumously. This presentation will discuss the
life history and recovery of this
Jazz aficionado Alan P. Schultz’s iconic desert species.
career in radio broadcasting
includes stations in San Aimee Byard graduated from
Bernardino, Hollywood, Los Kansas State University with a
Angeles, San Francisco, Carmel, degree in Wildlife Biology. She
and currently KAJI-FM Jazz Radio/ started working for Bighorn Institute
FM95.3 in Palm Desert. He is in 2000 as a Field Biologist and
proud to serve on the prestigious now also serves as the Institute’s
American Jazz Institute Advisory Associate Director.
Board (Palm Desert).

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Ingmar Bergman and Liv Ullmann Christopher Perry Presents
Kiss Me Kate in 3D
Jason Bruecks Presents: Films of Wednesday, May 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Ingmar Bergman
Film historian Christopher Perry
As 2018 marks the centenary of is proud to present Cole Porter’s
acclaimed Swedish director Ingmar Kiss Me Kate shown the way it was
Bergman, film historian Jason meant to be ... in 3D on the WIDE
Bruecks presents a trio of his films. SCREEN with STEREOPHONIC
SOUND! This film has rarely been
Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) seen in 3D, even back in 1954
Monday, April 16, 2 – 3:30 p.m. when it first premiered. Considered
to be the greatest 3D musical
In Sweden at the turn of the century, movie ever made, it features the
members of the upper class and their talent of Howard Keel, Kathryn
servants find themselves in a romantic Grayson, Ann Miller and Bob
tangle that they try to work out amidst Fosse. Basically it is a re-working
jealousy and heartbreak. (Swedish with of Shakespeare’s Taming of the
English Subtitles) Shrew with music by Cole Porter.

The Seventh Seal (1958) Kiss Me Kate will be presented in
Monday, April 23, 2 – 4 p.m. Polarized 3D Dual Projection. Film
attendees will each receive a pair
In this epic historical fantasy, a medieval of Polaroid 3D glasses to view
knight seeks answers about life, death the hi-definition film. Polaroid 3D
and the existence of God as he plays glasses are of much higher quality
chess against the Grim Reaper during than the red/blue anaglyph glasses
the Black Plague. (Swedish with English typically used at 3D screenings.
subtitles)

Wild Strawberries (1957)
Monday, April 30, 2 – 4 p.m.

A crotchety retired doctor travels to
accept an honorary degree accompanied
by his daughter-in-law. Along the way he
is forced to face his past, come to terms
with his faults, and make peace with the
inevitability of his approaching death.
(Swedish with English subtitles)

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Gustavo Romero Idyllwild Arts Academy

Wednesday, April 11, 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 7 – 8 p.m.

Celebratory Works Music from the Pines

Concert pianist Gustavo Romero Please join us for an evening
is internationally renowned for his of music, song, spoken word
exceptional technical brilliance and and visual art from the talented
interpretive depth and has gained young artists of the Idyllwild Arts
an acclaimed reputation for his Academy who hail from more than
commitment to in-depth exploration 30 countries.
of a wide variety of composers.
Tonight he will focus on Spanish The Idyllwild Arts Academy is
and American piano works. an internationally acclaimed
residential arts high school
His program will include sonatas by located in Idyllwild, California.
Domenico Scarlatti ; two works from It provides education in the arts
Goyescas by Enrique Granados in and a comprehensive college
celebration of the 150 anniversary preparatory curriculum to gifted
of his birth; two works by Isaac young individuals who seek to
Albeniz; and music by the Catalan pursue artistic excellence in
composer Federico Mompou in disciplines that include music,
celebration of the composer’s 125 theatre, dance, visual art, creative
anniversary. writing, film, digital media, and
fashion design.
Romero will conclude the evening
by performing the 3rd Piano Sonata
by the American composer Emma
Lou Diemer in celebration of her
90th birthday.

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Jim Borax’s California Cabaret Peter Sprague

Saturday, April 21, 3 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 7 – 8:15 p.m.

Join an enthusiastic audience Planet Cole Porter
for a memorable performance
by Jim Borax’s California Guitarist Peter Sprague takes
Cabaret, a Rancho Mirage-based Cole Porter’s classic songs and
entertainment group with a large presents them in a new color of
following. samba, funk, salsa, and jazz.
Come hear fresh and inventive
These outstanding professional arrangements such as Just One of
singers and dancers (several with Those Things, which swings fast.
Broadway experience) will perform Morphing over to funk, Love For
unforgettable standards from the Sale takes a trip to Cuba, while
Great American Songbook. The Night and Day arcs with a Brazilian
ensemble has been featured on moon. Meanwhile, I Get a Kick
both CBS and CNN. The Cabaret Out of You is heavily influenced
has also performed their music by Eddie Harris’ Freedom Jazz
and dance routines throughout the Dance, and Every Time We Say
Coachella Valley. Goodbye is as nice and gentle as
Cole intended it to be.
For an hour of great entertainment,
come to the California Cabaret! Sprague has won numerous
awards including the Lifetime
Achievement Award at the San
Diego Music Awards (2015). His
band features Rebecca Jade on
vocals, Tripp Sprague on sax and
flute, Gunnar Biggs on bass, and
Duncan Moore on drums.

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Steinway Society’s 14th Annual Ken Dahleen and His Big Band
Festival Winners Concert Staff

Wednesday, May 9, 7 –8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 7 – 8 p.m.

The Steinway Society of Musical Melodies
Riverside County presents the
winners of the 14th Annual Festival You’ll be smiling and tapping your
Competition in concert. Winners toes when Ken Dahleen and His
range from 7 to 17 years of age. Big Band Staff appear on the
Library stage to perform some
The Steinway Society of Riverside familiar melodies in their own
County and Coachella Valley unique style. The evening will
was founded in 2002 to promote feature music from Stan Kenton,
excellence in piano performance, Sammy Nestico and Samuel Ward.
bring music into schools and
encourage music education at all The band comprises some of
levels, provide financial awards the finest musicians from all over
through competitions, and provide Southern California. They perform
music lessons for deserving together frequently and have
children. a great time engaging with our
audience. Expect some surprises!
There is always a spirited display
of instrument artistry with solos
featured in the mix.

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Oil Paintings by Larry Groff Mr. Groff attended the Massachusetts
College of Art earning a B.F.A. in
A Splash Quite Unnoticed Painting in 1988. He attended the Yale
University Summer School of Art and
April – June 2018 Music in 1986 and Boston University
where he received an M.F.A. in 1993.
Larry Groff is a San Diego based Groff is also the owner and editor
painter, previously from Boston, of the popular Painting Perceptions
MA, where he lived for much of his blog, paintingperceptions.com, which
life. For over 35 years, he has been interviews many prominent contemporary
primarily an outdoor landscape representational painters around
painter, where he looks for the visual the world as well as many emerging
poetics in response to what is in front artists nationally.
of his easel. Beginning in November
2016, he decided to explore new For more information, visit larrygroff.com.
subjects, as seen in Cathedral of
the Dominionists (shown above) to
embrace imaginary sources and not
just perception. Despite his love for
plein air landscape, Groff wanted to
expand his subject matter to reflect
his concern for the environment.

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STORYTIMES FAMILY NIGHTS

The Library presents four age-specific First Wednesday of each month.
storytimes each week.
Library Scavenger Hunt
Tiny Tot Tales – ages 1 to 3 April 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. National Library Week — come
celebrate and find treasures hidden in
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. the library. Team up with your family
and friends to uncover gems waiting in
Lively songs, fingerplays, action the stacks!
rhymes, flannel board stories, and
books, followed by a coloring activity, Held in the Children’s Room.
delight the young ones ages one to
three. Younger siblings are welcome. Star Wars Night “May the
This 25-minute storytime begins Fourth Be with You”
promptly at 10 a.m. Since space May 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
is limited to the first 25 people, we Come to the Library dressed as your
suggest families arrive early. favorite Star Wars cast member. Enjoy
stories, crafts plus photo opportunities
with your favorite characters.

Held in the back of the Annenberg Room.

Preschool Stories READ
and Me – ages 3 to 5
“Reading Through the Universe”
Thursdays at 10 a.m. Summer Reading Club Preview
June 6, 5:00 – 7 p.m.
Engaging stories, songs, and active 5:00 p.m. – Find out all about our
rhymes captivate the imagination of Summer Reading Club and sign up
children ages three to five. Coloring early! Lots of new programs and times!
sheets and simple crafts round out
the themed storytime experience. This 6:00 p.m. – “Ticket to the Stars” – Richard
30-minute storytime begins promptly with Full Spectrum Entertainment
at 10 a.m. Since space is limited to the will be here to take us on a journey
first 25 people, we suggest families through the stars just in time to kick off
arrive early. our Summer Reading Club.

Each session is held in the Children’s Room. Held in the Community Room.

Each session begins promptly on designated
days. We suggest that participants arrive early
so that all can benefit from the total experience.

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BOOKS & BITES LEGO CLUB

Second Monday of each month. Fourth Wednesday of every month.
Register at the Children’s Desk and 5 – 6 p.m.
pick up a copy of the book while
supplies last. Held in the
Children’s Room.
Held in the Storytime Room.
Build with us! Each month there’ll be a
When You Reach Me suggested theme. It’s up to you whether
by Rebecca Stead your creation reflects that theme or your
April 9, 4 – 5 p.m. own creative expression. Work alone
Fostering themes of independence, or in a group. You’ll have 45 minutes
redemption and friendship, this for building, 5 minutes to clean up and
Newbery Medal-winning science 10 minutes to show off your work. We’ll
fiction and mystery novel is unusual display the creations until next month. For
and thought-provoking. kids ages five and up; five to eight year
olds must be accompanied by an adult.
April 25 Library
May 23 Superhero
June 27 Planets

Party and Summer Reading
Club Plans

May 14, 4 – 5 p.m.

Come find out about the Summer
Reading Club before everyone else!
There are some very exciting things
planned for this summer and here’s
your chance to get a sneak preview.

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Introducing our
new astronomer
Eric McLaughlin

You’re invited to meet expert astronomer Eric McL
at 7 p.m. in the Community Room or

4/3 Observing Our Universe 5/1 Observing
4/10 Stargazing on the Deck* 5/8 Stargazing
4/17 Observing Our Universe
4/24 Observing Our Universe 5/15 Observing
5/29 Observing

*On Tuesday, April 10, Tuesday, May 8 and Tuesday, June 12, t
Bring your telescope and discover the universe! Limited to 40 participant

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Laughlin. Observatory programs are on Tuesdays
on the Observatory stargazing deck.

g Our Universe 6/5 Observing Our Universe
g on the Deck* 6/12 Stargazing on the Deck*
g Our Universe 6/19 Observing Our Universe
g Our Universe

the Observatory Deck will be available for a night of stargazing.
ts. Online registration required. E-blasts providing more details to follow.

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DESIGN IT • MAKE IT RANSUMMER READING CLUB RY

LED Masks CHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATO
Saturday, April 14, 2 – 4 p.m.
READING
Ages 0-8: Come decorate your own UNIVERSETHROUGH THE
mask using felt. Leave feeling like a
superhero! The Brian andSPPaOtNrSiOcRiaEDAB. YHerman Fund
Ages 9-12: Using conductive thread,
come make an LED Felt Mask. We will Our 2018 Summer Reading Program
be using sewing needles. This project is “Reading through the Universe”
is a bit more involved and parents are sponsored by the Brian and Patricia
welcome to help with sewing. A. Herman Fund, in celebration of our
new Observatory.
The Arthouse This summer come read through the
Saturday, May 12, 2 – 4 p.m. universe and learn all about our solar
system.
Join us as Sam Clark from The
Arthouse leads us in a few STEAM-
centric art projects.

EARTH DAY Look for our Summer Reading booklet
for more details of the daily activities.
Saturday, April 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Library. Save the date for our Big Show
Decorate your own flowerpot, plant Day, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in the
flowers and seeds to take home. Community Room.

June 12 (Kickoff show). The Arty
Loon Show — full of juggling, balloon
twisting, puppetry, comedy and magic!

June 19 Pacific Animal Productions.
Come learn about conserving wildlife
and endangered species through this
educational program.

June 26 The Rope Warrior. An
Interactive, entertaining jump rope
show full of amazing tricks and feats!

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Founder The Brian & Patricia A. Dr. S. Jerome & Judith D.
$100,000 and above Herman Fund Tamkin

The Annenberg Jim & Jackie Lee Houston T.A. & Joani Toussoun
Foundation City of Indian Wells Nancy B. Watson
Carol & Larry Jones
The Auen Foundation Roberta Peters Jones Sponsor
The Coeta & Donald Edeltraud & Patrick $5,000-$9,999

Barker Foundation McCarthy Anderson Children’s
Janet C. & Charles E. Don McIntosh Foundation
DeeAnn & Larry Nichols
Barker Rotary Club of Rancho Barbara & Roderick Barr
H.N. & Frances C. Berger Stanley Baumblatt
Mirage Mary Ellen & Cooper
Foundation Anita B. & Howard S.
Sally Contant Blanton
J.W. & Ida M. Jameson Richmond Foundation Borax Family Charitable
Jeannie & Arthur Rivkin
Foundation Iris & Thom Smotrich Fund
Fred & Mary Leydorf Ladda Toelkes David Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald D. Dr. & Mrs. Sonia
Partner
Marsee $10,000-$24,999 Campbell
Helen Reinsch Jean Carrus
Reinsch Family Memorial Anonymous Valerie & Kyle Coltman
Gigi & Joe Roberson Janet & Jerry Banks Nancy & Thomas
Dorothy Lyons Berns
Benefactor Linda Bray Cunningham
$50,000-$99,999 William F. Coan Diane Fox
The Deutsch Foundation Karlene & Richard Garber
Agua Caliente Band of Jarka & Martin Dolemo Kay Hanson
Cahuilla Indians Elyse & David Fleming Dr. Bettie A. Henry honors
President & Mrs. Gerald
Castle Foundation Inc. David Alan Henry
Dr. Maurice & Laine R. Ford Louise Kermode
Elaine Frank Paula & Vern Kozlen
Falstein Linda & Edward Kazazian M. & L. Leibowitz
Dr. Charles M. Monell & James Kelley & Joseph
Charitable Trust
Dr. Gerald E. Benston Lund Suzanne & Jason
Jeanne & Charles Parrish Richard Kite & Becky
Arthur Strickman Matthews
DeHuff Fay McClung
Visionary Mr. & Mrs. G. Teryl Koch Juanita & Cliff
$25,000-$49,999 Mr. Sidney Laub
Martin, Kayla, Noah, McCormick
Katherine J. Andrews Kevin McGuire
Foundation Bella & Alexandra Lax Ramelle Monsky
Arlette & Don Lea Lyn Chernis & Dr. Bob
Joseph A. Bartush George Lee & Scott
Bartush Family Morris
Roberts Patty & Arthur Newman
Foundation Michael G. McCafferty Paul Newman
Donald & Peggy Cravens Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Morgan Doris & Robert O’Neill
Roy E. Crummer Barbara Palm Claudette Pais
Dorothy Begg Parker
Foundation Mary Patrick
The Family of Walter &

Elizabeth Demyanek

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Rancho Mirage Country The Champions Volunteer Literary Society of the
Club Foundation Desert

Mary & Charles Rich Jo & Tom Chapman for Tom Lutgen
Diane S. Robertson Great Books Sharon W. Lynch
Gerald Macenas
Charitable Foundation Charity Challenge, Inc. JoAnn & Fred
Ann & Don Rogers Lee Comisar
Susan & Robert Rossi Susan Cook Mackenbach
Richard Sara Luis Cordero Margaret McPharlin
Virginia & Richard Saville David & Sue Cummings Lucy & Ron Meepos
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Smale Janet Daggatt Ruth & Arnold Meltsner
The Stack Foundation Wilbur Daniel Patrice & Grady Merritt
Joanne & Dominick Carol & Raleigh DeBow Cheryl & Jim Miller
Catherine Devine Gordon Moller & Charles
Summa Jr. Salli Dick
Three Sisters Foundation Norman Edwards Townsend
Vanguard Charitable Ted FioRito Jr. Norma Monty
Barbara & Robert Fremont In Memory of Kitty Moore
Foundation Andrea Best & Calvin Fox Cindy & Morris Muscatel
Robert Walker & Ernest Carolyn & Robert Benard Myerson
Lori & Dick Nelson
Phinney Goldberg Roland Nobis
Weinstein Family Dorothy Goldstein Northern Trust Bank
Arline Greenblatt Richard & Carolyn O’Linn
Foundation Marcy & Ron Gregory Palm Springs Writers
Wells Fargo Shirley & Earl Greif
Ruth White Paul Hagle Guild
Dr. Jane & Dr. Morton Boyd Haigler Joyce Palmer
Joseph Harris Lou & Faye Phillips
Woolley Vicki & Dana Hobart Dr. & Mrs. Michael Platt
Eilean Wuhl Paulette & Bernard George Plavec
S. L. Protess
Associate Horwich Rancho Mirage Woman’s
$2,000-$4,999 Larry Hudack
Marie Jackson Club
Kaye & L.E. Alford Michael Craft Johnson Penny & Bart Rivin
Bernice & Paul Alloy Tom Johnson Buddy Rogers
Edward Anixter Dr. & Mrs. W. David Elaine & Leonard
Isabel & Lawrence Barnett
Ms. Olga Jane Battisti Jones Rosenbaum
June Beeler J.P. Morgan Marcia Rutledge
Kay Bell Beatrice & Victor Kane Diane & Fred Sagan
Rebecca & Jack Benaroya Tom & Claire Kane Jean Scripps
Robert Borns Susan King Dr. Pravin & Katherine
Ken Bourgidnon Gerry & Martin Koffman
Lyndsy Bowcott Ellie Lavin Shah
Beth & George Briggs Ralph W. Leatherby Nan Aune Shipp
Grady Bruce Irving & Dorothy Levy Hortense Singer
Lois Buell Lorna Lewis Ruth & Al Siteman
In Loving Memory of Karl Mary Small
Edna Spaulding
M. Buretz. MD.
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Byrd

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Grace Helen Spearman E. R. Dumke Frida & Jack Milowsky
Charitable Foundation Carolyn Ehrler Bobbie & Larry Morris
Phillip & Ruth Elwell Murrey Morrow & Judith
The Springs Community Rosanne & Stephen Ezer
Association Florence Finer Widmer
Beth Fromm & Ronald Moss & Company
Harold Staw Sandy Mossbrook
Marc & Shari Stewart Sharrow Marcia & Irwin Narter
V. Ferris Todd Vera & Melvin Gabel Virginia & Graydon
Union Bank of California Helene Galen
Willis Urick, Jr. Harry Gill Nichols
Pat & Milton Vaughn Mim Gottschalk Daniel O’Brien
Joseph & Dee Wambaugh Sarah & Barry Gowen Russell & Suzanne Orkin
Frank R. Warren Gary & Maria Greenwald James Osborne
Washington Mutual Bank Downey Grosenbaugh Bob Packwood
Wechsler Foundation LaRue & Donald Hadley Ray & Pat Paige
Ted & Jenny Weill Earle Hagen David & Colleen Pascale
In Memory of my husband Dan & Joan Hauserman Elaine & Martin Pearlman
Elaine Henderson Priscilla Pete
Martin, Jeanne Weiss Barbara Hochberg George & Norma Purvis
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Pat & Gordon Hubbard Ralph M. Parsons
Paul & Ardis Huizenga
Whitney Ed Hutten Foundation
Cynthia & James Williams Lily Kanter Robert & Marion
Joy & Wells Wohlwend Michael & Patricia
Rosenthal
Scholars Kremin Editha Rowell
$1,000 – $1,999 William Kroonen Diane Rubin
Dorothy Kulvin Rhonda & Peter Samuels
Marjorie & Richard Ladies Golf Assoc. of the Nancy & Marty
Ameny
Springs Schechtman
Anderson Travel Sonia & Seymour Deidra N. Schumann
Robert Armstrong Shapiro Family
Beth Arterberry Levinthal
Polly Ball Jason & Marjory Lewis Foundation
Brian Baxenden Wendy Portman Lewis Sheldon Revocable Trust
Babette “Babs” Bay The Harold A. Linstone Mitchell Simon
Chuck & Cynthia Bowling Claire Smith
Arla Brown Trust David & Lynn Smith
Gail & Alfred Bryman Ann & Jim Loeb Peter Solomon
Ivan Budd Pat & Joe Manhart The Springs Book
Elizabeth Campbell Dede & Harold Marchick
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Natalie Marcus Discussion Group
Eileen Mason Jackie Story
Childs Michael & Ogniana Lester & Joan Strouse
Clifton Cole & Scott Roberta Susskind
Masser Israel Tapick
Smith Ken Maxwell & Dick Cornell & Betty Teoman
Karen Comeau Nancy Thompsen
Robert & Cynthia Cramer Redman Carol Thorburn
Donald & Nancy Delaski Lou Mello George & Carol Tielsch
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Lowell Trask Polly Ball Jean C. King
Alton & Julie Tybout Janet & Jerry Banks Elizabeth Campbell
Van Patten Estate Barbara Barewin-Riley Joseph Cantrell
Craig Vickers Keith & Barbara Baron Carol Carey
Jean Viereck Barbara & Roderick Barr Wayne & Linda Carlson
Lonna A. Wais Barbara Wall Barrett & Susan Rhea Carney
Virginia Waring Jean Carrus
E. E. Weaver Charles Barrett Nate & Karen Cheney
Eric & Evelene Wechsler Stuart & Patricia Barton Lewis & Judy Clark
Roger & Brenda Bartush Family Charles Cohen
Barbara & Sheldon Cohn
Weinstock Foundation Stan & Carole Cole
John & Judy Wempe Olga Jane Battisti Desiree Collings
William J. Wink Craig & Gayl Baum Richard Columbus
Carol Wright Babette “Babs” Bay Sandra Comrie
Oscar Wright, Jr. Gail & Steve Bayard Robert Cook
John & Bette Yee Roger Beaman Phyllis & Alan Cooper
Helen Zimmerman Mary Becker Luis Cordero
Jane Beggs Judy Corren & Terence
Donors of $100 or Lilo Bendixen
Greater Genevieve K. Bennington Kelly
Nancy Benson John & Nicole Criste
03/1/16 to 02/28/17 Naomi Berger Joanne Crouch
Mary & Tom Bernstein David & Sue Cummings
Sally & Duke Ackerman Sharry Berry Karla Dally
Paula & Mike Adams Cheryl Bester Lo Ouita Daniel
Allen & Carol Plone Nadine Bicher Donna Jean Darby
Alpha Delta Kappa Bill & Joanne Chunowitz Perry Datwyler & John
Marjorie & Richard Bruce & Eleanor Blank
Chester & Sandra Bloome Jacobs
Ameny Paul Blum Gerlad Dawson
Dana Anders Borax Family Charitable Joyce Dennis
Steven Marc Anders Catherine Devine
Anderson Children’s Fund Elaine Dexter
Thomas & Shirley Cecilia M. Dialynas
Foundation Dr. Harold Diamond
Joann Anixter Silva Bowman Sheri Diamond
Edward Anixter Joy Brabec Marge Dodge
Anonymous Richard & Phyllis Kaycie Dolezal
Anonymous small cash Joan & Hillary Don
Braverman Donald & Lee Marsden
donations Claire Breslaw Donna & Thomas Ford
Anonymous Irma Brodie Raymond Donnelly
Judy & Robert Appelbaum Grady Bruce Thomas & Gwendolyn
Beth Arterberry David Bryant
Arthur & Jeannie Rivkin Gail & Alfred Bryman Donovan
Susan & Michael Atkinson Rosemarie & Dean Bob Drake
Auen Foundation Martha Drayton
Kenneth Ayers Buntrock
Charles & Shelia Bailin Nancy Burke
Joan Ball Bill & Lynn Buskirk

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Jacqueline Drucker Morton Godlas Horner Family Foundation
Bob & Norma Ebright Barbara & Steve Gold Bernard & Paulette
Carolyn Ehrler Carol & Phil Goldsmith
Thomas & Barbara Doris Goldstein Horwich
Alan J. Goldstein Frances Horwich
Emerick Kris Gonzales Paul & Darlene Howard
Stephen & Rosanne Ezer Deborah & Alan Goore Pat & Gordon Hubbard
Arlene & Mel Fages Joyce Gordon Barbara Hughey
E. Ann Falk Barry & Sarah Gowen Paul & Ardis Huizenga
Jo Hannah Falk Grace Helen Spearman Marge Humphreys
Benjamin Feldman Stacy & Jim Jacob
Patricia Ferguson Charitable Foundation Deborah & Arthur
George & Dorie Ferrone Gary & Carol Granger
Richard & Hazel Fields Catherine Gribbel- Jacobson
L. Michael & Denise Herbert & Loreen
Beautyman
Finch Dr. & Mrs. Morton Gubin Jacobson
Florence Finer Edward L. Gubman Jean Tankevsky & Andrew
Ronald Finfrock & Mary Gullikson
Saul Guttman Johnson
George Williams Donald & LaRue Hadley John & Sandy Powell
Ted FioRito Jr. Lola C. Hagadone Barton & Judie Johnson
Elyse Fleming Isaiah Hagerman Jon & Joan Reed
Jasmine & Len Forman Dorys America Dr. & Mrs. W. David
Carol Wright, ℅
Halftermeyer Jones
Grousemont Foundation Carole Ann Haller Larson Jones Family Trust
Ida M. & J.W. Jameson Marcella Halter Gail Jones
Lloyd & Noel Hanford Steve & Barbara Jones
Foundation Kay Hanson Judith M. & Rodney C.
Larry Fox and Gail Baum Steve Hanson
Francie & Jon Nobleman Bill Harmon & Karen Shroyer
Richard & Mary Freeman Mimi Kamenar
Merilee Frets Endow Nezam Eldean Kamiab
Marilyn Friedman Harry A. & Cynthia E. Ziva Kammerer
Richard & Carol Frindt Lily Kanter
Beth Fromm & Ronald Rubin Ruth Kaplan
Jack and Chris Hartley Bernadette Kathawa
Sharrow Michael E. Heaney Andrew Katnik
The Gall Family Fund John R Heckenlively Susan Katzen
Melvin & Vera Gabel Elaine Henderson Ruth & Mal Kaufman
Christine & Michael Julie Henthorn & Bob Robert & Roberta Kay
Linda & Edward Kazazian
Gennet Schneider Georgeanna Keller
Cora & Ted Ginsberg Diana Herkimer Alan Kemble & Sally
Janice A Girouard Helen Herman & Jack
Arnold & Sharon Glass Albers
Kenneth & Marilyn Talan Louise Kermode
Carole Herrera Roger King
Glassman Michael Hirsch The Kirkschman
Diane Glatz Leslie & Joel Hirschberg
Nina Glazer Vicki & Dana Hobart Foundation for Health
Carol & Ed Gleckman- Karen Holmes and Education

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Richard Kite & Becky Janice Lyle Deanna F. Neal
DeHuff Elsie Lynn & Frances Alan & Carole Nelson
Charles & Nancy Nevil
Alicia & Ken Knox Palmer John Newburger
Karen L. Koon Barbara MacCready DeeAnn & Larry Nichols
Gordon & Eve Kramer Susan Mammel Tilmann & Ann
Michael & Patricia Pat & Joe Manhart
Irene Manning Noeggerath
Kremin Harold & Dede Marchick Joe Novak
Kathleen Krier Fred & Susan Mardell Joyce Kornbluh & Steven
Rita & Edward Kroll Ralph & Charlotte Martin
Sue Kubly Robert B. & Suzanne J. Novinson
Rosanne Kumins Daniel O’Brien
Don Kupfer and Bette Vik Martin Ioan Ochsner
Kai & Cal Kushen Suzanne & Jason Veda & Jordan Ofseyer
Joseph & Myrna Laguess Richard & Carolyn O’Linn
Veronica Lai Matthews Diane Oliver
Dr. B. Ross Landess Ken Maxwell & Dick James Onorato
Rick & Cheryl Lantz Russell & Suzanne Orkin
Mary & Robert Larsen Redman Lynne Devries
Marilyn Lazarus Fay McClung Sandie Ovesen & Michael
Arlette Lea Deanne J. McCorkle
Jeanne & Tony Lehman Eugene G McGuire Cohen
Roy & Carol Leibowitz Sharyn Udell McKee Barbara N. & Robert S.
C.E. & Jean Leimback Linda & John McNamara
Caprice Leinonen Matt Mealey Paget
Ron & Karen Lempert James & Evangeline Meek Ray & Pat Paige
Stephan Leonoudakis Joseph Megale Joyce Palmer
Elliott & Rosanne Levin Ruth Meltsner Pamela Pandza
Carol R. Levine Patrice & Grady Merritt Bernadette Paradis
Sonia & Seymour Bob & Frances Miller Bud & Sharon Parker
Sue A. Mills Joan Parmelee
Levinthal Mitchell & Lois Johnson David & Colleen Pascale
Nancy Levy Dr. Charles M. Monell Patricia & Charles Snyder
Annette & Dwayne Lewis Ramelle Monsky Paul & Sandra Seideman
Jason & Marjory Lewis Lynn Moriarty & Donald Dare H. Paul
Merle Lewis Martin & Elaine Pearlman
Fred Leydorf Hutton Robert & Luana Pearson
Haddon B. Libby Lyn Chernis & Dr. Bob Mary & Bruce Pons
Pat Liedtke Pauline Prickett
Abraham Ligumsky Morris Owen Proctor
Lisa & Neil Quateman Larry & Bobbie Morris Allen & Margaret Pusch
Literary Society of the Susan & Dale Morrison Andrea Raft
Murrey Morrow & Judith Ruth & Kathy Raheb-
Desert
Jim & Ann Loeb Widmer Sorensen Family
Joan & Paul Lombardi Sandy Mossbrook Rancho Mirage Woman’s
Connie & Bob Lurie Ryan Mowreader
Rella Lutzky Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Club
Sue Rappaport
Childs Cynthia W. Rathbun
Frances P. Muir Marlys Raymer
Nancy Nance
Marcia & Irwin Narter

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Richard & Patricia Reed Jackie Schroeder Barbara Sylvor-Marks
Les & Lois Reese Paul & Zelda Schwartz Ron & Natalie Tambor
Nancy Reid Dallas S. Scott Tammy & Carl Birnberg
Bernard & Francine George & Helen Sears Don & Irene Tarnowski
Cynthia Selberg Phyllis Tarnutzer
Reizner Norman & Barbara Debbie Taylor
Mitchell & Yvonne Relin Karen Techner
Faith Rendell Sepenuk Cornell & Betty Teoman
Diana & John Ressler Jerold & Anneruth Serman The Brian & Patricia
Terry Rhoads Dr. Pravin & Katherine
Richard & Jaqueline A. Herman Fund at
Shah Community Foundation
Comcras Sharon Cooper & Dan Santa Cruz County
Emanuel & Linda Rider The Herman & Faye
Richard Ridgeway Koebel Sarkowsky Charitable
Bill Riesen Penny Shaw Foundation
Robert & Marion Barbara Sherman The Rancho Mirage Public
Nan Aune Shipp Library Foundation
Rosenthal Marilyn & Josh Shubin David & Cindy Thomas
Clint Rodenberg Marvin Siegel Timmy Ehlers
Joe & Ann Lee Rogel Linda Sinclair John Tiritilli
Ann & Don Rogers Larry & Cindy Sipkin Bruce Tjampiris
Vincent Romano Elaine & Irv Sitron V. Ferris Todd
Gary E. Roof Janet M Slawson Ladda Toelkes
Lawrence Rosenberg Mary Small Judy Torodor
David & Nancy Rosenthal Don & Jennifer Smith T.A. Toussoun
David & Young Lai Sondra & Sidney Green Charles Townsend
Sam Spevack Perry Trester
Rothstein Barbara Stabler Peter & Nan Tynberg
Bill & Kay Rountree Julian & Judith Stahl Carole R. Vaughan
Diane Rubin Joyce & Robert Starr Craig Vickers
Carol Rudy Stuart Starr Steve & Alvena Wagner
Maja Ruetschi, MD Carol & Jerry Stein Dianne Walker
Marcia Rutledge Marcia & Rick Stein Robert Walker & Ernest
Adele Ruxton Marc & Shari Stewart Phinney
Ellen & William Sachs Sam & Victoria Stickles Judith Wallis
Diane & Fred Sagan Gail & Howard Stone Wally & Bettsy Preble
Jane Forbes Saltonstall Jackie Story Susan Lort Walpert
Peter & Rhoda Samuels Bruce Strathdee Joseph & Dee Wambaugh
Virginia Sandefur Heidi Studer Lynne & Steve
Virginia & Richard Saville Dick & Patti Stumbaugh Washington
Cressey & George Sayre Donald & Maureen Paula E. Watson
William & Doris Scanlin Richard & Beverly
Dulcie & Walter Sullivan Weagley
Joanne & Dominick E.E. Weaver
Schackman Edwin Weinberg
Gary & Phyllis Schahet Summa Jr. Judith Weingruber
Mary Davey Schambach Sunrise CC Ladies Golf
Robin Westin Schmit
Renee & Herbert Assoc.
James Sutton
Schneider Arlene Swartz

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Library Donors 1995-Present

Sharon & Randy Weiss Robert Borns The Foundation for Jewish
Richard & Yvonne Lyndsy Bowcott Philanthropies
Linda Bray
Werttemberger Dennis & Tere Britton Andrea Best & Calvin Fox
Elizabeth West William & Gloria Burch Diane Fox
Bates Westerberg Virginia & Richard Byrd Elaine Frank
Michael & Barbara Wexler Joseph Cantrell Marian Frenkel
Barbara & Larry White Jean Carrus Geri Friedman
Cynthia & James Williams Castle Foundation Inc. Christina Gantz
Karen Williams Margery Chapman Carolyn & Robert
Bruce & Susan Winthrop William F. Coan
Keith & Leslie Woods Coeta & Donald Barker Goldberg
Drs. Jane & Morton Dorothy Goldstein
Foundation Beverly Rubens Gordon
Woolley Edward & Eva Cohon Vicki & Herb Grayson
Richard Woolley Clifton Cole & Scott The Greater Cincinnati
Deryl Word
Irving Yaeurbaum Smith Foundation
Robert & Marilyn Yassin Valerie & Kyle Coltman Gary & Maria Greenwald
John & Bette Yee Lee Comisar Marcy & Ron Gregory
Doug Young Sally Contant Shirley & Earl Greif
Ellen & Bill Yuracko Robert Cook Deborah Grindall
James & Janet Zampetti Pat & Arthur Coombs Paul Hagle
Claire Zimmer Caroline Cooperman Kay Hanson
Helen Zimmerman Robert & Cynthia Cramer Dan & Joan Hauserman
Marc & Barbara Peggy Cravens Dr. Bettie A. Henry
Carole Cushmore Diana Herkimer
Zuckerman Carol & Raleigh DeBow The Brian & Patricia A.
Joseph & Ann DeLuca
Lifetime Members Sally Cherry Dempsey Herman Fund
Elizabeth Demyanek Helen Herman & Jack
Kaye & L.E. Alford Lester Deutsch
Bernice & Paul Alloy Catherine Devine Talan
Shirley Alton-Chapnick Salli Dick Mario & Rosemary
Marjorie & Richard Gerard & Diane Dirkx
Joan Dodge Hernandez
Ameny Swami Dolin Vicki & Dana Hobart
Jean Arley William & Jan Dorsey Barbara Hochberg
Auen Foundation Thieu Duong Horner Family Foundation
Ayco Charitable E. & H. Chernis Jim Houston
Larry Hudack
Foundation Foundation Marjorie W. Hyman
Janet & Jerry Banks Bruce Ettinger Marie Jackson
Joseph Bartush Fidelity Chairtable Gift Jerre Jennings
Kay Bell Michael Craft Johnson
Kenneth Bernotas Fund Tom Johnson
Dorothy Lyons Berns Joan & John Firmage Judy Peck Foundation
Morris & Ruth Beschloss Norman Forrester & Bill Beatrice & Victor Kane
Mary Ellen & Cooper Lily Kanter
Griffin Katherine J. Andrews
Blanton
Charmaine Blatt Foundation

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Linda & Edward Kazazian Evert & Norma Person Stephen Philibosian
Susan King Joann & Gifford Phillips Foundation
Richard Kite Lou & Faye Phillips
Irene Koch Al & Dolly Piano Jackie Story
Margaret Koster George Plavec Joanne & Dominick
Paula & Vern Kozlen Patrick M. Pratt
Michael & Patricia Barry Ralph & Curtis Summa Jr.
Ruth Tallman
Kremin Ringness Judith Tamkin
William Kroonen Helen Reinsch Israel Tapick
Pat Bush Kruse Don Reuben Ralph Tash
Dorothy Kulvin Mary & Charles Rich Edward Thayer
L. & I. Barnett Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Bart Rivin The Three Sisters
Diane Robertson
Foundation Janice Davis Robson Foundation
Steve Lachs & Michael Ann & Don Rogers Ladda Toelkes
Diane Roland T.A. Toussoun
Ruvo Carolee Rosenberg Lowell Trask
Ellie Lavin Susan & Robert Rossi Jean Viereck
Michael G. McCafferty Rotary Club of Rancho Roen Viscovich
Edeltraud & Patrick Mary Jo Meade Wallace
Mirage Joseph & Dee Wambaugh
McCarthy Helen Ruvelas Virginia Waring
Juanita & Cliff Richard Sara Frank R. Warren
Virginia & Richard Saville E.E. Weaver
McCormick Nancy & Marty Eric & Evelene Wechsler
Don McIntosh Thomas & Lainie Weil
Vivian McIntosh Schechtman Weill Family Trust
Lucy Meepos Seymour Schlesinger Rosella Weissman
Lou Mello Judith & Donald Meg Whitcomb
Ruth & Arnold Meltsner Lewis & Patricia Whitney
Carole Seifer Miller Schliessman Sandra Woodson
Cheryl & Jim Miller Janice Schmid Drs. Jane & Morton
Dr. Charles M. Monell & Richard & Mary Schneller
Jean Scripps Woolley
Dr. Gerald E. Benston Lenore Shapiro Eilean Wuhl
Jerome Morgan Sheldon Revocable Trust M. J. Young
Edith Morrey Nan Aune Shipp
Lyn Chernis & Dr. Bob Mitchell Simon
Roy & Linda Sinclair
Morris Ruth & Al Siteman
Cindy & Morris Muscatel Gordon Smale
Benard Myerson Mary Small
Virginia & Graydon Claire Smith
Roger Sorensen
Nichols Edna Spaulding
Doris & Robert O’Neill Francie Y. Brown Spears
Claudette R Pais Linda Starr
Barbara Palm Donald & Wanda Stein
Bernadette Paradis
Sanford Paris
Paul L. Newman -

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COMPLETE CALENDAR

Date Time Description

April 3 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

April 4, 5 9 am-5 pm Spring Book Sale

April 4 5:30-7 pm Family Night: Library Scavenger Hunt

April 6 9 am-3 pm Spring Book Sale

April 7 2-4 pm Palm Springs Writers Guild

April 9 2-3 pm Lecture: Bill Evans, Poet of the Piano

April 9 4-5 pm Kids Book Discussion Group: When You Reach Me

April 10 2-3 pm Lecture: Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in the Coachella Valley

April 10 7 pm Observatory: Stargazing on the Deck

April 11 7-8 pm Music: Gustavo Romero, Pianist

April 13 10-11:30 am Book Discussion Group: Dubliners

April 13 2-3 pm Lecture: You’ve Been Hacked, Now What?

April 14 2-4 pm Design It • Make It: LED Masks

April 16 2-3:30 pm Film: Jason Bruecks presents Smiles of a Summer Night

April 17 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

April 18 7-8 pm Music: Idyllwild Arts Academy

April 19 2-3:30 pm Lecture: RMWF Writers Series presents Author Nell Scovell

April 21 2-4 pm Children’s Room: Earth Day Activities

April 21 3-4 pm Music: Jim Borax’s California Cabaret

April 23 2-4 pm Film: Jason Bruecks presents The Seventh Seal

April 24 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

April 25 5-6 pm Kids’ LEGO Club

April 25 7-8 pm Music: Peter Sprague Quintet

April 26 2-3:30 pm Lecture: RMWF Writers Series presents Author Annabelle Gurwitch

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April 30 2-4 pm Film: Jason Bruecks presents Wild Strawberries

May 1 2-3:30 pm Lecture: RMWF Writers Series presents Author A.J. Finn

May 1 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

May 2 5:30-7 pm Family Night: Star Wars Night: May the Fourth Be with You

May 2 6-8 pm 3D Film: Christopher Perry presents Kiss Me Kate

May 5 2-4 pm Palm Springs Writers Guild

May 8 7 pm Observatory: Stargazing on the Deck

May 9 7-8 pm Music: Steinway Society’s Festival Winners Concert

May 11 10-11:30 am Book Discussion Group: News of the World

May 12 2-4 pm Design It • Make It: The Arthouse

May 14 4-5 pm Kids Book Discussion Group: Summer Reading Club Plans

May 15 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

May 23 5-6 pm Kids’ LEGO Club

May 23 7-8 pm Music: Ken Dahleen and His Big Band Staff

May 29 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

June 2 2-4 pm Palm Springs Writers Guild

June 5 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

June 6 5-7 pm Family Night: Summer Reading Club Preview

June 8 10-11:30 pm Book Discussion Group: Skink—No Surrender

June 12 11 am-Noon Summer Reading Club Big Show: Arty Loon

June 12 7 pm Observatory: Stargazing on the Deck

June 19 11 am-Noon Summer Reading Club Big Show: Pacific Animal Productions

June 19 7 pm Observatory: Observing Our Universe

June 26 11 am-Noon Summer Reading Club Big Show: The Rope Warrior

June 27 5-6 pm Kids’ LEGO Club

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