Palos Verdes Library District

Have you visited our the PVLD virtual Community Art Show yet? You've got a bit more time to check out all the great amazing work of our local artists: https://www.pvld.org/artinourlibr/annualcommunityartexhibit

Have you signed up to be a part of our Living History Museum of African American Heroes yet? Don't delay, sign up today: http://ow.ly/dfRm50Dd1YY

Want to find out more about what's happening at the library or have your voice heard? Stop by the Board of Library Trustees meeting tonight at 7pm! More info and how to join the meeting: https://pvld.org/about/trustees

Happy 2021! Our first Pedal PV of the year covers the Palos Verdes Peninsula's lighthouses (three of them!). With a year of pandemic living under our belt and vaccine rolling out, they surely remind us of the brightness ahead!

Join Hilda the Horse and Ms Kate for a "things that grow in the ground" themed virtual storytime! Sing songs including "Way Up High in the Apple Tree" and listen to "Hundred Feet Tall" by Benjamin Scheuer, illustrated by Jemima Williams and a flannel story version of "Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!" by Candace Fleming, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Both stories are read with the permission of Simon & Schuster

We're joining the US National Archives throughout January as they prepare to celebrate Black History Month 2021. Join us! youtube.com/usnationalarchives

Join Tracy Turtle & Miss Marisa for a storytime this Thursday! Listen to a story about kindness with the book, "The Starry Giraffe" by Andy Bergmann and sing along with the songs, "Picking Apples" and "Apples are Falling". "The Starry Giraffe" by Andy Bergmann read with permission from Simon & Schuster.

Interested in joining a book club? Check out our Virtual Book Clubs! Find more information and register to participate at pvld.org/virtual.

Peninsula Friends of the Library supports #PVLD programs, special events and more! Become a FRIEND and be part of this great organization supporting #PVLD libraries all year long! www.pvldfriends.org

Passport Services will resume at a temporary location (Deep Valley Drive Entrance -- Main Lobby) at the Peninsula Center Library on January 5th, 2021! Book your appointment at 310-377-9584 x125 or go to pvld.org/services/passport/booking

We love seeing what our young readers are creating at home! Check out this cool "Monet painting" by Kai -- his mom shared it with us when she stopped by our curbside service. Kids, if you're creating or writing at home, we'd love to share your work in our virtual gallery! Submit your work at pvld.org/youngartistsauthors. Teens, we'd love to showcase your creative work too! Check out pvld.org/teen-authors-artists.

Taylor Swift's new album Evermore is available now on Hoopla! Check it out -- http://ow.ly/BwAk50CJniE

Join us for a "Deep Dive into Character Building Panel" on Saturday, 11/7 at 10am via Zoom as some of our favorite local authors go deep into developing characters. Register at pvld.org/pvldwrimo.

Check out these upcoming December programs from PBS Books! http://ow.ly/UChJ50CHqRV

All PVLD locations will be closed on Friday, 1/1/21 for New Year's Day. Curbside service will be open on Saturday 1/2/21. Access your account, place holds, stream films and music anytime at pvld.org

Join Frankie the Fox and Miss Katrena for a Halloween themed virtual storytime! Sing songs and listen to "Pug and Pig Trick or Treat" by Sue Lowell Gallion and the flannel " The Great Big Enormous Pumpkin"! "Pug and Pig Trick or Treat" by Sue Lowell Gallion read with permission from Simon & Schuster.

All PVLD locations are open today for curbside service. Saturday hours 10am - 2pm. pvld.org/curbsideholdpickup

Your story *IS* the Peninsula story. Have you shared your story with us yet? Find out how: https://www.pvld.org/yspsletter

Do you know about our "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers? It's a year-round reading challenge to read 1000 books to your child before your child starts kindergarten! For more information, check out pvld.org/1000-books-kindergarten

Join Frankie the Fox and Miss Katrena for a virtual storytime tomorrow! Listen to the book "Firefighter Duckies!" by Frank W. Dormer and sing along to a song about boats! "Firefighter Duckies!" by Frank W. Dormer is read with permission from Simon & Schuster.

One week left until Election Day! Make sure you drop off your ballot at an official drop box and if you're voting in person, know that voting has started South Coast Botanic Garden already and all other locations will be open starting Saturday. Our curbside service has voting guides from the League of Women Voters and a list drop box and Vote Center locations. Just ask when picking up your holds and we'll get you a copy! For more info on drop box and Vote Center locations..., visit lavote.net For more information on deciphering what's on your ballot, visit library.votersedge.org

PVLDWriMo is back this year with a virtual edition! PVLDWriMo encourages writers to work on anything they want - novels, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs. We'll have virtual workshops and virtual activities. More information at pvld.org/pvldwrimo

Celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth with us, Glendale Library, Arts, & Culture, and author Walter R. Echo-Hawk on November 5, 6:30PM. Learn about the ten Supreme Court cases that changed the fate of Native Americans. Register here http://ow.ly/NTjg50BWzX8

For this week's #MentalHealthMonday we're taking a few minutes to rest and reset by enjoying the relaxing sounds and sights of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Jelly Fish cam. How are you taking care of your mental health today? . .... Need ideas? Visit pvld.org/exploreandmore and click on the Health tab. See more

The Peninsula Friends of the Library will have one last Donation Drop Off Day in 2020! Donations will be accepted on Saturday, 10/31 from 10am to 12pm at the Peninsula Center Library parking garage. http://ow.ly/pZI950BQrOx

Are you enjoying this year's 4-week virtual LA Times Festival of Books? We sure are! Sign up and get more info: http://ow.ly/BL4q50C0aiW

There are so many cool, inclusive playgrounds you and your family can visit during Disability Employment Awareness Month -- and every month! Find places to visit at https://pvld.org/celebrate/deam

Early Voting starts tomorrow! If you haven't already, make your voting plan with the info below on Peninsula Vote Centers, visit lavote.net, or give us a call at 310-377-9584 x601 and we can help get you to the right place.

Check out Voter's Edge to get the facts before you vote! You can view your ballot, find your polling place or vote center, and get all the unbiased resources you need to make informed decisions at library.votersedge.org/

Join Frankie the Fox & Miss Katrena for a virtual storytime! This week we're bringing you Monster stories like "Monster Boogie" by Laurie Berkner and "Can You Make a Scary Face" by Jan Thomas. "Monster Boogie" and "Can You Make a Scary Face" read with permission from Simon & Schuster.