Saturday, May 24, 2008

Book Discussion and Author Signing!


Area author, Florence Weinberg will be here at DVD on Friday to discuss and sign copies of her newest book Seven Cities of Mud. It is a historical novel about the second expedition up the Rio Grande into New Mexico in 1581-82. Coronado's expedition, seeking the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola), had explored the region in 1540, had burned a pueblo and killed its inhabitants, leaving much distress and hatred in its wake.

You won't want to miss this event! She will also be visiting other libraries from May 30-June 1. Call for details.

>Hear Weinberg talk about her latest book on
Friday, May 30 @ 1:30 p.m.





Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Franklin Flute Trio

Come hear Franklin High School seniors Ana Lisa Acosta, Janella Saad, and Maria Shin play this Saturday, May 24th @ 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Heart and Soul Beats

What happens when five area women who are passionate about writing come together at the library? You get a dynamic open mic performance called Heart and Soul Beats!

Come hear Marti Brito, Janel Garrison, Roseanne Lara, Vita Montano, and Ardith Peterson read poetry and other writings from their personal journals.

Tuesday, May 13 @ 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Origami Bash!

Youth in grades 4th-8th, are invited to learn the Japanese art of paperfolding. Learn how to make a box, frog, cube, and whale!

Thursday, May 8 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.