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Carmel Public Library Foundation Arts & Literary Event

Local author Tatjana Soli will read and sign copies of her debut novel The Lotus Eaters. Soli is a novelist and short story writer. Born in Salzburg, Austria, her family moved to Carmel in 1987. Her work has been cited in Best American Short Stories and nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Of The Lotus Eaters, the Washington Post writes: "The Lotus Eaters feels pulled from today's headlines, full of meaning for readers whose country is once again sending men and women to the battlefields, both to fight and to document that fighting."

When: Tuesday September 7 at 7:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9th & Mission, Carmel

There is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from tickets and book sales benefit Harrison Memorial Library. We expect this to be a popular event so please plan to arrive early to secure your seats. First-come, first-served seating. Call the Carmel Public Library Foundation at 831-624-2811 for more info.

Library Closures

The library will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.

The library will be closed Thursday, September 16, from 11:45 - 2:15 so that staff can attend an Employee Recognition luncheon for City staff.

Introduction to eBooks and eAudiobooks: Using Your Library’s Digital Resources

Have you always wanted to download a free eBook or eAudiobook from the library’s website, but didn’t know where to begin? This workshop is for you! The Harrison Memorial Reference Librarians will introduce you to the exciting, though sometimes confusing, world of downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks.

When: Saturday, September 18, 10:30 - noon
Where: Harrison Memorial Library Reference Room, Ocean and Lincoln, Carmel

To register for the workshop, or for more information, call (831) 624-7323.

Local History Room to Be Open Intermittent Hours

Due to staff vacation, the Local History Room will be open Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m. and Fridays from 1-5 p.m. until the Labor Day weekend. We will resume our normal hours of operation on Tuesday September 7 (Monday-Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.).

Author! Author! Carmel Public Library Foundation Arts & Literary Series Event with Journal and Memoir writer Phyllis Theroux

Join host Tom Parks as he discusses the art of journal and memoir writing with essayist, columnist and author Phyllis Theroux. Phyllis Theroux is an essayist, columnist, teacher and author. Born in San Francisco, California, she is the critically acclaimed author of California and Other States of Grace, a memoir, two collections of essays, Peripheral Visions and Nightlights: Bedtime Stories for Parents in the Dark and an anthology, The Book of Eulogies. Her newest book, The Journal Keeper: A Memoir, was published by Grove Atlantic in March 2010

Theroux began her writing career in the 1970’s, making her national debut as a columnist in the newly created popular “Hers” column in the New York Times. This exposure led to her first book, a memoir about growing up in California, two essay collections a children’s picture book, the first anthology of great eulogies in the English language, a novella and a second memoir of her later years.

There is a $10 suggested contribution. Seating is limited, so please arrive early! Proceeds beneﬁt Harrison Memorial Library. Questions? Call the Foundation at (831) 624-2811. www.carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org

When: Sunday October 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean and Lincoln

New at the Library! HelpNow!

HelpNow Would you like to brush up on your rusty math skills? Does someone you know need help with homework? How about a writing lab to help you write better letters, term papers, or reports? This great service features an Adult Learning Center, Practice Tests (SAT, ACT, etc.), a Foreign Language Lab, Writing Lab, Homework Help and Live Skills Building. Click on the HelpNow link below to receive one-on-one online help from an expert tutor (available from 1 pm to 10 pm): HelpNow

Teen Collection

Teen room Check out the new Teen collection at the Main Library! Meg Cabot's Mediator series is set right here in Carmel, and James Patterson's Maximum Ride is flying off the shelves. We have new novels by Nick Hornby, Karen Healey, and Melissa de la Cruz. New non-fiction for teens includes Slanted and Enchanted: The Evolution of Indie Culture and Filmmaking for Teens, plus lots more. If you are a teen and would like to help pick out furnishings and materials for the teen room give us a call - 624-4629 - and ask for Amy.

Email Notifications - Update

In addition to sending out email notifications for hold notices, we are now sending courtesy reminders three days before your library materials are due. If you would like to get your hold and due date reminder notices by email, give us a call at 624-4629, or send us an email, hml.reference@gmail.com to let us know what your email address is. You'll get your notices faster, and save paper too! To prevent emails from being marked "SPAM" or "JUNK" by your email service, please add sirsi@astrid.sirsi.net to your contact list, adjust your spam settings, or follow the instructions from your email provider or system administrator.

Gently Read Books for Sale - Friends of the Library

Members of the Friends of Harrison Memorial Library collect, sort, and price donated books all year and then hold a sale in August. Close to 10,000 books, paperbacks, and audio and video tapes are available. The sale is a lively, friendly event in a lovely setting. The proceeds are donated to the library.

You can donate books to our Book Sale by dropping them off at Sunset Center (San Carlos and 10th) on Tuesday mornings between 10:00 and 12:00. We will also pick your books up. To schedule a pick-up, call Ann Rurka at 625-3418. No condensed books, text books, records, or magazines, please.

The Friends of Harrison Memorial Library have also established an addition to their annual August book sale at the Heritage Society’s First Murphy House. A wide variety of donated, gently read books are for sale. The proceeds go to the library for the purchase of new books and materials.

The First Murphy House is open Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Knowledgeable docents are ready to share information about early Carmel. Stop by and enjoy one of Carmel’s first homes and the Friends’ ongoing book sale. The house is located on Lincoln at 6th. For more information call 831-624-4447.

Enjoy an Audio or e-Book Today!

Did you know that Harrison Memorial Library offers audiobooks, e-Books and music, all through the click of your mouse? Download thousands of titles to your computer or portable device, or burn to CD. Click on the "E-Books & Audio Books" link to the left for more information.

All you need is your Library Card and PIN number. Don't Know Your PIN? Call us (831) 624-4629