Category Archives: Books

Books Were Part of Our Life, But State Farm Questions It

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: We are now on our fifth adjuster with State Farm Insurance, we just received a note back that they didn’t “believe the number of books in our house.” It was only one of many items that they questioned … Continue reading →

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Slavin Pens “Growing Up in the Palisades”

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Sue

So many people, who don’t know, characterize Pacific Palisades as an area where the rich and famous live. Unfortunately, that mantra has been repeated by newscasters during and after the Palisades Fire. The Palisades community, which is geographically isolated from … Continue reading →

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Palisades Friends of Library Continues Activities

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Sue

The Palisades Library burned in the Palisades Fire, most likely on January 8. It was the beloved center of town, not only for access to books, newspapers, magazines and computers, but also for the wide-variety of programs and events held … Continue reading →

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Free Books for Youth, Ages 0-18

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Sue

A consortium of concerned Angelenos (basically friends in the entertainment business, some of whom live in our community and lost their own homes and children’s schools and some with big hearts from other parts of the city) have marshaled their … Continue reading →

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Reading Among the Ruins: Help Children with Books Lost in Wildfires

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Sue

Hello everyone, my name is Rohan and I’m from the Pacific Palisades. My family and I lost our home in the Palisades Fire and along with everything else, we lost our beloved book collection. We were devastated and this experience … Continue reading →

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Resilience Is One  Trait of Wisdom

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Sue

When Palisadian Dr. Laura Gabayan began the Wisdom Research Project in 2022, the eight traits continually identified with wisdom were: resilience, kindness, positivity, spirituality, humility, tolerance, creativity and curiosity. Resilience topped the list as it was the trait encountered most … Continue reading →

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Holiday Book Sale Planned for December 14

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue

Buy an interesting gift for yourself, for a friend or even for a White Elephant gift exchange and support the library in the process. The Friends of the Palisades Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 … Continue reading →

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Young Adult Librarian Ziba Perez Promoted

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Sue

Ziba Perez, Palisades Young Adult Librarian, has received a promotion and her last day at the Palisades Library was Wednesday, October 16. Just shy of two years at this location, Perez will next work as a Young Adult Librarian III … Continue reading →

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Book Donations Will Once Again Be Accepted

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Sue

Donate books on Wednesdays and Saturdays in October and November through November 23. Gently read books will once again be accepted INSIDE the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Volunteers will be available to accept gently read books between 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Friends of Library Book Sale Set for September 7

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Sue

“It’s time for another Friends of Palisades Library book sale!” wrote Friends of the Library’s Seem Wolsefer. The Friends of the Palisades Library will hold a book sale in the library parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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