Category Archives: Books

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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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Jimmy Dunne Signs Book at Zibby’s Bookstore

Zibby’s Bookshop will host Jimmy Dunne to celebrate the launch of his book Jimmy Dunne Says! at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21 on 1113 Montana Avenue. As an added bonus, Palisades resident and actor Ted McGinley will join him for … Continue reading

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Scheduled Library Events August 20 – 28

MYSTERIOUS BOOK CLUB: The Mysterious Book Club meets monthly to discuss different mystery books. The next meeting is 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. This month’s book is Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz. New members are welcomed even if they have not … Continue reading

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Diesel Bookstore in Brentwood Has New Owners

Richard and Heather Turner took over ownership of Diesel Bookstore located at the Brentwood Country Mart on August 1. “We’re not going to change Diesel,” they said. “We love it the way it is.” Prior owners Alison Reid and John … Continue reading

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Book Donations Will Once Again Be Accepted

  Starting on Wednesday, July 17 and on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August, 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 … Continue reading

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