Shalom Stories
Shalom Stories:
A Celebration of Jewish Storytelling with Jessica Honor Carleton
SUNday, MAy 5tH
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Join us for special Storytime with storyteller, actress and writer, Jessica Honor Carleton who is excited to share stories from her culture and celebrate Jewish storytelling with "Shalom Stories”, a joyful, silly program that will be fun for everyone! Bring the whole family, friends and neighbors! Carleton has been honored to win five National Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series (2014). She's been storytelling professionally for over 20 years. Carleton is currently a writer for Sesame Street, and was a staff writer on Disney Junior's hit show, Puppy Dog Pals. Carleton is a graduate of Northwestern University in theatre and creative writing for the media. Fun for the whole family! |
Jewish Tales
Jewish Tales:
Jewish Tales, Tunes, and Tastes: from up your street and around the world with Karen Golden
SUNday, MAy 19tH
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Please join Karen Golden as she shares stories from her rich Jewish heritage with tales both old and new. Karen Golden is a storyteller/musician, and award-winning recording artist. She has travelled to China, S. Korea, Hong Kong, Peru, Argentina and most recently, to Uruguay and Brazil to tell stories in international schools. Since the Covid pandemic, she has performed and taught virtually in over fifteen countries around the world. Her written stories have been published in eight anthology collections. Fun for the whole family! |
Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group
Facilitated by Judith Palarz. For more information on how you can participate in these book discussions, call Library's Reference Department at (310) 288-2244.
Even if you have not read the book yet, you are welcome to attend.
Elephant Company
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Empress of the Nile
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Copies of books discussed are available in eBook and audiobook formats,
and can be checked out through our Library’s Digital Branch.
Jim J's Jukebox - Discovering America's Music
- New Session Dates TBAFor information please email reference@beverlyhills.org or call (310) 288-2244 You can catch up on most recent recorded program below: American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro shares facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and music from his collection. Join many who have enjoyed his vibrant and informed perspective on the music of Berlin, Porter, Ellington, and Gershwin, the lyrics of Mercer and Hammerstein, and the stylings of Sinatra and Fitzgerald. Mr. Jimirro was founding president of The Disney Channel and Walt Disney Home Video and is currently Chairman of the Board of National Lampoon. Jim J's Jukebox | email Jim J at jjimirro@yahoo.com | www.jimirro.com |
Webinars and Online Events
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez |
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Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt |
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A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon |
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Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang |