Ventura County Library has announced the selection for its second annual One County, One Book community reading program: The Library Book by Susan Orlean. This title chronicles the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives. Orlean delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity. The Washington Post calls The Library Book “a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution.”
To participate in One County, One Book, pick up a copy of The Library Book from one of the County’s 12 library branches. In addition to regular holdings, beginning in October each library will have a “Little Free Library Shelf” set up with additional copies. You can take one of these special copies to read and return it when you are done or pass it on to a friend. You can even donate a new copy for others!In October, a variety of events related to the themes of the selection, including lectures, discussions, workshops and film screenings will be offered. https://www.vencolibrary.org/one-county-one-book
Save the date: All members of the public are invited to join Susan Orlean for the featured One County, One Book Author Program followed by a book signing on November 2, 2019, at California State University Channel Islands’ Grand Salon (1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012) from 2-4 p.m. During this event, Orlean discusses The Library Book in a session followed by a Q&A moderated by Stacie N. Galang, Editor and Content Coach with the Ventura County Star. A book signing follows, with copies available for purchase.
Seating for this event is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required, but we ask that you RSVP by visiting bit.ly/vclocob.
The One County, One Book program is made possible through a primary sponsorship from California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), and additional sponsorships from a host of other organizations including California Lutheran University, the Museum of Ventura County, the Camarillo Public Library, the Calabasas Library, the Ventura County Library Foundation, the Ventura Friends of the Library, and the Ojai Valley Library Friends & Foundation.