Programs and Events

Naomi Hirahara in Conversation with Gary Phillips

TuEsday,
December 5tH
At 7:00PM

LIBRARY AUDITORIUM

For more information, please call (310) 288-2244

Naomi Hirahara, is a USA Today-bestselling and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author of the Japantown Mysteries, which includes Clark and Division and Evergreen, with the latter set in 1946 Los Angeles. Her Edgar Award-winning Mas Arai mysteries feature an Altadena gardener and Hiroshima survivor who solves crimes.

Gary Phillips has published various novels, comics, short stories and edited several anthologies including the Anthony-winning The Obama Inheritance: Fifteen Stories of Conspiracy Noir. The Washington Post named his novel One-Shot Harry as one of the best mysteries of 2022.

Event sponsored by Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Books will be available for purchase at the program.

Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group

Facilitated by Judith Palarz. For more information on how you can participate in these online 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.


	The Covenant of Water BY Abraham Verghese Library book, Libby (Overdrive) eBook Wednesday, January 10, 10:15 a.m.
	The Girl with the Louding Voice BY Abi Dare Library book Wednesday, February 14, 10:15 a.m.
	A Long Petal of the Sea BY Isabel Allende Library book Wednesday, March 13, 10:15 a.m.

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

- January 10^th, at 7:00PM,

Live session in Library's Auditorium

- March 13^TH, AT 6:00PM,

Virtual SESSION via zoom

For 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.

	Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds International Bestselling Author of The Power and Creator of Zombies, Run!? Thursday, November 30th at 12:00 PM PST See More and Register
	Let's Talk World Building with YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Red Queen Series and the Realm Breaker Series Tuesday, December 5th at 4:00 PM PST See More and Register
	Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education: An Author Talk with Stephanie Land New York Times bestselling author of Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00 AM PST See More and Register
	Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle New York Times Bestselling Author of One Italian Summer, In Five Years, and The Dinner List Wednesday, January 10th at 5:00 PM PST See More and Register
	Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice Rajiv Nagaich, Expert in U.S. Elder Law and Host of Two Popular Public Television Shows Tuesday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM PST See More and Register
	The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine: An Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig Physician and New York Times Bestselling Author of Fat Chance Tuesday, January 30th at 11:00 AM PST See More and Register
	Spice, Spirit, and Swoon–A Guaranteed Happily Ever After with Rom-Com Author Tessa Bailey #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker Thursday, February 8th at 5:00 PM PST See More and Register
	Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott New York Times Bestselling Author and National Book Award Winner Tuesday, February 20th at 1:00 PM PST See More and Register
	Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: An Author Talk with Kim Scott New York Times Bestselling Author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better Wednesday, February 28th at 11:00 AM PST See More and Register