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  Friday September 5, 2008
  Technology Center
  9am to 12 pm

“Writers Present” Author Series

  The Mission Viejo Library is offering a new series of nationally
  acclaimed author talks. All events are free, open to the public, and
  include a short reception with refreshments. This series is sponsored
  by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library.  Reservations are
  requested, as seating for these events is limited and fills up fast. You
  can reserve a seat by calling the library at 949-830-7100 ext 5105.

  D. P. Lyle M.D., Forensic Consultant and Author
  Wednesday, October 1, 2008
  7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber

  D. P. Lyle M.D. has worked as an advisor to the writers of CSI: Miami,
  Law and Order, Women’s Murder Club and many others.

  If you enjoy Patricia Cornwell, Law and Order, CSI, this program will
  give you insight into psychological drive that causes characters to act
  as they do in fiction and on television. If you are a writer, D.P. Lyle,
  M.D. has worked with many novelists and with the writers of popular
  television shows.

  Dr. Lyle received the Macavity Award for his non-fiction books, Murder
  and Mayhem, Forensics for Dummies, Forensics and Fiction,
  Howdunnit: Forensics: A Guide for Writers as well as the thrillers,
  Devil’s Playground and Double Bind. Dr. Lyle will be signing his books
  at the end of the program.

  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo
  Library. To reserve a seat, please call the reference desk of the
  Mission Viejo Library at (949) 830-7100 x5105 or email
  stanton@cityofmissionviejo.org

  Kate Jacobs
  Tuesday, October 7, 2008
  7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber

  Kate Jacobs’ first novel Friday Night Knitting Club became an instant
  bestseller and is currently on the New York Times paperback best
  seller list. “It reads like Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan, Julia Roberts
  is set to star in the movie version of this story.” –USA TODAY. Her
  latest novel is Comfort Food.

  Kate is a native of Vancouver, British Columbia. She moved to New
  York and broke into magazine publishing at Redbook and then became
  a writer and editor for Lifetime Television. After a decade of Manhattan
  living, Kate recently moved to Southern California and is enjoying
  suburban living.

  Join us on October 7 for this free event. Refreshments will be served.
  For more information about this program, please call the Mission Viejo
  Library reference desk at (949) 830-7100 x5105 or email
  stanton@cityofmissionviejo.org.

  Nicole Mones
  Saturday, November 8, 2008
  4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber

  A rare treat is in store with the appearance of Nicole Mones. Nicole
  received the New York Times honor of Notable Book for her novel Lost
  in Translation. She is a food writer for Gourmet Magazine whose
  travels have given her the background for her remarkable book The
  Last Chinese Chef.

  The Last Chinese Chef is food and travel writing at its best. It tells the
  story of the cultural and historical aspects of Chinese cooking within a
  story about an America food writer, Maggie McElroy, who is
  desperately trying to figure out her own life.

  You may have had Chinese food; you may think you know it well;
  however, this novel will transport you into the world of hidden culinary
  culture rarely experienced outside China. You will care for the
  characters in this novel so much you won’t want to put the book down
  until you’ve learned their fate.

  To celebrate Nicole’s appearance, we will have Chinese hors d oeuvres
  at this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library.

  Reserve your seat for this event by calling the Mission Viejo Library
  Reference Desk at (949) 830-7100 x5105 or emailing
  stanton@cityofmissionviejo.org.
 


School Readiness Parent Presentation
  Saturday, September 30
  5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  Friends Community Room

  Come learn about your child’s development and district, community,
  and parent resources to help them grow, thrive, and be able to enter
  preschool and kindergarten with success! This presentation is geared
  towards parents with children birth to five years of age. Presented by
  Tracy Yogi, Director of School Readiness of SVUSD. All participants
  will receive complimentary parenting books and materials!
  Refreshments will be provided. A library tour for parents will be
  available after the presentation.