A WORLD UNDERWATER - Summer Art Show
The La Jolla Library Art Gallery is pleased to announce its summer show, “A World Underwater”.
Thirteen members of the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society have been invited to exhibit their
work which tells the story of the diversity and beauty of plant and animal life that exists in our oceans.
These photos immerse the viewer in nature’s exotic, compelling and breathtaking sea life and showcase
a truly spectacular and sometimes mysterious world.
The show runs from June 18 to September 14, 2019 with an opening reception Sunday June 23 from 2-
4pm.
Participants include Bob Pooley, Corinne Klein, Dana Buchner, Erin Chandler, Greg Volger, Jami Feldman,
Marla Matin, Matthew Meier, Mike Couffer, Robert Yin, Teresa Pooley, Walter Heim, Nan Oslett.
Library's 120th Anniversary Festivities
On Thursday, June 6th, 2019, we are celebrating the 120th anniversary of a public library in La Jolla! In fact, you can browse the original minutes from the library's first meeting in our history room while you digitize your old family photos in the process! There’s a lot more we want you to experience for the anniversary, and we’ve packaged it all into a variety of activities on Thursday, June 6th.
Trivia Hunt
From 10:00am to 5:00pm, participate in a Trivia Quiz turned scavenger hunt that entails visiting different areas of the library and learning about them and La Jolla history in the process. You’ll even be eligible to enter a raffle for cool giveaways.
Storytime
At 10:30am, we’ve prepared a special storytime for our youngest patrons. There’s a Junior Detective theme replete with a clue hunt and prizes, and the tot in your life doesn’t want to miss it.
After-Hours Party
In the evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm, there’s a Friends Members-only party for adults. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Notable La Jollans of the past and present will be there to assist guests in solving the mystery, The Caper on Draper: Who Stole the Manuscript? Would you like to become a member and attend? Register at the event for as little as ten dollars.
Did you know the famed mystery novelists Raymond Chandler and Anne Rice lived in La Jolla? Or that mystery fiction novels are our most frequently circulated books? It’s inspired the mystery theme for the entire day. We hope to see you on June 6th!