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The article "Eagle Rock recalls days of little country school" by Nelda Thompson from the Feb. 12, 1967 edition of the Highland Park News Herald provides a great deal of detail about the early years of schooling in Eagle Rock starting from the very first days in 1884. Included in the article are pictures of various classes over the years. I include the one from 1884.
The Arroyo Book Club’s selection for our September read is Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. The New York Times Book review says this novel is a "wildly inventive, a humane and uplifting book for adults that's infused with the magic of childhood reading experiences." The book’s summary begins:
Set in Constantinople in the fifteenth century, in a small town in present-day Idaho, and on an interstellar ship decades from now, Anthony Doerr’s gorgeous third novel is a triumph of imagination and compassion, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope—and a book.
There will be copies of the book available at the library in the usual location (just ask staff if you don’t know where that is). There are plenty of copies available in Libby if you would rather read the ebook version. Find it here.
We will meet to discuss the book on September 23 at 3:00. If you can’t join us in person but would like to follow along remotely please send an email to ayosco@lapl.org so we can add you to the link list.
This month’s question was who was Phillis Wheatley? Phillis Wheatley was the first person of African descent (and the second woman) in the American colonies to publish a book of poetry which she did in 1773. Learn more about her life via the article:
Pettis, Joyce. (2023). Phillis Wheatley. The American Mosaic: The African American Experience.
The article was found in the database The African American Experience. This database can be found on the library’s Research & Homework page under “A” and accessed with your library card.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.
What: We’ll start with an informative presentation from Solar Ambassador and Author Cecil Castellucci before moving on to learn all about the sun while enjoying an assortment of games and activities. This program is for the young, the young at heart, and anyone with an eye to the upcoming eclipse
Stay tuned: Make plans to join our eclipse viewing party on October 14th. We’ll have eclipse glasses to make for safe viewing (while supplies last).
Check out this article from the evocatively named The Eagle’s Scream to learn the history of Eagle Rock High School. The article is titled "Recalling half a century of changes" by Brian Arndt. In it you will find a plethora of interesting details about Eagle Rock High School over the 50 years between 1927 and 1977.
(of the non-electronic variety)
If you’re in the mood for some good old fashioned scrabble make plans to join us on Sunday, August 13 at 3:00. We welcome all comers --- even complete novices.
This will be friendly, though there will (of course) be one winner. Will that be you? See you there.
…by the way if you have a scrabble game board bring it along…
Take a look at the article "City renovates Lincoln Heights library" by Thom Wright from a January 1994 edition of the Eagle Rock Sentinel. The article explains that the Lincoln Heights Branch will be expanded, modernized, and made earthquake safe. Check out the article for more details and lovely pro-library quotes from community members.
Recycle scrap paper into beautiful beads with us on Saturday, August 12 at 3 p.m. Use those beads to for embellishment (or jewelry).