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A 16 year-old sails around the world!

September 11, 2008
Meet Zac Sunderland - a 16 year-old Marina Del Rey native who has set out to be the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. He is sailing around the world, all by himself. Find out more about Zac's adventure here . He updates his blog with stories and photos! Interested in some ocean adventures? Try these books: Bloody Jack Adventure... Read more

Back-2-School!

August 29, 2008
Well, Summer is over and School is here! Time to start your studying, school reading, homework, and research visits to the Palos Verdes Library District (PVLD). We have some great resources at all three of our libraries to help you succeed in school! Online resources for homework help at http://www.pvld.org/resources . Young Readers reference books. Books, DVDs, audio CD's, music... Read more

Recipes for Kids Who Really Like Bugs!

August 20, 2008
Tired of eating the same old thing? Make some tasty "bug" treats! Here are four fun recipes we made at our Wonderful Wednesday Summer Reading Program recently held at the Miraleste Library. Cup O’ Dirt Worms Ingredients: chocolate or vanilla pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, gummy worms. Supplies: clear plastic cups, plastic spoons, napkins. Serving spoons for pudding and sandwich cookies... Read more

Breaking Dawn!

July 31, 2008
It's what you've all been waiting for - the 4th book in the Twilight saga ! You can place a hold on a PVLD copy here . Share your thoughts about the book by leaving a comment. Is it a satisfying ending? Which is the best book in the series?Read more

PVLD Teens at the American Library Association Conference

July 11, 2008
Three PVLD teens participated in the Best Books for Young Adults (BBYA) session at the American Library Association (ALA) Conference in Anaheim. Beginning in February, the teens read books from the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) 2009 BBYA Nominations List . On June 29, at the ALA Conference in Anaheim, the teens presented reviews of the books to an... Read more

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