Malibu Public Library
23519 W. Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6438
Acting Community Library Manager
Elaine Adler

County Librarian
Margaret Todd

CALIFORNIA POETRY: From the Gold Rush to the Present
“One Book, One City-Malibu” 2008 selection
California Poetry: From the Gold Rush to the Present”
is available at
DIESEL, A Bookstore and the Malibu Library
“One Book, One City – Malibu”
is a 501(c)(3)
non–profit organization

APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


1B1C Kickoff Event

Introductory remarks by Pepperdine, Director of Creative Writing Program: John Struloeff

Keynote Speaker: Poet Jane Hirshfield will read poetry selections.
When:Saturday, April 12th, 3:00pm
What:1B1C Kickoff Event
Where:Malibu Public Library
Who:All of Malibu is invited

Carry a Poem in Your Pocket Day
When:Tuesday, April 17th
What:High School students and staff will carry a poem in their pocket and will spontaneously read poetry throughout the day
Where:Malibu High Campus @ Cornucopia
30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu
(310) 457-6801
Who:Malibu High Students & Staff

Contact: Joe DiMercurio (dimercuio@smmusd.org)
* opportunity to win Shark Points
malibuhigh.smmusd.org


A Children's Poetry Workshop and Poetry Contest
When:Tuesday, April 22nd, 4:00pm
What:Children's Poetry Workshop featuring author Joan Graham
Where:Malibu Public Library
Who:Children ages 5-12

Children are encouraged to submit their poems between April 22 – April 26th for the Poetry Contest. Winners to be announced at the Poetry Reading Event on the 26th (see below).


Poetry Writing Contests
When:Saturday, April 24th, 4:00PM (submissions due by)
Where: DIESEL, A Bookstore
3890 Cross Creek Road, Malibu
(310) 456-9961
info@dieselbookstore.com
Who:All of Malibu and Children Poetry Contestants

DIESEL, A Bookstore will sponsor an all ages writing contest with details to be announced.

For more information contact:
Malibu Library
23519 W. Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA
310-456-6438

Open–mic Poetry Reading Event
When:Saturday, April 26th, 3:00pm
What:Open Mic Poetry Reading / Refreshments Served
Where:Godmother Café
23847 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu
Who:All of Malibu and Children Poetry Contestants