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Jacquelyn Mitchard
‘New York Times’ best-selling author to appear at special event presented by the Friends of the Palm Springs Library
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he Friends of the Palm Springs Library are excited to announce that author Jacquelyn Mitchard will appear at a special fund-raising event titled “Bellinis, Brunch & Books” on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Palm Springs Library. Enjoy a buffet-style brunch at Mr. Lyon’s Steakhouse in the newly remodeled Conservatory with combined indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a bellini, mimosa or glass of champagne with your meal (one per person included) along with an assortment of non-alcoholic drink choices. A no-host bar will also be available. Following the meal, guests will adjourn to the Grand Salon to hear author Jacquelyn Mitchard speak and share her story. Following the talk Ms. Mitchard will autograph her latest novel “Two If By Sea,” which will be included with a ticket. Tickets to this exclusive event can only be purchased online at friendsofthepalmspringslibrary. org; there will not be any tickets available at the door. Tickets are $75 per person. Once purchased online your ticket will be your confirmation email. Jacquelyn Mitchard is the ‘New York Times” best-selling author of 12 novels for adults, including “The Deep End of the Ocean,” which
Author Jacquelyn Mitchard will appear at the special fundraising event to benefit the Friends of the Palm Springs Library.
was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club and also made into a major feature film. The editor of a realistic Young Adult imprint, Merit Press, Mitchard also is the author of seven novels for Young Adults. Her work has won the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, as well as the UK’s Walkabout Prize and was short-listed for the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction. She is a professor of Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts and a contributing editor for More magazine. Mitchard grew up in Chicago, and now lives on Cape Cod with her family.
Additional copies of Ms. Mitchard’s latest book will be available for purchase at the event. This event is generously sponsored by Mr. Lyons Steakhouse, F10 Creative and the Alcazar Hotel and is expected to sell out, as seating is limited. Formed in 1971, the Friends of the Palm Springs Library are a nonprofit 501c3 organization whose mission is to support the Library in providing world-class service to the community. The Friends are the link between the Library and the community and its elected officials. They raise awareness and funds for the Li-
brary and advocate for funding, gifts, and memorials. On of the more unique standouts of the Friends, is that it supports reading and library cultural programs along with volunteer activities. The Palm Spring s Public Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road, one of the anchors of Sunrise Park and a destination for residents and visitors alike. For more information about the event call (760) 322READ (7323) or visit the Library’s web site at palmspringslibrary.org.