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For the month of October, we're reading 'The Ninth Hour' by Alice McDermott. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults
This moving story centers on an Irish-American widow, her daughter, and the community of nuns who support them in early 20th-century Brooklyn. The story begins with the tragic suicide of a young Irish immigrant, whose act silently echoes through generations. His pregnant widow is helped by Sister St. Savior, a wise and determined nun who becomes a guiding figure. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, shame, and forgiveness within a deeply Catholic community. Central to the story is Sally, the daughter born after the tragedy, whose life is shaped by the legacy of her father’s death and the nuns’ quiet devotion.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing |
TAGS: | Book Club |
San Fernando Library opened in November 1914 as a branch of the Los Angeles County Free Library. This library, the first public library in the mainly agricultural San Fernando Valley, found its home in the Industrial Arts building of the San Fernando Union High School located at 130 North Brand Blvd. In the first year, 1,849 books were circulated to 156 borrowers.
From 1925 to 1946, the library weathered the Depression and war years in three store-front locations all on North Maclay Street. Then from 1946 to 1953, the library was located at 11223 First Street.
In 1953, the library joined with city services when it became part of the civic center at 102 Macneil Street. Growth continued for the city and the library with the collection reaching a total of 27,572 volumes in 1964 for the library's 50th anniversary.
The 1970's saw the development of a strong Spanish-language collection and the creation of the community support group---the Friends of the San Fernando Library. In 1988, the library moved into a 6,000 square-foot facility located at 150 N. Library Street.
On June 20, 2001, the library moved to 217 North Maclay Ave, a brand new 8,601 square-foot leased facility. The library is the center piece of the newly constructed Library Plaza Mall. The project was a private/public partnership.
