
Central Library
Tue, May 06, 7:00 PM
MILLARD KAUFMAN
Bowl of Cherries
In conversation with Leo Braudy, Professor of English & American Lit, USC
Central Library
Thu, May 08, 7:00 PM
ELEANOR COPPOLA
Notes on a Life
In conversation with Deborah N. Landis, costume designer & author
Gregory Peck Reading Series
Sat, May 10, 6:00 PM
DICK VAN DYKE &
THE VANTASTIX
THE VANTASTIX
Co-Hosts: Veronique Peck, Cecilia Peck-Voll and Anthony Peck
Mr. Van Dyke and his quartet, with members Eric Bradley, Bryan Chadima, and Mike Mendyke, performed a cappella versions of songs from his hit films and other standards.
Central Library
Tue, May 13, 7:00 PM
PICO IYER
The Open Road: The Global Journey
of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
In conversation with Tom Curwen, L.A. Times staff writer
Central Library
Wed, May 14, 7:00 PM
CARL HIAASEN
The Downhill Lie: A Hacker’s Return to a Ruinous Sport
In conversation with Chris Dufresne, L.A. Times sports writer
Central Library
Tue, May 20, 7:00 PM
FAREED ZAKARIA
The Post-American World
In conversation with author Reza Aslan
[ALOUD] at Central Library
Wed, May 21, 7:00 PM
This series made possible by a generous contribution from K&L Gates.
DR. CHRISTOF KOCH
On Seeing and Being Part I: What Do You See?
What Do You See? Lecture, followed by a conversation with Margaret Wertheim, The Institute for Figuring
Gregory Peck Reading Series
Thu, May 22, 12:00 PM
FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH &
JENNA BUSH-HAGER
SPECIAL AFTERNOON EVENT
JENNA BUSH-HAGER
SPECIAL AFTERNOON EVENT
Host: Veronique Peck
Mrs. Bush and her daughter, Jenna, read and signed their children’s book, Read All About It.
Central Library
Wed, May 28, 7:00 PM
ANDREW SEAN GREER
The Story of a Marriage
In conversation with blogger & novelist Mark Sarvas
Central Library
Thu, May 29, 7:00 PM
HONOR MOORE
The Bishop's Daughter
In conversation with Rev. Dr. George F. Regas, Exec. Director, the Regas Institute









































