Mill Valley Public Library

One week! We are so excited to welcome Portia Elan () to discuss her buzzy new novel Homebound in conversation with Michael David Lukas (). “A joy...and a hauntingly beautiful exploration of what makes us human. It kept me up all night!” —MADELINE MILLER, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Song of Achilles

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Whether you’re deeply familiar with the topic, or just starting to learn more, tonight’s timely talk on the economics of immigration offers the chance to think critically, go deep, and ask questions. Immigration is one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) policy issues in the U.S. right now. What does the evidence actually say about immigration and crime? What are the economic impacts of government support programs, and who really benefits? Link in bio to register!

Are you an artist or craft vendor interested in tabling at Pride or the Juneteenth Freedom Festival? Click the link in our bio to fill out the form to potentially table at one of these exciting events! Booths are 10’x10’ and there is no charge.

presents: The California Camera Club: Collective Visions in the Making of the American West

Join us for this author talk and book signing with Carolin Görgen, Associate Professor of American Studies at Sorbonne Université.
In her new book, Görgen examines the history and cultural significance of the California Camera Club, a San Francisco–based photographic association that emerged as the largest organization of its kind in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. Görgen retraces the forgotten history of this group, its members, and their contribution to shaping the cultural imagination of California and the American West. In telling the story of these largely unknown photographers, the book offers a new perspective on American photography and its collective dimension.

Image credit: Los Angeles Public Library