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Dear Readers,
I am so happy to have served on the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival (RMWF) for the past five years; it really is wonderful to be part of this
community event.
The goal for our RMWF program is to offer a rich and diverse reader experience. To that end, beginning in 2017, the Writers Festival
Foundation has broadened the calendar of events to include standalone author programs, a film series and a book club. Our wish is for you
to stay connected with the Writers Festival throughout the year by becoming familiar with the authors who are coming as well as get excited
about them!
These new programs are free and all are welcome to attend! No registration required. Come as often as you can!
Following are some of the events that we are working on for 2018:
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Writers Series
Susan Cook • We ask 6 – 8 authors a year to come and talk about their newest books
PRINCIPAL • More author talks are planned for February, March and April. Announcements forthcoming! Dates are based on the author’s availability.
LIBRARIAN
The Best Movies From Books, as selected by Peter Bart
• Peter Bart, journalist and film producer, selects 6 – 8 films from the books to film genre to screen followed by a scintillating discussion with
a behind-the-scenes look.
• Generally, the films will be screened at 2 pm on Thursdays once a month in the Community Room. Stay tuned!
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Book Club
• The group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Annenberg Reading Room
• For a list of titles, exact dates and more information please email me: susan@ranchomiragelibrary.org
It’s going to be a busy year with lots of events to look forward to at the Library all sponsored by the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
Foundation. The Writers Festival just keeps getting bigger and better! It really does have a celebratory, entertaining and party feel to it. I hope
you have a great time!
Susan Cook
Principal Librarian
LET THE 2018
Rancho Mirage
Writers
Festival
BEGIN! Rancho Mirage City Council: Councilmember Ted Weill,
Mayor Pro Tem Richard W. Kite, Mayor Charles Townsend,
Councilmember G. Dana Hobart, Councilmember Iris Smotrich
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