Sunrise Mountain Library
21109 N. 98th Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-773-8650
March 13th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Venues Du Jour
Jana Boomersbach Appearance: Jana Boomersbach is an acclaimed Arizona
journalist whose novel "The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd" was selected as
the 2010 ONEBOOKAZ. She has won many prestigious awards during her career
including the Arizona Press Club's Distinguished Service Award and has been
inducted into the Order of the Silver Key by the Society of Professional
Journalists.
11:00am, Community Room
Diana Gabaldon Appearance: Diana Gabaldon is the New York Times
bestselling author of the wildly popular Outlander novels - Outlander, Dragonfly
in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, and A Breath of Snow and
Ashes (for which she won a Quill Award and the Corine International Book Prize)
- and one work of non-fiction, The Outlandish Companion, as well as the
bestselling series featuring Lord John Grey, a character introduced in Voyager.
She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
**Copies of her books will be available for
purchase and signing.
1:00pm, Community Room
Children’s Activities: Start the day with some of the best performers
around. Toe tapping, clapping, laughter and foot stomping fun for the little
ones. Reptile Rick, Grossology, a ventriloquist, a magician and more will be on
stage to entertain! Kid Krafts and art projects will keep the little ones busy
between performances.
Performing Arts: Broadway and the Lincoln Center will come to mind with
the line-up we’ve arranged for this day. Theater Works and young performers from
Peoria Unified School District will share their exceptional talent. Get ready
for standing ovations!
Visual Arts: Looking for that special painting or photograph for your
home? Start with us! Local artists from Peoria Fine Art Association, Peoria
Unified School District and talent from the area will be selling their work. Get
“Arted”!
Parisian-Style Antique Flea Market: If you can’t make it to Paris for
their world renowned market, we bring Paris to you. Peruse booth after booth of
collectibles, furniture, and pieces of fine art. Mid-century modern, Victorian
or Eastlake, you can probably find it here at reasonable prices.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: There really is no such thing as owning
too many books! The Friends have row upon row of donated books for sale at very
reasonable prices. Join the hordes of people and find a stack for you to enjoy.
Sponsors and Partners: Friends of the Library, Theater Works, Peoria
Unified School District Arts and City of Peoria.
For more events and programs, please see our full
Calendar of Events.