This Week at Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory - April 2, 2023

Community Showcase

Book Sale
Wednesday, April 5, 9 am-3 pm Thursday, April 6, 9 am-3pm Friday, April 7,9 am-3 pm.

This big event features an enormous selection of gently-used books at affordable prices.

Kids, Teens, and Families

Family Night: Pete the Cat
Wednesday, April 5, 5:30-7 pm
What a cool cat! Join us for an evening of Pete the Cat stories and crafts!
Family Nights are sponsored by the Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation

Observatory Programs

Observatory Public Exploration Nights
Thursday, April 6,9-10:30 pm Saturday, April 8,9-10:30 pm
Glimpse beyond our world through our PlaneWave Instruments CDK 700 telescope. Ask questions and
learn fun facts from astronomers and volunteer docents. No registration is necessary for this drop-in,
open-house-style event.

Jazz Appreciation Month

April is Jazz Appreciation Month! Jazz originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in African-American communities in and around New Orleans; it's characterized by swing notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, and improvisation. Today there are many varieties of this artform: New Orleans jazz, Kansas City jazz, hard bop, Jazz-rock fusion, and many, many more. Stop by the Library to check out one of our many CDs, DVDs, or books, or browse the list curated by Library staff.