Meet the Author
                                        CHARLES LOBB

                                       Torrance Airport

                            Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 p.m.

                                      Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room

Join us for an evening with Charles Lobb, author of Torrance Airport.  Mr. Lobb will discuss the research and discoveries that led to his book on one of Torrance's most famous landmarks, Torrance Municipal Airport.

Known today as Zamperini Field, this 490-acre parcel sent four squadrons of P-38 fighter pilots off to war, became temporary housing for Japanese Americans returning from World War II internment camps, and became home to the world's largest manufacturer of civilian helicopters.

Charles Lobb is a Federal Aviation Administration-certified flight instructor.  Over a 10-year period, he combed through federal archives and private collections for vintage and compelling photographs, many published in this book for the first time.  Copies will be available for signing and purchase.

This program is free and no reservations are required.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.  Call 310-618-5959 for information.

 

                                 
                                   Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
               Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room  

Agents Jay and Kay protect the earth from an extra-terrestrial bug bent on exterminating intergalactic ambassadors of peace and taking possession of the galaxy!  Starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, rated PG-13.

          
Please call (310) 618-5962 for movie title and additional information.  No reservations or tickets required.

 

                                    Meet the Author
                                 MICHAEL D. WHITE

                                                                         Port of Los Angeles

                                                          Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
                                        Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room

Join us for an evening with Michael D. White, author of The Port of Los Angeles.  Mr. White will discuss his research and findings as he compiled this book about one of the busiest ports in the United States.

This program is free and no reservations are required.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library.  For information, please call 310-618-5959.