Celebration of Persian Culture
Sunday, November 7, 2:00-5:00 pm
Mountain View Public Library Community Room, 585 Franklin Street
Enjoy the arts, music, dance, and culture of Iran while sampling traditional Persian foods.
The History of Comics
Saturday, November 13, 2:00 pm
Mountain View Public Library Community Room
What are the origins of this ubiquitous and wildly popular genre? Explore the history of graphic storytelling with Peter Maresca.
Book Discussion at Red Rock
Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 pm
Red Rock Café, 201 Castro Street
Discuss the themes, issues, and the unique nature of the graphic format in Persepolis, in this book discussion moderated by Ben Lundholm, Mountain View High School librarian.
Persepolis Film Screening
Friday, November 19, 6:30 pm
Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle
Acclaimed film adaptation of the graphic novel, told with innovative animation that mirrors the book. In French with English subtitles. PG-13.
Iran Travelogue with Ralph Kuiper
Monday, November 22, 7:00 pm
Mountain View Public Library Community Room
World Affairs Council leader Ralph Kuiper will present a travelogue featuring cultural and historical highlights of his recent trip to Iran.
Comic Art Contest
Calling artists of all ages! Could your life be a graphic novel? Depict a scene from your life or culture in graphic format.
- Artwork may be a single frame or a strip of any size and must be original
- Artwork should be mounted on a sheet that measures at least 8 x 11 inches
- Artwork may include text/captions; black and white or color are acceptable
- Please include your full name, phone number, and e-mail on the back of your submission
- All entries will be displayed in the lobby of the Mountain View Library
- Entries should be submitted to the Library’s Information Desk (2nd floor) by Monday, November 22