Looking for a great read? The next book selection for the citywide reading program, Huntington Beach Reads, is the kids from nowhere: The Story Behind the Arctic Educational Miracle, by George Guthridge. read more
…a cliffhanger as well as a first-hand introduction to the people and places of a region little understood by most Americans read more
Welcome to Huntington Beach Reads One Book!
In 2007, the Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force and the Huntington Beach Library Board of Trustees partnered in the community's first Reads One Book project. The idea: all adult readers, students and families in Huntington Beach would read the same book at the same time for a community-wide experience.
The Huntington Beach City Council endorsed the program, and Huntington Beach Reads One Book was joined by seven area high schools, community organizations and Southern California readers in a variety of inaugural events. The first author visit by Greg Mortenson, Three Cups of Tea, was a successful day long event involving more than 2,000 readers.
The next day, the first question asked was "what is your next book?" We began planning the next reading adventure!
The books selected for Huntington Beach Reads One Book invite readers to learn about the diversity of people, cultures and discuss new perspectives. We introduce readers to the authors, and bring you programs that share the art, music, food and experiences of the story.
Who is this Guybrarian, and what does "InfoSherpa" mean?
Richard the “Guybrarian” is a member of the Huntington Beach Reads committee, a retired librarian, and a longtime resident of Huntington Beach. The Guybrarian also refers to himself as an “InfoSherpa”, and is happiest when schlepping books and information to others. InfoSherpa blogs about our featured books and how to make a good read an even better read, all in an effort to bring you to book nirvana. If you have any questions or ideas for the InfoSherpa, he’s occasionally found levitating in the aisles of the Huntington Beach Library or you can send him a note at guybrarian@hbreads.org.
"The First of Many"
The InfoSherpa was mentored by a Wise High School Librarian beginning in 1961. He studied with her for four years, then transferred to coastal regions for in-depth training and prowling in the deep caverns of libraries of all kinds. When the WHSL moved on to a higher plane of being, the InfoSherpa stepped into her temple and continued her work bringing knowledge and wisdom to the eager young. Today, in his retirement, he works for the improvement of the Community Mind, seeking wisdom and knowledge wherever it is offered read more
