Ray Bradbury will discuss “The Future of Libraries and the Importance of Books” at an event in support of the beleaguered Long Beach Library. 2 pm, Saturday, September 6 in the Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach. [map]

Author Deanne Stillman, photographer Elissa Kline and wild horse conservationist Neda de Mayo will discuss “The Last Stand for America’s Wild Horses,” at the Los Angeles County Fair, Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, on Saturday, September 6 at 5 pm. lacountyfair.com

Ventura story: Cheryl Jarvis, author of The Necklace: Thirteen Women and the Experiment That Transformed Their Lives will be featured at Barnes & Noble’s Local Authors Day, September 09, 7:00 pm, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura. [map] The Necklace is the true story of thirteen Ventura women, a $37,000 necklace and a powerful experiment in sharing. New this month. Read an excerpt on this bookstore page.

Amy Tan, author of Saving Fish from Drowning, will speak at the Asian Art Museum, Thursday, September 11, 12:00 noon, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco. asianart.org

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