The Friends of the Murrieta Library look forward to seeing neighbors, friends and families as we return from our summer vacations and leisure reading time. The Friends are pleased to welcome a local author and business woman who has a passion for books and loves to write.“Miss April”, aka, April Vidal is a most popular, honored and sought after speaker. You won’t want to miss meeting her at the Friends gathering on Tuesday, September 15th at 1:00 pm in the Murrieta Library Lab Room (inside the library).This month the speaker will begin the program at 1:00 pm sharp.
Since 1990, Miss April has been a cornerstone of the Murrieta Parks and Recreation, where her program, Miss April’s Dance has helped generations of children grow-not just as dancers, but as people. With over three decades of inspiring young dancers in Southern California, beloved dance educator Miss April is taking her life-shaping lessons from the studio to the page with the official launch of Miss April’s Dance Books, a new children’s book series that uses dance, movement, and storytelling to teach confidence, kindness, perseverance, and self-expression. Her books, “I Don’t Want To Go On Stage!” and “Waltzing Through The Years”, extend that mission, offering stories that meet children where they are emotionally, socially and creatively.
Miss April lives locally with her husband Darryl Vidal, a martial arts expert who was the stunt double for Pat Morita in the original “Karate Kid” and plays himself in the tournament scene against Johnny. Vidal was the Friends Guest Speaker September, 2025.
You are invited to meet this outstanding local author, visit with new friends and neighbors and enjoy the lovely refreshments provided. The public and guests are invited. This month our speaker will begin at 1:00pm sharp.
Not only do the Friends of the Murrieta Library provide support to the Murrieta Public Library through fund-raising, advocacy and volunteerism, they promote awareness of and support for the Library as it serves the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of our Community. Their monthly meetings serve as a low-key cultural event for our local residents, providing the opportunity to meet, first hand, with established and published authors.
Remember to shop at the Friends’ two Used Book Stores in Murrieta. Town Square is located next to the Library and Corner Store is located on Los Alamos at the Gateway Shopping Center.
The Library is located at 8 Town Square, on Adams between Juniper and Kalmia. For further information, please call Rita Nastri (610)-715-9742.Or visit our website at www.murrietalibraryfriends.org.