What:

Cal State Northridge is celebrating the opening of its San Fernando Valley History Digital Library with a day filled with activities.

The celebration will begin at noon on the front portico of the library when Assemblyman Keith Richman reads a joint resolution from the state Assembly and Senate declaring the day "San Fernando Valley History Day." There will be an agricultural exhibit and dance performance. The day will culminate at 7 p.m. with a free talk by California State Librarian and noted historian Kevin Starr titled "Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters Had It Right Regarding the San Fernando Valley."

When:

Noon, resolution, exhibit and dancing
7 p.m., Starr talk
Tuesday, Oct. 16

Where:

Oviatt Library
Cal State Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Thomas Guide grid 501 A-6

Who:

Assemblyman Keith Richman
State Librarian Kevin Starr

Carmen Ramos Chandler, (818) 677-2130