'Remember Us The Holocaust' Exhibit Speaker Series: Lou Pechi
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Holocaust survivor Gerald Szames to be interviewed by Sandra Scheller, the creator and curator of the "Remember Us The Holocaust" exhibit.
On March 11, Lou Pechi, a Holocaust survivor and author, will be speaking in the Library at 6 p.m. His talk will focus on his childhood experiences, including being sent away from his parents to live with a Catholic family during the war.
Born in the Croatian city of Zagreb, Louis “Lubo” Pechi was seven years old when the Germans invaded Yugoslavia. In response to the mounting anti-Semitic repression and strict laws prohibiting Jews from traveling, the Pechis converted to Catholicism and changed their identities in the hope of finding safety in Italy. While the Pechi family managed to escape to Rome, a series of unexpected events followed, marking a lengthy journey of survival for Lubo. Decades later, he began the arduous process of recovering the memories of his hidden life by writing his memoir "I Am Lubo: A Child Survivor from Yugoslavia." He was baptized Catholic, which saved him until he was eventually turned in. He was sent to prison, where he spent two days—six hours before the train that would have taken him to Auschwitz departed.
Part of the "Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH)" Exhibit series of speakers.
The "Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH)" exhibit is on display through Dec. 14, 2025 on the Garth Family Reading Level of the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Annex at the La Jolla/Riford Library.
Full Speaker Series Schedule:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.
La Jolla Riford Branch Library
The La Jolla Riford Library is functionally efficient and sensitively integrated, the community meeting room is conveniently adjacent to the main entrance; an adult reading area offers a cozy fireplace; and a separate children's reading area incorporates scaled and inviting window seats. The main desk is close to the staff workroom and the lounge area provides open and unobstructed views. An exterior courtyard and fountain provide overflow reading space in a pleasant outdoor retreat, while on-site parking areas are screened by low courtyard walls and a flowering landscape. The Library Features:Computer Facilities Computer lab with 22 high-speed Internet workstations Laptop desks with power outlets Free wireless internet access throughout the library Special Use Areas The Florence Riford Library Center The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Library Annex The Garth Reading Level Exterior reading patios La Jolla History Room Study rooms Magazines Reading Area One full level devoted to children and young adult services Seminar Room for small meetings; capacity: 25 Community room with capacity of 125 for meetings, civic, cultural and art events, lectures, music and dance concerts Capacity Interior area of 25,000 square feet 120,000 Books, CDs, CD-ROMS, DVDs, audio cassettes, videos and periodicals
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