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Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults

In-Person Program

2024-09-23 13:30:00 2024-09-23 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults Explore the fabric of your life in this 5-week series focused on writing and sharing your stories. For adults. La Crescenta Library -

Monday, September 23
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-23 13:30:00 2024-09-23 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults Explore the fabric of your life in this 5-week series focused on writing and sharing your stories. For adults. La Crescenta Library -

Explore the fabric of your life in this 5-week series focused on writing and sharing your stories. For adults.

Meet on Monday afternoons to participate in the method developed by Dr. James Birren, which aids in reflection and sharing experiences from our journey. This process is facilitated by certified GAB instructors as a service of the USC VHH Community Resource Center for Aging. 

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. Registration will close by September 4.

La Crescenta Library

Phone: 818.248.5313

Hours
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

La Crescenta Library first opened in November 1914 as the 78th branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library. The collection was first housed in a local church building, and subsequently moved several times; once into a school house, later into a local store front, and into the Sears building in 1926.

By 1932, the library had settled into a building at 3930 La Crescenta Avenue. As the population of La Crescenta grew, so to did the demand for a new building. The library found an appropriate site on the corner of Foothill Blvd and La Crescenta Ave, and opened in March of 1963.

By 2005 the population had once again outgrown the library's space, so the La Crescenta community sought a new building. Thanks to funding from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, and Congressman David Dreier, the County of Los Angeles was able to construct an updated facility in its current location.

The building broke ground in 2007, and reopened in January 2010. The new 14,000 square foot facility, built in the style of the arts and crafts movement, features modern technology and meeting space open to the public.

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The La Crescenta Library Virtual Book Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 11am on Zoom. Please contact Marta Wiggins at mwiggins@library.lacounty.gov for your Zoom invite to attend the book club.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to create vibrant canvas totes inspired by Hispanic culture and art. Express your creativity while learning about traditions and contributions. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of fun learning about the changing season and creating variety of fall-themed art works. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The La Crescenta Library Virtual Book Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 11am on Zoom. Please contact Marta Wiggins at mwiggins@library.lacounty.gov for your Zoom invite to attend the book club.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Oct 26, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Browse thousands of books to support La Crescenta Library. Everyone is welcome on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9AM-3:30PM. Friends Members Only Presale is on Friday, October 25 from 3-7PM. You can join the Friends at the door.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The La Crescenta Library Virtual Book Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 11am on Zoom. Please contact Marta Wiggins at mwiggins@library.lacounty.gov for your Zoom invite to attend the book club. For adults.

Wed, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Bring your imagination and creativity and turn a pumpkin into a book character.  A selection of  books will be available for inspiration and checkout. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
This event is full