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The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Wiseburn Library Book Club

In-Person Program

2024-12-11 18:45:00 2024-12-11 19:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Wiseburn Library Book Club Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments! This month, read The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+. Wiseburn Library -

Wednesday, December 11
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments! This month, read The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+.

Refreshments generously provided by the Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries.

"The Clock Island books were Lucy Hart's passion and refuge as a child, and now she shares them with Christopher, a seven-year-old orphan. No matter how badly Lucy wants him in her life, even the idea of adopting him seems out of reach without proper funds and stability. Then a blue envelope arrives at her school, inviting Lucy to compete for the one and only copy of Jack Masterson's final novel in the iconic Clock Island series. No one has seen or heard from Jack Masterson in years, but now four diehard Clock Island fans have received the invitation of a lifetime to stay on his private island and compete for the final installment, and un-published manuscript, of the well-loved series."

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Wiseburn Library

Phone: 310.643.8880

Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 Closed
Sun, Aug 09 Closed

About the branch

Initially, the Wiseburn Coordinating Council, formed in 1952, was instrumental in securing the services of the Los Angeles County Mobile Library for 2 years.

They later petitioned Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn and County Librarian John Henderson for the establishment of a permanent Wiseburn Library in the Del Aire area. A small County Library facility (20' x 60') staffed with one librarian was opened on January 4, 1956 in a store front building, next door to a bar, at 11936 Aviation Blvd.

Despite its popularity, it was closed after several years and not replaced due to lack of suitable housing. Continued community efforts and the support of Supervisor Hahn, eventually resulted in an unprecedented tri-governmental agreement and the dedication of the present structure on February 12, 1966.

The Wiseburn School District currently owns the building, and leases it to the County of Los Angeles Public Library for use as a public library.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore optical illusions by designing a string spinner. For ages 5 - 14 with an accompanying parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Choo choo choose to learn some facts about trains and paint your own to take home! For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Registration required for only the participating child.
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Wed, Aug 05, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments! This month, read "The Cemetery Of Untold Stories" by Julia Alvarez. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+.

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about the history and engineering behind kinetic sculptures, and create your own three-dimensional moving paper art. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the library by watching a performance by Mad Science at 4pm. Then, discover the history of the library, sign the guest book, decorate cards & explore other exciting activities for the whole family! Refreshments provided. For all ages.

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Discover how to upcycle a simple vase to your personal taste with decoupage. Registration required. For adults 18+.
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Fri, Aug 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn the basics of crochet or bring your own fiber arts projects to work on in the group. Registration required. For ages 18+.

Fri, Aug 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.