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Freedom to Read Community Day of Action Watch Party for Teens

In-Person Program
2024-10-19 12:00:00 2024-10-19 13:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Freedom to Read Community Day of Action Watch Party for Teens Lunch and learn with us! We'll screen recorded talks with young adult authors Aminah Mae Safi and Abdi Nazemian, then have an engaging discussion on diverse representation and protecting our freedom to read. Lunch will be provided. For teens. Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, October 19
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-19 12:00:00 2024-10-19 13:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Freedom to Read Community Day of Action Watch Party for Teens Lunch and learn with us! We'll screen recorded talks with young adult authors Aminah Mae Safi and Abdi Nazemian, then have an engaging discussion on diverse representation and protecting our freedom to read. Lunch will be provided. For teens. Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Lunch and learn with us! We'll screen recorded talks with young adult authors Aminah Mae Safi and Abdi Nazemian, then have an engaging discussion on diverse representation and protecting our freedom to read. Lunch will be provided. For teens.

Join us for an inspiring Lunch & Learn event as we celebrate the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action on October 19! Featuring a screening of recorded author talks with award-winning young adult authors Aminah Mae Safi and Abdi Nazemian, this session will highlight their literary journeys and commitment to diverse representation. Discover how they tackle issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through their writing, and explore the rising challenges of book bans across the U.S.

After the talk, we’ll open the floor for an engaging discussion where attendees can share their thoughts and ideas on protecting our freedom to read. Food and refreshments will be provided thanks to the generosity of LA County Library Foundation. Don’t miss this chance to stand up for your right to read!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Theatre, Film, & Media | Lectures & Conversations | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Banned Books |

Huntington Park Library
Phone: 323.583.1461
Hours
Mon, May 19 Closed
Tue, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
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About the branch

Proudly serving the residents of the vibrant City of Huntington Park and neighboring areas, the Huntington Park Library was founded in 1913 and originally housed in the City Hall.

As the library continued to grow, it moved to larger locations in 1924 and 1931. The present library building in the Civic Center was dedicated in 1970.

A significant sculpture designed by artist Tom Van Sant, "Flight Form," was also dedicated in 1970 and is suspended from the second floor ceiling.

An active Friends of the Library group was formed in 1996 to promote and support Library services to the community.

Upcoming events

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Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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¡Leamos! Spanish Literacy Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.
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Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.
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Meeting Room
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¡Leamos! Spanish Literacy Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.
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