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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, making this a perfect opportunity for teens and their parents or caregivers to connect and learn together.

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, Sep 16 Closed
Tue, Sep 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 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.

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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.
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