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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. Manhattan Beach 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. Manhattan Beach 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 |

Manhattan Beach Library
Phone: 310.545.8595
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Manhattan Beach Library was started as a subscription library in 1910 by the Neptunian Women's Club of Manhattan Beach.

The library became part of LA County Library in January 1915, making it one of the oldest continuing libraries in the county system. The library moved into a separate building in 1957 and to its current location in 1975. In 2013, construction began on a new more modern building that would meet the needs of the 35,000 residents in the 3.87 square mile community.

On May 1, 2015 the new 21,500 square foot building designed by architectural firm Johnson Favaro opened. It features a two-story modern design with panoramic ocean views, an interactive children's exhibit, fireplace, automated materials handling system, and self-check machines

Upcoming events

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Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ana Parkinson from Firework Studio will be presenting a fusible glass workshop. Participants will design a glass suncatcher. The finished piece will be available for pickup from the library after two weeks. For adults.
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Evening Book Club: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano - In-Person Program
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 11:15am - 11:35am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join local artist Stacy Wong to learn about the wonders of ink, water and surface tension in this workshop. Participants will use inks, water and suminagashi techniques to create a set of 4, one-of-a-kind, note cards and envelopes. For adults.
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Wed, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
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Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 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 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 11:15am - 11:35am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
This event is full
Toddler and Me Yoga - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
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Thu, May 22, 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 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 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 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Teen Study Hall - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Need a place to study for exams? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.
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