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Evening Book Club: "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston

In-Person Program
2025-01-13 17:00:00 2025-01-13 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Evening Book Club: "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston 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. Manhattan Beach Library -

Monday, January 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-13 17:00:00 2025-01-13 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Evening Book Club: "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston 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. Manhattan Beach Library -

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.

January Selection: "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston

Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car, he’d return it washed with a full tank of gas. Denise Simms is a middle-aged mom and caregiver at Bernard's facility, her crumbling marriage and daughter's health concerns are suffocating her joy for life. When unexpected truths are revealed, Fred and Denise rediscover their sense of purpose and learn how to return a broken life to mint condition.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Manhattan Beach Library
Phone: 310.545.8595
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 24, 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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 26, 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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Happy Noon Year! New Year's Eve Celebration - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ready to ring in the new year? Come take part in activities and crafts and count down to noon with us on New Year's Eve! For children ages 4 - 10 accompanied by a caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 07, 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
Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:35am
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Red Envelope Wall Charms - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get ready for Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake by making a decorative red envelope wall charm accented with a handmade tassel. We will learn about the cultural traditions associated with red envelopes as we create together! For ages 10 - 18.
Drones4Kids - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Have you ever flown a drone? Join Drones4kids for new drone-flying program in the library! Children will have the opportunity to fly a drone and also learn how drones are utilized in different careers. For ages 5 - 12 year old and their caregivers.
Evening Book Club: "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston - In-Person Program
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 14, 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
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:35am
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! For ages 12 - 18.
Saturday Yoga Series with Petra - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes on select Saturday mornings in January and February. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
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