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Holiday Poetry Hotline Writing Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng

In-Person Program
2024-12-07 14:00:00 2024-12-07 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Holiday Poetry Hotline Writing Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, December 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 14:00:00 2024-12-07 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Holiday Poetry Hotline Writing Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

West Hollywood Library

Meeting Room

Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults.

Holiday stress doesn't need to get us down when we have poetry to connect to our shared humanity. In the first of this two-part workshop, discuss what type of poems might address certain "conditions" and be inspired by poems that might prompt your own writing. At the December 21 Participant Workshop, we will be answering live phone calls to deliver "poem prescriptions" for callers. No experience needed. Come with curiosity.

Jen Cheng is the Fifth West Hollywood Poet Laureate, a 2023 California Arts Council Fellow, and a multidisciplinary storyteller who amplifies under-represented voices. Jen is the founder of Palabras Literary Salon, celebrating BIPOC poets and writers. Jen blends East-West cultural influences in a new form, Feng Shui Poetry. With stories for tween audiences, mystery detective fans, and queer love, Jen is a cross-pollinator. Find her on X and IG @JenCvoice or JenCvoice.com.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

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West Hollywood Library
Phone: 310.652.5340
Hours
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 23 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

West Hollywood Library began service to the area (then unincorporated ) in 1913. The library was previously located at Sherman School, a cottage on Clark Street, a building on Westbourne Drive, and a building near the present site. The Library has an active Friends of the Library group.

The new library was dedicated October 1, 2011.

Upcoming events

Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Teen Advisory Board! You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services, while working with teens that share your interests in the library, and helping the community. For ages 13 - 17.
Colorful Fridays - In-Person Program
Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Come join us for Colorful Fridays for a relaxing hour of coloring. Supplies are provided. For adults.
Popsicle Stick People - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Brain Games - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Women and Books Discussing Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - In-Person and Virtual Program
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. For adults.
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Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Movie Monday: Boiling Point (2021) - In-Person Program
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a screening of the film Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham and Vinette Robinson and directed by Philip Barantini. For adults ages 18 and up – rated R.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity with toys, art supplies, puppets, and more! Play with your child as they explore musical instruments, toy kitchens, and building blocks that will improve their problem solving and motor skills!
Activity Hour for Kids: All About Penguins! - In-Person Program
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Did you know that some species of penguin gift rocks to their mates? Learn more about this and other penguin facts during this art activity where you will use construction paper to make your own penguin! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
Paint by Number - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join us for an evening of creativity, sure to help calm and destress. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
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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.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Brain Games - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Keep your mind fresh with an afternoon of brain-strengthening games and activities! Learn simple, fun, and engaging games like Qwirkle, Qwix, and more. For ages 55 and up.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Comedy Writing Workshop: Stand-Up Comedy 4 Self-Empowerment, Week 3 of 5 - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
In this five-class workshop, writer and comedian Christian Cintron will teach you the secrets of joke writing and comedy performance and how to use those to stand up for yourself, speak your truth, and rewrite your story. For adults.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity with toys, art supplies, puppets, and more! Play with your child as they explore musical instruments, toy kitchens, and building blocks that will improve their problem solving and motor skills!
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
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Comedy Writing Workshop: Stand-Up Comedy 4 Self-Empowerment, Week 4 of 5 - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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