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Social Media, Misinformation, and You with Author Samuel C. Spitale

In-Person Program
2025-06-07 16:00:00 2025-06-07 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Social Media, Misinformation, and You with Author Samuel C. Spitale Media literacy author Samuel C. Spitale explores the impact of social media on society, examining how it has shaped the current digital landscape. For adults. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, June 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 16:00:00 2025-06-07 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Social Media, Misinformation, and You with Author Samuel C. Spitale Media literacy author Samuel C. Spitale explores the impact of social media on society, examining how it has shaped the current digital landscape. For adults. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

West Hollywood Library

Meeting Room

Media literacy author Samuel C. Spitale explores the impact of social media on society, examining how it has shaped the current digital landscape. For adults.

Once promising to bring users together, social media has instead been used to spread disinformation, sow division, and radicalize impressionable minds in an increasingly insulated media environment. Spitale discusses how we got here, who benefits from the discord, and how to recognize media messages designed to divide and deceive.

Samuel C. Spitale is the author of How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality (Quirk Books 2022). He's an L.A.-based writer, storyteller, and media studies expert with degrees in Advertising and Media Management, and has written for The Huffington Post, Geek magazine, Star Wars Insider, and Advocate.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: | Lectures & Conversations | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Workshop | Life Skills for Emerging Adults | Author Talk |

West Hollywood Library
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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

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Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Study Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17.
Pride Month: Make Your Own Poster - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement has a long history of activism. Learn about different LGBTQ+ activists like Marsha P. Johnson and create a poster about a topic that is important to you! Recommended for children ages 5 - 12.
Women and Books Discussing To Name the Bigger Lie: A Memoir in Two Stories by Sarah Viren - In-Person and Virtual Program
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of To Name the Bigger Lie: A Memoir in Two Stories by Sarah Viren. For adults.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Zany Zoe's Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Theater
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Teen Summer Vision Board - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Study Room
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ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Comedy Writing Workshop: Stand-Up Comedy 4 Self-Empowerment, Week 1 of 5 - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Social Media, Misinformation, and You with Author Samuel C. Spitale - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Media literacy author Samuel C. Spitale explores the impact of social media on society, examining how it has shaped the current digital landscape. For adults.
Movie Monday: Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022) - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 2022 film Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, and Eva Longoria and directed by Aitch Alberto. Rated PG-13. For adults.
BambinO: an Opera for Babies - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
This groundbreaking opera was created by LA Opera to engage babies with beautiful and comforting sights and sounds. In BambinO's world of soft pillows and gentle music, participation is encouraged! For ages 0 – 3 with parent or caregiver.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 11:45am - 12:15pm
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Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 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).
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity with infant toys, art supplies, puppets, and more! For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Baila Baila Bilingual Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Dance along and learn Spanish through music in this bilingual program for children of all ages! For families.
ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.
Drag Story Hour - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Comedy Writing Workshop: Stand-Up Comedy 4 Self-Empowerment, Week 2 of 5 - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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This event is full
Yoga for Toddlers - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
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Activity Hour for Kids: Bugs on Wheels - In-Person Program
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Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
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Children's Theater
Reading books and singing songs help develop babies' print awareness, reading skills, and fine motor skills. Join us for a a session of stories, fingerplays, and more! For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Children's Theater
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 Strip Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 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).
ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.
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Meeting Room
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Comedy Writing Workshop: Stand-Up Comedy 4 Self-Empowerment, Week 3 of 5 - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Children's Theater
Reading books and singing songs help develop babies' print awareness, reading skills, and fine motor skills. Join us for a a session of stories, fingerplays, and more! For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Children's Theater
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 Strip Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 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).
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Study Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For ages 13 - 17.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity with infant toys, art supplies, puppets, and more! For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Fuse Bead Party - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Study Room
Join us as we make fuse bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads make for great keychains, accessories, desk displays, and even gifts! For teens age 13 - 17.
ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.
Colorful Fridays: Summer Session - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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