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Family Family Laurie Frankel

Book Discussion

In-Person Program

2026-02-23 18:00:00 2026-02-23 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Discussion Come read and discuss the novel, Family Family by Laurie Frankel. Pick up a copy for checkout at the Customer Service Desk today. For Adults. Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Monday, February 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 18:00:00 2026-02-23 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Discussion Come read and discuss the novel, Family Family by Laurie Frankel. Pick up a copy for checkout at the Customer Service Desk today. For Adults. Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Sorensen Library

Meeting Room

Come read and discuss the novel, Family Family by Laurie Frankel. Pick up a copy for checkout at the Customer Service Desk today. For Adults.

India Allwood is a successful actress whose new film is about adoption.  When she gives her opinion of the movie based on her experience as an adoptive parent, she finds herself in a media controversy.  The novel explores and challenges common perceptions of adoption and what it means to be a family.   

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Sorensen Library

Phone: 562.695.3979

Hours
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed

About the branch

n the late 1940's residents of this community organized the Sorensen Park and Recreation Association. Their efforts, in part, led to the founding of a library within the Sorensen Park area.

Dedicated in 1956, it was seen at the time as the first step in a project that would provide a library three times its initial size of 1,048 square feet. The library never was expanded, partly due to budget constraints.

In November of 1992, Sorensen was one of ten County libraries closed in response to State property tax shifts. All materials and equipment were removed to fill pressing needs at other libraries. Happily, in January of 1996, Sorensen was re-opened with funds available through the Community Services District #8. This necessitated completely re-equipping the facility and rebuilding the collection.

In November 2008, Sorensen Library closed once again so a new facility could be built. The new building opened October 1, 2010, and at 10,655 sq. ft., the new building is ten times the size of the former library.

The new Sorensen Library is the County Library's first green library. Meeting the LEED Gold rating, the library is part of the County's Sustainable Design Implementation program, featuring extensive natural/solar lighting, drought resistant landscaping, local building materials and more.

Upcoming events

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Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to create Japanese American paper flowers. For Adults. 

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Month, Chef Phoebe Chow will do a cooking demonstration of popular Hong Kong street foods like bubble waffles and steamed cakes. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's kick off the Summer Discovery Program with the Billy Bonkers Magic Show, an interactive magic and comedy show with a unique British twist! Then sign up for the Summer Discovery Program. For Ages 5 - 12.

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
East West Players presents an original play based on the story of Tam Tran, an undocumented UCLA student, who testified in Congress for the DREAM Act. Please be aware this play contains themes/dialogue around racism and deportation. For ages 12 - 18.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Join us to learn about Raising Resilient Children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3-12.

Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we kick-off our Summer of Soccer with Makey Makey circuit boards! Teens will create their own game controllers and test their moves on the virtual soccer field. For teens ages 12-18.

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Come read and discuss the novel Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen. For Adults.