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Lomita Book Club

In-Person Program
2026-01-27 18:00:00 2026-01-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Lomita Book Club Book Club is back! This month we'll explore The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka. This historical fiction focuses on Japanese 'picture brides' who immigrated to America in the early 1900s to marry men they had only seen in pictures. For adults. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-27 18:00:00 2026-01-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Lomita Book Club Book Club is back! This month we'll explore The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka. This historical fiction focuses on Japanese 'picture brides' who immigrated to America in the early 1900s to marry men they had only seen in pictures. For adults. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Book Club is back! This month we'll explore The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka. This historical fiction focuses on Japanese 'picture brides' who immigrated to America in the early 1900s to marry men they had only seen in pictures. For adults.

This novel follows the lives of these women from arranged marriages, becoming migrant workers, raising children, and their sentencing to the Japanese internment camps.

For adults 18+. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
Hours
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We're closed Monday January 19 due to Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed
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About the branch

The Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.

By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.

In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.

In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.

On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.

Upcoming events

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Lomita Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Book Club is back! This month we'll explore The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka. This historical fiction focuses on Japanese 'picture brides' who immigrated to America in the early 1900s to marry men they had only seen in pictures. For adults.
Play and Explore! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
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Play and Explore! - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
African American and Black History Month: Winter Sport Successes - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about famous Black winter-sport athletes like figure skater Debi Thomas, the first Black American woman to medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Afterwards, we will create a custom medal inspired by one of the athletes. For ages 6 - 12.
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Decorate Your Own Valentine Box - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this mindful craft and learn the history of the Valentine's Day holiday. Then decorate your very own art box using a variety of different materials and techniques. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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 teens 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
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.
Celebrate Lunar New Year - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with the library! This year's animal is the horse. Wear your brightest red, create a dragon puppet, and learn about Lunar New Year traditions! For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come enjoy some play and bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. This lapsit-style storytime is for babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.
Dances of Italy - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our special guest dance performance by Gypsy Folk Ensemble. This program will showcase an exciting & charming portrait drawn from the rich and colorful store of Italian folklore. For ages 6 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Lomita Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This month we'll explore Everything is Tuberculosis, by John Green. This nonfiction book explores how tuberculosis (TB), a curable bacterial infection, remains the world's deadliest infectious disease. For adults.
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