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Book cover for James by Percival Everett. Cover has the title written in large yellow font against a black background. Illustrated in the "J" of "James" is a woodcut-style drawing of a man carrying a bag on a stick.
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The Canyon Readers Collective Book Club: James

In-Person Program

Join us for a discussion of James by Percival Everett, a novel that transforms a classic, told through the eyes of Jim-revealing a sharp, darkly funny, and deeply human perspective on race, freedom, and survival in America. For adults.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club | African American & Black History Month |

Topanga Library
Phone: 310.455.3480
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Mon, Jun 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Topanga Library opened on January 21, 2012. As Al Martinez stated in his inaugural speech, "This isn't just an impressive edifice of stone and steel. It's a house of knowledge and imagination, a trip to new worlds, a journey to the mystical land of tomorrow."

The state-of-the-art library is a LEED-certified green building with a Gold rating. It has a central reading room, a children's area with a dedicated storytelling space, study rooms, and a homework center.

Upcoming events

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Collaborative Mural Art Squares - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us during Pride Month for an art program everyone can contribute to! Pride is about inclusivity, visibility, solidarity, and community, and what better way to contribute to Pride than to come together to create a mural! For teens ages 13 - 17. 
Music Stars - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!
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Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0 - 5 and their dads or male caregivers.
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Topanga Actors Company Presents: Letters to Jeff Bezos - In-Person Program
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
An original play by Susan Hansell in which a group of letter writers express their thoughts on life via a contemporary icon, deploy a social media campaign to enlist others to do the same, and change their lives in the process. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 – 12 with caregiver.
Music Stars - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Music Stars - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Book Party: Elmer the Patchwork Elephant - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we enjoy crafts and books from the Elmer series, which celebrates friendship, kindness, and individuality. For ages 3 - 5 with caregiver.
Music Stars - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!
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