Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Black Resource Center Book Club: The Filling Station

Online
2026-04-25 13:00:00 2026-04-25 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Black Resource Center Book Club: The Filling Station Join us to discuss The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller. There was only one place Black Americans could safely refuel their vehicles along iconic Route 66, a safe haven after escaping the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Join us on Zoom to discuss. Virtual Program -

Saturday, April 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar

Join us to discuss The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller. There was only one place Black Americans could safely refuel their vehicles along iconic Route 66, a safe haven after escaping the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Join us on Zoom to discuss.

Join us to discuss The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller. During Jim Crow America, there was only one place Black Americans could safely refuel their vehicles along what would eventually become iconic Route 66. But more than just a place to refuel, it was a place to fill up the soul, build community, and find strength. For two sisters, the Threatt Filling Station became the safe haven they needed after escaping the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Book club discussion is via Zoom to sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/black-resource-center/

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black Resource Center |

Virtual Program
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Mon, Jul 27 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 7:00AM to 6:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

This is a virtual location. No events are held at this address.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming events widget
Author Talk: Julia Child's Kitchen with Paula J. Johnson - Virtual Event
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen.
Register
The Quiet Power Within: Why Meditation Changes Everything - Virtual Event
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
In a world that constantly demands our attention, meditation offers something rare: the opportunity to turn inward and truly listen. Not just a relaxation technique, meditation is a powerful tool that reshapes how we think, feel, and respond to life.
Register
Women in Translation - Virtual Event
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we celebrate this annual event by discussing our favorite books written by women whose works have been translated into English.
Register
Trailblazers in Conversation with Shaun Tomson
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, for a conversation with legendary surfer and author, Shaun Tomson.
Register
Author Talk: When Trees Testify with Beronda Montgomery - Virtual Event
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a conversation with biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. The history of trees in America is also the history of Black Americans.
Register
Beyond Books: Music, Movies and TV - Virtual Event
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LA County Library is your go-to place for books, but did you know you can also stream music, movies and TV shows with your LA County Library card? Learn how to use Freegal+ to start a dance party and Kanopy for the ultimate movie night.
Register
Author Talk: Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel with Lucy Foley - Virtual Event
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.
Register
See all events