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They Called Us Enemy by George Takei

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The Largest Book Club on the West Coast : 'They Called Us Enemy'

In-Person Program. For Adults
2026-05-19 18:00:00 2026-05-19 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Largest Book Club on the West Coast : 'They Called Us Enemy' Join the Adult Book Club for 'One Book, One Coast' where we discuss 'They Called Us Enemy' by George Takei. For Adults Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, May 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Baldwin Park Library

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Join the Adult Book Club for 'One Book, One Coast' where we discuss 'They Called Us Enemy' by George Takei. For Adults

Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. This special book club will feature discussion about 'They Called Us Enemy' by George Takei.  One Book, One Coast brings together library systems across California, Washington State, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.

Learn more about this initiative at LACountyLibrary.org/one-book-one-coast/

If you would like a copy of the book, please drop by Baldwin Park Library to pick up a copy or check the catalog for a digital copy.

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: | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | One Book One Coast | Book Club | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

Baldwin Park Library
Phone: 626.962.6947
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We're closed Monday October 12 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, Oct 12 Closed
(Indigenous Peoples' Day)
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Thu, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Sat, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Baldwin Park Library was founded on February 27, 1914. It has been at its present location since June 20, 1969.

The Friends of the Library was formed in 1982. This group continues to be active and gives the library volunteers and monetary support.
 

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