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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

Add to Calendar 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

Baldwin Park Library

Meeting Room

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
Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 Closed
Tue, Apr 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 Closed
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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.
 

Upcoming events

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills while you bond through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
Build A Book Bridge - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Reading and STEM! Let's find a nonfiction book, eBook or an article about famous bridges, engineering or architecture. Then design and build our own bridges using delicious snacky supplies!
WOW! That's STEM Workshop: Wind Turbine  - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about converting wind energy into electricity. Design and build your own wind turbine and measure the amount of energy it produces in this hands-on engineering challenge! For ages 4 – 12
This event is full
Adult Book Club : Meet me at the Museum - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the Adult Book Club for a discussion of our latest selection 'Meet me at the Museum' by Anne Youngson. For Adults
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to make a difference in your library and community while earning volunteer hours? Our Teen Advisory Board at Baldwin Park Library is always recruiting! For ages 14 – 17
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills while you bond through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
Senior Cafe - In-Person Program. For Adults
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for our 'Senior Cafe'.  We'll have games, puzzles, conversation, and you! 
Teen Fridays - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come on over to our Teen Fridays! Expand your mind, be creative and hone your skills with gaming, music, art, fashion, writing and more. Have some snacks, make new friends and enjoy our teen-centered activities! For ages 14 – 17
Basic Art Techniques for Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Claudia Hindu will lead this exciting class which will teach drawing fundamentals, including contour drawing, perspective, shading, proportion, and still life rendering. For adults.
This event is full
Día De Los Niños Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate children and the joy of reading at the library featuring stories, puppets, music, balloons, colorful crafts, give away books, and facepainting! For children with parent or caregiver
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 28, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 29, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
The Power of Visual Storytelling - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's experience in a prison camp and create prints of our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 30, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Fri, May 01, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Sat, May 02, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Tue, May 05, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Wed, May 06, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Thu, May 07, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Fri, May 08, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Sat, May 09, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Tue, May 12, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities - In-Person Program
Wed, May 13, All day
The Baldwin Park Library is looking for teen volunteers ages 14 - 17 to assist with the 2026 Summer Discovery Program. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience.
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