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Book cover for The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion.

Topanga Actors Company presents The Year of Magical Thinking: A Play by Joan Didion

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2026-04-18 14:00:00 2026-04-18 15:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Topanga Actors Company presents The Year of Magical Thinking: A Play by Joan Didion The distinguished novelist and essayist Joan Didion, often wrote about Los Angeles where she lived for years with her husband and daughter. Now, join us for a reading of Didion’s acclaimed solo play 'The Year of Magical Thinking'. For adults. Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 18
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-18 14:00:00 2026-04-18 15:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Topanga Actors Company presents The Year of Magical Thinking: A Play by Joan Didion The distinguished novelist and essayist Joan Didion, often wrote about Los Angeles where she lived for years with her husband and daughter. Now, join us for a reading of Didion’s acclaimed solo play 'The Year of Magical Thinking'. For adults. Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Topanga Library

Meeting Room

The distinguished novelist and essayist Joan Didion, often wrote about Los Angeles where she lived for years with her husband and daughter. Now, join us for a reading of Didion’s acclaimed solo play 'The Year of Magical Thinking'. For adults.

Written after the sudden loss of her husband and daughter, Didion’s mystical, beautiful prose explores those tragedies. In doing so, Didion not only examines her own emotions but also offers hope and meaning to those who need it most

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Theatre, Film, & Media | Entertainment | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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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.

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Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library? Join the Teen Advisory Board, provide some suggestions to level up the library, and enjoy some video games with friends too! For ages 14 - 18.
The Canyon Readers Collective Bookclub: How Beautiful We Were - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us for a discussion of How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue, a powerful, lyrical novel about a small African village fighting back against an American oil company that’s destroying their land and future. For adults.
Topanga Threads - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Are you a fiber arts enthusiast? Join us for our monthly fiber arts meet-up! Bring the project you're working on and enjoy morning refreshments with others! Limited supplies will be available to try out your next fiber arts craft! For adults.
Music & Movement: Cello with Chelsea - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
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Join us for this fun and interactive performance where children listen to live cello music and express themselves through movement and rhythm For ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers.
Open Video Gaming - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Come join us at the library for some video gaming! A Nintendo Switch and some of the latest games will be made available to play with other gamers, such as Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart! For ages 13 - 17.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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.
Prepare with Pedro - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Prepare with Pedro is a fun disaster preparedness program for kids focused on wildfire safety. Learn simple ways to stay safe during emergencies, practice coping skills, and build confidence in being prepared. For ages 4 - 7 with caregiver.
Topanga Actors Company presents The Year of Magical Thinking: A Play by Joan Didion - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
The distinguished novelist and essayist Joan Didion, often wrote about Los Angeles where she lived for years with her husband and daughter. Now, join us for a reading of Didion’s acclaimed solo play 'The Year of Magical Thinking'. For adults.
Topanga Actors Company presents The Year of Magical Thinking: A Play by Joan Didion - In-Person Program
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
The distinguished novelist and essayist Joan Didion, often wrote about Los Angeles where she lived for years with her husband and daughter. Now, join us for a reading of Didion’s acclaimed solo play 'The Year of Magical Thinking'. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.
Dungeons & Dragons - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Canyon Creations: Jewelry Making 101 - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Learn the basics of jewelry making and make a bracelet or two to take home! All supplies are provided while they last. For adults. 
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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.
Stampity-Stamp Art Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Get ready to stamp, dab, and create!  In this playful hands-on program, little ones will explore colors, shapes, and textures while caregivers foster imagination and learning. For ages 0 - 36 months caregiver
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