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Book cover of They Called Us Enemy

Book Club for Adults

In-Person Program

2026-05-21 16:00:00 2026-05-21 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Club for Adults This month, join us for a discussion of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. Pick up a copy at the information desk today! Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. For adults. Chet Holifield Library -

Thursday, May 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

This month, join us for a discussion of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. Pick up a copy at the information desk today! Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. For adults.

About One Book, One Coast
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/

Chet Holifield Library

Phone: 323.728.0421

Hours
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Mon, Aug 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 Closed
Sun, Aug 16 Closed

About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Pick up a copy at the information desk today! For adults

Mon, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have an idea of what you want to accomplish but not quite sure how to make it happen? Learn goal setting techniques and make your own calendar for the new school year. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.