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Book Club: The Collaborators

In-Person Program
2026-07-29 17:00:00 2026-07-29 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Club: The Collaborators Bibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a facilitated discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of copies are available for book club attendees at the library. For adults. El Monte Library - Study Room

Wednesday, July 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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El Monte Library

Study Room

Bibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a facilitated discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of copies are available for book club attendees at the library. For adults.

Our Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Light refreshments will be provided. For a list of ingredients and nutritional information, please contact our Adult/Teen Librarian, Lisa Hoang, at 626.444.9506.

July's Book Pick is The Collaborators by Michael Idov.

A modern spy thriller that follows two damaged, smart, very millennial protagonists: Ari Falk, a CIA officer reeling after the loss of a key Russian asset, and Maya Chou, the estranged daughter of a vanished Russian-American billionaire. Their separate crises slowly intertwine into a globe-spanning investigation involving Russian oligarchs, intelligence agencies, disinformation campaigns, and the long aftershocks of the Soviet collapse. 

A small number of copies will be available for checkout on June 24, 2026.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

El Monte Library
Phone: 626.444.9506
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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About the branch

Friendly El Monte, the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was incorporated in 1912. The city was once home to Gay's Lion Farm during the 1930s and famous for the roaring lion on MGM's logo.

The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1913. It has been at its present location since 1967.

Upcoming events

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The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of 3 – 12.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.
Be a Sports Scientist! - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7 – 12.
Silhouette Self-Portrait - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you!  For kids ages 5 – 12. 
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.
Book Club: The Collaborators - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room
Bibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a facilitated discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of copies are available for book club attendees at the library. For adults.
Cross Stitch Workshop - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of cross stitch while creating your own handmade design in a relaxed, social atmosphere. All materials will be provided. While supplies last. For adults.
Simple Bookbinding - Make an Orihon!
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the art of the Orihon, a traditional Japanese accordion-style book, in this hands-on workshop. Create and personalize your own handcrafted book while learning simple bookbinding techniques. For teens, ages 13 – 17.
Mini Painters - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your inner artist! Join us for this delightful activity that allows toddlers and their caretakers to explore their creativity. All materials will be provided by the library. For ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Fiber Arts Club - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Crochet, embroidery or knitting, our Fiber Arts Club is just the place for you! Please bring your own supplies and materials. For adults.
MākMō - Fun with Flutes - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Wind instruments work in amazing ways! Come learn about how the wind plays a vital role in music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home. For children, ages 5 – 12
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Mini Sculptors - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Create your own sculptures with soft, squishy model magic! Join us for this fun sensory activity that also improves fine motor skills. For ages 1 - 5 and their parents or caregivers.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience.  For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.   
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