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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

Add to Calendar 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

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
Hours
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Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 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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Bookmark Pals - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore the countries playing in the FIFA World Cup and create a bookmark inspired by the host countries’ mascots. While supplies last. For kids ages 5 - 12. 
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Starry Night - In person program
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dip your toes into astronomy with us as we make constellations using model magic. We will be using model magic, toothpicks and straws to recreate constellations, and learn more about the stars.   For Ages 6 – 12.
Paint Night - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials will be provided. While supplies last. For Adults.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Scrapbooking Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Scrapbooking is a great way to memorialize your life story or pay tribute to your favorite fandom! Whatever your inspiration, we’ve got the supplies and knowhow to get you started with this hobby. While supplies last. For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Summer of Soccer: Origami Jerseys - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to fold origami soccer jerseys and other shapes. With step-by-step guidance, teens will learn about this traditional art form while creating their own soccer-inspired designs. For teens, ages 13 – 17.
Fiber Arts Club - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 11, 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.
Block Printing - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the ancient and modern art technique of block printing, celebrated and used by many different cultures. Join us to carve your own stamps and print your designs. While supplies last. For ages 13 – 17.
MākMō: Design 3D Printed Gifts - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Giving gifts with 3D printing is fun and personal! Join us for a tutorial on creating 3D gifts of your own. By the end of the week, you could have your very own 3D print to gift! While supplies last, for teens ages 13 – 18.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Mosaics Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Explore the history of mosaic art and learn basic design and techniques before creating your own original mosaic to take home. No experience required—just bring your creativity. Registration required. For adults.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
In the Loop: Teen Crochet Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Join In the Loop, our first crochet club for teens. Supplies are limited, please bring your own tools and materials, if possible. For teens, ages 14 – 17.
Mini Painters - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
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.
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