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Adult 101: Public Speaking

In-Person Program
2026-08-05 17:00:00 2026-08-05 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Adult 101: Public Speaking Having trouble with public speaking? You’re not alone! Join us to learn some of the basics for compelling presentations and get experience with a welcoming audience. We’ll discuss best practices and help you refine your approach. For ages 13 – 17. Lancaster Library -

Wednesday, August 05
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Having trouble with public speaking? You’re not alone! Join us to learn some of the basics for compelling presentations and get experience with a welcoming audience. We’ll discuss best practices and help you refine your approach. For ages 13 – 17.

This program is part of LA County Library's My Brother's Keeper program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor. Funding is provided by the LA County Department of Public Health. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper | Adult 101 |

Lancaster Library
Phone: 661.948.5029
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Mon, Jul 13 Closed
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

The original Lancaster Library was established by the Los Angeles County Free Public Library in October 1912 in the Antelope Valley Union High School which was located on the southwest corner of Tenth Street (now Lancaster Boulevard) and Cedar Avenue. Subsequently, the Lancaster Library occupied space in a local drugstore, the Chamber of Commerce, and the County Justice Court.

In 1950, the Library moved to Fig Avenue and provided library services from this site for the next fourteen years. The expanded Lancaster Library opened on West Avenue J in 1964.

Due to rapid population growth throughout the Antelope Valley, a new library was built in 1995-1996 on Lancaster Boulevard in the Lancaster Old Town Site to provide library services to the residents of Lancaster and the surrounding communities.

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