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Book cover of SNAFU by Ed Helms. Cover shows Helms sitting at a desk with a chalkboard covered with drawings of disasters sitting behind him.

Bestsellers Book Club: SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms

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2026-09-29 12:00:00 2026-09-29 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bestsellers Book Club: SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion on this Bestseller book selection: SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms. For adults. Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion on this Bestseller book selection: SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms. For adults.

History contains a plethora of insane screwups--otherwise known as SNAFUs. In other words, 'Things are pretty screwed up, but aren't they always?' Spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher for a deep dive into each decade's craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America's biggest mishaps--

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Book Club |

Stevenson Ranch Library
Phone: 661.255.2707
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About the branch

Library service in Stevenson Ranch began in July 2011 with the opening of Stevenson Ranch Express Library. In March, 2015, a new Stevenson Ranch Library opened to provide a full service library to the West Ranch communities. Library service in the Santa Clarita Valley area began in 1916 with the establishment of the original Newhall Library. The Stevenson Ranch Library pays tribute to a century of service with a local history collection and the original editorial cartoons of the Randy Wicks Collection.

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Teen Game Day: The Stevenson Ranch Grand Prix - In-Person Program
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Mon, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us for an afternoon of creative construction! We provide all the supplies; just bring your imagination and take up the monthly fun building challenge with your fellow builders. Monthly challenge items built will be displayed. For ages 5 - 12.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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.
Bestsellers Book Club: SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion on this Bestseller book selection: SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups by Ed Helms. For adults.
DIY Talavera Tiles - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
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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.
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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.
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