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Cover of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

Women and Books Discussing The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

In-Person and Virtual Program

2023-04-04 19:00:00 2023-04-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Women and Books Discussing The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-04 19:00:00 2023-04-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Women and Books Discussing The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

West Hollywood Library

Meeting Room

Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray.

This is a hybrid event and will be hosted in-person in the Community Meeting Room at West Hollywood Library as well as on WebEx Meetings via the following link:

https://lacountylibrary.webex.com/lacountylibrary/j.php?MTID=maa8a00d769f8b023cc81d2d603b7184c

Co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood Women's Advisory Board. Please contact the library to borrow a print copy of the book. eBook and eAudiobook are available through Libby app/OverDrive.

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

Summary provided by the publisher:

In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.

But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.

The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Book Club |

West Hollywood Library

Phone: 310.652.5340

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day Closure
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day Closure)
Tue, May 30 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

West Hollywood Library began service to the area (then unincorporated ) in 1913. The library was previously located at Sherman School, a cottage on Clark Street, a building on Westbourne Drive, and a building near the present site. The Library has an active Friends of the Library group.

The new library was dedicated October 1, 2011.

Upcoming events

Wed, May 31, 11:15am - 11:45am
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, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Hollywood Room
Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley.

Wed, Jun 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Get the most out of your library! Along with a tour of the library, learn how our collections are organized, how to find things on your own, and how our professional librarians can help with your research. Meet in the Ruth Bader Ginsburg room.

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
This groundbreaking opera was created by LA Opera to engage babies with beautiful and comforting sights and sounds. In BambinO's world of soft pillows and gentle music, participation is encouraged! For ages 0 – 3 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
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, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Keep your mind fresh with an afternoon of brain-strengthening games and activities! Learn simple, fun, and engaging games like Qwirkle, Qwix, and more. For ages 55 and up. In Community Meeting Room.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Another school year is over! Let's unwind and  have some fun painting watercolors of your own design. Paper, brush and paint will be provided. For ages 13 to 17.

Fri, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Show your LGBTQ+ pride and turn river rocks into works of art! Use as gifts, garden markers, or paper weights. For adults 18+.

Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about 3D design and printing using the free computer-aided design (CAD) software Tinkercad. Design a small object to be printed on the library's 3D printer (to be picked up at a later date). For adults 18+.

Wed, Jun 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide free flu vaccines, Covid-19 vaccines, and updated bivalent boosters to people 6 months of age and older, no health insurance required.
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Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the LGBTQ Book Club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of Memorial by Bryan Washington.

Wed, Jun 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.