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Urban Fiction Book Club: Strawberry Mansion: A Philadelphia Story

In-person Program

2023-06-24 14:30:00 2023-06-24 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Urban Fiction Book Club: Strawberry Mansion: A Philadelphia Story Join Woodcrest's Urban Fiction Book Club to discuss Strawberry Mansion: A Philadelphia Story by Julia Press Simmons. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the library. For ages 18+. Woodcrest Library -

Saturday, June 24
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-24 14:30:00 2023-06-24 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Urban Fiction Book Club: Strawberry Mansion: A Philadelphia Story Join Woodcrest's Urban Fiction Book Club to discuss Strawberry Mansion: A Philadelphia Story by Julia Press Simmons. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the library. For ages 18+. Woodcrest Library -

Join Woodcrest's Urban Fiction Book Club to discuss Strawberry Mansion: A Philadelphia Story by Julia Press Simmons. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the library. For ages 18+.

Join us for an in person book discussion of Strawberry Mansion. 

Summary provided by publisher: 

Bound by trauma, abuse and self-degradation, three best friends, as each of their worlds spiral wildly out of control, hope that their love, friendship and strength will help get them get to a better place in their lives.

To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the library.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Woodcrest Library

Phone: 323.757.9373

Hours
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed

About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

Upcoming events

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keefe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to needlepoint and work on a cute and easy owl needlepoint project. All supplies are provided. For ages 8 - 12.

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You can even earn community service hours while you have fun. New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For teens ages 13 - 17.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. This month we will play and explore with play dough. For children 1 - 5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Have you ever seen inspirational quotes in fancy writing and thought, “I wish I could make one of those!”? Then, come and learn basic calligraphy writing and create cards with inspirational reminders for your family and friends. For teens ages 12-18.

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to use a solid and a liquid to generate gas to fill out a balloon! Supplies provided. For ages 5 - 11.