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Classics Book Club

In-Person Program

2023-06-14 16:30:00 2023-06-14 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Classics Book Club A discussion of Tennessee Williams' play, "Suddenly, Last Summer". East Los Angeles Library -

Wednesday, June 14
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-14 16:30:00 2023-06-14 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Classics Book Club A discussion of Tennessee Williams' play, "Suddenly, Last Summer". East Los Angeles Library -

A discussion of Tennessee Williams' play, "Suddenly, Last Summer".

The Classics Book Club celebrates Pride Month with a special discussion of Tennessee Williams' seminal play, Suddenly, Last Summer. Catherine seemingly goes insane after her cousin Sebastian’s death under dark circumstances on a trip to Europe, and Sebastian's family disputes his character and the events surrounding his sudden death. With money and reputation at stake, each character has an interest in the dead man's memory, protecting it or destroying it.

Space is limited.  Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. The program will take place in the Chicano Resource Center.

Light refreshments provided courtesy of Los Amigos of East Los Angeles Library.

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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East Los Angeles Library

Phone: 323.264.0155

Hours
We're closed Monday March 25 due to Cesar Chavez Day
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Library Closed
Mon, Mar 25 Closed
(Cesar Chavez Day)
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Library Closed)

About the branch

East Los Angeles Library was established on May 1, 1923, with a small collection of books in the corner of a local store. Three months later, a small building was constructed to house the collection.

In 1924, another building was constructed at Kern Avenue near Whittier Boulevard to become the new site of the public library. Then in 1932, the library moved to 679 Fetterly Avenue, where it was located for 35 years before being moved to a new building, on the corner of Third and Fetterly in 1967.

Thanks to funding from Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the library moved into its new location in September 2004.

This brand new library building is over 26,000 square feet, nearly double the size of the old building. The library is located within the East Los Angeles Civic Center, which also includes the East Los Angeles County Hall, Courthouse, Probation Department, Sheriff's station, Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Center, and Belvedere Park Lake. The library now offers expanded services and collections and an expanded Chicano Resource Center in a separate room.

Community residents requested that the new library reflect Mayan design and themes. Since many Mayan structures in southern Mexico and Central America were astronomical observatories, the designers incorporated references to the sun and the moon, both themes in Mayan art, in the pavement at the entrances and in the lobby.

The interior foyer features artist Jose Antonio Aguirre's monumental mosaic mural cycle "OUR LEGACY: Forever Presente..." which is a visual tribute to East Los Angeles' proud cultural heritage and socio-political struggle.

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills while you bond through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For babies up to 18 months with parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
¿Conoce a algún adulto hispanohablante que quiera aprender lectura o escritura básica en español? Estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto, leerán y escribirán palabras sencillas, y aprenderán escritura en español. Para adultos.

Tue, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Coloring for adults. In the Gloria Molina Meeting Room.

Wed, Apr 03, 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.

Wed, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A discussion of Charles Yu's "Interior Chinatown". In the Chicano Resource Center.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills while you bond through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For babies up to 18 months with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
¿Conoce a algún adulto hispanohablante que quiera aprender lectura o escritura básica en español? Estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto, leerán y escribirán palabras sencillas, y aprenderán escritura en español. Para adultos.

Mon, Apr 08, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us and learn what an eclipse is and how to view it safely, then step out into the library patio to view the partial eclipse with friends and family in real time. All Ages

Wed, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get involved at the Library! Join our TAB and help shape the future of teen activities & the teen space here at the East LA Library. Participants can earn community service hours for attending meetings. New participants are welcome! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
¿Conoce a algún adulto hispanohablante que quiera aprender lectura o escritura básica en español? Estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto, leerán y escribirán palabras sencillas, y aprenderán escritura en español. Para adultos.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we create comic book heroes with Imagine Arts Academy. For ages 4-12 years.

Mon, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Hey Teens! Drop by the Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have a Nintendo Switch and games like MarioKart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. We've also got a selection of classic board games too! For ages 12 – 18.

Wed, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join native plant experts from California Botanic Garden to learn about Southern California's incredible biodiversity and the State Parks that preserve and display our state's unique plant life. Then check out a State Parks Pass and explore a park.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
¿Conoce a algún adulto hispanohablante que quiera aprender lectura o escritura básica en español? Estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto, leerán y escribirán palabras sencillas, y aprenderán escritura en español. Para adultos.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join PBS SoCal and East Los Angeles Library in recognition of El dia de los niños/ El dia de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)- also know as Día. Ages 5-12 years

Wed, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get involved at the Library! Join our TAB and help shape the future of teen activities & the teen space here at the East LA Library. Participants can earn community service hours for attending meetings. New participants are welcome! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
¿Conoce a algún adulto hispanohablante que quiera aprender lectura o escritura básica en español? Estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto, leerán y escribirán palabras sencillas, y aprenderán escritura en español. Para adultos.