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Cover of the book on Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

Hooked on Books Book Club

In-Person Program

2023-06-27 18:00:00 2023-06-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hooked on Books Book Club Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. Join us as we commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month and dive into On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. For adults. Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-27 18:00:00 2023-06-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hooked on Books Book Club Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. Join us as we commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month and dive into On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. For adults. Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Quartz Hill Library

Meeting Room

Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. Join us as we commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month and dive into On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. For adults.

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. The letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born -- a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam -- and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation.


Copies are available at the Customer Service desk and newcomers are always welcome! 


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.

Quartz Hill Library

Phone: 661.943.2454

Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 Closed

About the branch

The Quartz Hill Library is located in the unincorporated town of Quartz Hill, adjacent to the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster, and was founded on July 24, 1959. The then 3,530 sq. ft. library was originally located at 42018 N. 50th St. in a building formerly housed by three adjoining, family run stores.

With funding generously provided by County of Los Angeles Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, a new state-of-the-art 12,514 sq. ft. library opened at it's current location of 5040 West Avenue M-2 on November 19, 2016. The new Quartz Hill Library features a community meeting room, two group study rooms, and an expansive Children's area.

Upcoming events

Wed, Sep 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens, let's create papel picado in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This traditional Mexican craft is displayed for celebrations and holidays. For ages 12 - 17.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Move to the groove with music, songs, and stories. For ages 2 – 5 with parent or caregiver.

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring a little sunshine to your décor! Learn all about how sunflowers relate to the sun, and how a solar eclipse might affect that relationship, all while turning the provided supplies into a beautiful coaster for your table.  For Teens 12 - 17.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 11, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join  California Joe for a spooky magic show featuring ghosts, vampires, and skeletons. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Explore crescent shape shadows during the eclipse and receive solar viewing glasses to view the eclipse. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. 

Tue, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you love all things pumpkin or fall? Join us at the library to to create a unique piece of art by bringing nature into your art. Put your artwork on display at home or gift it to a friend who also loves pumpkin everything. For Adults.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
It's the era of friendship bracelets. Create with us as we chat about library databases you can use to hack your homework. Be sure to bring a friend!  For ages 12 - 17.

Wed, Oct 25, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
From mild to wild, let your imagination go and become a character or animal from your favorite book! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full