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Book Club: The House of Broken Angels

In-Person Program
2023-09-19 18:00:00 2023-09-19 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Club: The House of Broken Angels Join the Pico Rivera Library Book Club as we discuss Jose Alberto Urrea's novel The House of Broken Angels for Hispanic Heritage Month. For adults. Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-19 18:00:00 2023-09-19 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Club: The House of Broken Angels Join the Pico Rivera Library Book Club as we discuss Jose Alberto Urrea's novel The House of Broken Angels for Hispanic Heritage Month. For adults. Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Pico Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Join the Pico Rivera Library Book Club as we discuss Jose Alberto Urrea's novel The House of Broken Angels for Hispanic Heritage Month. For adults.

In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de La Cruz, also known as big Angel, summoned his family for one last legendary birthday party. When his mother passes away unexpectedly, it turns the party into a farewell doubleheader. For two days in San Diego, the family celebrates the lives of Big Angel and his mother and recounts the tales that passed into family lore, the acts both heroic and ordinary that brought them to the United States and allowed the family to flourish in the land they have come to call home.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month | Book Club |

Pico Rivera Library
Phone: 562.942.7394
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Tue, Mar 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Founded in 1917, the new 16,000 square foot library was dedicated on December 14, 2013. It replaced the old 7,700 square foot circular library constructed in 1961. Funding for the new LEED rated library was provided by the City of Pico Rivera and Supervisorial District 1.

It is the larger of the two libraries serving the city and provides support services for two smaller libraries in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

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Yoga for Toddlers - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us for a fun yoga session with instructor Dolly Lai! Parents and toddlers will practice basic yoga poses and learn about meditation. For ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Teen Gaming Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Drop by the Pico Rivera Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have video games on the Nintendo Switch and board games to play. Check out our teen D&D group which is always open to new adventurers. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Día: Water Marbling Bookmark - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día! We'll welcome artist Stacy Wong and learn the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to make a bookmark. For ages 6-12.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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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Knit, Crochet, and Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Enjoy an evening of crafting for adults where you can learn knitting and crochet basics! Experienced crafters are invited to check out books and magazines for new projects and to exchange ideas with fellow knitters and crocheters. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.
Glass Fused Suncatchers with Firework Studio
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teens will learn about the history and process of glass working and create their own beautiful and unique pieces of art to keep! Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required.
Book Club: They Called Us Enemy - One Book, One Coast Program
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. This special book club will feature discussion about They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. For adults.
Raising Confident Competent Children - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us to learn about raising confident competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P librarian. For parents/caregivers of kids ages 3 - 12.
Día de los Niños Family Concert - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Celebrate DÍa de los Niños with a bilingual concert for babies and toddlers by Nathalia Palis. She will share stories and songs about books and the joys of reading. For children ages 0 - 5 with a parent or caregiver
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.
Korean Mini-Kimbaps for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Discover the art of making Korean mini-Kimbaps, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. In this class, you will learn to prepare and roll your own mini kimbaps. For teens ages 12 - 18.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.
Teen Gaming Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Drop by the Pico Rivera Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have video games on the Nintendo Switch and board games to play. Check out our teen D&D group which is always open to new adventurers. For teens ages 12 - 18.
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