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Book Club for Adults

In-Person Program

2023-10-18 17:30:00 2023-10-18 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Club for Adults The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults. San Fernando Library -

Wednesday, October 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 17:30:00 2023-10-18 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Club for Adults The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults. San Fernando Library -

The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.

For the month of October, we're reading One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel. 

16-year-old Tamar Hodel gives birth to a blue-eyed, white skinned baby girl. She insisted that the father was "Negro." Outraged by the stigma attached to a mixed-race child within their midst, her mother quickly arranged to have the baby permanently given away to Jimmie Lee, a black maid in a Nevada casino. Overwhelmed by the problems of raising a white-skinned baby in her black community, Jimmie spent the next 20 years struggling to secretly raise Fauna. Together they endured extreme poverty, alcoholism, abuse, pregnancy, and death, knotted together by relentless bigotry. Fauna survived this difficult world with a vow to find her biological mother. Fauna uncovers her family's notorious secret: her extraordinary grandfather and the murder of the Black Dahlia. 

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Book Club |

San Fernando Library

Phone: 818.365.6928

Hours
Mon, Oct 07 Closed
Tue, Oct 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 Closed

About the branch

San Fernando Library opened in November 1914 as a branch of the Los Angeles County Free Library. This library, the first public library in the mainly agricultural San Fernando Valley, found its home in the Industrial Arts building of the San Fernando Union High School located at 130 North Brand Blvd. In the first year, 1,849 books were circulated to 156 borrowers.

From 1925 to 1946, the library weathered the Depression and war years in three store-front locations all on North Maclay Street. Then from 1946 to 1953, the library was located at 11223 First Street.

In 1953, the library joined with city services when it became part of the civic center at 102 Macneil Street. Growth continued for the city and the library with the collection reaching a total of 27,572 volumes in 1964 for the library's 50th anniversary.

The 1970's saw the development of a strong Spanish-language collection and the creation of the community support group---the Friends of the San Fernando Library. In 1988, the library moved into a 6,000 square-foot facility located at 150 N. Library Street.

On June 20, 2001, the library moved to 217 North Maclay Ave, a brand new 8,601 square-foot leased facility. The library is the center piece of the newly constructed Library Plaza Mall. The project was a private/public partnership.

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Oct 09, 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).

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Originating in 16th-century Spain, Talavera tiles have long been renowned for their beautiful motifs and artisanship. Join us to learn about the history of these iconic ceramics and recreate your own Talavera style design. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Teen Read Month by creating your own Blackout Poetry. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
High school students have the opportunity to engage with each other, PEN America youth advocacy leaders, and special guests, analyzing emerging opportunities and threats to freedom of expression online, including the rise of artificial intelligence. 
Register

Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about Día de los Muertos/Day of the dead, a holiday that honors ancestors which is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin countries. For all ages.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to try your hand at drawing a picture in reverse? Join our reverse coloring workshop, where you’ll start with just a splash of color and you get to paint the scene using just your imagination and a pen. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Nov 06, 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).