Jump start your new year with us as we chat with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
Want to manage your money more effectively, track where it comes from, and see where it goes? Join us to discuss the importance of budgeting and learn how to get started with the basics. For adults ages 18 - 25.
Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, in conversation with Ash Brandin, author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family.
Have you thought about starting an online business? Want to take your hobby to the next level? Join LA County's Dept. of Economic Opportunity to learn about popular online platforms pros & cons, permitting & licensing, and resources available.
Using Word to make flyers? Join us for a deep dive into layout and image handling in Microsoft Word as we attempt to replicate historical posters. For adults.
¿Has pensado en comenzar un negocio en línea? ¿Quieres llevar tu pasatiempo al próximo nivel? El Dept. of Economic Opportunity hablara acerca de las plataformas de ventas en línea, sus pros y contras, permisos y licencias, y otros recursos.
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
Writing a resume can feel overwhelming, especially without work experience. Join us to discover helpful tips and resources for creating your first resume. We’ll cover interview techniques, workplace etiquette, and resume building. For ages 18 – 25.
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.
Join us and learn from family historian & professional genealogist, Charlotte Bocage as she provides a wealth of resources & strategies necessary to assist in researching your family history.
For 18+.
Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch a veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Join us to discuss Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher. In 1943, Adelaide Parker shows up in Red Clay, Alabama seeking answers from a family with whom she shares a name & a history that neither knows in full. Please attend via Zoom.
For ages 18 +
Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.
Are you a new parent? Please join us at a special virtual program designed just for you! Learn all about the great programs and services LA County Library offers. For adults.
Join our virtual conversation with author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
Confrontation can be challenging! Join us and learn practical tips for communicating your needs whether you're at a restaurant or cell phone shop. For adults.