Calendar of Events

Events held in the Multipurpose Room of the Platt Branch unless otherwise noted

ON-GOING

Tue & Thu

10–11:30am

Intro Internet Computer Classes – Call for schedule. Reservations required

Mon – Fri

2–4 or 3–5pm 

GAB* – Grandparents and Books. Read to children

Mon

10–11:30am

GAB with Preschool Storytime & Grandma Judie

Tue & Thu

12:30–2:30pm 

GAB*

*Please call to confirm hours: (818) 340-9386.

MAY

Thu

May 22

7:00pm

Friends General Membership Meeting – Election of 2003–04 officers

Thu

May 22

7:30pm

Landscaping with California Natives – Speaker: Jennifer M. Mok from the Theodore Payne Foundation Topic: Preserving and using local plants

Mon  

EVERY  

10:30pm

Preschool Storytime is now on-going every week. Ages 2-5

Wed

May 28

3:30pm

Kids’ Book Club Lord Thief by Cornelia Funke (best seller). 4th grade & up

Wed

May 28

7:15–9:15pm

Book Discussion GroupThe Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. Adults

Thu

May 29

7:00pm

Pajama Storytime – Show (a picture) and Tell about your pet! All ages

JUNE

Mon

June 2

7:00pm

Friends Board Meeting

Fri

June 6

5:30–7pm

FRIENDS PRE-SALE SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Sat

June 7

10am–2pm

SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Sat

June 7

12 n–4pm

LA Kids Read annual festival at Central Library
Free bus leaves Platt Library at 10:45 am. Call Vicki Migliori for details. All ages

Mon

June 9

Library hours 

Summer Reading Club start-up – Sign up for summer fun! Preschool & up

Wed

June 11

4:00pm

Animal Magic with John Abrams – Comedy, magic, and live exotic pets! Lots of audience participation. Age 5 & up

Wed

June 18

4:00pm

Sing Out About America and its Heroes – Acclaimed Muppet and Disney songwriter David Kinnoin presents original songs. All ages

Wed

June 25

4:00pm

Karen Winnick – Meet an author/illustrator whose unique picture books spotlight true historic events. Age 5 & up

Wed

June 25  

7:15–9:15pm

Book Discussion Group – Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. Adults

JULY

Wed

July 2

4:00pm

Storyteller Janeece Fleet – Legends of Los Angeles, a theatrical historical journey from prehistoric Los Angeles into the 21st century. Age 5 & up

Sat

July 12

8:45am –
2:30pm

Friends Metro Rail Art Tour – Members and their guests age 12 & over. Reservations required. Bus leaves Platt Library at 8:45 am

Wed

July 16

4:00pm

A Visit with Mr. Lincoln as portrayed by John Kendall – Meet one of the greatest men in history! Age 5 & up

Wed

July 23

7:15 – 9:15pm

Book Discussion Group Nickel & Dimed: on not getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich. Adults

AUGUST

Mon

Aug 4

7:00pm

Friends Board Meeting

Wed

Aug 13

4:00pm

Summer Reading Club Finale – Gypsy Folk Ensemble's American Hawaiian Lu'au – Come celebrate our 50th State in song and dance! All ages

Fri

Aug 22

5:30–7pm

FRIENDS PRE-SALE SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Sat

Aug 23

10am–2pm

SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Wed

Aug 27

7:15–9:15pm

Book Discussion Group House of Blue Mangoes by David Davidar. Adults

Super Used Book Sale!

Saturday, August 23, 10 am–2 pm

at the Platt Branch Library
23600 Victory Boulevard, Woodland Hills

Friends-only Super Pre-Sale!
Friday, August 22, 5:30–7 pm

Don't miss it!

 

Love to Discuss What You've Read?
Prefer to Read What You Like to Discuss?

The Platt Branch Book Club is currently discussing book selections for the coming year. Come get your two cents in and meet Adult Librarian Sherry Brent, who will be leading the group in Sherry Van Sickle's stead.

For more information, visit Sherry B at the Reference Desk or call her at (818) 340-9386.

 
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