Events held in the Multipurpose Room of the Platt Branch unless otherwise noted | |||
ON-GOING |
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Tue & Thu |
10–11:30am |
Intro Internet Computer Classes – Call for schedule. Reservations required |
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Mon – Fri |
GAB* – Grandparents and Books. Read to children |
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Mon |
10–11:30am |
GAB with Preschool Storytime & Grandma Judie |
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Tue & Thu |
GAB* *Please call to confirm hours: (818) 340-9386. |
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MAY |
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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 Group – The 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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 – |
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 |
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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 |
Saturday, August 23,
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!
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
For more
information, visit Sherry B at the Reference Desk or call her at
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