Language Learning
Mandarin Chinese
Learn to speak Mandarin-Chinese from the comfort of your home via Zoom. You will learn basic conversation through listening and speaking with our Adult Librarian, Ms. He. For details, please email Ms. He at phe@lapl.org.
Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
Learn Japanese
Practice basic conversational Japanese with a native Japanese-speaking librarian via Zoom. We will use Transparent Language, a digital resource to learn Japanese in a fun, engaging and time-efficient way. Email myasui@lapl.org for meeting details.
Thursday 6/11 & 6/25 at 1:30 p.m.
Writing
Western Edge Writing
Writers and aspiring writers meet to support writing endeavors of all genres. Prompted writing helps motivate inspiration. Have your work reviewed and receive constructive critiques. ZOOM Email shannah@lapl.org for meeting link
Saturday 6/6 & 6/13 at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion
Philosophy Discussion Group
The Philosophy Discussion Group meets weekly. Join us as we continue to take a deep dive into Kant. Email ayosco@lapl.org for details & meeting link
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Film Discussion Series
Join us for a weekly discussion of films that can be viewed with your library card through the Kanopy and Hoopla platforms on the Library’s website. Discussions will be held via Edendale Branch Library's Zoom platform. Please email nbartels@lapl.org to participate
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Book Discussion
Aphasia Book Club
This weekly book club is designed for adults with mild to profound aphasia. Supportive materials available. For more information and link: fschwarz@lapl.org
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Silver Lake Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Women Talking by Miriam Toews via Silver Lake Branch Library's Zoom. Email silver@lapl.org for meeting link
Tuesday 6/9 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
Join us for a discussion via Silver Lake Branch Library's Zoom of Four Novels by Marguerite Duras. Email silver@lapl.org for meeting link
Tuesday 6/16 at 1:00 p.m.
LGBTQIA Book Club
The LGBTQIA Book Club discusses Shine of the Ever by Claire Rudy Foster. The e-book is available on Hoopla. Email silver@lapl.org for details and meeting link
Wednesday 6/17 at 3:00 p.m.
Pride Month Author Talk
Author Claire Rudy Foster discusses Shine of the Ever. Email silver@lapl.org for details and meeting link
Tuesday 6/23 at 3:00 p.m.
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Daniel Defoe’s A Journal of the Plague Year. Email ayosco@lapl.org for details & meeting link
Saturday 6/27 at 3:00 p.m.