Book Club: The Emperor of Gladness

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Wed, Aug 19 2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Granada Hills

About the Event

Join us for a lively discussion of the 2025 novel The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.

If you are unable to attend in person, please email grnhls@lapl.org for a Zoom invite.

For disability-related accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least five business days prior to the event.

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