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    World Cultures Reading Circle Book Discussion

    Join the World Cultures Reading Circle to discuss A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar. New members welcome.

    • Date: 10/13/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
    • Location: Westchester - Loyola Village
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    Silver Lake Book Club

    Join the Silver Lake Book Club to discuss Anthony Horowitz's "Moriarty" and enjoy light refreshments. New members always welcome. Books are available at the reference desk.

    • Date: 10/13/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Location: Silver Lake
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    Mystery Book Club

    Join us for engaging discussions at our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting!

    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: West Valley
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    Wilmington Book Club

    Join us as we discuss In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, and receive your books for next month as well.

    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Wilmington
  • A black pen rests on an open book with pages folded to resemble a heart shape.

    Loyola Village Book Club Discussion

    Please join the Loyola Village Book Club in the Community Room to discuss Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. New members welcome.

    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: Westchester - Loyola Village
  • MFK Fisher and Gastronomical Me book cover

    Good Trouble Reading Group: The Gastronomical Me

    Our monthly online book club shares books with themes of social justice, love and family

    • Online
    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Book Club

    This is an online, mostly fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year.

    • Online
    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Location: Pacoima
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    Aphasia Book Club

    Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…

    • Online
    • Date: 10/15/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Mystery Book Discussion

    Join us for an engaging discussion about whodunnits, thrillers, and crime fiction. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Copies are available at the reference desk and as e-books.

    • Date: 10/15/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Location: Palms - Rancho Park
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    Book Club: Orbital

    Please join us for a conversation about Orbital, by Samantha Harvey.

    • Date: 10/19/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Fairfax
  • Three kids reading a book together on the floor.

    My 1st Book Club

    Book club for elementary school age kids.

    • Date: 10/19/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Northridge
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    Sun Valley Branch Book Club

    Join us for a lively book discussion. We meet online via Google Meet.

    • Online
    • Date: 10/19/2026
    • Time: 4:45 PM
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    Book Club for Adults

    Join us for a lively discussion of Phases by Brandy as we explore its memorable characters, relationships, and themes of love, identity, and personal growth.

    • Date: 10/19/2026
    • Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Location: Vermont Square
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    Book Club

    Practice English conversation with others who love books in our weekly book club. The book club will provide an opportunity to practice reading, listening, and discussing in English, and to expand your vocabulary each week.

    • Date: 10/19/2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Location: Platt
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    Robertson Readers Book Club

    Join us for an engaging book discussion every second Monday of the month.

    • Date: 10/19/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Location: Robertson
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    Boardwalk Bookworms

    Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a lively discussion of our current selection.

    • Date: 10/20/2026
    • Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Venice
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    Brentwood Nonfiction Book Club

    The Brentwood Nonfiction Book Club holds lively discussions of different nonfiction books each month. The group reads books with a wide range of styles, subjects, and perspectives. For information about upcoming selections, please get in touch with…

    • Date: 10/20/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location: Brentwood
  • colorful books

    Tuesday Afternoon Book Club

    Join the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club to discuss Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson" and enjoy light refreshments. New members are always welcome. Books are available at the reference desk.

    • Date: 10/20/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location: Silver Lake
  • A grouping of multicolored books arranged in a random way.

    Kids Book Club

    Calling all readers ages 6–8! Join us for a fun and friendly book club!

    • Date: 10/21/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Van Nuys
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    Washington Irving Book Club

    We meet on the third Wednesday every two months to discuss a book selected by the group. We enjoy reading and discussing books from a wide variety of genres and interests. For information about current titles, please contact the Washington Irving…

    • Date: 10/21/2026
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Washington Irving
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    Book Club: The Paris Library

    Join us for a lively discussion of the 2020 novel The Paris Library by Janet Skoslien Charles.

    • Date: 10/21/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Granada Hills
  • Manga books on shelf surrounded by DIY manga stickers.

    Manga Book Club for Teens!

    Our Manga book club aims to unite manga and anime lovers! Each month, we cover a different series and focus on the first and second volumes.

    • Date: 10/21/2026
    • Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Northridge
  • An assortment of hardcover books in standing position

    Aphasia Book Club

    Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…

    • Online
    • Date: 10/22/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • book standing up with colorful covers

    Cover to Cover Book Club

    Join us for a discussion of Before the Fall by Noah Hawley.

    • Date: 10/22/2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Location: Mid-Valley
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