The program starts with an exciting breaking aka breakdance performance followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new Olympic sport in 2024. The performer will introduce and show the various dance components in breaking (ie…
Join us in the afternoon for a fun and meditative program at the library!Many people report that mindfulness moments are ‘life changing’. Mindfulness techniques can be practiced by anyone and the benefits can be truly profound. Mindfulness has been…
Baby Boop's Big Show, featuring a wide array of marionette characters, Franklin Haynes Marionettes will engage the audience in a thrilling puppet show! The workshop includes a brief exploration of the art of puppetry, followed by a behind-the-curtain…
Create a handmade book crafted from recycled, repurposed, and secondhand materials like old book pages, envelopes, receipts, and packaging.Journals will be provided while supplies last.
End the summer with some magic fun. Christopher T. Magician's show, Stories that Grow!, brings books to life with hilarious, engaging, and interactive magic. This magic show is perfect for children and their parents/caregivers, due to its humorous…
Join us to learn about podcasting equipment and apps in this hands-on workshop with Connectopod. Participants ages 11-19 will leave with the tools and knowledge they need to start their own podcast.
Join us to discover the art of block printing inspired by the Palisades landscapes and natural beauty. Participants will design, carve, and print their own unique artwork using specialized carving tools and inks. All materials provided. No experience…
Pianist Xiao Chen has taught at Mount St. Mary's University, served as a lecturer at UCLA, and is currently Music Director at the Irvine Conservatory of Music. In her program All American, she showcases a diverse range of American composers…
Adults and teens are invited to discuss Gayle Forman's Just One Day. Allyson has always done the right thing. When on a post-grad tour of London Allyson encounters Dutch actor Willem she goes against everything she knows about herself and takes him…
Are you looking for volunteer hours? Do you want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Brentwood Branch Library Teen Council! Teens ages 11-18 are invited to help plan events, shape our collections, and more.
Join us for a hands-on adult workshop where you can create a personalized portrait journal! Participants will have the opportunity to decorate a journal cover using a printed portrait photo, collage materials, stickers, markers, and other creative…
Join us every second Monday of the month for a lively and thought-provoking book discussion. Copies are available from checkout at the next meeting or at the Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact…
Using a variety of fabric paints, markers, stencils, and stamps, create a colorful image on a tea towel. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This program is for teens ages 11 and…
Please join the World Cultures Reading Circle in the Community Room to discuss Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry. New members welcome.
A representative from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will discuss Medicare eligibility, enrollment timelines and an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. What Medicare covers and where to find trusted Medicare resources will also…
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for our Mystery Book Club!Upcoming meetings:August 12 - The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 9 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa MaxwellOctober 14 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring for adults to celebrate Central 100 together. We will have Central 100 coloring sheets, catalog cards, colored pencils, and the Branch Stamp. Feel free to bring any art supplies that you might need.