Book Walk and Talk

image of two book covers, Be Water My Friend by Shannon Lee and, Out Blank by Elaine Equi.

Date(s):

Friday, July 25, 2025

Time:

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location:

Central Library

Type:

In Person

Language:

English

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Description:

Do you like Sport? Does Literature speak to you? Would you like to go for a walk? Then join us for our first Book Walk and Talk, a fun-filled, hour-long, collision of Sports and Literature.

Meet us at Central Library's West 5th Street entrance, where we'll kick off the series with a brisk walk to and from Molina Park, while discussing Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Shannon Lee, and select poems from Out of the Blank by Elaine Equi.

Open to fans of all genres and subjects. Whether you're an avid reader or looking for a new read, this event is perfect for adults 18 and older. Don't miss out on this opportunity; mark your calendars and get ready for a morning filled with camaraderie, book discussion, and the outdoors!

Spaces are limited. For information on the selected texts and to participate, please see RSVP details above.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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