Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/30/20 – 12/06/20

All Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Learning Circle: The 1619 Project via John C. Fremont Branch Library – Online Event

A Learning Circle is an opportunity to learn together. Join us as we study The 1619 Project, an ambitious undertaking by The New York Times to reexamine the legacy of slavery and the repercussions that exist to this day.

Email jcfrmt@lapl.org for participation details and related book list.

Where: John C, Fremont Branch Library, LAPL – Online event (see site)

Date: Monday the 30^th

Time: 1:30 pm

Address: LAPL – Online event

Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/learning-circle-1619-project

Brian DunlapNovember 29, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/23/20 – 11/29/20

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Learning Circle: The 1619 Project via John C. Fremont Branch Library – Online Event

Email jcfrmt@lapl.org for participation details and related book list.

Where: John C, Fremont Branch Library, LAPL – Online event (see site)

Date: Monday the 23^rd

Time: 1:30 pm

Address: LAPL – Online event

Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/learning-circle-1619-project

Brian DunlapNovember 23, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/09/20 – 11/15/20

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Immigrant Writing Workshop with Restless Books via Studio City Public Library – Online Event

Join us for a Immigrant Writing Workshop with Restless Books. Each workshop has three sessions, so please register for only one. Join us for an offering of the Innovation Lab’s ”Belonging” series, taught by Restless Books publisher Ilan Stavans, which is designed to help immigrant communities develop their voices, self-confidence, and self-esteem. See details at site.

To register for this event, email Emilie at eaaronson@lapl.org

Where: Studio City Public Library – Online Event (see site for further details)

Date: Monday the 9^th

Time: 5 pm

Address: Simi Valley Public Library – Online event

Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/library-innovation-lab-belonging-series-restless-books-immigrant-writing-workshop-0

Brian DunlapNovember 8, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/02/20 – 11/08/20

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

NaNoWriMo Workshop Series via Simi Valley Public Library – Online Event

Join us for a Virtual NaNoWriMo Workshop series, with session #1, “Getting Started,” and start brainstorming your new novel!

This annual event is a creative writing project in which participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript during the month of November, to jump start their project. Join our virtual workshops to collaborate with others, for feedback and fun.

To register for this event, email Stephanie Erbe @ simivalleylibrary.org.

NOTE: Other libraries also offer November novel writing events, so check listings.

Where: Simi Valley Public Library – Online Event (see site for further details)

Date: Monday the 2^nd

Time: 4 pm – 5 pm

Address: Simi Valley Public Library – Online event

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128883287514193

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/14/20 – 9/20/20

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

UNMUTE! is a month-long generative workshop for writers at all levels. Each week, participants will meet LIVE with poet and writer Brendan Constantine for ninety minutes, to discuss and explore approaches to poetry and discover ways to practice perpetual astonishment. Each class will end with at least one “no pressure” assignment, designed to liberate your own style. Dates of workshop: Sept. 14^th, 21^st, 28^th, and Oct, 5^th.

NOTE: See course details and costs at: https://awfulgoodwriters.com/courses/brendan-constantine-unmute/?fbclid=IwAR3DL0iNNdBJCoFn5KrMZw6_L3ua3DBb-NuEOn9miK12vaX1bD0BC-np7DE

Brian DunlapSeptember 13, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/31/20 – 9/06/20

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Bilingual Storytime via Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library, LAPL Instagram Online – Kids Event

Join the Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library’s Instagram online link for the Bilingual Storytime event, to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs in Spanish and English.

Where: Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library, LAPL Zoom online

Date: Monday the 31^st

Time: 3 pm

Address: Online event (see site)

Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/bilingual-storytimela-hora-de-cuentos-bilingüe

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Brian DunlapAugust 31, 2020August 31, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/24/20 – 8/30/20

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Teens Speak Up Against Injustice: The Assignment via American Jewish University Online Event

Join us on Zoom to heat how a chance meeting in a bookstore propelled author Liza Wiemer to write her book, The Assignment, which explores how two teens found the courage to speak up against antisemitism and hatred.

NOTE: See site for details and ticket information.

Where: American Jewish University – Online event

Date: Monday the 24^th

Time: 4 pm – 4:45 pm

Address: Online event (see site)

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/398268867839936

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Brian DunlapAugust 24, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events 8/17/20 – 8/23/20

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Japanese Storytime via Little Tokyo Branch Library Instagram Online – Kids Event

Join us on Little Tokyo Branch Library’s Instagram for Japanese Storytime for children, to enjoy books and activities, such as singing and learning origami, in Japanese.

Where: Little Tokyo Branch Library, LAPL Instagram online

Date: Monday the 17^th

Time: 10:30 pm

Address: Online event (see site)

Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/japanese-storytime

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Brian DunlapAugust 16, 2020Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events 8/03/20 – 8/09/20

Another week full of online literary events as the community continues to navigate the pandemic: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and even a kids event or two. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events 8/03/20 – 8/09/20

Brian DunlapAugust 3, 2020October 27, 2023Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events 7/20/20 – 7/26/20

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Dig Deep: Virtual Storytime via South Pasadena Library Online – Kids Event

Join us as Children’s Librarians read stories, share finger-plays, songs and flannel-board stories. Each week this event will be available for viewing from Monday through Thursday of that week. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, visit the library website.

Where: South Pasadena Library Online (see event site)

Date: Monday the 20^th

Time: 10:30 am – 11 am

Address: Online event

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/697708884358392/

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Brian DunlapJuly 20, 2020January 31, 2023Leave a comment