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Her Hidden Genius

Wiseburn Library Book Club

In-Person Program
2024-08-14 18:45:00 2024-08-14 19:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Wiseburn Library Book Club Join us for a book discussion & light refreshments! This month, read Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+. Wiseburn Library -

Wednesday, August 14
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-14 18:45:00 2024-08-14 19:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Wiseburn Library Book Club Join us for a book discussion & light refreshments! This month, read Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+. Wiseburn Library -

Join us for a book discussion & light refreshments! This month, read Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+.

Refreshments generously provided by the Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries.

"Rosalind Franklin knows if she just takes one more X-ray picture-one more after thousands-she can unlock the building blocks of life. Never again will she have to listen to her colleagues complain about her, especially Maurice Wilkins who'd rather conspire about genetics with James Watson and Francis Crick than work alongside her. Then it finally happens-the double helix structure of DNA reveals itself to her with perfect clarity. But what happens next, Rosalind could have never predicted. "-- Provided by publisher.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Wiseburn Library
Phone: 310.643.8880
Hours
We're closed Tuesday April 29
Mon, Apr 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 Closed
Wed, Apr 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 Closed
Sun, May 04 Closed
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About the branch

Initially, the Wiseburn Coordinating Council, formed in 1952, was instrumental in securing the services of the Los Angeles County Mobile Library for 2 years.

They later petitioned Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn and County Librarian John Henderson for the establishment of a permanent Wiseburn Library in the Del Aire area. A small County Library facility (20' x 60') staffed with one librarian was opened on January 4, 1956 in a store front building, next door to a bar, at 11936 Aviation Blvd.

Despite its popularity, it was closed after several years and not replaced due to lack of suitable housing. Continued community efforts and the support of Supervisor Hahn, eventually resulted in an unprecedented tri-governmental agreement and the dedication of the present structure on February 12, 1966.

The Wiseburn School District currently owns the building, and leases it to the County of Los Angeles Public Library for use as a public library.

Upcoming events

Think it, Ink it: Manga Madness - In-Person Program
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon with Carlos Nieto III, a Southern California arts instructor and founder of Anime Your Way. Carlos will teach Manga character design, sketching and inking techniques. For ages 7 - 14 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Gyotaku Art for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by discovering the art of Gyotaku fish printing. Learn about the history of this craft, then make your own art to take home! For ages 18+. Registration required.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Wiseburn Library Book Club - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments! This month, read The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Origami Robots for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about electric circuits and the art of paper folding. Then, design and decorate your own papercraft robot—complete with lights and motion! For teens 13 - 17.
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