Calling all West Side book lovers! The Chapman, Glendale, and Day-Riverside branches are starting a new West Side Book Club. Join us on 2nd Wednesdays at 7pm to discuss each month’s selection.
Librarians will choose the first few titles — a mix of fiction and nonfiction. In the future participants will be able to vote for the following month’s selection.
For theme for the first three titles will be Nature
Wed, Sep 11, 7pm, Day-Riverside Branch · The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Wed, Oct 9, 7pm, Chapman Branch · Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins
Wed, Nov 13, 7pm, Glendale Branch · Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb
Considered to be one of the finest Carnegie Libraries in the West, this 8,900 square foot library has two levels. Since its opening in 1918, it has been an important part of city services to Westside residents. The Chapman Branch was completely renovated, including an updated HVAC, following the collapse of the roof during 1993. A major remodel of the basement level meeting space in 2002 resulted in a much improved children's area and expanded service and collection space for adults on the ground level. A small meeting room is available for public use, and free wi-fi access is provided throughout the library. Street parking is available to the south of the building, and an external book drop is located on the east side of the building for returning library materials after hours.
