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“We Write the Book” Culmination Event at the Northridge Public Library! 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (NOT 5PM!)

November 30, 2025 By Debra Disman

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (NOT 5PM!)

“We Write the Book” Culmination Party and Final Craft
All are invited to our free culmination event for our “We Write the Book” program with our artist Debra Disman. Please join us!

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Time:

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (NOT 5PM!)

Location:

Northridge Branch Library

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Category:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Language:

English

Description:

All are invited to our free culmination event for our “We Write the Book” program with our artist Debra Disman. Please join us to see some of the books participants have created, enjoy refreshments, and learn how to make a book of your own!

All materials included!

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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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”We Write the Book” Make a 2026 Calendar at the Northridge Public Library! 3:30 – 5:30PM!

November 26, 2025 By Debra Disman

I am thrilled to serve again as a 2025-26 “NEAR” Artist in Residence at the Northridge Branch Library!

Join Us Wednesday December 10th from 3:30 – 5:30PM and bind together your own handmade calendar to welcome 2026!



Then join us at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday December 20th for our CULMINATION EVENT!

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Get Ready for the New Year: CALENDAR 2023 at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

November 9, 2022 By Debra Disman

Prepare for the New Year by creating your own 2023 sidebound calendar!

Fill it with your important dates and reminders!
OPEN TO ALL!

All materials will be provided.

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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Calendaring 2021 at the Panorama City Branch Library

December 7, 2020 By Debra Disman

Learn to create a calendar for 2021, and highlight important and meaningful dates and events!
With Panorama City Branch Library Artist in Residence Debra Disman, and supported by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles! materials packets available!

 

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Calendaring 2021: West Valley Regional Branch Library

December 7, 2020 By Debra Disman

Learn to create a calendar for 2021, and highlight important and meaningful dates and events!

Led by West Valley Regional Branch Library Artist in Residence Debra Disman, and supported by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles! Materials packets available for pick-up!

 

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Poetry Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Library!

March 20, 2020 By Debra Disman

 

This Leap Year, celebrate Poetry Month at the Granada Hills Library by making the fun and fabulous flag book structure, and adding poetry to its pages.
Complete your book with your own rhymes, poems or lyrics,  dive into the words of your favorite poets, and discover new ones on the shelves of the Library.
Welcome the warmth of Spring with this joyous activity!

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