Debra Disman

Artist

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Kick-off program

“We Write The Book” Kick-Off July 25th, 2026!

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I am thrilled to return to the Northridge Branch Library for a third season of bookmaking supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!
JOIN US for our KICK-OFF Program on Saturday July 25th!
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM


About the Program:
Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there will be new projects and things to learn for those who have attended her workshops before. All are welcome and you can attend as many sessions as you want! All materials are provided. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

All the workshops are free including materials and for ALL AGES and ABILITIES!

We Write the Book: Craft Program for All Ages | Los Angeles Public Library

Supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!



“We Write the Book” 2025 at the Northridge Library Kick-off Workshop!

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

This Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) is supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

On September 13th, 2025, over 30 participants of a diverse ages and backgrounds gathered to learn how to create the accordion fold book, create one and two cut pop-ups, and joyfully develop their books into fanciful, whimsical and fantastical works of art.

Fitting words of appreciation for the Library, and truly encapsulates why we all do what we do!

“We Write the Book” Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday October 5th!
Please join us!

“We Write the Book” Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!

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“We Write The Book” Goes to Northridge!

Join us for our kickoff program Saturday September 28th 1PM!

I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!

I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.

I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!