One Book, One Coast Selection: “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei (Photo – LA County Library)
The Alhambra Library will host a family memory box workshop for adults on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, as part of the One Book, One Coast community reading program.
By Melanie Hooks
Participants will decorate personal memory boxes and complete prompt cards designed to preserve and share family stories. Attendees may also bring up to three photographs to be scanned and emailed back to them during the event.
The workshop is inspired by They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, the selected title for this year’s One Book, One Coast program.
Registration is required for the event and is available online.
One Book, One Coast is a collaborative community reading initiative that brings together library systems across California, Washington, and Oregon to promote literacy, learning, community engagement, and civil discourse. Participating libraries will read and discuss They Called Us Enemy from April 1 through May 31.
Adult Event: Make Family Memory Boxes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location Alhambra Library Reese Hall 101 S. 1st St. Alhambra, CA 91801 Reserve free spot here.
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