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Sherman Library & Gardens offers an inspired line-up of classes and events every month for you to enjoy! With offerings ranging from wellness workshops and children’s activities, to floral design classes, lectures in the library, and plant shows, there is something for everyone to experience.
Week of Events
Evening Lecture: Paul Haddad – Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles
Evening Lecture: Paul Haddad – Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles
This talk traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman. Through his discussion, Haddad shows reveals that Los Angeles is not a paradise found, but a paradise that was willed... Read More »
Writing Wednesdays: “Stay Curious: What the Garden Can Teach Us”
Writing Wednesdays: “Stay Curious: What the Garden Can Teach Us”
View all class options here, or click the button below. Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to soak in the beauty of the blooming garden with reflective journaling practice. Join local writer, Ellen Bell, and use the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling to savor the season of renewal. This class focuses on fostering... Read More »
Easter Floral Workshop
Easter Floral Workshop
Welcome spring's renewal with an Easter-inspired floral workshop. Participants will design a vibrant arrangement filled with fresh seasonal blooms. This hands-on experience will bring a burst of color to your holiday decor. All materials are provided. Workshop space is limited to 20 participants. $125 member, $135 nonmember Purchase Tickets
The Garden Revealed
The Garden Revealed
Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens? Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff. Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display. Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be led by a different... Read More »
Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.