"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old.
Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Robyn Butcher-Whitla is an artist, illustrator, teacher, tutor and life coach. She will be teaching art and journaling class via Zoom on the first and the third Wednesday of every month.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Teens, drop in between 3 and 7pm to earn up to one community service hour/week by working on projects to brighten up the library, by helping us prepare for events, or by creating outreach materials.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
The program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays.
This program is designed to build early socialization and motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months to 5 years as well as provide an area for parents and supervising caregivers to connect.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 18 mos to 5 years.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 months old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This hands-on crafts series gives participants a chance to express themselves, featuring local artist, Nelli Astvatsatrian, leading an all-ages printmaking workshop.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old. Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
For students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills. This class covers American culture, current events, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Enjoy table top board games, art, and craft activities. This self-directed program will be held in the main room. Please see staff for additional art materials. While supplies last. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old.
Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Teens, drop in between 3 and 7pm to earn up to one community service hour/week by working on projects to brighten up the library, by helping us prepare for events, or by creating outreach materials.
Create your own cork mini figure using simple supplies and your imagination. Bring your favorite characters to life (or design your own!) with paint, markers, and other craft materials.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
The program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays.
This program is designed to build early socialization and motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months to 5 years as well as provide an area for parents and supervising caregivers to connect.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 18 mos to 5 years.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 months old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
Kazan Taiko is the Japanese taiko ensemble group at the University of Southern California. They will present a concert of traditional Japanese drumming.
Join us for the Opening Reception celebrating "Opulent Mobility: Re-Imagine Disability and Mobility," an exhibition in collaboration with the students of Glendale Unified School District.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old. Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
For students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills. This class covers American culture, current events, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Enjoy table top board games, art, and craft activities. This self-directed program will be held in the main room. Please see staff for additional art materials. While supplies last. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old.
Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Teens, drop in between 3 and 7pm to earn up to one community service hour/week by working on projects to brighten up the library, by helping us prepare for events, or by creating outreach materials.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
The program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays.
This program is designed to build early socialization and motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months to 5 years as well as provide an area for parents and supervising caregivers to connect.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 18 mos to 5 years.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 months old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Join us for epic adventures and magical moments at the Montrose Library!
D&D is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where the game will take you to explore fantasy worlds and make new friends.
Art Talks at Brand is a monthly conversation that invites contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. This talk features Nick Aguayo.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
With the “Spirit of Dance," PDG will bring the inner vitality of life to the outer expression of dance with a dynamic performance on the Brand Library Plaza.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old. Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Celebrate National Children's Book Week by creating your own Perler Bead Bookmark. Ages 5-12. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult who is willing to provide additional support.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
For students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills. This class covers American culture, current events, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Enjoy table top board games, art, and craft activities. This self-directed program will be held in the main room. Please see staff for additional art materials. While supplies last. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old.
Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author Dr. Rosmarin’s compassionate and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious.
Robyn Butcher-Whitla is an artist, illustrator, teacher, tutor and life coach. She will be teaching art and journaling class via Zoom on the first and the third Wednesday of every month.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Teens, drop in between 3 and 7pm to earn up to one community service hour/week by working on projects to brighten up the library, by helping us prepare for events, or by creating outreach materials.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
The program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays.
This program is designed to build early socialization and motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months to 5 years as well as provide an area for parents and supervising caregivers to connect.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 18 mos to 5 years.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 months old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
Jewel City Knitters makes and donates knit and crochet items to local, national, and international organizations. All levels of knitters/crocheters are welcome!
Teens, get involved at your library! Earn volunteer hours & show off your skills. Work on projects to brighten the library with your art skills or use your organization skills to prepare for events.
The performance at Brand, “Afro-Peruvian experience: Echoes of resistance,” will be a cultural journey through the African diaspora in Peru, its music, theater, poetry and Afro-Peruvian dances.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old. Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
Join us each month as we introduce early learning activities. Play alongside your child as they explore this month's concept. Let's celebrate!
While supplies last. Ages 18 mos - 3 years.
For students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills. This class covers American culture, current events, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Enjoy table top board games, art, and craft activities. This self-directed program will be held in the main room. Please see staff for additional art materials. While supplies last. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Come celebrate Korean heritage as you listen to members of the Soyul Gayageum Orchestra share the beautiful sounds of the traditional Korean instrument the Gayageum.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM for ARTful Conversations, a collaborative art history and poetry workshop at Brand Library & Art Center during the "Opulent Mobility" exhibition.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for babies birth - 18 months old.
Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme with your little one!
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Teens, drop in between 3 and 7pm to earn up to one community service hour/week by working on projects to brighten up the library, by helping us prepare for events, or by creating outreach materials.
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Learn how ingredients found at our local grocery stores can be used to create meals that may prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, chronic pain, depression, and cardiovascular disease.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
The program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays.
This program is designed to build early socialization and motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers, 18 months to 5 years as well as provide an area for parents and supervising caregivers to connect.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 18 mos to 5 years.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 - 36 months old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
This program is designed to build early language and literacy foundations for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interaction with your little one.
Learn how ingredients found at our local grocery stores can be used to create meals that may prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, chronic pain, depression, and cardiovascular disease.
Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12.
Join us for epic adventures and magical moments at the Montrose Library!
D&D is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where the game will take you to explore fantasy worlds and make new friends.
"Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn" at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists.
"Opulent Mobility," curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler, tells stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art.
Learn to communicate with neighbors, employers, and make friends in the beautiful City of Glendale! Classes are for adults 18+ and older, all languages are welcome. Registration required.
Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.