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LOMPOC, CA, April 6 – The Lompoc Public Library is pleased to announce its participation in the 2026 LA County Library One Book One Coast program. Running from April 1 – May 31, the program invites library communities across the West Coast to participate in a shared reading experience that celebrates literacy, community and civil discourse.
The community is invited to participate in reading this year’s selected title, They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. This is an exciting opportunity for members of the community to connect and engage in thoughtful literary discussion.
Free copies of this year’s book selection, available in both English and Spanish, are available at both the Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave, and the Village Library, 3755 Constellation Rd., Lompoc, CA 93436. Library patrons are also able to access the book digitally through the Libby app, with unlimited checkouts available during the program period.
The library will host two special upcoming programs related to the book. Members of the community are invited to attend these programs for additional discussion.