In Library Leads, library staff highlight new additions to the library collection. The library is open 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. To place an item on hold, call ahead at 562-598-2431. “Homeseeking,” by Karissa Chen Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction At once epic and intimate, it is a story of family, sacrifice, and loyalty, and of the power of love

GRF BUS TRIP The GRF Recreation Departments invites residents to experience the saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he shaped the course of a nation on Wednesday, April 30, at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Based on Ron Chernow’s fascinating biography, Hamilton features lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler,

On March 15, Hui O Hula had a gathering celebrating its 20th year dancing the hula together. Dancers appreciated the live music provided by many musicians who have played for the LW Hawaiian dance club over the years. The club thanks Carrie Kumabe, who plays just about any musical instrument and is very skillful. She often performs along with Diana Pemstein’s captivating voice. At the celebration,

On Monday, March 24, from 7-9 p.m., the South Coast Orchid Society of Long Beach will host a program by Carol Beule on “Kyoto, Nara, and the Japan Fuukiran Society,” as part of its 75th anniversary theme, “Orchid Journeys.” The meeting will be held at Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA, 90815. Beule will take the group on a journey from Kyoto to Nara, visiting

COIN CLUB The Coin Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Coin Club is an educational event as well as a social club, where members connect with each other and make new friends. Everyone is welcome. Each meeting begins with a group discussion or an educational presentation. In April, the topic will be about recognizing errors on coins. Light

Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, which generally means nice springtime weather but California’s long winter belies that. To add a little cheer, the boutique is creatively decorated with bright spring colors and many attractive items for the holiday. Bunnies are there, of course, but also decorations for homes and holiday tables. Those who aren’t interested in Easter decor can check out other

LW ART LEAGUE Jacki Long, retired art teacher and martial arts sensei, conducted a fascinating workshop on art journaling at the March 11 meeting of the Leisure World Art League. Art journaling is an open-ended art form contained within a bound journal. It invigorates creativity by encouraging the collection and recording of thoughts, sketches, inspiring images and found objects. Long, referencing