Stories from the Library: From Brontë to Butler

Daytime Exhibition Family Friendly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Heritage Month

Date

June 13

Time

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

Check the website for ticket prices, Advance reservations required

Organizer's Site

www.huntington.org/exhibitions/stories-library-bronte-butler

Event Series Dates

Through June 15, Wednesday — Monday 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
 

Event Schedule

June 2026

  • Saturday 13th 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 14th 10:00 AM
  • Monday 15th 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday 17th 10:00 AM
  • Thursday 18th 10:00 AM
  • Friday 19th 10:00 AM
  • Saturday 20th 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 21st 10:00 AM
  • Monday 22nd 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday 24th 10:00 AM
  • Thursday 25th 10:00 AM
  • Friday 26th 10:00 AM
  • Saturday 27th 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 28th 10:00 AM
  • Monday 29th 10:00 AM

Charlotte Brontë and Octavia E. Butler are presented as chronological bookends, get a behind-the-scenes look at two centuries of the lives of women writers through ephemera, letters, and journals. Butler is celebrated as a foundational queer artist, particularly within Black speculative fiction, sci-fi, and feminist art.
 

Upcoming Events

June 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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$0.00 - $7.00

Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

June 13 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm -
The Ford,

2580 Cahuenga Blvd East
Los Angeles, CA 90068
United States

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THE FORD 2026 SUMMER SEASON

The historic Ford Theatre presents a summer season of music, dance, theatre, film, and family events in its 1,200- seat outdoor amphitheater. Picnicking is encouraged! Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm -
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GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE X CAMP

A family destination featuring an immersive Gabby’s Dollhouse experience, hands-on fun at the Slime Bar, and a Craft Studio where visitors can design plush pillows, paint ceramics, and more. The store also offers curated toys, books, and gifts for the whole family.

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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STORIES FROM THE LIBRARY: LOOKING TO LEARN

Examine diverse instructional and educational materials for children from the late 18th through the early 20th century.

June 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Free

HEAVY METAL

This group exhibition examines sculpture and large-scale abstraction through a contemporary lens, revisiting the legacy of formalism while confronting themes such as colonial histories, memory, and the natural environment. Artists employ diverse materials and approaches to reconsider monumentality and spatial relationships.

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