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African American Architects of Los Angeles

In-Person Program
2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American Architects of Los Angeles Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American Architects of Los Angeles Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18.

Learn about the African American architects who helped shape mid-century Los Angeles including Paul R. Williams who helped design the Theme Building at LAX, Robert Kennard who started the oldest Black-owned and operated firm in Los Angeles in 1957, and Norma Sklarek who worked on several projects including Santa Monica Place and the U.S. Embassy in Japan. Teens will try to recreate these buildings using LEGOs. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Rivera Library
Phone: 562.949.5485
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 Closed
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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About the branch

Rivera library was founded in 1913 and has been at its present location since 1970. The library is located in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, with heavy usage by children. Rivera is the smaller of the two libraries in the city of Pico Rivera.

Upcoming events

Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
D&D for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
If you are interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons, now's your chance! Join us on a D&D adventure using pre-created characters and learn the basics of how to play. All supplies are provided. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
D&D for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
If you are interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons, now's your chance! Join us on a D&D adventure using pre-created characters and learn the basics of how to play. All supplies are provided. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Mini Explorers: Things That Go
Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Curiosity welcomed! Come explore the world around you while learning STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) that are geared for little ones. For early learners ages 1-5 and their caregiver.
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