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The Generations Project: LA County Community Histories

In-Person Program

2024-03-09 12:00:00 2024-03-09 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Generations Project: LA County Community Histories Join our intergenerational conversation about life in LA County and beyond. Teens will interview elders and each other, and share experiences. A book will be published documenting the conversations. For teens, and elders aged 60 and up. A C Bilbrew Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, March 09
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-09 12:00:00 2024-03-09 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Generations Project: LA County Community Histories Join our intergenerational conversation about life in LA County and beyond. Teens will interview elders and each other, and share experiences. A book will be published documenting the conversations. For teens, and elders aged 60 and up. A C Bilbrew Library - Meeting Room

A C Bilbrew Library

Meeting Room

Join our intergenerational conversation about life in LA County and beyond. Teens will interview elders and each other, and share experiences. A book will be published documenting the conversations. For teens, and elders aged 60 and up.

The Generations Project facilitates intergenerational connections and learning about Los Angeles County community history. LA County Library, in collaboration with our Cultural Resource Centers, will host events for teens and elders to meet and share stories from their lives in Los Angeles County and beyond. These conversations will be recorded and transcribed for a book documenting the experiences and wisdom of these generations. This book will be published by UCLA’s Radical Librarianship Institute and added to the Library's permanent collection! 
 
Do you have a story you'd like to share? Are you curious about the history and cultures of your community? Register for this event and complete our interest form: bit.ly/thegenerationsproject.

Teens who sign-up to be interviewers can receive volunteer service credits. Refreshments provided. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Older Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture |

TAGS: | Black Resource Center |

A C Bilbrew Library

Phone: 310.538.3350

Hours
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed

About the branch

Located in a shopping center from 1964 to 1974, the North Enterprise Branch became the A C Bilbrew Library with the opening of the present building on November 2, 1974. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn was instrumental in the library obtaining funding through a Model Neighborhood Development Program to build a 21,000 square foot library with a capacity to house 100,000 books. The library was designed by Vincent Proby, an African-American architect and is named for Madame A C Bilbrew, a community leader and former deputy for Supervisor Hahn who was also a musician and poet.

In 1933, Mrs. Bilbrew was the first black soloist to appear on radio, and in 1928, she produced the first Negro chorus that was featured in Hollywood's first Negro talkie, titled "Hearts in Dixie." She was the first black person to have a radio show. Mrs. Bilbrew was also a producer of pageants and dramas, an outstanding dramatic reader, and choral director.

A C Bilbrew Library houses the Black Resource Center which supports research and study on social, historical, musical, and cultural aspects unique to the "Black Experience" such as Juneteenth and Kwanzaa. From 1980-2008, A C Bilbrew Library has hosted the County Library's African American History Month Celebration. The "Living Black History Tribute" first honoree was Eubie Blake. This became the "African-American Living Legend" Series. Past Honorees have included Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Coretta Scott King, and Ray Charles. An interactive Living Legends digital display is featured in the main lobby. The library is located in an unincorporated area west of the City of Compton.

Upcoming events

Wed, Sep 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Fernando Llort’s beautiful and cultural Salvadoran art and learn about El Salvador. Then create your very own handcrafted magical bird inspired by his creativity. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Join us to learn about positive parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 -12.

Wed, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Sep 10, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Activity Room
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Learn basic weaving techniques as you create your own bookmark. Explore how different cultures around the world use unique weaving styles and patterns to represent their identity and history. For adults.

Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play.  A large variety of engaging toys/materials will be available.  For parents/caregivers of infants and toddlers ages 0-3.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
A C Bilbrew Library Communities Create LA! Join us in making unique, abstract works of art that capture the spirit of Henri Matisse’s iconic piece "La Gerbe". For families with children ages 6 - 12. 

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Did you know that solving puzzles can help reduce stress, improve your mood, and strengthen your brain's processes? Join us for a fun and engaging night of puzzle solving! For adults.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Afterwards, join us for an afternoon session of gaming on the Nintendo Switch. For teens 13 -17.