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Paint Night for Adults: César Chávez
2024-03-27 17:00:00 2024-03-27 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Paint Night for Adults: César Chávez Join us for a relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. Florence Library -

Wednesday, March 27
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-27 17:00:00 2024-03-27 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Paint Night for Adults: César Chávez Join us for a relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. Florence Library -

Join us for a relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition.

Tap into your inner artist and create a masterpiece at the library! Learn about César Chávez's involvement in the Delano Grape Strike. All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome. For Adults. 

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.   
 
This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

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Florence Library
Phone: 323.581.8028
Hours
Mon, Mar 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 Closed
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About the branch

Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary School.

In 1920, the collection of 1,000 books and 11 magazine subscriptions was moved into a building with a converted stable at 7607 Crocket Boulevard. In 1924, the library was housed at 7215 Beach Boulevard and was again moved in 1931/32 to a storefront building at the corner of Makee Street and Florence Avenue. This storefront facility was refurbished in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of the Florence Library.

In 1970, the library was moved to the current location. The Library was refurbished beginning December 2001 and reopened May 2002.

The Library debuted its new refurbished location at the Florence-Firestone Community Service Center on May 3, 2023.

Upcoming events

Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences 
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental disabilities and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.
CrEATive Plate: Kid's Cooking - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the fun as CrEATive Plate teaches kids the fundamentals of cooking with a nutritional component. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
This event is full
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Raising Confident, Competent Children
Thu, Mar 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us to learn about raising confident, competent children, and explore strategies to take home and try with your family.  For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12. 
Family Spring Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join our Teen Succeed Intern, Darleen Guerrero, for a fun-filled storytime all about spring followed by a craft! For the whole family. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
Craft and Chill Club
Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Let’s craft & chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill teens. All supplies are provided by the chill librarian.  For teens ages 13 - 17.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. For Adults.
Egg-cellent Bunnies - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover more about two commonly featured animals at this time of year, chicks and bunnies! Then make a cute bunny using a plastic egg and get a treat to put inside! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
National Library Week: Clay Art 
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Let's celebrate National Library Week and learn about the fundamentals of working with clay with artist Claudia Hindu. Students will create a unique art sculpture to take home. For teens ages 13 - 17.  
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
Teen Advisory Board 
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Then the Teen Advisory Board is for you! For teens ages 13 - 17. 
Florence's ESL Café
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? For Adults.
Selena's Tote Bag
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Celebrate Selena Quintanilla's birthday and decorate a tote bag inspired by one of her famous songs Como La Flor. We'll listen to her songs and play a game of loteria inspired by her life. For Adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
National Poetry Month: Poetry Zines
Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poetry zine! Be a poet, illustrator, and publisher all in one with a DIY mini-magazine reflective of you. We'll supply all the materials; you supply the inspiration.  For teens ages 13 - 17. 
Florence's ESL Café
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? For Adults.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. For Adults.
Earth Day Rain - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore ways we can take care of our planet and look at the importance of rain. Learn about rainsticks, which were used in parts of Central and South America, and make your own cardboard version! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
World Art Day: History of Manga - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the exciting history of manga and practice tips and techniques to draw your own manga style self-portrait. For tweens & teens ages 12 - 18.
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