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Teen Advisory Board

In Person Program

2024-03-20 16:00:00 2024-03-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Advisory Board Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Wednesday, March 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-20 16:00:00 2024-03-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Advisory Board Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

A C Bilbrew Library

Activity Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board!

You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services,
while working with teens that share your interests in the library, and helping the community. New participants are always welcome—bring a friend!


For ages 14 - 17

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy |

TAGS: | |

A C Bilbrew Library

Phone: 310.538.3350

Hours
Mon, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 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

Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5+.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for a fun and creative mask- making workshop that is fun for all ages! Inspired by  traditions across the globe, we will create personalized masks using abstract shapes, patterns, and colors that pop! For ages 5 and up.

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country's cultural and religious traditions. For adults.

Wed, Oct 09, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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 infants and toddlers ages 0 - 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Activity 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. Arts and crafts extension activities included.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Do you have what it takes to be the Teen Read Month Trivia champion? Have fun, win prizes, and see if you are more knowledgeable about teen books and library resources than your peers! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Activity 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. Arts and crafts extension activities included.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Follow a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it through. Rated PG-13. For ages 13+.

Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, as future leaders, changemakers, & voters it's important to be engaged in politics & civics. Your voice shapes the direction of government. Join us to make custom vinyl stickers displaying support for causes of your choice! For teens 13 -17.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Activity 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. Arts and crafts extension activities included.

Wed, Oct 30, 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! For ages 14 - 17.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
To celebrate all things spooky, join us to watch the film "The Addams Family 2". A coloring activity will also be available. Costumes highly encouraged, but not required! This film is rated PG. All ages are welcome.