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Children drawing; graphic of Cesar Chavez

Buttons for Change: César Chávez Celebration

In-Person Program
2024-03-28 13:00:00 2024-03-28 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Buttons for Change: César Chávez Celebration Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader who championed nonviolent social change and environmental rights. Chet Holifield Library -

Thursday, March 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-28 13:00:00 2024-03-28 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Buttons for Change: César Chávez Celebration Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader who championed nonviolent social change and environmental rights. Chet Holifield Library -

Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader who championed nonviolent social change and environmental rights.

Afterwards, join us for a button-making activity that celebrates the legacy of César Chávez. Materials will be provided.

For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Cesar Chavez |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 Closed
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah. For Adults.
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Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
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Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
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Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
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Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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