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Author Talk: Becky Nicolaides

In-Person Program
2024-03-30 14:00:00 2024-03-30 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Becky Nicolaides Join us for a lively discussion and presentation about the history of South Gate by historian and author Becky Nicolaides.  Leland R. Weaver Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, March 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Join us for a lively discussion and presentation about the history of South Gate by historian and author Becky Nicolaides. 

Becky's latest book, The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles After 1945 traces how the suburbs transitioned from lily-white to multiracial and reveals the compelling stories that unfolded through that change. Her books are available for check out at the Customer Service Desk. 

For Adults.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Author Talk |

Leland R. Weaver Library
Phone: 323.567.8853
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About the branch

The city of South Gate was incorporated in 1923 with a population of about 2,500 residents. The first South Gate Library was opened that same year in a back room of City Hall. Starting in 1931, the County of Los Angeles Free Library began providing library service to local residents.

In 1948, the County of Los Angeles built a library in the South Gate Civic Center, north of California Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. In the 1960's, plans were made to build a larger, more modern public library for the prospering community that was home to several major manufacturers, including General Motors.

In 1973, the Leland R. Weaver Library, named in honor of a former South Gate councilman, was officially opened to the public at its present location on Tweedy Boulevard.

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Speed Puzzling - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Build & Explore: Paper Boat Challenge - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
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.
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Meeting Room
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SDP: Tassle Keychains
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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