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Poetry Collage Workshop

In-Person Program
2024-04-25 16:00:00 2024-04-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Poetry Collage Workshop Poetry Collage is a form of mixed media art with roots in the literary movement known as the Beat Generation. We’ll cut out words and sentences from books and magazines to make your own poem into an inspiring mixed media collage. For ages 13 - 17. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, April 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-25 16:00:00 2024-04-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Poetry Collage Workshop Poetry Collage is a form of mixed media art with roots in the literary movement known as the Beat Generation. We’ll cut out words and sentences from books and magazines to make your own poem into an inspiring mixed media collage. For ages 13 - 17. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Carson Library

Meeting Room

Poetry Collage is a form of mixed media art with roots in the literary movement known as the Beat Generation. We’ll cut out words and sentences from books and magazines to make your own poem into an inspiring mixed media collage. For ages 13 - 17.

This program is part of LA County Library’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | National Poetry Month | My Brother’s Keeper |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
Hours
Mon, Apr 29 Closed
Tue, Apr 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 05 Closed
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About the branch

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and serves 19.24 square miles.

Upcoming events

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Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month by learning about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own art piece inspired by her use of dots and repeated patterns commonly seen in her artwork. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
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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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