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Book cover of Girl Giant and the Monkey King

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Tween Book Club - Calling Young Readers!

In-Person Program

2024-05-16 16:30:00 2024-05-16 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Tween Book Club - Calling Young Readers! In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, join an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of the book: Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang. Fun ice-breakers, trivia, and book-related activities are also included! For ages 9  - 12. A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Thursday, May 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-16 16:30:00 2024-05-16 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Tween Book Club - Calling Young Readers! In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, join an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of the book: Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang. Fun ice-breakers, trivia, and book-related activities are also included! For ages 9  - 12. A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

A C Bilbrew Library

Activity Room

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, join an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of the book: Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang. Fun ice-breakers, trivia, and book-related activities are also included! For ages 9  - 12.

Eleven-year-old Thom Ngho is keeping a secret: she's strong. Like suuuuper strong. Freakishly strong. And it's making it impossible for her to fit in at her new middle school. In a desperate bid to get rid of her super strength, Thom makes a deal with the Monkey King, a powerful deity and legendary trickster she accidentally released from his 500-year prison sentence. Thom agrees to help the Monkey King get back his magical staff if he'll take away her strength. Soon Thom is swept up in an ancient and fantastical world in where demons, dragons, and Jade princesses actually exist. But she quickly discovers that magic can't cure everything, and dealing with the trickster god might be more trouble than it's worth.  Description provided from publisher.

Physical copies of this book are available for checkout in-person and via digital formats on our website. Library staff are available to assist in person or by phone. 

A C Bilbrew Library

Phone: 310.538.3350

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Explore the remarkable world of percussion instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For 3+.

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

Wed, May 14, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Activity Room
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For ages 13 - 17

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Once per month, kids can join us in the activity room to learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while enjoying an afternoon of music, video games, board games, art activities, books and more! For ages 6 - 12.

Wed, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and crafts extension activities included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, May 21, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Activity Room
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+

Wed, May 28, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Activity Room
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.

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room
In Celebration of ​​Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us in the activity room to watch the movie: Moana 2 (2024).  Coloring activities will also be available. All Ages Welcome.

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us to learn about raising Confident & Competent Children & explore strategies to take home & try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents & caregivers of ages 3 - 12.

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room
Put on your artistic hats and amaze your friends and family as you create a colorful quilt patch to celebrate and honor the Juneteenth holiday.  For ages 5 and up.