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Artist Spotlight: Ruth Asawa

In-Person Program
2024-05-16 16:30:00 2024-05-16 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Artist Spotlight: Ruth Asawa Ruth Asawa was a Japanese American artist, known for her hanging sculpture. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with book A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa, then create your own hanging sculpture! Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting 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 Artist Spotlight: Ruth Asawa Ruth Asawa was a Japanese American artist, known for her hanging sculpture. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with book A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa, then create your own hanging sculpture! Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

Anthony Quinn Library

Meeting Room

Ruth Asawa was a Japanese American artist, known for her hanging sculpture. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with book A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa, then create your own hanging sculpture!

For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Art Activity |

Anthony Quinn Library
Phone: 323.264.7715
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

Anthony Quinn Library was originally named Belvedere Library. Belvedere Library was established in January 1914 as a pioneer branch of the newly founded Los Angeles County Public Library.

By 1925, when the library was moved to a store-front facility at 111 North Ditman Ave., the collection had grown to several thousand books.

In 1937 the library was relocated to 3713 Michigan Avenue. The library remained there until 1973, when it was moved to its present location.

On January 5, 1982 the library was renamed in honor of actor Anthony Quinn. His childhood home occupied the site of the present-day library.

In 2000, the library underwent a major renovation funded by the First Supervisorial District. It reopened in February 2001 with a fresh look and new furnishings.

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