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Bead bracelet with a cup of beads

African Beadwork: A Juneteenth Celebration

In-Person Program

2024-06-12 15:00:00 2024-06-12 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African Beadwork: A Juneteenth Celebration Join us as we celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of African beadwork for Juneteenth and design your own beaded jewelry. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-12 15:00:00 2024-06-12 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African Beadwork: A Juneteenth Celebration Join us as we celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of African beadwork for Juneteenth and design your own beaded jewelry. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Baldwin Park Library

Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of African beadwork for Juneteenth and design your own beaded jewelry. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. 

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

Baldwin Park Library

Phone: 626.962.6947

Hours
Mon, May 20 Closed
Tue, May 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 26 Closed

About the branch

Baldwin Park Library was founded on February 27, 1914. It has been at its present location since June 20, 1969.

The Friends of the Library was formed in 1982. This group continues to be active and gives the library volunteers and monetary support.
 

Upcoming events

Wed, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Our family stories are important to us because they give us a foundation to understand who we are. Tell us your family stories and connect with our upcoming program in June. For adults.

Thu, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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.

Fri, May 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Sat, May 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us to create an art motif based on paj ntaub, which means "flower cloth" to the Hmong, an ethnic group who migrated from China through Southeast Asia.

Thu, May 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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.

Sat, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about The Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of ages 3 - 12.

Sat, Jun 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Join us for our open house on Saturday, June 8 during business hours at Baldwin Park Library to celebrate the start of our Summer Discovery Program.

Sat, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Summer is the perfect time to visit the beach but have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the sea? Learn about the animals that inhabit the ocean and create your very own paper undersea ecosystem. For ages 5 – 12 with adult caregiver.

Wed, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of African beadwork for Juneteenth and design your own beaded jewelry. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics.