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Teen Gaming Afternoon

In-Person Program
2024-07-23 16:00:00 2024-07-23 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Gaming Afternoon Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and FIFA 23. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Carson Library

Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and FIFA 23. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. 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. This program is funded in part by the Uchenna Nwosu Foundation. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
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Mon, Aug 24 Closed
Tue, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 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.

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