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Storytelling Workshop

In-Person Program

2024-08-06 16:00:00 2024-08-06 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Storytelling Workshop Join us for an afternoon of art and storytelling. We’ll discuss the finer points of creative writing and how to create compelling stories and characters, then collaborate as a group to write an original narrative. For ages 13 – 17. Carson Library -

Tuesday, August 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-06 16:00:00 2024-08-06 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Storytelling Workshop Join us for an afternoon of art and storytelling. We’ll discuss the finer points of creative writing and how to create compelling stories and characters, then collaborate as a group to write an original narrative. For ages 13 – 17. Carson Library -

Join us for an afternoon of art and storytelling. We’ll discuss the finer points of creative writing and how to create compelling stories and characters, then collaborate as a group to write an original narrative. 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. 

Carson Library

Phone: 310.830.0901

Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 Closed

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

Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the fundamentals of origami, the art of paper folding. Whether you're well versed in the craft or trying it for the first time, we’ll cover each model step by step to help you appreciate this celebrated art form. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this fun science experiment. Make your own Lava Lamp using household supplies. This activity is not only a fun for the eyes but also a terrific science experiment that explores the concepts of density and chemical interactions.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tired of being stressed out? Take a break and join us as we create our own stress balls and learn other healthy ways to effectively reduce stress. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Fri, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
"Finding Nemo" is an animated film that tells the story of a missing little clownfish named Nemo. For all ages.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us for a fun, educational time with Isabel Brazon, the creator of Baila Baila Spanish Music for kids. For ages 5-12 with a parent or a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Originating in 16th-century Spain, Talavera tiles have long been renowned for their beautiful motifs and artisanship. Join us to learn about the history of these iconic ceramics and recreate your own Talavera style design. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. September's Book: "The Infernal Machine" by Steven Johnson. For adults.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be making paper Molas, inspired by the art form used in the traditional clothing of the Guna, indigenous people of Panamá and Colombia! For ages 10 - 18. 

Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of brick building! Explore exciting math and science concepts and create different structures and designs with different shapes, colors and sizes of the bricks. All materials will be provided just bring your imagination.

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about  Mexican Folk Art Mirrors and then create your own unique colorful mirror inspired by this ancient Mexican art. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a  caregiver.