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Hand-painted ceramic tile with colorful symmetrical design.

Talavera Tiles

In-Person Program
2024-09-24 16:00:00 2024-09-24 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Talavera Tiles 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. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 16:00:00 2024-09-24 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Talavera Tiles 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. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Carson Library

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.

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: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper | Hispanic Heritage Month |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 Closed
Tue, Sep 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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.

Upcoming events

Adult 101: Stress Management - In-Person Program
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Finding Nemo - In-Person Program
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Baila Baila - In-Person Program
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.
Talavera Tiles - In-Person Program
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.
Evening Book Club: "The Infernal Machine" by Steven Johnson - In-Person Program
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Paper Molas - In-Person Program
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. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Mexican Mirrors - In-Person Program
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.
After School Kid's Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Trivia - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join Carson Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! For teens, ages 13 - 17.
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