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Travel Costa Rica: Splendid Sloths

In-Person Program
2024-09-17 16:00:00 2024-09-17 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Travel Costa Rica: Splendid Sloths As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, travel with us and learn about Costa Rica! Make a paper sloth and discover more about these fabulous creatures found in the rain forests of Costa Rica. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Florence Library -

Tuesday, September 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-17 16:00:00 2024-09-17 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Travel Costa Rica: Splendid Sloths As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, travel with us and learn about Costa Rica! Make a paper sloth and discover more about these fabulous creatures found in the rain forests of Costa Rica. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Florence Library -

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, travel with us and learn about Costa Rica! Make a paper sloth and discover more about these fabulous creatures found in the rain forests of Costa Rica. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

This event is part of a Travel Latin America Series that happens Tuesdays, September 17 - October 8. Children will receive a boarding pass and will also get a passport that will be stamped for each event they attend. Show your stamped passport and boarding passes at the end of the last event for a chance at a special prize!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | Travel | Hispanic Heritage Month | Art Activity |

Florence Library
Phone: 323.581.8028
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed
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About the branch

Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary School.

In 1920, the collection of 1,000 books and 11 magazine subscriptions was moved into a building with a converted stable at 7607 Crocket Boulevard. In 1924, the library was housed at 7215 Beach Boulevard and was again moved in 1931/32 to a storefront building at the corner of Makee Street and Florence Avenue. This storefront facility was refurbished in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of the Florence Library.

In 1970, the library was moved to the current location. The Library was refurbished beginning December 2001 and reopened May 2002.

The Library debuted its new refurbished location at the Florence-Firestone Community Service Center on May 3, 2023.

Upcoming events

Native American Heritage Month: Rock Art - In-Person Program
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month as we learn about the importance of Native American Rock Art. Then create a leather craft to take home. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Guess Whoo's at the Library - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover more about different owls in nature, learn about their way of life during the fall, and see how they prepare for winter. Then make a fun paper owl! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Mental Health Promoter Workshops 
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Promoters Program aims to reduce mental health stigma throughout Los Angeles County, particularly in historically underserved cultural and linguistic communities. For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Toddler Art Time - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 3 with parent or caregiver.
Spanish Digital Literacy for Adults
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you interested in learning how to use a computer and becoming more digital literate? For Adults.
English Digital Literacy for Adults
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Are you interested in learning how to use a computer and becoming more digital literate? For Adults.
Native American Heritage Month: Strawberry Cross Stitch - In-Person Program
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strawberries are more than just tasty berries. Come find out how important they are to different Native American cultures while we honor this plant with a fun cross stitch activity. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Mosaic Centerpieces - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn how people recognize special days through meals and make a colorful centerpiece that you can use at your next occasion! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Dungeons and Dragons Club 
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all storytellers and adventurers! Join us to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and let your inner warrior out in our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Playful Penguins - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the different types of these marvelous seabirds and their various habitats, then paint your own mini playful penguin to take home! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Family Vision Board Night - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
What does the year 2025 have in store for you? Learn how to create a vision board for all your goals and aspirations for the new year. For the whole family.
Zoetrope Animation - In-Person Program
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17.
Paper Snow Globes - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snow globes capture scenes of favorite places and activities within a wintry atmosphere. Think about your favorite winter activities and discover ones you may not know about. Then make a paper snow globe. For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Family Freestyle Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tap into your creative side and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
Toddler Art Time - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 3 with parent or caregiver.
Family Knitting Circle - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us to learn round loom knitting! We will begin with a basic doll hat. Meet us in the children's area. All supplies provided but are limited. For ages 7 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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.
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