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Travel Bolivia: Carnaval de Oruro Masks

In-Person Program

2024-10-08 16:00:00 2024-10-08 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Travel Bolivia: Carnaval de Oruro Masks We conclude our travels by learning about Bolivia! A teaching artist from Barnsdall Arts will guide us in making a mask inspired by those worn at celebrations for Carnaval de Oruro. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Florence Library -

Tuesday, October 08
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-08 16:00:00 2024-10-08 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Travel Bolivia: Carnaval de Oruro Masks We conclude our travels by learning about Bolivia! A teaching artist from Barnsdall Arts will guide us in making a mask inspired by those worn at celebrations for Carnaval de Oruro. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Florence Library -

We conclude our travels by learning about Bolivia! A teaching artist from Barnsdall Arts will guide us in making a mask inspired by those worn at celebrations for Carnaval de Oruro. 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! In celebration of concluding our travel series on October 8, we will also have a trivia game on all four countries we visited!

Florence Library

Phone: 323.581.8028

Hours
Mon, Mar 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 Closed

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

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental disabilities and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the fun as CrEATive Plate teaches kids the fundamentals of cooking with a nutritional component. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
This event is full

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us to learn about raising confident, competent children, and explore strategies to take home and try with your family.  For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12. 

Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join our Teen Succeed Intern, Darleen Guerrero, for a fun-filled storytime all about spring followed by a craft! For the whole family. 

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 

Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Let’s craft & chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill teens. All supplies are provided by the chill librarian.  For teens ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. For Adults.

Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover more about two commonly featured animals at this time of year, chicks and bunnies! Then make a cute bunny using a plastic egg and get a treat to put inside! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Let's celebrate National Library Week and learn about the fundamentals of working with clay with artist Claudia Hindu. Students will create a unique art sculpture to take home. For teens ages 13 - 17.  

Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 

Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Then the Teen Advisory Board is for you! For teens ages 13 - 17. 

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? For Adults.

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Celebrate Selena Quintanilla's birthday and decorate a tote bag inspired by one of her famous songs Como La Flor. We'll listen to her songs and play a game of loteria inspired by her life. For Adults.

Thu, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 

Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poetry zine! Be a poet, illustrator, and publisher all in one with a DIY mini-magazine reflective of you. We'll supply all the materials; you supply the inspiration.  For teens ages 13 - 17. 

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? For Adults.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. For Adults.

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore ways we can take care of our planet and look at the importance of rain. Learn about rainsticks, which were used in parts of Central and South America, and make your own cardboard version! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.