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Leather cut into shapes with stamp markings in the leather

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Native American Heritage Month: Rock Art

In-Person Program

2024-11-14 16:00:00 2024-11-14 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Native American Heritage Month: Rock Art 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. Gardena Mayme Dear Library -

Thursday, November 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-14 16:00:00 2024-11-14 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Native American Heritage Month: Rock Art 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. Gardena Mayme Dear Library -

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.

“Rock Art” refers to the pictographs, petroglyphs, engravings, petroforms, and geoglyphs. 

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Phone: 310.323.6363

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 Closed
Tue, Dec 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 Closed

About the branch

Gardena Library was born under the sponsorship of the Wednesday Progressive Club before the Los Angeles County Free Library was founded in 1912.

In 1914, Gardena Library became a branch of the new County System. Only a few months later, the library was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles City Library Board due to annexation. It was not until August 1951 that Gardena Library came back to the County System.

The present building was dedicated on December 5, 1964 and re-named Gardena Mayme Dear Memorial Library on May 30, 1992 in honor of the late Mrs. Mayme Dear for her many years of dedicated volunteer services to the library.

The Gardena Mayme Dear Library features an enclosed Japanese Garden designed by Takuma P. Tono, professor of landscape design at Tokyo Agriculture University. The 150-year-old stone lantern in the garden was a gift of Gardena's sister city, Ichikawa. A mosaic mural above the main entrance depicts the development of books and printing.

The library was closed for refurbishment in 2008 and reopened in January 2009 with a fresh contemporary interior and new furniture. The Teen Space was dedicated in February 2011.

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.

Sat, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for a program where science, art, and history fuse together with hands-on glass project making. You will learn about glass and create your own fused glass treasure box. For ages 5 - 12.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a program where science, art, and history fuse together with hands-on glass project making. You will learn about glass and create your own fused glass treasure box. For ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn about Raising Resilient Children 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 children ages 3-12.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about the Winter Solstice and how this astronomical event is celebrated around the world. Then, create your own winter ornament for the holidays. For teens ages 12-18.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the Friends of the Library (FOL) Book Sale! Books are treasured gifts! For all ages.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
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Fri, Jan 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board! You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services. Then create a masterpiece on canvas. New participants are always welcome-bring a friend! For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly art meet-up! This month we will explore the art of iris folding. For adults.