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Melanated Movie Night: The Secret Life of Bees

In-person
2025-01-25 15:00:00 2025-01-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Melanated Movie Night: The Secret Life of Bees Join us for The Secret Life of Bees. Haunted by memories of her home life Lily Owens runs away to the South Carolina town that holds the key to her mother's past. Sponsored by the Friends of AC Bilbrew & Woodcrest Libraries.  For 13+ Black Resource Center -

Saturday, January 25
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 15:00:00 2025-01-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Melanated Movie Night: The Secret Life of Bees Join us for The Secret Life of Bees. Haunted by memories of her home life Lily Owens runs away to the South Carolina town that holds the key to her mother's past. Sponsored by the Friends of AC Bilbrew & Woodcrest Libraries.  For 13+ Black Resource Center -

Join us for The Secret Life of Bees. Haunted by memories of her home life Lily Owens runs away to the South Carolina town that holds the key to her mother's past. Sponsored by the Friends of AC Bilbrew & Woodcrest Libraries.  For 13+

Join us for The Secret Life of Bees, a film based on a book of the same name. Haunted by memories of her late mother and abused by her father, 14-year-old Lily Owens runs away with her friend and caregiver Rosaleen  to the South Carolina town that holds the key to her mother's past. There, Lily meets the Boatwright sisters, who take her in and teach her about beekeeping, honey, and the Black Madonna. Lily also discovers that the truth about her mother is closer than she thinks. Sponsored by the Friends of AC Bilbrew & Woodcrest Libraries. 


For  ages 13+

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Black Resource Center |

Black Resource Center
Phone: 310.538.0059
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

The Black Resource Center (BRC) was established as a special service of LA County Library in 1978 to serve the informational and educational needs of African Americans and the larger population by supporting research and study on social, historical and cultural aspects unique to the African American experience. The Black Resource Center is located in A C Bilbrew Library. 

Upcoming events

Melanated Movie Night: Hidden Figures - In-person
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for Hidden Figures. Three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. Rated PG-13.
Seminole Maroons: A Retrospective - In-person
Sat, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us as Seminole Maroon descendant & researcher Phil Wilkes Fixico returns to share with the community a look back as we move forward by tracing the diaspora of Africans with Native American heritage in "Mama America". For ages 13+
Pre- Kwanzaa Workshop & Celebration - In-person
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for our annual Pre- Kwanzaa Workshop. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community, & culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Enjoy interactive presentations, art, & music activities while learning all about Kwanzaa.
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-person
Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn how crochet can help you express your creativity with the basics & create your own scarf! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Melanated Movie Night: Pursuit of Happyness - In-person
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for The Pursuit of Happyness. Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner. Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son find themselves alone with no place to go. Chris struggles to create a better life for them. Rated PG-13.  
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