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African American Architects of Los Angeles

In-Person Program
2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American Architects of Los Angeles Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American Architects of Los Angeles Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18.

Learn about the African American architects who helped shape mid-century Los Angeles including Paul R. Williams who helped design the Theme Building at LAX, Robert Kennard who started the oldest Black-owned and operated firm in Los Angeles in 1957, and Norma Sklarek who worked on several projects including Santa Monica Place and the U.S. Embassy in Japan. Teens will try to recreate these buildings using LEGOs. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Rivera Library
Phone: 562.949.5485
Hours
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 Closed
Sun, Dec 29 Closed
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About the branch

Rivera library was founded in 1913 and has been at its present location since 1970. The library is located in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, with heavy usage by children. Rivera is the smaller of the two libraries in the city of Pico Rivera.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Game Night for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening of board games and video games at the Rivera Library! For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Teen Gaming Afternoon - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on the Nintendo Wii including Super Smash Bros and Mario Party! Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For teens ages 13 – 18.
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