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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
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Mon, Dec 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 Closed
Sun, Dec 21 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.

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Adult 101: Moving Out - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
National Tea Month Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Celebrate National Tea Month at the Rivera Library. Sample different flavors of tea and vote on your favorite. Learn about the history of tea and decorate a tea cup to take home. For adults.
Egg Carton Extravaganza - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We're getting creative with recycled egg cartons! As we do, we'll learn about the importance of recycling and the role it plays on the planet. Then, we'll use everyday art items to create a unique egg carton craft. For ages 5-12.
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