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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
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We're closed Monday October 13
Mon, Oct 13 Closed
Tue, Oct 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 Closed
Sun, Oct 19 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

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Mini Explorers: Sensory Play
Mon, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Bond with your child, meet other parents and talk with a Family Community Specialist from the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center about services for children with developmental disabilities. For early learners ages 1-5 with their caregiver.
Native American Heritage Month: The Pottery of Maria and Julian Martinez - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about acclaimed Pueblo potters Maria and Julian Martinez who crafted distinctive black-on-black ceramics. Teens can make their own pottery with Pueblo-inspired designs. For teens ages 12 - 18
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening of retro video games on the SNES classic and board games such as Catan, Splendor, Elder Sign, and much more! Check out great books on video games, RPG games, and more! For adults.
Fall Culinary Traditions
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you planning to help in the kitchen during the fall season? If so, every chef needs their own apron. Learn about fall celebrations from different parts of the world and decorate your own unique canvas apron. For ages 5-12
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