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Picture of the Theme Building at LAX

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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Mon, Jun 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 Closed
Sun, Jun 28 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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Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Environmental Literacy: Nocturnal Animals
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
We're building environmental literacy and learning about the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Come learn about nocturnal animals and build your own mini-habitat for either a red fox, pangolin or sugar glider. For ages 5-12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Bookmark Pals
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the game of soccer and explore the cultures of the countries playing in the World Cup. We'll make bookmark pals with mascots of individual countries or your own creation. For ages 5-12.
Soccer Celebration! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate a summer of soccer! Learn about the history of FIFA, test your soccer knowledge with our trivia game, and decorate a tote bag celebrating your favorite team! For teens ages 12 - 18
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs, K-Nex, and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week. For ages 5-12 with a parent or guardian.
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